TODD BENNETT/GJ ROCKIES
TODD BENNETT/GJ ROCKIES
BA GRADE
55
Risk: Extreme
HIT: 50.
POW: 55.
SPD: 45.
FLD: 50.
ARM: 60.
Born: Feb. 18, 1999. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 194. Drafted: HS—Stillwater, Okla., 2017 (2nd round). Signed by: Jesse Retzlaf.
Vilade’s father, James, is an assistant coach at Oklahoma State and was a longtime minor league coach. After growing up around the game, Vilade starred on the USA 15U and 18U national teams and won the home run derby at the Under Armor All-America Game at Wrigley Field. He was named the Oklahoma state player of the year as a senior and signed with the Rockies for $1,425,400 after they selected him with the 48th overall pick in the 2017 draft.
Vilade’s offensive profile is what drives him. He has a strong frame and a quick bat that produces plus raw power, and he already has a knack for driving the ball in games. He makes adjustments quickly for his age and shows advanced instincts in the box. He recognizes and tracks pitches well and draws plenty of walks. Vilade is an average runner and there is some question whether he has the quick-twitch athleticism for shortstop defensively, but believers point to his above-average arm, soft hands and advanced instincts.
Vilade will play shortstop for now, but will also see time at third base and first base. It will be his bat that carries him regardless of position. Vilade is set to open his first full season at low Class A Asheville.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2017 |
Grand Junction (PIO) |
R |
.308 |
33 |
117 |
23 |
36 |
Minor League Totals |
.308 |
33 |
117 |
23 |
36 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2017 |
Grand Junction (PIO) |
3 |
2 |
5 |
21 |
27 |
Minor League Totals |
3 |
2 |
5 |
21 |
27 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2017 |
Grand Junction (PIO) |
31 |
5 |
5 |
.438 |
.496 |
Minor League Totals |
31 |
5 |
5 |
.438 |
.496 |
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