Dairon Blanco Stats & Scouting Report

AB	257
AVG	.257
OBP	.312
SLG	.416
HR	7

Full name Dairon Blanco
Born 04/26/1993 in Florida, Cuba
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Debut 05/20/2022

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Track Record: Blanco was regarded as Cuba's fastest player when he defected to the Dominican Republic. He came to terms with the Athletics in December 2017. Because of a two-year layoff from game action, Blanco began his U.S. career at high Class A Stockton in 2018 even though he turned 25 in April.

Scouting Report: Blanco started slowly in the California League but redeemed his season. He hit .323/.360/.462 in his final 48 games with Stockton, appearing on track for a promotion to Double-A before a left hamate injury sidelined him for the season on July 4. He had surgery in August. Blanco is a top-of-the-scale runner who steals bases aggressively and efficiently. He will never have more than fringe power because he doesn't pull the ball well, but he has strength and an all-fields hitting approach, which could equate to a plus hit tool. He has the plus range and below-average arm to excel in left field.

The Future: Blanco must keep developing his bat to profile as a major leaguer, but even in the absence of more power he could fill an extra outfielder role. Double-A is the next test.

Best Tools List

Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Athletics in 2019

Career Transactions

CF Dairon Blanco assigned to ACL Rangers from Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers sent CF Dairon Blanco outright to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers optioned CF Dairon Blanco to Round Rock Express.
Kansas City Royals designated CF Dairon Blanco for assignment.
Estrellas Orientales activated CF Dairon Blanco.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
Kansas City Royals recalled CF Dairon Blanco from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals optioned CF Dairon Blanco to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals optioned CF Dairon Blanco to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals activated LF Dairon Blanco from the 10-day injured list.
Kansas City Royals sent LF Dairon Blanco on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals sent LF Dairon Blanco on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals placed LF Dairon Blanco on the 10-day injured list. Right achilles tendinopathy.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Estrellas Orientales.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of CF Dairon Blanco from Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of CF Dairon Blanco from Omaha Storm Chasers.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Tigres del Licey.
Tigres del Licey activated CF Dairon Blanco.
Kansas City Royals invited non-roster CF Dairon Blanco, and to spring training.
Gigantes del Cibao activated CF Dairon Blanco.
Gigantes del Cibao activated CF Dairon Blanco.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Gigantes del Cibao.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Leones de Ponce.
Kansas City Royals designated CF Dairon Blanco for assignment.
Kansas City Royals invited non-roster CF Dairon Blanco and to spring training.
Tomateros de Culiacan placed CF Dairon Blanco on the reserve list.
Tomateros de Culiacan activated CF Dairon Blanco from the reserve list.
Tomateros de Culiacan placed CF Dairon Blanco on the reserve list.
Tomateros de Culiacan activated CF Dairon Blanco from the reserve list.
Tomateros de Culiacan placed CF Dairon Blanco on the reserve list.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Tomateros de Culiacan.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers from Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Kansas City Royals.
OF Dairon Blanco assigned to Toros del Este.
Northwest Arkansas Naturals activated CF Dairon Blanco.
Kansas City Royals traded LHP Jake Diekman to Oakland Athletics for Dairon Blanco and Ismael Aquino.
CF Dairon Blanco assigned to Northwest Arkansas Naturals.
Midland RockHounds activated LF Dairon Blanco.
LF Dairon Blanco assigned to Midland RockHounds from Stockton Ports.
OF Dairon Blanco assigned to Criollos de Caguas.
Stockton Ports activated LF Dairon Blanco from the 7-day injured list.
Stockton Ports placed LF Dairon Blanco on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to July 20, 2018.
LF Dairon Blanco assigned to Stockton Ports.
Oakland Athletics signed free agent OF Dairon Blanco to a minor league contract.
Kansas City Royals sent CF Dairon Blanco outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of CF Dairon Blanco from Omaha Storm Chasers.