Ryan Burrowes

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #21 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 45/High
  
  Track Record: A native of Panama who signed with the White Sox for just $75,000 in 2022, Burrowes started his career that same year in the Dominican Summer League. He made his U.S. debut in 2023 in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League with a batting line of .259/.330/.386. He brings natural athleticism and a complete kit of five tools to the field and projects to stick at shortstop.
  
  Scouting Report: Burrowes has decent bat-to-ball skills and the ability to use all fields, with a blend of batting average and power as he adds strength to his wiry frame and gains more experience. He stays upright at the plate with a balanced swing and minimal movement and has both strong hands and solid bat speed. Using a leg kick, Burrowes stays through the ball and avoids over-swinging but needs to make more contact to cut down on strikeouts and put more balls in play. In 2023 he spent most of his time at shortstop where he’s at least an average defender with strong actions and above-average arm strength. He has the ability to make throws on the move. He could easily handle both second and third base in a utility role. A plus runner, Burrowes has stolen 12 bases in each of his two short-season campaigns, with impressive instincts on the bases.
  
  The Future: Even though he’ll be just 19 for most of the next season, Burrowes could break camp with the Low-A Kannapolis squad. The fact that he’s bilingual will help him settle in outside the Rookie complex environment.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 55
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  Ranked Chicago White Sox #22 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: One of the more interesting players from the White Sox 2022 international class, Burrowes signed for just $70,000. Based on his debut season in the Dominican Summer League, Burrowes could be a real bargain for the White Sox. He's athletic and plays with plenty of energy, and hit .266/.393/.392 in his pro debut with a 12.8% walk rate. He missed the fall instructional league as he returned home to Panama to complete his high school education.
  
  Scouting Report: Burrowes stays upright at the plate with a very balanced swing andm minimal movement. Using a little leg kick, he stays through the ball and avoids overswinging. He's expected to add power to his wiry frame as his body matures, but he lacks strength and power presently. Burrowes was not a true shortstop in Panama-- he played all over the field--so he needs plenty of professional reps for his hands and footwork to get to the point where he can be an average defender. He has a strong arm, which should be above average. A plus runner, Burrowes was successful on all 12 of his stolen base attempts in the DSL.
  
  The Future: His pro career will continue with a 2023 assignment to the Arizona Complex League, and the fact that's already bilingual will help him settle in quickly. There's a lot to dream on with a talent like Burrowes, but he's far away from solidifying what type of ballplayer he'll be.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 50. Speed: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: One of the more interesting players from the White Sox 2022 international class, Burrowes signed for just $70,000. Based on his debut season in the Dominican Summer League, Burrowes could be a real bargain for the White Sox. He's athletic and plays with plenty of energy, and hit .266/.393/.392 in his pro debut with a 12.8% walk rate. He missed the fall instructional league as he returned home to Panama to complete his high school education.
  
  Scouting Report: Burrowes stays upright at the plate with a very balanced swing andm minimal movement. Using a little leg kick, he stays through the ball and avoids overswinging. He's expected to add power to his wiry frame as his body matures, but he lacks strength and power presently. Burrowes was not a true shortstop in Panama-- he played all over the field--so he needs plenty of professional reps for his hands and footwork to get to the point where he can be an average defender. He has a strong arm, which should be above average. A plus runner, Burrowes was successful on all 12 of his stolen base attempts in the DSL.
  
  The Future: His pro career will continue with a 2023 assignment to the Arizona Complex League, and the fact that's already bilingual will help him settle in quickly. There's a lot to dream on with a talent like Burrowes, but he's far away from solidifying what type of ballplayer he'll be.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 50. Speed: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: One of the more interesting players from the White Sox 2022 international class, Burrowes signed for just $70,000. Based on his debut season in the Dominican Summer League, Burrowes could be a real bargain for the White Sox. He's athletic and plays with plenty of energy, and hit .266/.393/.392 in his pro debut with a 12.8% walk rate. He missed the fall instructional league as he returned home to Panama to complete his high school education.
  
  Scouting Report: Burrowes stays upright at the plate with a very balanced swing andm minimal movement. Using a little leg kick, he stays through the ball and avoids overswinging. He's expected to add power to his wiry frame as his body matures, but he lacks strength and power presently. Burrowes was not a true shortstop in Panama-- he played all over the field--so he needs plenty of professional reps for his hands and footwork to get to the point where he can be an average defender. He has a strong arm, which should be above average. A plus runner, Burrowes was successful on all 12 of his stolen base attempts in the DSL.
  
  The Future: His pro career will continue with a 2023 assignment to the Arizona Complex League, and the fact that's already bilingual will help him settle in quickly. There's a lot to dream on with a talent like Burrowes, but he's far away from solidifying what type of ballplayer he'll be.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 50. Speed: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55.