Malvin Valdez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #19 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Valdez isn’t as refined as a hitter compared to fellow 2021 signee Ariel Almonte, but he has some of the best raw tools in the class. He's 6-foot-2, 175 pounds and would probably be an elite wide receiver recruit if he grew up in the United States.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Valdez is a quick-burst, explosive athlete with the building blocks to develop into a high-level defender in center field, including a pair of 70-grade tools in his speed and arm strength. Valdez has good bat speed and at least average raw power that could improve to plus when he adds more strength to his lean, athletic frame.
  
  THE FUTURE: Valdez’s tools are ahead of his on-field skills right now, so development time and patience will be required, but he has a very high ceiling thanks to his excellent athleticism. Valdez's game skills and instincts still need to catch up, particularly with his ability to recognize breaking balls.

• July, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Valdez isn't as refined as a hitter compared to fellow 2021 signee Ariel Almonte, but he has some of the best raw tools in the class. He's 6-foot-2, 175 pounds and would probably be an elite wide receiver recruit if he grew up in the United States.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Valdez is a quick-burst, explosive athlete with the building blocks to develop into a high-level defender in center field, including a pair of 70-grade tools in his speed and arm strength. Valdez has good bat speed and at least average raw power that could improve to plus when he adds more strength to his lean, athletic frame.
  
  THE FUTURE: Valdez's tools are ahead of his on-field skills right now, so development time and patience will be required, but he has a very high ceiling thanks to his excellent athleticism. Valdez's game skills and instincts still need to catch up, particularly with his ability to recognize breaking balls.
• January, 2021 Scouting Report
  Valdez is one of the most athletic, toolsy outfielders in the class. He's an explosive player with plus-plus speed and a plus arm, giving him the tools to be a high-level defender in the middle of the diamond. Valdez shines in a workout, though he's still raw in other facets of the game, with quick bat speed and a chance to hit for power, though his pitch recognition will need to improve. Valdez trained with Rudy Santin and is expected to sign with the Reds for close to $2 million.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Valdez isn’t as refined as a hitter compared to fellow 2021 signee Ariel Almonte, but he has some of the best raw tools in the class. He's 6-foot-2, 175 pounds and would probably be an elite wide receiver recruit if he grew up in the United States.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Valdez is a quick-burst, explosive athlete with the building blocks to develop into a high-level defender in center field, including a pair of 70-grade tools in his speed and arm strength. Valdez has good bat speed and at least average raw power that could improve to plus when he adds more strength to his lean, athletic frame.
  
  THE FUTURE: Valdez’s tools are ahead of his on-field skills right now, so development time and patience will be required, but he has a very high ceiling thanks to his excellent athleticism. Valdez's game skills and instincts still need to catch up, particularly with his ability to recognize breaking balls.