Los Angeles Angels

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: One of the youngest players in the 2019-20 international class, Placencia signed with the Angels for $1.1 million as a hit-first, switch-hitting middle infielder. He hit well at instructional league in 2020 but struggled to make contact in his pro debut in the Arizona Complex League in 2021, hitting .175 with a 28.0% strikeout rate. Placencia's knee bothered him for most of his full season debut at Low-A Inland Empire in 2022, but he still performed well with an .813 OPS as one of the youngest players in the California League.

Scouting Report: Placencia has a slender, 5-foot-11 build but has sneaky impact in his bat. He shows a feel for hitting from both sides of the plate with quick hands and good barrel control to project as an average hitter. He struggles with pitch recognition and high-end velocity at times, but he sees a lot of pitches to draw walks and should improve with experience and physical maturity. Placencia has good strength for his size and plus bat speed, but his diminutive frame limits him to below-average power. Signed as a shortstop, Placencia has clean defensive actions but lacks the arm strength and quickness to stay at the position. He already plays second base primarily and projects to be an above-average defender with average arm strength. He has below-average speed but shows good instincts on the basepaths.

The Future: Placencia will still be a teenager on 2023 Opening Day and will aim to improve his physicality and pitch recognition. If he does, he has a chance to be a utility middle infielder or second-division second baseman.

Scouting Grades Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 40. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Madden had Tommy John surgery after his senior season of high school and re-routed to Northwest Florida State JC rather than stick with his commitment to South Carolina. Madden delivered mediocre results in his long season with the Raiders, but the Angels liked his pure stuff and physical projection enough to draft him in the fourth round and sign him for an overslot $997,500 bonus. Madden didn't pitch in the regular season after signing, but he stood out in instructional league in the fall.

Scouting Report: Madden looks the part with a lanky 6-foot-6 frame and a powerful, loose right arm. His fastball sits 93-96 mph and touches 98 with heavy armside bore action and overwhelms hitters at its best. Madden's power slider flashes above-average with sweep across the zone with late vertical break, while his firm changeup is an average pitch with good diving action, although it is less consistent than the slider. Madden's stuff is explosive, but his control is fringe-average and he needs to refine his command to be more consistent. He has physical projection remaining and spent the winter in an offseason strength and conditioning program. Madden needs to refine the command of his full arsenal but the explosiveness – mixed with a projectable frame and athleticism – give him immense rotation upside.

The Future: Madden has the stuff to start but needs to refine his command to reach his rotation upside. He'll make his pro debut in 2023.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Slider: 55 Changeup: 50. Control: 45

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Dana stood out on the summer showcase circuit for his size and arm strength and was drafted by the Angels in the 11th round of the 2022 draft. He signed for $1,497,500--a record for a player selected after the 10th round--to forgo a Kentucky commitment. Dana pitched well in the Arizona Complex League in his pro debut, making three starts and allowing his only run in a do-or-die elimination game for a playoff berth. He earned a promotion to Low-A Inland Empire for his final start of the season.

Scouting Report: Dana has a strong, 6-foot-4 frame and power stuff. He throws his high-spin fastball at 91-95 mph and holds his velocity and command deep into starts. His best secondary is a high-spin, downer curveball in the mid-70s with a high arch and late vertical drop. The pitch flashes plus potential, but he'll need to locate it and stay on top of it better to make it more consistent. Dana rounds out his arsenal with a firm, mid-80's changeup with late fade that is fringy but improving and a developing slider that is below-average. Dana has a clean and repeatable delivery and should remain a starter, but his control is inconsistent.

The Future: Dana needs to refine his general command and arsenal, but already has polish and the present frame of a potential back-of-the-rotation starter. He'll open back at Inland Empire in 2023.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50. Curveball: 55. Slider: 40. Changeup: 45. Control: 45

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Urena received a $140,000 bonus out of the Dominican Republic late in the 2021 international signing period and made his presence known with a fastball that regularly hit 100 mph in the Arizona Complex League in his 2022 pro debut. Urena regularly missed bats but also struggled to throw strikes and finished the year with a strong developmental focus on his command and breaking ball at instructional league.

Scouting Report: Urena is a slight 6-foot righthander but possesses premium velocity and arm strength. His fastball sits 95-97 mph and frequently touches 100. His best secondary pitch is an above-average mid-80's changeup with late fade. Urena lacks a real breaking ball and constantly tinkers with multiple grips and hand positions to try and find one. He flashes a true, mid-80s slider in side sessions but has yet to find it in games. Urena has well below-average control, although he does work around the zone. He is a good athlete and has a clean, compact arm strike, providing hope his control will improve with experience and maturity.

The Future: The Angels will let Urena pitch as a starter for as long as he can in the hopes he'll find a third pitch and better control, but he is most likely to end up a hard-throwing reliever. He has a chance to pitch in high-leverage situations at his peak and will make his full-season debut at Low-A Inland Empire in 2023.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 70. Slider: 40. Changeup: 55. Control: 30

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Rodriguez had plenty of helium as a Miami-based prep arm in 2016, and the Angels were ecstatic to take him in the fourth round and sign him for an overslot $850,000 bonus. Rodriguez missed all of 2018 and most of 2019 with a stress reaction in his back, but he broke camp with the Angels after a strong spring training in 2021 and pitched in high-leverage relief before going down with shoulder inflammation. He has capsule repair surgery and missed the entire 2022 season.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez has an exceptional four-pitch mix when healthy. His four-seam fastball and sinker both sit 95-96 mph and touch 98-99 with heavy gloveside run that puts batters away. Rodriguez's best secondary is a swing-and-miss, mid-80's curveball with extreme vertical break and his upper-80's, wipeout slider and diving changeup regularly flash above-average. Rodriguez has shown the ability to command all four of his pitches and throw strikes with average control, but his violent herky-jerky delivery puts a lot of stress on his body and has led to injuries and durability issues.

The Future: Still just 24, Rodriguez is young enough to reach his potential but has to stay on the mound. He has a chance to emerge as a high-leverage reliever and should be healthy for the start of spring training in 2023.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Curveball: 60. Slider: 55. Changeup: 55. Control: 50

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: The Angels drafted Paris with the 55th overall pick in the 2019 draft as one of the youngest players in the class and signed him for $1.4 million to pass up a California commitment. He played just 50 games in his first three seasons due to a broken hamate, broken tibia and the coronavirus pandemic but finally got on the field for a full season in 2022. He struggled early at High-A Tri-Cities but heated up in July and August and earned a late-season promotion to Double-A Rocket City as a 20-year-old.

Scouting Report: Paris has a natural feel for hitting with a compact swing and quick hands from the right side. He sprays the ball to all fields and has added strength to begin hitting the ball harder, although he mostly hits liners to the gaps and still projects for below-average power. Paris' swing gets too big at times and he has a 30% career strikeout rate, but he reaches base at a high-clip (.373 career on-base percentage) and should sustain his high walk rates with regular reps and a more contact-driven approach. He is a plus runner who is aggressive on the base paths and a consistent threat to steal bases. Paris has quick actions and good hands at shortstop, but his average arm strength may limit him to second base. He has a strong work ethic that allows him to maximize his tools.

The Future: Paris has the potential to be a contact and speed-driven, everyday second baseman, but he'll need to stay healthy and cut down his strikeouts. He'll open 2023 back at Double-A.

Scouting Grades Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Very High

Track Record: Reclassifying to be draft-eligible in 2020, Calabrese was seen sparsely over the spring due to the coronavirus pandemic, including not being seen with Team Canada when their annual trip to Spring Training was cancelled. The Angels liked Calabrese's contact and speed combination, selecting him in the third round of the 2020 draft, signing him for full slot at $744,200 keeping him from his Arkansas commitment. Injuries and missed reps from Covid hindered Calabrese's pro debut, and it looked to be much of the same in his full season debut in Low-A where he struggled in the first half. He was dubbed a 'different player' in the second half where he had an .843 OPS in his final 57 games and carried that performance to a standout showing at instructional league.

Scouting Report: Calabrese is a rhythmic hitter with a loose swing from the left side. Growing an inch while adding strength to his compact five-foot-11 frame, Calabrese changed his setup, lowering his hands and getting into a more upright stance and started making harder contact and had emerging power that still projects to be below-average. Calabrese's best tool is his 70-grade speed which he uses well on the base paths and outfield. He is a plus defender who covers a lot of ground and has the athleticism to make challenging plays allowing him to stick in center field.

The Future: Calabrese has the speed and defense to be a serviceable bench option, but the Angels feel he is a sleeper that has everyday upside with physical gains.

Scouting Grades Hit: 50. Power: 40. Speed: 70. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Very High

Track Record: The Angels selected Jackson 57th overall in the 2018 draft as an athletic prep shortstop from Alabama and signed him for an underslot $1.194 million to lure him away from a Mississippi State commitment. He set a Pioneer League record with 23 home runs in his first full year and spent part of 2020 at the alternate training site facing older players. Jackson was limited to 45 games in 2021 by a quad strain, but the Angels still aggressively pushed him to Double-A to begin the 2022 season. He struggled with the assignment and hit just .215 while missing six weeks with an oblique strain.

Scouting Report: Jackson has some of the biggest power in the Angels system but struggles to get to it in games. He has a loose, uphill swing with plenty of bat speed and punishes mistakes in the strike zone, hitting towering drives to left field and showing enough strength to make hard contact on pitches away. Jackson simplified his setup and shortened his swing to improve his problematic strikeout and chase rates in 2022, but he still lacks a consistent plan and approach at the plate and is a well below-average hitter. He is an above-average runner with the range and athleticism to stay at shortstop, but the Angels have moved him around the infield and also gave him time in left field to increase his versatility. He has above-average arm strength.

The Future: Jackson's power and athleticism give him a chance to be a bench player who moves around the diamond. He'll aim to find an approach in 2023.

Scouting Grades Hit: 30. Power: 60. Speed: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: The Angels signed De Jesus for $1.2 million out of the Dominican Republic during the 2022 international signing period, pairing him with fellow outfielder Nelson Rada as the headliners of their international class. De Jesus made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League and stood out as one of the league's most alluring prospects with his lean, strong build. He won MVP of the DSL All-Star Game and hit seven home runs before missing the end of the year with a minor hamstring tweak.

Scouting Report: De Jesus is a big-bodied, righthanded hitter with immense power potential. He consistently makes hard contact and drives the ball with authority with good extension in his swing. He is working to get his hands in a better position to hit and find better timing as he adjusts to his growing body, but he already has above-average power potential and could grow into more. De Jesus is an aggressive hitter who will swing and miss and doesn't project to ever hit for a high average, but he should improve enough with experience to be a below-average hitter. De Jesus has slimmed down since he's signed and is now an average runner with explosive strides. He is an average defender with enough arm strength and athleticism to profile in a corner outfield spot.

The Future: De Jesus still has room to add strength to his large frame and has a chance to grow into a low-average slugger. He'll make his stateside debut in the Arizona Complex League in 2023.

Scouting Grades Hit: 40. Power: 55. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Costeiu began his college career as a starter at Sacramento (Calif.) City JC before transferring to Arkansas and becoming a go-to reliever for the Razorbacks bullpen. The Angels were intrigued by Costeiu's pitch data and drafted him in the seventh round in 2021, signing him for $222,500. Costeiu immediately impressed with a 41.9% strikeout rate in his pro debut and forced his way from a piggyback role into the starting rotation at High-A Tri-City in 2022, but an oblique injury ended his season in July.

Scouting Report: Costeiu is a 6-foot righthander with two plus pitches and a good feel for using them. He works mostly off a 92-95 mph fastball that he elevates for a strikeout pitch. Despite its average velocity, Costeiu's fastball receives high marks for its high-spin efficiency and late movement with 19-20 inches of carry. Costeiu's best secondary is a low-80's changeup that regularly flashes plus and gets swings and misses. An emphasis in Costeiu's development is his fringe-average curveball, which he throws as a setup pitch and has adjusted the shape of. He has thrown it more in pro ball than he did in college and could see continued gains with more use. Costeiu works around the strike zone but has fringe-average control.

The Future: Costeiu's arsenal is best suited for middle relief, but the Angels view him as a potential back-end starter as he gets stronger and develops his curveball. He'll move to Double-A in 2023.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50. Curveball: 45. Changeup: 60. Control: 45

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: The Angels selected Crow in the 28th round of the 2019 draft and signed him for an overslot for $317,500--equivalent to fifth-round money--to lure him from a Kennesaw State commitment. Crow didn't pitch after signing or during the coronavirus pandemic, but he impressed in his delayed pro debut at Low-A Inland Empire in 2021 and shined as one of the youngest players in the Arizona Fall League. The Angels challenged Crow with an aggressive assignment to Double-A Rocket City in 2022, where he pitched well early but tired down the stretch. He had a 2.82 ERA in his first 12 starts and a 7.08 ERA in his final 12 appearances.

Scouting Report: Crow is a slight, 6-foot righthander who is an excellent athlete and intense competitor. His fastball sits 91-93 mph and touches 95 with solid sinking action out of his low three-quarters arm slot.. He still has room to get stronger and add velocity as he matures. Crow's high-spin, low-80's slider is an above-average pitch he can vary the shape of and morph into a power curve as needed. He rounds out his arsenal with an above-average changeup that flashes plus with split action. Crow throws plenty of strikes but has fringe-average command.

The Future: Crow's size and command may limit him to a multi-inning reliever ,but the Angels are banking on his athleticism to help him remain a starter. He could see Triple-A in 2023.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50. Curveball: 45. Slider: 55. Changeup: 50. Control: 45

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Following two years on USA Baseball's 18U National Team, Marceaux skipped signing with the Yankees as a 37th-round pick in 2018 and became a three-year starter at Louisiana State. He ended his junior season with a 2.54 ERA and 116 strikeouts over 102.2 innings and was drafted in the third round by the Angels, signing for $765,000. Marceaux made his full-season debut at High-A Tri-Cities in 2022 and posted a 2.65 ERA in 16 starts to earn a promotion to Double-A, but he made only two starts for Rocket City before his season ended due to oblique and back injuries.

Scouting Report: Marceaux is a righthanded command specialist who changes speeds with a four-pitch mix to keep hitters off balance. His fastball sits 89-94 mph with late sink that makes it hard to lift and plays up with his ability to locate it. His low-80's, fading changeup and slider are above-average pitches and his curveball has improved to near average. His ability to manipulate his offspeed pitches and locate them on the corners makes for soft contact and occasional swings and misses. Marceaux has a repeatable, low-effort delivery that allows him to pound the strike zone and locate everything with plus control.

The Future: Marceaux's stuff is pedestrian, but his ability to command a four-pitch mix gives him a chance to be a depth starter or swingman. He'll return to Double-A in 2023.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 45. Curveball: 45. Slider: 55. Changeup: 55. Control: 60.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Passed over in the 2019 draft and pandemic-shortened 2020 draft, Erla returned to Michigan State as a fifth-year senior in 2021. The Angels liked his arm strength and took him in the 17th round of their all-pitcher draft, signing him for $125,000. Erla impressed in his brief pro debut and was a standout during instructional league. He suffered a minor injury that kept him out for two months in 2022 but returned to pitch well in Double-A Rocket City's rotation the rest of the year.

Scouting Report: Erla is older at 25, but he has excellent arm strength and a good feel for throwing strikes. His fastball has jumped from 90-94 mph in college to 93-97 mph in pro ball and he commands it well to make it a plus pitch. The Angels believe even more velocity is coming as he gets completely healthy. Erla shows good feel for an average, mid-80's changeup that induces chase swings below the zone. He has improved his slider over the year, tightening the break, but it can still be overly sweepy due to his violent delivery and low three-quarters arm slot. Erla throws strikes with above-average control despite his delivery and locates his pitches in the zone.

The Future: The Angels will continue to develop Erla as a starter, but he'll need to develop his offspeed pitchers to avoid a move to the bullpen. He is likely to end up a useful middle reliever.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Slider: 45. Changeup: 50. Control: 55

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: A three-sport athlete committed to play baseball and football at North Carolina, Adams stood out at the 2018 National High School Invitational and became a surprise first-round pick by the Angels, who signed him for $4.1 million. Adams held his own in his first full seasons and spent 2020 at the alternate training site, but he suffered a hamstring injury three games into the 2021 season and has floundered since. He failed to hit .250 or hit more than five home runs at either High-A or Double-A and went unprotected and unpicked in the 2022 Rule 5 draft.

Scouting Report: The best athlete in the Angels system, Adams has enticing tools but is still raw from a baseball perspective. He has tinkered with multiple swing alterations to try and get into proper hitting position, resulting in inconsistent at-bats and different swings. He struggles to be on time against velocity and mostly makes weak contact off the barrel. Adams has solid bat speed and natural strength to give him above-average raw power, although he can't tap into it. He'll have to find a swing and improve his breaking ball recognition to tap into any offensive upside. An 80-grade runner, Adams steals bases at will and covers lots of ground in center field, where he is a plus defender with an average, accurate arm.

The Future: Adams has to prove he can hit to be even a backup outfielder. He'll try to find his swing at Double-A in 2023.

Scouting Grades Hit: 30. Power: 45. Speed: 80. Fielding: 60. Arm: 50.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Vera signed with the Angels for $2 million as one of the top prospects in the 2019 international class but had his pro debut delayed by the coronavirus pandemic. He impressed with his athleticism and contact skills when he finally got onto the field for his pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League, but his lack of strength was exposed in his full-season debut at Low-A Inland Empire in 2022. Vera hit .207/.291/.281 with the 66ers, the lowest batting average, slugging percentage and OPS of any qualified hitter in the California League.

Scouting Report: Vera is an athletic, switch-hitting infielder whose potential rests on how much stronger he gets. He has good instincts in the batters box, but he struggles to make hard contact from either side of the plate even when he finds the barrel. He's an aggressive hitter who chases out of the zone and allowed his swing to get too long in 2022, leading to 149 strikeouts, fourth-most in the league. Vera has above-average bat speed and average raw power from the left side, but he still has to get significantly stronger in his upper half to be a playable hitter. Vera is an impactful defender with smooth actions, soft hands, and an above-average arm that should keep him at shortstop even as he gets bigger. He is an average runner with solid instincts on the basepaths.

The Future: Vera's defense will buy him time to get stronger at the plate. He may need to repeat Low-A in 2022.

Scouting Grades Hit: 30. Power: 30. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 55.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Soto was one of 12 international amateurs who signed with the Braves but were later declared free agents by MLB due to the Braves' violations of international signing rules. Soto signed with Angels for $850,000 shortly after and progressively worked his way up the system, leading up to a breakout 2022. Soto hit a career-high.281 at Double-A in 2022 and earned a September callup to the Angels, where he hit .400 (22 for 55) in 18 games.

Scouting Report: Soto is a defense-first middle infielder whose hitting ability is slowly improving. He has solid pure contact skills and finds the barrel with ease from the left side. He rarely swings and misses and should hit for contact, but it's often soft contact. He rarely impacts the ball and his power is below-average due to his small frame. The Angels tweaked Soto's hand position to allow for more separation and an inclined swing path, but the results have only changed slightly. He has solid plate discipline and gives competitive at-bats, leading to high walk and low strikeout rates. Soto is one of the best defensive infielders in the Angels system with twitchy actions, soft hands, and advanced instincts at shortstop. He has an average arm strength that plays up with a quick release and good internal clock.



The Future: Soto may be a bench option for the Angels in 2023. He will have to impact the ball more to garner attention as a utility option.

Scouting Grades Hit: 50. Power: 30. Speed: 50. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Torres spent three years as a reliever at Kansas State and was drafted by the Angels in the 14th round of their all-pitcher 2021 draft, signing for $125,000. Torres jumped to Double-A to start his first full season in 2022 and broke out as one of the most dominant relievers in the minor leagues with Rocket City. He posted a 1.59 ERA, struck out nearly 40% of the batters he faced and led the Southern League with 22 saves en route to being named the league's reliever of the year.

Scouting Report: An undersized lefthanded reliever, Torres finds most of his success from his low three-quarter arm slot that makes it hard for hitters to pick the ball up, especially lefties. Torres' fastball sits 91-95 with late life in the zone and plays up with his deceptive delivery. He added velocity to his sweepy slider to make it an above-average pitch that now sits in the low-80s with tough angle. Torres' changeup remains a work in progress and is below-average, but his fastball and slider combo makes him still effective against righthanded hitters. Torres works around the zone but has just fringe-average control. He is comfortable in high-leverage situations and has the mentality to succeed under pressure.

The Future: Torres is moving quickly and could be part of the Angels bullpen by the middle of the 2023 season. He projects to be a deceptive middle reliever who annihilates lefties.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 50. Slider: 50. Changeup: 40. Control: 45

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Murphy redshirted his freshman year at Vanderbilt after having Tommy John surgery and pitched just two innings the following year, but he finally got extended mound time in 2021 and recorded nine saves as the Commodores closer. The Angels drafted him in the fourth round and signed him for an overslot $747,500 bonus. Murphy jumped straight to Double-A to begin his full-season debut in 2022 and dominated with a 2.62 ERA and 10.5 strikeouts-per-nine as Rocket City's top setup man.

Scouting Report: Murphy is a tall, lanky righthander who dominates with two pitches. He heavily uses his 94-97 mph fastball that plays well up in the zone and complements it with a sweepy 83-87 mph slider that misses bats but is inconsistent because he struggles to locate it. Murphy has a cross-body delivery that limits him to well below-average control, but he has cleaned it up somewhat to keep his body more on line to the plate and prevent him from yanking his slider. Murphy's deceptive delivery and high three-quarters arm slot allow him to create good plane on his pitches and make him difficult to square up when he's in the strike zone.

The Future: Murphy has moved quickly through the system and is developing quickly. He could be a middle reliever in the Angels bullpen by mid-2023 if he improves his control.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Slider: 55. Control: 30

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Very High

Track Record: Mederos won Most Valuable Player of the 2019 Under Armour High School All-America Game and arrived at Miami as a heralded recruit, but he struggled to throw strikes with the Hurricanes and transferred to Oklahoma State. He got hit hard in the Cowboys rotation, but the Angels looked past his lackluster performance and selected him in the sixth round as a draft-eligible sophomore in 2022, signing him for a below-slot $227,750. Mederos pitched briefly at High-A Tri-Cities and regained his previous buzz in instructional league, where he impressed as one of the top standouts in Angels camp.

Scouting Report: Mederos is a tall, strong righthander with a competitive four-pitch mix. His four-seam fastball sits 94-97 mph as a starter and ticks up to 98-99 in short bursts. He also has a mid-90s two-seamer with powerful armside run. Mederos' fastball command has long been below-average, limiting his effectiveness, but it has improved as he's learned to throw his four-seamer up in the zone more. Mederos' primary out pitch is a plus, mid-80's slider that is effective against both righties and lefties. His low-80's downer curveball and mid-80's fading changeup are inconsistent but flash above average. Despite his spotty track record, Mederos is eager to learn and a natural leader.

The Future: Mederos' plus fastball and slider project well in a bullpen, but the Angels will continue to let him start for now. How much his fastball command improves will determine if he can remain a starter long-term.

Scouting Grades Fastball: 60. Curveball: 45. Slider: 60. Changeup: 45. Control: 45

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: When the international signing period opened on Jan. 15, 2023, the Angels made Morrobel one of their top signings of the class, adding the Dominican shortstop for $900,000.

Scouting Report: Morrobel is an athletic shortstop with the tools that should give him a good chance to stick at shortstop. He's an above-average runner who moves around well at the position and has a solid-average arm that could tick up as he gets stronger. At the plate, he's a switch-hitter who has shown the ability to put together competitive at-bats with quality contact against live pitching. Morrobel has good bat speed from both sides of the plate with gap power and a willingness to use the whole field.

The Future: Morrobel is still several years away from being in the big league picture, but he's one of the more intriguing prospects to watch below the full-season leagues in the Angels system. He will make his pro debut this year in the Dominican Summer League.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 40. Speed: 55. Fielding: 50. Arm: 55.