Carlos Narvaez

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Boston Red Sox #29 prospect in 2025
  BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium.
  
  Track Record: Narvaez—the cousin of longtime big league catcher Omar Narvaez—moved deliberately through the Yankees system as a glove-first catcher. But he made some strides in the upper levels in 2023 and 2024, hitting .247/.371/.400 with 21 homers in 180 Triple-A games. He made his MLB debut in July 2024. After the Red Sox traded Kyle Teel in December, they moved quickly to acquire Narvaez from the Yankees for prospect righthander Elmer Rodriguez-Cruz and international bonus pool money.
  
  Scouting Report: Narvaez is a strong defender and Boston coveted his skills behind the plate. He graded as an elite framer once Triple-A implemented a full-time challenge system on June 25. During that time, he got called strikes on 85% of pitches in the shadow area of the zone, ranking eighth among Triple-A catchers in that time. He drew strikes on 26% of shadow pitches outside the zone, which was best among Triple-A catchers by a huge margin. He also is well-regarded for his game-calling, handling of a staff and technical skills while showing an average arm. Offensively, Narvaez has a flat bat path that generates enough respectable contact. His 42% hard-hit rate in Triple-A suggests an adequate big league hit tool, albeit with modest power.
  
  The Future: Narvaez stands a solid chance of being the Red Sox’s backup catcher in 2025.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 40 | Power: 30 | Run: 40 | Field: 55 | Arm: 50.