Villilo was named the No. 2 prospect in the Rookie-level Arizona League in his U.S. debut last year. A switch-hitting third baseman, he has a chance to blossom into an exciting prospect. His bat stands out as his best tool. Villilo should continue to hit for average and develop decent power as he climbs the ladder. He runs well and has one of the strongest arms among infielders in the organization. Villilo is fluid at third base and can become an above-average defender. The game comes easy for him. He should make his full-season debut at Wisconsin this season.
Minor League Top Prospects
A switch-hitting third baseman, Villilo impressed managers most with his bat.
"He has an excellent knowledge of the strike zone from both sides of the plate," Munoz said. "He's got a chance to hit for power, maybe 20-25 home runs one day. He hit only three home runs here in Arizona, but that was mostly a factor of the big ballparks. He works hard, especially on his defense, and makes most of his mistakes on routine plays."
Scouting Reports
A switch-hitting third baseman, Villilo impressed managers most with his bat.
"He has an excellent knowledge of the strike zone from both sides of the plate," Munoz said. "He's got a chance to hit for power, maybe 20-25 home runs one day. He hit only three home runs here in Arizona, but that was mostly a factor of the big ballparks. He works hard, especially on his defense, and makes most of his mistakes on routine plays."
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