| AB | 440 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .255 |
| OBP | .297 |
| SLG | .427 |
| HR | 19 |
- Full name Deyvison De Los Santos
- Born 06/21/2003 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade/Risk: 55/Very High
Track Record: The D-backs were drawn to De Los Santos' ability to impact the baseball when they signed him for $200,000 in 2019. So far, their hulking prospect has more than lived up to their expectations. His pro debut was delayed until 2021 by the pandemic, but he looked at ease as he climbed to Low-A Visalia as an 18-year-old. Despite being young for the level at every stop, De Los Santos has done nothing but hit, including turning in a monster 2022 season in which he not only hit for power and drove in runs but also finished eighth in the minors in hits.
Scouting Report: De Los Santos' strong frame produces explosive bat speed and his high-end exit velocities lead the D-backs' system. When his swing is right, he keeps it tight and compact, getting his bat in the zone early and exiting late. De Los Santos has a tendency to tinker with his mechanics and his swing can get long. His aggressiveness at the plate can also be an issue. So, too, is his inability to recognize spin, particularly sliders breaking away from him. Still, De Los Santos has continued to hit at every stop, including for power despite still having strides to make toward pulling the ball with authority. He has good hands and enough arm to handle third base, but there are questions about his footwork, throwing accuracy and both present and future range, depending on how his body matures. Those factors could necessitate a move to first base. He is an average runner who could slow down as he develops physically.
The Future: De Los Santos could have as much offensive upside as just about anyone in the organization, but his aggressive approach and willingness to expand the zone raises questions. If it comes together, he could be a masher in the mold of a peak Miguel Sano. De Los Santos figures to open 2023 with Double-A Amarillo.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 65. Speed: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50 -
Track Record: De los Santos is a hulking prospect whose ability to impact the baseball has been his calling card since he signed out of the Dominican Republic for $200,000 in 2019. The D-backs pushed de los Santos aggressively in 2021 and watched him post strong numbers in his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League before more than holding his own after a late promotion to Low-A Visalia.
Scouting Report: De los Santos possesses proverbial light-tower power and crushes balls to all fields with apparent ease. There is, and probably always will be, a good bit of swing-and-miss to his game, but the power he is capable of producing projects to be worth the tradeoff. De los Santos logged a solid 10 percent walk rate but his approach remains unrefined. He puts up impressive batted-ball data but needs to learn to hit fewer balls on the ground. De los Santos might eventually shift across the diamond to first base. For now, there is some optimism he could stick at third, where he showed improved footwork and reads on balls off the bat. He has enough arm strength for the hot corner, but his throwing accuracy needs to improve.
The Future: For someone getting his first taste of pro ball, de los Santos did not disappoint. He fits the profile of a middle-of-the-lineup run-producer and figures to open the 2022 season back in Low-A.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 55/Very High
Track Record: The D-backs were drawn to De Los Santos' ability to impact the baseball when they signed him for $200,000 in 2019. So far, their hulking prospect has more than lived up to their expectations. His pro debut was delayed until 2021 by the pandemic, but he looked at ease as he climbed to Low-A Visalia as an 18-year-old. Despite being young for the level at every stop, De Los Santos has done nothing but hit, including turning in a monster 2022 season in which he not only hit for power and drove in runs but also finished eighth in the minors in hits.
Scouting Report: De Los Santos' strong frame produces explosive bat speed and his high-end exit velocities lead the D-backs' system. When his swing is right, he keeps it tight and compact, getting his bat in the zone early and exiting late. De Los Santos has a tendency to tinker with his mechanics and his swing can get long. His aggressiveness at the plate can also be an issue. So, too, is his inability to recognize spin, particularly sliders breaking away from him. Still, De Los Santos has continued to hit at every stop, including for power despite still having strides to make toward pulling the ball with authority. He has good hands and enough arm to handle third base, but there are questions about his footwork, throwing accuracy and both present and future range, depending on how his body matures. Those factors could necessitate a move to first base. He is an average runner who could slow down as he develops physically.
The Future: De Los Santos could have as much offensive upside as just about anyone in the organization, but his aggressive approach and willingness to expand the zone raises questions. If it comes together, he could be a masher in the mold of a peak Miguel Sano. De Los Santos figures to open 2023 with Double-A Amarillo.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 65. Speed: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50 -
BA Grade/Risk: 55/Very High
Track Record: The D-backs were drawn to De Los Santos' ability to impact the baseball when they signed him for $200,000 in 2019. So far, their hulking prospect has more than lived up to their expectations. His pro debut was delayed until 2021 by the pandemic, but he looked at ease as he climbed to Low-A Visalia as an 18-year-old. Despite being young for the level at every stop, De Los Santos has done nothing but hit, including turning in a monster 2022 season in which he not only hit for power and drove in runs but also finished eighth in the minors in hits.
Scouting Report: De Los Santos' strong frame produces explosive bat speed and his high-end exit velocities lead the D-backs' system. When his swing is right, he keeps it tight and compact, getting his bat in the zone early and exiting late. De Los Santos has a tendency to tinker with his mechanics and his swing can get long. His aggressiveness at the plate can also be an issue. So, too, is his inability to recognize spin, particularly sliders breaking away from him. Still, De Los Santos has continued to hit at every stop, including for power despite still having strides to make toward pulling the ball with authority. He has good hands and enough arm to handle third base, but there are questions about his footwork, throwing accuracy and both present and future range, depending on how his body matures. Those factors could necessitate a move to first base. He is an average runner who could slow down as he develops physically.
The Future: De Los Santos could have as much offensive upside as just about anyone in the organization, but his aggressive approach and willingness to expand the zone raises questions. If it comes together, he could be a masher in the mold of a peak Miguel Sano. De Los Santos figures to open 2023 with Double-A Amarillo.
Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 65. Speed: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50 -
BA Grade: 50/High
Track Record: De Los Santos is a hulking prospect whose ability to impact the baseball has been his calling card since he signed out of the Dominican Republic for $200,000 in 2019. The D-backs pushed De Los Santos aggressively in 2021 and watched him post strong numbers in his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League before more than holding his own after a late promotion to Low-A Visalia.
Scouting Report: De Los Santos possesses proverbial “light-tower power” and crushes balls to all fields with apparent ease. There is, and probably always will be, a good bit of swing-and-miss to his game, but the power he is capable of producing projects to be worth the tradeoff. De Los Santos logged a solid 10 percent walk rate but his approach remains unrefined. He puts up impressive batted-ball data but needs to learn to hit fewer balls on the ground. De Los Santos might eventually shift across the diamond to first base. For now, there is some optimism he could stick at third, where he showed improved footwork and reads on balls off the bat. He has enough arm strength for the hot corner, but his throwing accuracy needs to improve.
The Future: For someone getting his first taste of pro ball, De Los Santos did not disappoint. He fits the profile of a middle-of-the-lineup run producer and figures to open the 2022 season back in Low-A.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 70. Speed: 40. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50. -
Track Record: De los Santos is a hulking prospect whose ability to impact the baseball has been his calling card since he signed out of the Dominican Republic for $200,000 in 2019. The D-backs pushed de los Santos aggressively in 2021 and watched him post strong numbers in his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League before more than holding his own after a late promotion to Low-A Visalia.
Scouting Report: De los Santos possesses proverbial light-tower power and crushes balls to all fields with apparent ease. There is, and probably always will be, a good bit of swing-and-miss to his game, but the power he is capable of producing projects to be worth the tradeoff. De los Santos logged a solid 10 percent walk rate but his approach remains unrefined. He puts up impressive batted-ball data but needs to learn to hit fewer balls on the ground. De los Santos might eventually shift across the diamond to first base. For now, there is some optimism he could stick at third, where he showed improved footwork and reads on balls off the bat. He has enough arm strength for the hot corner, but his throwing accuracy needs to improve.
The Future: For someone getting his first taste of pro ball, de los Santos did not disappoint. He fits the profile of a middle-of-the-lineup run-producer and figures to open the 2022 season back in Low-A.
Career Transactions
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Amarillo Sod Poodles activated 3B Deyvison De Los Santos.
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Amarillo Sod Poodles transferred 3B Deyvison De Los Santos to the Development List.
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Arizona Diamondbacks invited non-roster 3B Deyvison De Los Santos and to spring training.
