Born10/08/1998 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
ProfileHt.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: S / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by the Royals for $1.5 million during the 2015 international signing period, Guzman took four years to start tapping into his potential. He put himself back on the prospect radar in 2019 with a respectable season at low Class A Lexington, followed by time with the Dominican Republic national team at the Premier 12 tournament.
SCOUTING REPORT: Guzman's defense alone may get him to the big leagues. He's a plus defender with at shortstop solid footwork and a good arm, and the leadership he shows on the field stands out. Guzman showed growth at the plate in 2019. He is slowly generating more quality at-bats, staying in the zone better and staying on the ball through his swing. He hasn't moved completely away from his free-swinging ways and will need to cut down on strikeouts. While Guzman has gotten stronger, he is still a light hitter overall.
THE FUTURE: Guzman's ceiling may not get much above the role of a utility infielder, but if he continues making strides at the plate he could project as a regular shortstop batting at the bottom of the order. He will head to high Class A Wilmington in 2020.
The Royals spent lavishly on the international market in 2015, signing outfielder Seuly Matias for $2.25 million and Guzman for $1.5 million. They knew the outlay would put them in the penalty box and restrict their international spending limits--no player could sign for more than $300,000--in 2016 and 2017. The early returns are encouraging, however. Guzman, like Matias, skipped straight to the Rookie-level Arizona League for his pro debut in 2016. Guzman is a promising shortstop with potentially average power down the road. His line-drive, all-fields approach already gives him the ability to find the gaps. A switch-hitter, his swings show promise from both sides of the plate, and his pitch recognition is reasonably advanced for his age. Some question whether Guzman is twitchy enough to stay at shortstop. He's a smooth athlete with fluid actions, but his range may be limited by his lack of burst, and his arm is merely average, not the plus cannon teams desire. He's a tick below-average runner.
If Matias is the Royals' big swing at a high-risk, high-reward prospect in the 2015 class, Guzman fills the other end of the spectrum. By signing both of them the Royals exceeded their bonus allotment and will face international signing restrictions in 2016 and 2017. Where Matias is already physically impressive, Guzman, signed for $1.5 million, lacks present physicality and strength. Guzman has plenty of athleticism and his baseball skills were some of the most advanced in the 2015 international class. Guzman should be able to remain at shortstop as a pro as he has the actions, hands and footwork teams look for when they write a 6 by a player's name in the lineup card. He's a below-average runner right now, but there is some thought that as he gets stronger he'll speed up, much like Raul Mondesi did for Kansas City. He has a quick initial burst to go with an average arm and a quick release. At the plate, the switchhitter shows some understanding for working counts. His lefthanded swing is ahead of his righthanded swing right now.
Scouting Reports
TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by the Royals for $1.5 million during the 2015 international signing period, Guzman took four years to start tapping into his potential. He put himself back on the prospect radar in 2019 with a respectable season at low Class A Lexington, followed by time with the Dominican Republic national team at the Premier 12 tournament.
SCOUTING REPORT: Guzman’s defense alone may get him to the big leagues. He’s a plus defender with at shortstop solid footwork and a good arm, and the leadership he shows on the field stands out. Guzman showed growth at the plate in 2019. He is slowly generating more quality at-bats, staying in the zone better and staying on the ball through his swing. He hasn’t moved completely away from his free-swinging ways and will need to cut down on strikeouts. While Guzman has gotten stronger, he is still a light hitter overall.
THE FUTURE: Guzman’s ceiling may not get much above the role of a utility infielder, but if he continues making strides at the plate he could project as a regular shortstop batting at the bottom of the order. He will head to high Class A Wilmington in 2020.
TRACK RECORD: Originally signed by the Royals for $1.5 million during the 2015 international signing period, Guzman took four years to start tapping into his potential. He put himself back on the prospect radar in 2019 with a respectable season at low Class A Lexington, followed by time with the Dominican Republic national team at the Premier 12 tournament.
SCOUTING REPORT: Guzman's defense alone may get him to the big leagues. He's a plus defender with at shortstop solid footwork and a good arm, and the leadership he shows on the field stands out. Guzman showed growth at the plate in 2019. He is slowly generating more quality at-bats, staying in the zone better and staying on the ball through his swing. He hasn't moved completely away from his free-swinging ways and will need to cut down on strikeouts. While Guzman has gotten stronger, he is still a light hitter overall.
THE FUTURE: Guzman's ceiling may not get much above the role of a utility infielder, but if he continues making strides at the plate he could project as a regular shortstop batting at the bottom of the order. He will head to high Class A Wilmington in 2020.
Career Transactions
SS Jeison Guzmán assigned to Toros del Este.
Staten Island Ferry Hawks signed free agent SS Jeison Guzmán.
SS Jeison Guzmán elected free agency.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals activated SS Jeison Guzmán from the 7-day injured list.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals sent SS Jeison Guzmán on a rehab assignment to ACL Royals.
SS Jeison Guzmán and assigned to Kansas City Royals.
SS Jeison Guzmán assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from ACL Royals.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals activated SS Jeison Guzman.
ACL Royals activated SS Jeison Guzman from the reserve list.
ACL Royals activated SS Jeison Guzman from the reserve list.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to ACL Royals.
Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Jeison Guzman to a minor league contract.
Amarillo Sod Poodles released SS Jeison Guzman.
Amarillo Sod Poodles placed SS Jeison Guzman on the 7-day injured list.
Amarillo Sod Poodles activated SS Jeison Guzman from the 7-day injured list.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Amarillo Sod Poodles.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Arizona Diamondbacks.
SS Jeison Guzman roster status changed by Arizona Diamondbacks.
Arizona Diamondbacks signed free agent SS Jeison Guzman to a minor league contract.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Reno Aces.
SS Jeison Guzman elected free agency.
SS Jeison Guzman elected free agency.
Estrellas Orientales activated SS Jeison Guzman.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals from Quad Cities River Bandits.
Quad Cities River Bandits placed SS Jeison Guzman on the temporarily inactive list.
Quad Cities River Bandits activated SS Jeison Guzman.
Dominican Republic activated SS Jeison Guzman from the temporarily inactive list.
Quad Cities River Bandits placed SS Jeison Guzman on the temporarily inactive list.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Quad Cities River Bandits from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals invited non-roster SS Jeison Guzman to spring training.
Kansas City Royals invited non-roster SS Jeison Guzman to spring training.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Kansas City Royals .
Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Jeison Guzman to a minor league contract.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Leones del Escogido.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Leones del Escogido.
SS Jeison Guzman elected free agency.
Kansas City Royals recalled SS Jeison Guzman from Royals Alternate Training Site.
Kansas City Royals optioned SS Jeison Guzman to Royals Alternate Training Site.
Kansas City Royals recalled Jeison Guzman from Royals Alternate Training Site.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Royals Alternate Training Site from Wilmington Blue Rocks.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of Jeison Guzman from Lexington Legends.
Kansas City Royals optioned SS Jeison Guzman to Wilmington Blue Rocks.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Leones del Escogido.
Leones del Escogido placed SS Jeison Guzman on the reserve list.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Leones del Escogido.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Lexington Legends from Burlington Royals.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Burlington Royals from Lexington Legends.
Lexington Legends placed SS Jeison Guzman on the 7-day disabled list.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Lexington Legends from Burlington Royals.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to Burlington Royals from AZL Royals.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to AZL Royals from DSL Royals.
DSL Royals placed SS Jeison Guzman on the reserve list.
SS Jeison Guzman assigned to DSL Royals.
Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Jeison Guzman to a minor league contract.
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