AB | 126 |
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AVG | .341 |
OBP | .458 |
SLG | .373 |
HR | 0 |
- Full name Asbel Uriel Gonzalez
- Born 01/02/2006 in Maracay, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme.
Track Record: Gonzalez signed with the Royals in 2023 for $157,000 and he debuted that year in the Dominican Summer League. With his tall frame and long strides in the outfield, the most common comment from Arizona Complex League observers is that he just plain looks the part. He was the regular center fielder for the ACL Royals squad, hit .285/.398/.384 and stole 22 bases in 26 attempts. He finished the season with four games at Double-A Northwest Arkansas before returning to Arizona for instructional league.
Scouting Report: Gonzalez has an efficient swing with a path that works consistently but he’s still learning how to use his long levers. A hit-over-power type with below-average power now, Gonzalez could develop more pop as he adds strength to his lean, lanky frame. He had a 90th percentile exit velocity near 100 mph in Rookie ball. He makes consistent contact and could turn into an above-average hitter with more repetitions. Gonzalez is already a plus defender, moving gracefully around the outfield and taking good breaks with an average arm that should get stronger with physical maturity. A plus runner with good actions on the bases, he could steal 30 or more bases per year when he gets to full-season ball.
The Future: Gonzalez will be just 19 for the entire 2025 season, but he’s got the baseball smarts and maturity to likely head to Low-A Columbia to start the season.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 60 | Arm: 50.