Jose Gomez

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Pioneer League #17 prospect in 2016
  In his first season in the U.S. after two years in the Dominican Summer League, Gomez turned out to be Grand Junction's best hitter, ranking second in the league in batting during a .367/.426/.468 season. The native Venezuelan draws comps to former big league second baseman Marco Scutaro for his scrappy play and high baseball IQ. Gomez is an extreme contact hitter, and he primarily hits line drives from gap to gap with a consistent approach and a knack for the barrel. While the Grand Junction ballpark favors hitters, Gomez's middle-of-the-field, line-drive approach will work in any environment. An average defender with good hands and an average arm, he is fine at shortstop for now. His below-average speed may ultimately move him to second base--where his arm would play up--or to an infield utility role.