Seattle Mariners

BA Grade/Risk: 50/High

Track Record: Berroa initially worked out for teams as an infielder before converting to pitching and signed with the Twins for $200,000 on the first day of the 2016 international signing period. The Twins traded Berroa to the Giants as one of three prospects for reliever Sam Dyson at the 2019 trade deadline, and the Giants subsequently flipped Berroa to the Mariners for utility infielder Donnie Walton early in the 2022 season. Berroa took off after the trade and had his best season under the Mariners' tutelage. He finished with a career-low 2.68 ERA, a career-high 150 strikeouts and reached Double-A for the first time.

Scouting Report: Berroa is undersized at 5-foot-11 but pitches bigger than his stature. His explosive, plus-plus fastball sits 96-99 mph and touches 101-102 with late life to get swings and misses in the strike zone. He began throwing his slider more after joining the Mariners and morphed it into a plus downer in the upper 80s that gets swings over the top. He is able to land his slider for strikes early in counts in addition to putting batters away with it. He also has a firm, well below-average changeup in the low 90s he rarely throws. Berroa gets ugly swings from good hitters, but his control is below-average and he struggles to stay focused for more than a few innings at a time. He no longer throws balls to the backstop as he did in his younger years, but his effortful delivery will always limit his strike-throwing. He pitched fewer than five innings in 21 of his 26 starts even during his breakout 2022 season.

The Future: Berroa will continue starting for now, but his size, durability and control will make him a hard-throwing reliever in the majors. He has a chance to be a setup man who pitches seventh and eighth innings if his control improves another tick.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 70. Slider: 60. Changeup: 30. Control: 40

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Very High

Track Record: Clase signed with the Mariners for $35,000 in 2018 and quickly showed some of the most prolific tools in the system. The coronavirus pandemic and repeated hamstring and quad strains limited him to just 70 games in his first three years as a professional, but he stayed healthy in 2022 and put together a productive season at Low-A Modesto. He led the California League with 11 triples and 55 stolen bases and showed exciting power-speed potential, but he also showed a concerning lack of plate discipline.

Scouting Report: Clase is the fastest and most electric player in the Mariners system by a fair margin. He is a strong, twitchy athlete with plus-plus speed and can change games with both his power and his legs. He is a switch-hitter who can drive the ball from both sides of the plate and has grown into plus raw power, particularly from the left side. Clase's speed and strength are tantalizing, but he's a wild free swinger who takes big hacks and lacks instincts in the batter's box. He struggles with changing speeds and doesn't make adjustments, limiting him to a well below-average hitter. Clase's speed makes him a threat on the bases even when he gets bad jumps. He covers wide swaths of ground in center field and projects to be an above-average defender with an average arm.

The Future: Clase has the tools to be an everyday center fielder, but he will have to improve his approach against higher-level pitching to get there. He'll begin 2023 at High-A Everett.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 50. Speed: 70. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: DeLoach struggled his first two seasons at Texas A&M but parlayed a strong showing in the Cape Cod League into a breakout junior year before the pandemic prematurely ended the season. The Mariners believed in DeLoach's breakout and drafted him in the second round, No. 43 overall, and signed him for $1,729,800. DeLoach rose rapidly to Double-A Arkansas in his pro debut, but he plateaued at the level in 2022. He posted a .258 batting average and .778 OPS for the Travelers, almost exactly league average in both categories.

Scouting Report: DeLoach is a solid player who does many things well but nothing exceptional. His best trait is his ability to recognize pitches and control the strike zone from the left side. He's a patient hitter who consistently puts together high-quality at-bats and doesn't chase, leading to high walk totals and solid on-base percentages. DeLoach has a sound lefthanded swing that makes a fair amount of contact, especially against fastballs, but he mostly hits the ball on the ground. His power is fringy at best and he'll need to drive the ball more to be an average hitter. He struggles against same-side pitching and fits best as part of a platoon. DeLoach is limited to a corner outfield spot defensively as a fringe-average runner whose range and reads need improvement. His below-average arm fits best in left field.

The Future: DeLoach projects to be a platoon outfielder with his ability to make contact and get on base against righthanded pitching. He'll open at Triple-A Tacoma in 2023.

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

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Originally a top prospect in the 2023 class, Ford reclassified for the 2022 draft after a strong showing on the summer showcase circuit that included pitching three scoreless innings for USA Baseball's 18U National team. He followed with a solid spring at Pace (Fla.) High and was drafted by the Mariners in the supplemental second round, signing for $1.25 million to forgo an Alabama commitment. Ford did not pitch after signing but quickly built a popular public following. He is very active on social media and goes by the nickname 'Vanilla Missile', which he has branded on T-shirts, hats and other accessories he sells online.

Scouting Report: Ford already possesses loud stuff and has room to grow into even more velocity. His fastball sits 92-94 mph and touches 96-97 out of an athletic, powerful delivery. He still has room to get stronger in his 6-foot-3 frame and could touch triple digits as he reaches physical maturity. Ford complements his fastball with a potentially above-average curveball with 11-to-5 shape and big depth. His above-average slider features similar shape but is thrown harder. He also has a low-80s changeup he shows feel for but doesn't throw often. Ford has a lot of moving parts in his delivery, including an arm plunge in the back, and isn't always synced up with his timing and release point. He flashes average control when he's on time and has the ability to miss bats with three different pitches.

The Future: Ford's arm strength is exciting, but he is very young and has a lot of refinement ahead with his stuff and delivery. He will make his pro debut in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Curveball: 55. Slider: 50. Changeup: 40. Control: 50

BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme

Track Record: Montes grew up in Cuba and moved to the Dominican Republic to train with renowned hitting instructor Aldo Ramirez, who famously trained Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez. Montes quickly emerged as a top prospect under Ramirez's tutelage and signed with the Mariners for $2.5 million on the first day of the 2022 international signing period. Montes showcased his power with 10 home runs in his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League after signing, but he also had an alarming 33% strikeout rate against low-quality pitching.

Scouting Report: Montes is a physical specimen with tremendous strength. He makes loud contact to all fields from the left side and already posts some of the highest exit velocities in the Mariners organization. He destroys balls with true, 80-grade raw power and is a threat to leave the park at any time. Montes' power is mesmerizing, but he has massive holes in his swing that limit his ability to make contact. He crushes fastballs and breaking balls down in the zone but swings through against anything above his waist. He'll have to adjust to pitches up in the zone to be even a below-average hitter. Montes is a well below-average runner, but he's a good athlete with better body control than his speed suggests and has a chance to get faster with the right coaching. His glove, hands and arm have all improved defensively and he has a chance to be an average left fielder, albeit one with limited range.

The Future: Montes has the potential to be a 30-plus home run threat, but only if he closes the hole in his swing. He will make his stateside debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 60. Speed: 30. Fielding: 50. Arm: 40.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/Medium

Track Record: Marlowe set Division II West Georgia's single-season and career stolen base records and signed with the Mariners for $5,000 as a 20th-round senior sign in 2019. Expected to be organizational depth, Marlowe instead showed some of the best tools and physicality in the system and had a breakout season across the Class A levels in 2021. He proved it wasn't a fluke in 2022, posting his second consecutive season with at least 20 doubles, 20 home runs, 100 RBIs and 20 stolen bases as he rose from Double-A to Triple-A. The Mariners added him to the taxi squad on their Wild Card Series roster after the season.

Scouting Report: Marlowe is a strong, athletic lefthanded hitter with impact tools despite being old for a prospect. He has above-average power and drives balls to the middle of the field to rack up doubles and homers. He makes loud contact when he connects and is a threat on the bases with his plus speed and sharp base-stealing acumen. Marlowe has decent strike-zone discipline, but his swing is stiff and he whiffs in the zone too often. His strength and discipline give him a chance to be a below-average hitter, but he'll likely struggle against better arms. Marlowe's speed and instincts make him an above-average defender at all three outfield positions. He has an elite work ethic and is extremely intelligent – he planned to go to medical school before being drafted.

The Future: Marlowe's speed, strength and ability to play all three outfield spots give him a chance to stick as a reserve outfielder. His major league debut should come in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 50. Speed: 60. Fielding: 55. Arm: 45.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Sanchez signed with the Mariners for $290,000 when he was 16 and had to wait two seasons to make his pro debut due to the coronavirus pandemic. He failed to stand out to Mariners officials in his early years, but the organization's coaches raved about his instincts and believed he was on the verge of a breakout. That prediction came true in 2022 as Sanchez rose three levels to High-A in an eye-opening season. He set new career highs in batting average (.285), home runs (10) and OPS (.875) and emerged as the system's best defensive shortstop.

Scouting Report: Sanchez originally got too heavy after he signed, but after slimming down, he developed a newfound explosiveness. With his trimmer build, he's now a plus defender at shortstop with soft hands, above-average range and a plus, accurate arm that plays up with a quick release. He is adept at making plays up the middle and moves fluidly around the infield despite fringy speed, showing an advanced feel for positioning and taking good angles to the ball. Sanchez swings hard at the plate and makes loud contact when he finds the barrel. He has above-average raw power and flashes the ability to get to it, but his swing drags and his bat path can be overly steep, leading to concerns he'll be a below-average hitter against better pitching.

The Future: Sanchez's shortstop defense gives him a path to the majors even if his bat falls behind. If he can make the necessary swing adjustments, he has a chance to be an everyday player.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 45. Speed: 45. Fielding: 60. Arm: 60.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Perez is the son of former Blue Jays outfielder Robert Perez Sr. but wasn't a top prospect as an amateur despite his big league pedigree. The Mariners signed Perez for $75,000 during the 2016 signing period and kept him in short-season ball for almost three years, where he largely failed to distinguish himself. Perez returned from the coronavirus shutdown vastly improved and showed some of the best power in the Low-A California League in 2021. He took another step forward in 2022, leading the Mariners systems in home runs (27), RBIs (114), runs scored (100) and total bases (254) as he rose to High-A Everett and won the Mariners minor league hitter of the year award.

Scouting Report: Perez is a strong, physical masher with tremendous strength from the right side. He has plus-plus raw power and gets to it in games, hitting gargantuan home runs to his pull side and posting exit velocities on par with top major league sluggers. Perez destroys balls when he makes contact, but he is a dead-pull hitter who pulls off the ball and doesn't cover the outer half of the plate. He struggles with top-end velocity and projects to be a below-average hitter who has to feast on mistakes. Perez is a threat offensively but an enormous liability defensively. He is limited to first base and struggles to field routine grounders or make easy scoops with his hard hands and limited athleticism.

The Future: Perez's power gives him a chance to emerge in the majors despite his shortcomings, likely as a DH. He'll open at Double-A Arkansas in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 60. Speed: 30. Fielding: 30. Arm: 40.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Morales emerged as an intriguing, projectable pitcher out of cold-weather Pennsylvania in the 2021 draft and signed with the Mariners for an above-slot $1.5 million after they selected him in the third round. He made his pro debut at Low-A Modesto in 2022 and displayed promising traits, but he also showed his stuff wasn't quite ready for full-season ball. Morales posted a 5.91 ERA, worst in the California League among qualified pitchers, and gave up 143 hits, tied for most in the league.

Scouting Report: Morales has the foundation to be a major league starter despite his poor debut. He has an athletic, 6-foot-2 frame and a polished, repeatable delivery that allows him to pound the strike zone with above-average control. He possesses a unique ability to shape his pitches and can throw four offerings for strikes at any time. Morales' pitchability and control are in place, but he needs to get stronger to improve his stuff. His fastball features below-average velocity at 89-92 mph and his upper-70s curveball needs more power and bite to reach its above-average potential. He added a mid-80s slider to try and give him another power offering, but it's a well below-average pitch that is still developing. His fringy changeup remains a work in progress. Morales is a smart, cerebral individual who actively seeks out information to improve, but his commitment to working out and getting stronger left Mariners officials underwhelmed in his pro debut.

The Future: Morales has the potential to be a back-of-the-rotation starter, but only if he gets stronger and grows into more velocity. He'll head to High-A Everett in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 50. Curveball: 55. Slider: 30. Changeup: 45. Control: 55

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Campbell struggled with elbow injuries as an underclassman at Arkansas but finally stayed healthy and became the Razorbacks' ace as a redshirt junior in 2019. The Mariners drafted him in the supplemental second round on the strength of that showing and signed him for $850,000. Campbell again ran into health issues after signing and made only five appearances in his pro debut before having season-ending surgery to clean up loose bodies in his right elbow, but he returned in 2022 and thrived with a move to the bullpen. He led all Mariners relief prospects (min. 25 appearances) with a 1.57 ERA and recorded 11 saves as he rose from High-A to Double-A.

Scouting Report: Previously a four-pitch starter, Campbell has streamlined his arsenal in relief and now throws his fastball and slider exclusively. His above-average fastball sits 94-96 mph and touches 98-99 out of his big, powerful frame and gets swings and misses up in the strike zone. He throws an above-average, 82-84 mph slider more frequently than his fastball and has a good feel for locating it, frequently gets swings and misses and weak contact off the edges of the plate. Campbell doesn't throw a changeup, but his slider is effective against lefties and helps him handle them. He throws strikes with above-average control and walked only three batters in 28 innings of relief.

The Future: Campbell has a chance to rise as a middle reliever if he can avoid further injuries. He'll see Triple-A Tacoma in 2023.

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

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: Izzi emerged as one of the top high school pitching prospects in the 2022 draft class with a breakout showing at the WWBA World Championships in Jupiter, Fla. He teamed with lefthander Noah Schultz to give Oswego (Ill.) East High one of the top high school pitching duos in the nation in the spring and was drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round, signing for an above-slot $1.1 million to forgo a Wichita State commitment. Izzi did not pitch after signing, but he impressed at the Mariners' postseason fall development camp.

Scouting Report: Izzi has a long, lean build that screams projection and upside. His fastball sits 92-96 mph out of a clean delivery and arm action and should tick up as he adds weight and strength to his frame. His best secondary pitch is an above-average changeup with armside run that sits in the mid-80s. Izzi's breaking balls are targeted areas for growth. His curveball shows good shape and he has added a slider with intriguing spin rates, but both pitches need more power and finish. Izzi is still a gangly, long-limbed teenager and should add the strength and stability to finish pitches as he gets more physical. He throws strikes with average control.

The Future: Izzi has intriguing rotation potential, but he has years of strength gains ahead. He will make his pro debut in 2023.

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

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Packard began his college career at Arizona Western JC before transferring to Campbell, where he started three years in the Camels outfield and led the Big South Conference in hits and an RBIs as a senior. The Mariners drafted him in the ninth round and gave him a $25,000 bonus as a senior sign. Packard opened his first full season at High-A Everett in 2022 and quickly asserted himself as a player to watch in the Mariners system. He finished among Everett's leaders in hits, doubles, home runs and RBIs despite missing more than two months with a strained hamstring and finished in the Arizona Fall League.

Scouting Report: Packard lacks exceptional physicality or tools, but he can hit. He calmly separates balls and strikes with a polished, patient approach from the left side and hits balls where they're pitched, using the whole field with a quick, inside-out swing. He has the power to drive balls out to his pullside and projects to be an average hitter who could reach double digit home runs given enough at-bats. Packard doesn't offer much defensively and will have to hit his way to the majors. He's a well below-average runner with limited athleticism and is a below-average defender in left field.

The Future: Packard's hitting ability gives him a chance to rise as an extra outfielder or callup option. He'll open at Double-A Arkansas in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 45. Speed: 30. Fielding: 40. Arm: 40.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: Gough began his prep career at remote Heritage (Menifee, Calif.) High before transferring to high-profile JSerra (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) High. He missed most of his senior spring with biceps tendinitis, but he returned to record critical saves in the CIF semifinals and championship game. He struck out all five batters he faced at the draft combine to continue his late momentum and was drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round, signing for an above-slot $250,000 to forgo an Oregon State commitment.

Scouting Report: Gough is a cerebral, 6-foot-2 righthander whose stuff keeps ticking up. His high-spin fastball has progressed from 88-91 mph to 92-96 mph and gets swings and misses in the strike zone. He complements his fastball with a plus split-changeup in the low-80s that dives late to keep hitters off-balance. His upper-70s curveball is less refined, but it flashes above-average with downer action to give him a viable third pitch. Gough throws strikes with average and control and is fearless in attacking hitters. He is a disciplined, focused individual whose father served in the Air Force.

The Future: Gough has the ingredients to be a starter, but he has to prove he can maintain his improved stuff over longer stints. He'll try to do that in his pro debut in 2023.

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

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Kuhn walked on at San Diego and redshirted as a freshman before blossoming into one of the Toreros best relievers. The Mariners drafted him in the 19th round and signed him for $85,000. Kuhn's first full season was delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, but he emerged as a prospect at the Class A levels in 2021 and finished with a strong showing in the Arizona Fall League. Kuhn continued his rise in 2022 at Double-A Arkansas and led the Travelers bullpen with 71 strikeouts.

Scouting Report: Kuhn is a fearless, aggressive righthander with the stuff and mentality perfectly suited for relief. His fastball sits 95-96 mph with run and sink and gets up to 98-99 mph when he reaches back for more in big spots. His short, mid-80s slider is a plus pitch with late break that ties up hitters and generates awkward, uncomfortable swings. Kuhn keeps the ball on the ground with his fastball and slider and is hard to elevate against. He allowed only three home runs in 59.1 innings in 2022. Kuhn pitches exclusively from the stretch and frequently spins out of his effortful delivery, leading to balls sailing to his armside. He has below-average control and will need to tighten the direction in his delivery. Kuhn is a tough competitor who rarely backs down and is capable of pitching either one or two-inning stints.

The Future: Kuhn has a chance to settle in as a low to mid leverage reliever in the Mariners bullpen. He'll move to Triple-A Tacoma in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 55. Slider: 60. Control: 40

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Polcovich comes from an athletic family. His dad, Kevin, played shortstop for the Pirates for two seasons and his mom, Lisa, played volleyball at Florida. Polcovich spent two seasons at Northwest Oklahoma JC before transferring to Oklahoma State for the 2020 season, but he played only 18 games for the Cowboys before the coronavirus pandemic ended the year. The Mariners saw enough to draft him in the third round and sign him for $575,000. Polcovich raced to Double-A Arkansas in his first full season and remained at the level in 2022. He finished among the team leaders in doubles (21), home runs (12) and stolen bases (18).

Scouting Report: Polcovich fits the stereotypical 'gamer' profile as an undersized utilityman who does a little bit of everything. A switch-hitter, he is much better from the left side (.263 AVG, .795 OPS) than the right (.196, .588) He's an aggressive hitter who is prone to overswinging, but he knows the strike zone and has sneaky, average raw power from the left side. Polcovich is a plus runner and efficient basestealer with his advanced instincts. His fringy arm limits him to second base, but he can stand at third base and has shown a feel for tracking balls in center field.

The Future: Polcovich has a chance to surface in the majors as an up-down utilityman. He'll head to Triple-A in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 40. Speed: 60. Fielding: 45. Arm: 45.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Hood led Pennsylvania in home runs as a freshman and won the Ivy League's rookie of the year award, but he played only eight games the next two seasons due to the coronavirus pandemic and transferred to North Carolina State for the 2022 season. He started every game for the Wolfpack and starred in the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament in front of Mariners scouting director Scott Hunter, leading the team to draft him in the sixth round and sign him for $250,000.

Scouting Report: Hood holds promise as a twitchy athlete who hits the ball hard, even if he has some rough edges to his game. He is a below-average hitter who swings and misses too much, but he impacts the baseball when he connects and posts loud exit velocities. He gets to his power in games and projects to hit double-digit homers. Hood's strengths lie in his secondary tools. He is a plus runner who has the athleticism to stick at shortstop or move all around the diamond. He has a plus arm and is an intelligent, instinctive player who projects to be an above-average defender at every position. He has mostly played shortstop and third base but has the tools to handle second base and all three outfield spots.

The Future: Hood projects to be a utilityman who hits for power, similar to Chad Pinder. He'll head to the Class A levels in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 45. Speed: 60. Fielding: 55. Arm: 60.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Rodriguez signed with the Blue Jays for $500,000 and was acquired by the Mariners in exchange for Taijuan Walker at the 2020 trade deadline. He delivered a breakout season at Low-A Modesto in 2021 and was added to the 40-man roster after the season, but he ballooned out of shape during the lockout and regressed in 2022 at High-A Everett. He ended the year with an underwhelming showing in the Arizona Fall League and was outrighted off the roster.

Scouting Report: Rodriguez has long struggled with his weight and has enormous peaks and valleys depending on his fitness. He has a busy setup but a sound lefthanded swing that makes loud contact to all fields when he connects. He has good direction at the plate when he's in shape, but he has to open up early to get around his large midsection when he isn't and pulls off balls, as was the case in 2022. He starts expanding the zone to compensate and devolves from there. Rodriguez shows the potential to be an above-average hitter with average power when he's in shape, but he's a non-prospect when he isn't. Rodriguez has slowed to a well below-average runner and is a below-average defender in right field who doesn't move well. His above-average arm strength is negated by a long arm stroke.

The Future: Rodriguez has a chance to be a reserve outfielder, but only if he gets back in shape. He'll open at Double-A Arkansas in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 50. Speed: 30. Fielding: 30. Arm: 55.

BA Grade/Risk: 40/High

Track Record: Labrada starred as Cuba's leadoff hitter at the 2018 Pan-American championships and briefly played in Cuba's major league, Serie Nacional. He relocated to the Dominican Republic to pursue an MLB career and signed with the Mariners for $350,000. Labrada impressed in his stateside debut with Low-A Modesto in 2021, but he hit a wall offensively against better competition at High-A Everett in 2022.

Scouting Report: Labrada is an undersized sparkplug whose best trait is his high-energy style of play. He slaps the ball around with a quick, compact swing and uses his above-average speed to beat out infield hits and steal bases. He always runs hard, including coming on and off the field, and sets a frenzied tone atop a lineup. Labrada is an aggressive hitter and expands the zone too often, which was exposed against better pitching. He has some pullside power but gets in trouble overswinging, limiting him to a well below-average hitter. Labrada's speed and high motor make him a threat on the bases and help him outrun bad jumps or routes in center field. He projects to be an above-average defender with a below-average arm.

The Future: Labrada's speed and ability to play center field give him a chance to be an up-down option. He'll move to Double-A Arkansas in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 30. Power: 30. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 40.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: Aguilar emerged as a promising hitter from an early age in the Dominican Republic and trained with Rudy Santin, whose program produced Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers and Rays shortstop Wander Franco. The Mariners signed Aguilar for $1.5 million in 2021 and sent him to the Rookie-level Arizona League for his stateside debut in 2022. Aguilar hit a team-leading .291 in the ACL and showed impressive contact skills, but he also hit zero home runs and scuffled defensively in a mixed showing.

Scouting Report: Aguilar's calling card is his smooth, lefthanded swing. He sees the ball well out of the pitcher's hand and makes a lot of contact with a fluid, compact stroke. Aguilar has no problem making contact, but it's often soft contact. He mostly flares softly-hit singles the other way and makes no attempt to drive the ball. His large body has added the wrong type of weight and he's not particularly strong, leading to concerns he'll top out at 8-10 home runs. Aguilar has a thick, chunky frame and is a bottom of the scale runner with limited athleticism in the field. His slow reactions, hard hands and below-average arm strength make him a well below-average defender at third base and will force an eventual move to first base.

The Future: Aguilar has to get stronger and tap into more power to profile as a corner infielder. He'll try to make those gains at Low-A Modesto in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 30. Speed: 20. Fielding: 30. Arm: 40.

BA Grade/Risk: 45/Extreme

Track Record: Pinto was one of the youngest players in the 2020-21 international signing class and signed with the Mariners for $700,000 out of Venezuela. The Mariners held him back from pitching to focus on strength and conditioning in his first year in the organization, and he returned bigger and stronger for his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2022. Pinto showed some of the best stuff in the league once he got on the mound, but he also struggled with his control and had 29 walks, 13 wild pitches and six hit batters in 30 innings.

Scouting Report: Pinto is a long, lean 6-foot-4 lefthander with enticing stuff and lots of physical projection remaining. His fastball sits 88-90 mph, touches 92 and has room to tick up as he matures and fills out his frame. His fastball plays up with plus life and movement and could be a plus pitch at its peak. Pinto's best pitch is a plus curveball with tight spin, sharp bite and good depth. He also has a nascent changeup that slowly developing. Pinto misses plenty of bats with his fastball and curveball, but his control and command are well below-average. His control should improve as he gets stronger to improve his body control and gains more game experience.

The Future: Pinto's ability to miss bats from the left side is promising, but his outlook depends on if he can improve his control. He'll move stateside to the Arizona Complex League in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Fastball: 60. Curveball: 60. Changeup: 40. Control: 30