Luis Almeyda

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Baltimore Orioles #19 prospect in 2024
  BA Grade: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Born in New Jersey, Almeyda was one of the top players in the 2025 high school class before moving to the Dominican Republic and signing for $2.3 million--a club record for an international amateur--when the 2023 period opened. He homered twice in his first six games in the Dominican Summer League but was limited to just 19 games due to a left ankle sprain, then had season-ending left shoulder surgery.
  
  Scouting Report: Almeyda proved a quick study upon signing with the Orioles. He showed improvement in his ability to control the strike zone and with his bat-to-ball skills while demonstrating impressive top-end exit velocities. He may not be more than a fringe-average hitter, but his long limbs and developing strength give him the potential for plus power as he physically matures. He boasts smooth, controlled movements and the requisite footwork to play an above-average shortstop. His potential physical development may move him off the position to third base, where those traits and above-average arm would play. He has the power potential to support that move as well.
  
  The Future: Almeyda’s outstanding physical gifts give him the potential to be a bat-first everyday infielder on the left side, and being in the Orioles’ system at such a young age can help that process along. He’ll likely start 2024 at the Rookie complex level but could push to Low-A Delmarva by season’s end.
  
  Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55
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  Ranked Baltimore Orioles #21 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Almeyda grew up in New Jersey, where before he even entered high school, he was getting recruiting offers from some of the top programs in college baseball. Instead of staying in the United States for the 2025 high school class, Almeyda moved to the Dominican Republic and immediately drew attention. Now he will be eligible to sign as an international free agent when the signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2023, with a bonus expected to surpass $2 million.
  
  Scouting Report: Almeyda typically puts together quality at-bats with a good approach and impressive power for his age that has started to jump as he's filling out his long, rangy build. He's smooth and under control at shortstop, where his feet work well and he has soft hands to go with a strong arm. Almeyda has the ball skills for shortstop, though depending on his physical development, there is a chance he could slide to third base, but he should develop the power to play at either spot.
  
  The Future: Almeyda will make his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 55. Speed: 50. Field: 55. Arm: 55.

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Almeyda grew up in New Jersey, where before he even entered high school, he was getting recruiting offers from some of the top programs in college baseball. Instead of staying in the United States for the 2025 high school class, Almeyda moved to the Dominican Republic and immediately drew attention. Now he will be eligible to sign as an international free agent when the signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2023, with a bonus expected to surpass $2 million.
  
  Scouting Report: Almeyda typically puts together quality at-bats with a good approach and impressive power for his age that has started to jump as he's filling out his long, rangy build. He's smooth and under control at shortstop, where his feet work well and he has soft hands to go with a strong arm. Almeyda has the ball skills for shortstop, though depending on his physical development, there is a chance he could slide to third base, but he should develop the power to play at either spot.
  
  The Future: Almeyda will make his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 55. Speed: 50. Field: 55. Arm: 55.
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Almeyda grew up in New Jersey, where before he even entered high school, he was getting recruiting offers from some of the top programs in college baseball. Instead of staying in the United States for the 2025 high school class, Almeyda moved to the Dominican Republic and immediately drew attention. Now he will be eligible to sign as an international free agent when the signing period opens on Jan. 15, 2023, with a bonus expected to surpass $2 million.
  
  Scouting Report: Almeyda typically puts together quality at-bats with a good approach and impressive power for his age that has started to jump as he's filling out his long, rangy build. He's smooth and under control at shortstop, where his feet work well and he has soft hands to go with a strong arm. Almeyda has the ball skills for shortstop, though depending on his physical development, there is a chance he could slide to third base, but he should develop the power to play at either spot.
  
  The Future: Almeyda will make his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 55. Speed: 50. Field: 55. Arm: 55.