Angel Genao Stats & Scouting Report

AB	4
AVG	.250
OBP	.250
SLG	.250
HR	0

Full name Angel Luis Genao
Born 05/19/2004 in Castillo, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 150 / Bats: S / Throws: R

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BA Grade/Risk: 55/High.

Track Record: Genao was the centerpiece of Cleveland’s 2021 international signing class and has lived up to that billing in the ensuing three seasons. Genao’s 2023 season was limited to 72 games because of a torn right meniscus, but he had a fully healthy, breakout 2024 season split between Low-A Lynchburg and High-A Lake County. He slashed .330/.379/.499 with a 150 wRC+ and was top 10 in the minors with 148 hits and 38 doubles.

Scouting Report: Genao has solid physicality and strength in his 6-foot-1, 185-pound frame. His swing has moving parts from both sides of the plate, including a large leg kick and plenty of bat waggle, but his elite hand-eye coordination and advanced approach give him a chance to become a plus hitter. Genao likes to swing, and his aggression might limit his walk rate, but he makes plenty of contact within the zone and has been effective against all pitch types and top-end velocity. His power is more doubles-oriented now, but he has above-average exit velocities for his age group, and some scouts believe his added physicality will eventually lead to above-average raw power. He hit double-digit homers for the first time in his pro career in 2024 and is trending in the right direction impact-wise. Genao is a solid-average runner who gets out of the box well from the left side and has long, gliding strides. Defensively, Genao is a mixed bag. He shuffled between shortstop and second and third base in 2024, but scouts are excited about his plus hands and athleticism and think a solid shortstop defender is in the tank with more focused reps. He’s got plus arm strength but needs to be more consistent with his accuracy.

The Future: Genao has above-average everyday upside at multiple infield positions, though his specific role will depend on his defensive development and power. He will be tested in the upper minors in 2025.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Field: 50 | Arm: 60.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland’s top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and his U.S. debut in 2022. He suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee during spring training which delayed his start to the 2023 season until late May. He recovered to turn in a solid season at Low-A Lynchburg as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He controls the strike zone well thanks to a feel for the barrel and swing decisions that belie his age. His profile has always been hit-over-power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn’t suggest much power. He has more power in his righthanded swing but he’ll need to more consistently elevate the ball if he’s to make the most of it, though he did rank in the top 10 in the Carolina League with 20 doubles. Genao evenly split his time between shortstop and third base. His infield actions, hands, arm strength and baseball IQ play well at shortstop, but he’s only an average runner now and his range may end up being better suited for third base.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He’s quickly joined the Guardians’ burgeoning group of young infielders and has significant promise, though he’s still a long way from realizing it. He’ll still be 19 on Opening Day in 2024 as he moves up to High-A Lake County.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland's top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and then made his U.S. debut in 2022. He followed an aggressive path, earning a promotion to low Class A Lynchburg at the end of the season as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He walked more than he struck out in the DSL (39 walks, 29 strikeouts) and while that ratio didn't carry over stateside, his barrel control and swing decisions still belie his age. His profile has always been hit over power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn't suggest much more power on the way, but he does have some pop, especially as a righthanded hitter. Genao is a savvy defender with all the tools to stay at shortstop. His infield actions, hands and plus arm strength all play well at the position.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He joins the Guardians' burgeoning group of young shortstops and has significant promise, though he's still a long way from realizing it. He'll still be 19 on Opening Day as he returns to Lynchburg to begin the difficult task of his first year in full-season ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.

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BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland's top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and then made his U.S. debut in 2022. He followed an aggressive path, earning a promotion to low Class A Lynchburg at the end of the season as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He walked more than he struck out in the DSL (39 walks, 29 strikeouts) and while that ratio didn't carry over stateside, his barrel control and swing decisions still belie his age. His profile has always been hit over power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn't suggest much more power on the way, but he does have some pop, especially as a righthanded hitter. Genao is a savvy defender with all the tools to stay at shortstop. His infield actions, hands and plus arm strength all play well at the position.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He joins the Guardians' burgeoning group of young shortstops and has significant promise, though he's still a long way from realizing it. He'll still be 19 on Opening Day as he returns to Lynchburg to begin the difficult task of his first year in full-season ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Genao was Cleveland's top signing in the 2021 international market. He made his professional debut the following year in the Dominican Summer League and then made his U.S. debut in 2022. He followed an aggressive path, earning a promotion to low Class A Lynchburg at the end of the season as a 19-year-old.

Scouting Report: Genao is a switch-hitter with an advanced, disciplined approach at the plate. He walked more than he struck out in the DSL (39 walks, 29 strikeouts) and while that ratio didn't carry over stateside, his barrel control and swing decisions still belie his age. His profile has always been hit over power and his 6-foot, 165-pound frame doesn't suggest much more power on the way, but he does have some pop, especially as a righthanded hitter. Genao is a savvy defender with all the tools to stay at shortstop. His infield actions, hands and plus arm strength all play well at the position.

The Future: Genao so far has lived up to his pre-signing billing and has put himself on an accelerated track. He joins the Guardians' burgeoning group of young shortstops and has significant promise, though he's still a long way from realizing it. He'll still be 19 on Opening Day as he returns to Lynchburg to begin the difficult task of his first year in full-season ball.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.
BA Grade: 50/Extreme

Midseason Update: Genao signed with Cleveland in January 2021 and has already impressed evaluators, especially with his early play in the Arizona Complex League. He&#39s a true shortstop prospect with smooth hands and instincts and the arm to stick at the position. He&#39s not the most physical player, but his plate discipline and swing decisions give him a chance to hit for both average and power.
The shortstop on the Dominican team that played in the 2017 Little League World Series, Genao is an instinctive player with savvy feel for the game beyond his years. That shows up especially at the plate, where he has a smooth, fluid swing from both sides, staying compact with good path through the zone. He's not as explosive as some other shortstops in the class, but he's a fundamentally sound defender with good actions. The Indians are expected to sign Genao, who trains with Aldo Marrero, for around $1 million.