BILL MITCHELL
BILL MITCHELL
BA GRADE
55
Risk: Extreme
HIT: 55.
POW: 50.
SPD: 50.
FLD: 50.
ARM: 50.
Born: Nov. 13, 2000. B-T: L-L. Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 160. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2017. Signed by: Jhonathan Leyba/Domingo Toribio.
The Indians took advantage of their recently revamped international scouting department and the rule changes in the latest Collective Bargaining Agreement to make a splash on the international market in 2017. Valera, the fifth-ranked player in the class, was their top signing, inking a deal worth $1.3 million.
Valera was born in New York and lived there until his family moved to the Dominican Republic when he was 13. Valera was one of the best hitters in the international class and drew comparisons to Nationals prospect Juan Soto. Valera has a loose, compact swing and keeps his bat in the zone for a long time. His feel for the barrel, bat-to-ball skills, pitch recognition and discipline all help him to make consistent, hard contact and give him the kind of hittability the Indians look for. He has above-average raw power and gets to it in games well, though he has more of a hit-over-power profile. Valera profiles as a corner outfielder with average speed and arm strength.
Valera will make his professional debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2018 as he begins his path to reaching his considerable ceiling.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2017 |
Did not play—Signed 2018 contract |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2017 |
Did not play—Signed 2018 contract |
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Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2017 |
Did not play—Signed 2018 contract |
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