Eugenio Velez Stats & Scouting Report

AB	663
AVG	.241
OBP	.287
SLG	.367
HR	8

Full name Eugenio Velez
Born 05/16/1982 in San Pedro De Macoris, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: S / Throws: R
Debut 09/05/2007

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Organization Prospect Rankings

Velez was a utilityman in the Blue Jays system, but he has been an electric difference-maker since the Giants plucked him in the Triple-A phase of the 2005 Rule 5 draft. He was the South Atlantic League MVP in 2006, though he was 24 in low Class A. For an encore, he led the Double-A Eastern League with 49 steals, reached the majors and hit .303 with 15 swipes in 17 Arizona Fall League games. It's fitting that Velez' first big league hit was a triple because he flies around the bases with well above-average speed. He has some gap power, especially as a lefthanded hitter. His best defensive tool is his plus arm strength. A wrist sprain cost Velez the first month of the season. San Francisco moved him to the outfield to get him back on the field quicker. The one-time shortstop would fit best as a second baseman, but he tends to field balls too upright, which hardens up his hands. He lacks finesse on the infield. Offensively, his biggest need is patience. The Giants see Velez as a high-energy utility player. His value would increase as a dependable infielder. San Francisco likely will field a speed-oriented lineup in 2008, enhancing his chances of making the team.

Best Tools List

Rated Best Baserunner in the Eastern League in 2007
Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Eastern League in 2007

Career Transactions

OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Aguilas de Mexicali.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Cardenales de Lara.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Toros del Este.
Tigres de Quintana Roo released LF Eugenio Velez.
Acereros del Norte traded LF Eugenio Velez to Tigres de Quintana Roo.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Caneros de los Mochis.
Tigres de Quintana Roo traded LF Eugenio Velez to Acereros del Norte.
Tigres de Quintana Roo placed OF Eugenio Velez on the reserve list.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Estrellas de Felipe Rojas Alou.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Toros del Este.
Tigres de Quintana Roo signed free agent OF Eugenio Velez.
Durham Bulls released OF Eugenio Velez.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent 2B Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LF Eugenio Velez assigned to Toros del Este.
Eugenio Velez assigned to Nashville Sounds.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Dominican Republic.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Milwaukee Brewers invited non-roster 2B Eugenio Velez to spring training.
Milwaukee Brewers signed free agent LF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract.
Buffalo Bisons released LF Eugenio Velez.
Buffalo Bisons activated LF Eugenio Velez from the temporarily inactive list.
Buffalo Bisons placed LF Eugenio Velez on the temporarily inactive list.
Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent 2B Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2B Eugenio Velez elected free agency.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Toros del Este.
2B Eugenio Velez assigned to Memphis Redbirds.
St. Louis Cardinals signed free agent 2B Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2B Eugenio Velez roster status changed by Albuquerque Isotopes.
Los Angeles Dodgers sent 2B Eugenio Velez outright to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Eugenio Velez from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Eugenio Velez assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes from Dodgers Extended Spring Training.
Eugenio Velez assigned to Dodgers Extended Spring Training from Albuquerque Isotopes.
Eugenio Velez assigned to Albuquerque Isotopes.
Los Angeles Dodgers signed free agent LF Eugenio Velez to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LF Eugenio Velez elected free agency.
San Francisco Giants activated LF Eugenio Velez.
San Francisco Giants reassigned LF Eugenio Velez to the minor leagues.
San Francisco Giants recalled Eugenio Velez from Fresno Grizzlies.
San Francisco Giants optioned Eugenio Velez to Fresno Grizzlies.
San Francisco Giants reassigned LF Eugenio Velez to the minor leagues.
San Francisco Giants placed LF Eugenio Velez on the 15-day disabled list. Head contusion and concussion.
San Francisco Giants recalled Eugenio Velez from Fresno Grizzlies.
San Francisco Giants optioned Eugenio Velez to Fresno Grizzlies.
San Francisco Giants recalled Eugenio Velez from Fresno Grizzlies.
Eugenio Velez roster status changed by San Francisco Giants.
LF Eugenio Velez roster status changed by Fresno Grizzlies.
San Francisco Giants optioned LF Eugenio Velez to Fresno Grizzlies.
OF Eugenio Velez assigned to Estrellas de Oriente.
San Francisco Giants recalled Eugenio Velez from Fresno Grizzlies.
Fresno Grizzlies placed CF Eugenio Velez on the reserve list.
Fresno Grizzlies placed CF Eugenio Velez on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 6, 2009. Strained hamstring.
San Francisco Giants recalled Eugenio Velez from Fresno Grizzlies.
San Francisco Giants optioned CF Eugenio Velez to Fresno Grizzlies.
San Francisco Giants optioned 2B Eugenio Velez to Fresno Grizzlies.
Lansing Lugnuts released 2B Eugenio Velez.
Lansing Lugnuts activated 2B Eugenio Velez.