- Full name Jhonayker Ugarte
- Born 03/12/2007 in
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade: 45/Extreme
Track Record: Ugarte signed with the Royals in the international period that opened on Jan. 15, 2024. The Venezuelan-born shortstop had been training in the Dominican Republic. He recently gone through a growth spurt that saw him add four inches to his frame.
Scouting Report: Evaluators highest on Ugarte believe in his sound swing from the right side, which has a chance to produce both contact and impact. They’ve also noticed significantly more bat speed as he’s matured. He’s a solid defensive shortstop but is only a 40-grade runner and could move to third base if he packs more strength onto his frame.
The Future: Ugarte will begin his professional career in the DSL.
Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 40 | Field: 45 | Arm: 60
