Xavier Valentin Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

Full name Xavier Valentin
Born 08/22/2000 in Manati, Puerto Rico
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Leadership Christian Academy
Drafted in the 19th round (569th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2018 (signed for $165,000).

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The son of former major leaguer Javier Valentin--who had a 10-year major league career with the Reds, Twins and Devil Rays--Xavier stood out to scouts at this spring's Excellence Tournament in Puerto Rico. He was one of the best receivers at the event, showing soft hands and an average arm, and there are teams that like the fact that he has major league bloodlines. There are questions about whether or not Valentin truly wants to catch, as he regularly plays other positions in the infield and gets lazy at times behind the plate. At Perfect Game's National Showcase last summer, Valentin dropped easily catchable balls and did a poor job blocking balls in the dirt. He could be a better fit at second base if he doesn't wind up behind the plate.

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The son of former major leaguer Javier Valentin--who had a 10-year major league career with the Reds, Twins and Devil Rays--Xavier stood out to scouts at this spring's Excellence Tournament in Puerto Rico. He was one of the best receivers at the event, showing soft hands and an average arm, and there are teams that like the fact that he has major league bloodlines. There are questions about whether or not Valentin truly wants to catch, as he regularly plays other positions in the infield and gets lazy at times behind the plate. At Perfect Game's National Showcase last summer, Valentin dropped easily catchable balls and did a poor job blocking balls in the dirt. He could be a better fit at second base if he doesn't wind up behind the plate.