Jose Coronado

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked New York Mets #16 prospect in 2007
  Coronado impressed the Mets so much in 2005 that he was promoted twice, and even saw some action in big league spring training games last year. The most advanced of a group of low-level shortstops, he was challenged with an assignment to high Class A, where he was overmatched offesnively. Coronado's strength is his defense, so it's not a shock he struggled at the plate. He has hands that are quick and soft, excellent range and an above-average arm to go with a quick release. He can make the spectacular play at short, but needs to be more aggressive in charging slowly hit balls. A switch-hitter, Coronado lacks strength and needs to fill out so he can swing with more authority and increase his bat speed. He understands his offensive limitations and tries to play within them, using a slap-and-dash approach, but he still strikes out too often. He's an above-average runner, though not a burner. Coronado will likely repeat the level but needs to significantly improve his offensive game to ever profile as a regular.
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  Ranked New York Mets #11 prospect in 2006
  Coronado vaulted up three levels in the system in 2005, beginning in the Gulf Coast League and ending up in Hagerstown, where he hit .280 in the South Atlantic League playoffs. Along the way, he showed impressive range and arm strength, and he has the makings of becoming a solid defensive shortstop. Though he only took up switch-hitting after signing with the Mets in August 2003, he already is competent from both sides of the plate. He shows more patience than most hitters his age. Coronado isn't a burner who projects to steal a lot of bases, but he has above-average speed and excellent instincts in all phases of the game. Because of his small frame, he seldom drives the ball and needs to add bulk. He'll get a chance to prove himself over a full season in low Class A this year.