Enrique Jimenez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Detroit Tigers #27 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: The 2023 international class was viewed as an excellent one for catching prospects. While Ethan Salas and Alfredo Duno grabbed the biggest headlines, Jimenez was the Tigers’ top target in the class. He signed for $1.25 million after enticing them with his athleticism, switch-hitting and always-on motor.
  
  Scouting Report: Jimenez was everything the Tigers expected in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League. He’s got a chance to be a well-rounded catcher with the desire and agility to develop into at least an average defender, with an average, accurate arm that plays up because of a quick release. He’s shown the drive and savvy needed in a catcher. He’s short and compact, but already has a reasonably strong base. He’s got a chance to be an above-average hitter with fringe-average power thanks to short and direct swings from both sides of the plate that produce plenty of line drives. His lefty swing is a little better with more present power. He’s an average runner for now, but will likely slow down.
  
  The Future: Jimenez showed he’s ready to make his stateside debut in 2024. He’ll likely spend the next few years competing with Josue Briceno to become the Tigers’ catcher of the future.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 45 | Run: 50 | Field: 45 | Arm: 50