| AB | 143 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .35 |
| OBP | .469 |
| SLG | .559 |
| HR | 5 |
- Full name Ricardo Jose Cabrera
- Born 10/31/2004 in Pariaguan, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 178 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme
Track Record: Back before the pandemic virtually shut down international scouting for a time, Cabrera was already gaining notice as a youngster who didn't look out of place in games and workouts against players one and two years older than him. That made Cabrera's initial pro struggles so surprising. In his first month in the Dominican Summer League, Cabrera didn't hit at all (.120/.274/.200) and he committed 13 errors in 16 games. But in the final two months he hit .320/.410/.420 with 10 errors in 28 games.
Scouting Report: Cabrera didn't show as much selectivity and contact skills as he had demonstrated on the amateur circuit. He was one of the younger players in the league and his short, direct swing should serve him well as he matures. He projects to have five average or better tools with a chance to stay at shortstop, depending on how he grows and fills out as he heads into his 20s. Cabrera's power is well below average right now, but projects to get to average. He should be an above-average hitter with an all-fields approach. He has plus speed, a plus arm and the hands/feet to be an average defender at shortstop.
The Future: Cabrera is the most talented player the Reds have signed out of Venezuela in several years. As he comes to the U.S. he sits at the back of a log jam of shortstop prospects, but that shouldn't affect him in 2023, as the Reds' other shortstop prospects should all be in full season ball.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 50. Field: 50. Run: 60. Arm: 60.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme
Track Record: Back before the pandemic virtually shut down international scouting for a time, Cabrera was already gaining notice as a youngster who didn't look out of place in games and workouts against players one and two years older than him. That made Cabrera's initial pro struggles so surprising. In his first month in the Dominican Summer League, Cabrera didn't hit at all (.120/.274/.200) and he committed 13 errors in 16 games. But in the final two months he hit .320/.410/.420 with 10 errors in 28 games.
Scouting Report: Cabrera didn't show as much selectivity and contact skills as he had demonstrated on the amateur circuit. He was one of the younger players in the league and his short, direct swing should serve him well as he matures. He projects to have five average or better tools with a chance to stay at shortstop, depending on how he grows and fills out as he heads into his 20s. Cabrera's power is well below average right now, but projects to get to average. He should be an above-average hitter with an all-fields approach. He has plus speed, a plus arm and the hands/feet to be an average defender at shortstop.
The Future: Cabrera is the most talented player the Reds have signed out of Venezuela in several years. As he comes to the U.S. he sits at the back of a log jam of shortstop prospects, but that shouldn't affect him in 2023, as the Reds' other shortstop prospects should all be in full season ball.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 50. Field: 50. Run: 60. Arm: 60. -
BA Grade/Risk: 55/Extreme
Track Record: Back before the pandemic virtually shut down international scouting for a time, Cabrera was already gaining notice as a youngster who didn't look out of place in games and workouts against players one and two years older than him. That made Cabrera's initial pro struggles so surprising. In his first month in the Dominican Summer League, Cabrera didn't hit at all (.120/.274/.200) and he committed 13 errors in 16 games. But in the final two months he hit .320/.410/.420 with 10 errors in 28 games.
Scouting Report: Cabrera didn't show as much selectivity and contact skills as he had demonstrated on the amateur circuit. He was one of the younger players in the league and his short, direct swing should serve him well as he matures. He projects to have five average or better tools with a chance to stay at shortstop, depending on how he grows and fills out as he heads into his 20s. Cabrera's power is well below average right now, but projects to get to average. He should be an above-average hitter with an all-fields approach. He has plus speed, a plus arm and the hands/feet to be an average defender at shortstop.
The Future: Cabrera is the most talented player the Reds have signed out of Venezuela in several years. As he comes to the U.S. he sits at the back of a log jam of shortstop prospects, but that shouldn't affect him in 2023, as the Reds' other shortstop prospects should all be in full season ball.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 50. Field: 50. Run: 60. Arm: 60. -
BA Grade: 55/Extreme
Track Record: Cabrera stood out early on in the international scouting process, when as a 2021 prospect he was performing at a high level against 2020 and 2019 players. He developed into one of the elite players in Latin America for his class, joining the Reds when the signing period opened on Jan. 15, 2022.
Scouting Report: For some scouts, Cabrera was the best Venezuelan prospect in his class. He' s a well-rounded, relatively complete player for his age with a chance for five average or better tools. He' s an advanced hitter with an all-fields approach and an innate knack for barreling the ball in games from a swing that' s short, quick and direct to the ball. As he' s gotten stronger, his power has started to emerge as well, with Cabrera getting to it naturally rather than having to get pull-happy and sell out for power. It' s still mostly gap shots now, but with a chance to develop average or better power at maturity. Cabrera is athletic and a plus runner now, though that tool might back up as he fills out. He has a chance to stick at shortstop, but he has the plus arm and offensive profile to handle third base as well if necessary.
The Future: Cabrera is the best player the Reds have signed out of Venezuela in several years, with similarities at the same age as Gleyber Torres. He will likely start his career in the Dominican Summer League.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 50.Fielding: 50. Arm: 60. Run: 50.
Career Transactions
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SS Ricardo Cabrera assigned to ACL Reds.
