BA GRADE
55
Risk: High
HIT: 50.
POW: 45.
SPD: 80.
FLD: 50.
ARM: 55.
Born: June 23, 1995. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 190. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2012. Signed by: Juan Rosario (Yankees).
One of three highly regarded prospects the A’s received from the Yankees in the trade-deadline deal that sent Sonny Gray to New York, Mateo’s game is based on his top-of-the-line speed. He had a combined 52 stolen bases for three teams in 2017. He stole a combined 82 for two teams in 2015.
Mateo’s development seemed to stall after he was sent back to high Class A Tampa in 2016. But a promotion to Double-A Trenton seemed to spur him to new heights and he was traded just a little bit more than a month later. Though the A’s used Mateo exclusively as a shortstop in his stint with Double-A Midland, he did play some second base and center field in the Yankees’ system. He’s a disruptive force offensively. Infielders rush to make plays on his grounders, and pitchers can become distracted once he’s on the bases. Mateo needs to make more consistent contact to best use his legs and sneaky power. He struck out 144 times in 584 plate appearances in 2017. Because Mateo hasn’t played above Double-A in his six minor league seasons, he figures to begin 2018 at Triple-A Nashville.
Whether Mateo ultimately stays at shortstop or moves to second or the outfield, he has the speed and arm to thrive in any spot. If he can cut down his strikeout rate, he can become an above-average major leaguer with the potential to steal 40-plus bases and hit 15 homers per season.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2015 |
Charleston, SC (SAL) |
LoA |
.268 |
96 |
365 |
51 |
98 |
|
Tampa (FSL) |
HiA |
.321 |
21 |
84 |
15 |
27 |
2016 |
Tampa (FSL) |
HiA |
.254 |
113 |
464 |
65 |
118 |
2017 |
Tampa (FSL) |
HiA |
.240 |
69 |
275 |
39 |
66 |
|
Trenton (EL) |
AA |
.300 |
30 |
120 |
26 |
36 |
|
Midland (TL) |
AA |
.292 |
30 |
137 |
25 |
40 |
Minor League Totals |
.269 |
452 |
1816 |
300 |
489 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2015 |
Charleston, SC (SAL) |
18 |
8 |
2 |
33 |
36 |
|
Tampa (FSL) |
5 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
7 |
2016 |
Tampa (FSL) |
16 |
9 |
8 |
47 |
33 |
2017 |
Tampa (FSL) |
16 |
8 |
4 |
11 |
16 |
|
Trenton (EL) |
9 |
3 |
4 |
26 |
15 |
|
Midland (TL) |
5 |
7 |
4 |
20 |
9 |
Minor League Totals |
85 |
46 |
30 |
179 |
169 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2015 |
Charleston, SC (SAL) |
80 |
71 |
15 |
.338 |
.378 |
|
Tampa (FSL) |
18 |
11 |
2 |
.374 |
.452 |
2016 |
Tampa (FSL) |
108 |
36 |
15 |
.306 |
.379 |
2017 |
Tampa (FSL) |
79 |
28 |
3 |
.288 |
.400 |
|
Trenton (EL) |
32 |
11 |
7 |
.381 |
.525 |
|
Midland (TL) |
33 |
13 |
3 |
.333 |
.518 |
Minor League Totals |
430 |
234 |
57 |
.335 |
.416 |
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