Luis Guanipa

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Atlanta Braves #12 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Guanipa, who hails from Venezuela, was the Braves top signing in the international free agent period that opened on Jan. 15.
  
  Scouting Report: There are few players in this class who can match Guanipa's combination of power and speed. He has a strong, compact frame with explosive athleticism, which is evident in the way he moves in center field with plus-plus speed, albeit with a below-average arm. That explosiveness also shows up at the plate, as Guanipa generates impressive bat speed combined with significant strength gains over the last two years that has led to plus raw power. Guanipa often trains at the professional stadium in Margarita, and he shows the ability to hit balls out of the park to all fields. While his swing once had a bigger hitch to it, he has toned that down, showing more fluidity and better balance in the box.
  
  The Future: Guanipa will make his debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 60. Speed: 70. Field: 50. Arm: 40

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Guanipa, who hails from Venezuela, was the Braves top signing in the international free agent period that opened on Jan. 15.
  
  Scouting Report: There are few players in this class who can match Guanipa's combination of power and speed. He has a strong, compact frame with explosive athleticism, which is evident in the way he moves in center field with plus-plus speed, albeit with a below-average arm. That explosiveness also shows up at the plate, as Guanipa generates impressive bat speed combined with significant strength gains over the last two years that has led to plus raw power. Guanipa often trains at the professional stadium in Margarita, and he shows the ability to hit balls out of the park to all fields. While his swing once had a bigger hitch to it, he has toned that down, showing more fluidity and better balance in the box.
  
  The Future: Guanipa will make his debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 60. Speed: 70. Field: 50. Arm: 40
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Guanipa, who hails from Venezuela, was the Braves top signing in the international free agent period that opened on Jan. 15.
  
  Scouting Report: There are few players in this class who can match Guanipa's combination of power and speed. He has a strong, compact frame with explosive athleticism, which is evident in the way he moves in center field with plus-plus speed, albeit with a below-average arm. That explosiveness also shows up at the plate, as Guanipa generates impressive bat speed combined with significant strength gains over the last two years that has led to plus raw power. Guanipa often trains at the professional stadium in Margarita, and he shows the ability to hit balls out of the park to all fields. While his swing once had a bigger hitch to it, he has toned that down, showing more fluidity and better balance in the box.
  
  The Future: Guanipa will make his debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 60. Speed: 70. Field: 50. Arm: 40