Jhensy Sandoval

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Arizona Diamondbacks #9 prospect in 1999
  Background: Sandoval was named the top prospect in the Pioneer League in 1997 and the Diamondbacks jumped him all the way to the California League. His inexperience showed as he struck out more than once a game. Strengths: Sandoval is a classic tools player with the potential to be average to above-average across the board. He is a plus runner with above-average arm strength who has flashed excellent raw power potential. Weaknesses: Even giving Sandoval the benefit of the doubt after he skipped a level, he struggled at the plate at hitter-friendly High Desert. He will have to improve on 15 walks dramatically or his lack of plate discipline will make him an easy prey for pitchers at higher levels. The Future: Arizona has remorse about rushing Sandoval in 1998 but he made significant strides in the second half. He will return to High Desert in 1999 hoping to build on those gains.

• December, 1998 Scouting Report
  Background: Sandoval was named the top prospect in the Pioneer League in 1997 and the Diamondbacks jumped him all the way to the California League. His inexperience showed as he struck out more than once a game. Strengths: Sandoval is a classic tools player with the potential to be average to above-average across the board. He is a plus runner with above-average arm strength who has flashed excellent raw power potential. Weaknesses: Even giving Sandoval the benefit of the doubt after he skipped a level, he struggled at the plate at hitter-friendly High Desert. He will have to improve on 15 walks dramatically or his lack of plate discipline will make him an easy prey for pitchers at higher levels. The Future: Arizona has remorse about rushing Sandoval in 1998 but he made significant strides in the second half. He will return to High Desert in 1999 hoping to build on those gains.