BA GRADE
55
Risk: Extreme
Born: Oct. 3, 1999. B-T: B-R. Ht.: 6-1. Wt.: 180. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2016. Signed by: Jonathan Cruz (Braves).
When the Braves’ 2016 international class was largely declared as free agents for violations of MLB signing rules, the Twins moved aggressively to sign Kevin Maitan. When Maitan opted to sign with the Angels, the Twins quickly followed up with an excellent Plan B, as they signed Severino for $2.5 million, which is $600,000 more than he received in his original contract with the Braves and $300,000 more than Maitan received from the Angels.
A shortstop as an amateur, Severino moved to second base immediately upon signing with the Braves. His below-average speed limits his range at second and he’s working on reading the ball off the bat, but his hands and arm work well enough to remain at second. He projects as an offensive second baseman with plus power potential and plenty of bat speed thanks to strong hands and wrists. Unlike many teenagers, Severino has present strength, as he drives the ball even when he’s just working to make two-strike contact.
The switch-hitting Severino was able to handle the aggressive move to the Gulf Coast League in his pro debut. He’ll likely make his Twins debut with Rookie-level Elizabethton in 2018.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2017 |
DSL Braves (DSL) |
R |
.189 |
10 |
37 |
6 |
7 |
2017 |
GCL Braves (GCL) |
R |
.286 |
48 |
189 |
27 |
54 |
Minor League Totals |
.270 |
58 |
226 |
33 |
61 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2017 |
DSL Braves (DSL) |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
8 |
2017 |
GCL Braves (GCL) |
17 |
2 |
3 |
27 |
16 |
Minor League Totals |
19 |
3 |
3 |
29 |
24 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2017 |
DSL Braves (DSL) |
6 |
0 |
0 |
.348 |
.297 |
2017 |
GCL Braves (GCL) |
61 |
0 |
1 |
.345 |
.444 |
Minor League Totals |
67 |
0 |
1 |
.345 |
.420 |
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