IP | 27 |
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ERA | 1 |
WHIP | .89 |
BB/9 | 2.67 |
SO/9 | 12.67 |
- Full name Winston Santos
- Born 04/15/2002 in Payita, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 160 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 40/High
Track Record: Santos was signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2019 and has slowly wound his way through the lowest levels of the minor leagues. He’s shown interesting stuff in the past but has jumped a tick in 2024.
Scouting Report: The key to Santos’ breakout this season is an improved slider that still needs improvement but could get to average one day with continued reps and consistency. He changed the grip on the pitch this season and now throws a gyro version.
The Future: Santos has been dominant early in 2024 in a return to High-A Hickory. If his slider continues to take strides and plays at the upper levels, he could be a back-end starter someday.
Scouting Grades Fastball: 60 | Slider: 50 | Changeup: 55 | Control: 60.
Scouting Reports
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August Update: Santos was signed by the Rangers out of the Dominican Republic in 2019 and started turning heads during the most recent spring training. The righthander’s signature pitch is a low-90s fastball with excellent cutting life and added deception through his delivery. His best offspeed pitch is a mid-80s changeup, and the Rangers are working to help him better spin his sweepy slider. Though there's plenty of development remaining, outside scouts are intrigued by Santos and believe further refinement of his offspeed pitches could help him find his way to the big leagues.