BILL MITCHELL
BILL MITCHELL
BA GRADE
55
Risk: Extreme
HIT: 55.
POW: 60.
SPD: 55.
FLD: 50.
ARM: 40.
Born: May 22, 1999. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-0. Wt.: 182. Signed: Cuba, 2016. Signed by: Juan de la Cruz.
The A’s invested heavily in the international market in 2016 and made Armenteros their marquee signing, getting the Cuban teenager for $3 million. He spent the bulk of his pro debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 2017 after only six games in the Dominican Summer League.
As an 18-year-old in the AZL Armenteros more than held his own, with a .288 average, 17 extra-base hits and 10 stolen bases in 41 games. One member of the A’s organization likened Armenteros’ body to that of a young Andre Dawson. Armenteros probably will fill out his body in the next couple of years. He shows feel to hit and his above-average power is real and could grow as his body does. Defensively he already plays a corner, and is limited to left because his well below-average arm strength leaves a lot to be desired. He is still learning some of the cultural nuances of pro ball in the U.S. Armenteros will probably begin the 2018 season at low Class A Beloit. His idol is former A’s and current Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes.
If Armenteros progresses the way Oakland officials believe he can, he could have a big league career worthy of his idol, offensively at least.
Year |
Club (League) |
Class |
AVG |
G |
AB |
R |
H |
2017 |
Athletics (DSL) |
R |
.167 |
6 |
18 |
6 |
3 |
|
Athletics (AZL) |
R |
.288 |
41 |
156 |
24 |
45 |
Minor League Totals |
.276 |
47 |
174 |
30 |
48 |
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Year |
Club (League) |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
2017 |
Athletics (DSL) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
|
Athletics (AZL) |
9 |
4 |
4 |
22 |
16 |
Minor League Totals |
9 |
4 |
4 |
23 |
19 |
|
Year |
Club (League) |
SO |
SB |
CS |
OBP |
SLG |
2017 |
Athletics (DSL) |
9 |
2 |
2 |
.385 |
.167 |
|
Athletics (AZL) |
48 |
10 |
1 |
.376 |
.474 |
Minor League Totals |
57 |
12 |
3 |
.377 |
.443 |
|