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	Isael Soto Born: 11/02/1996 (Age: 18)
	Bats: Left	Throws: Left
	Height: 6' 0"	Weight: 190
	Primary Position: RF

Small and sturdy frame; muscled and sturdy core; frame is mostly maxed.

Evaluator	Tucker Blair
Report Date	04/12/2015
Dates Seen	4/9/15 - 4/12/15
Affiliate	Greensboro Grasshoppers (Low A, Marlins)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2018	High	55	Yes

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	55	Simple swing; above-average bat speed; quick hands; demonstrates barrel control and ability to spray ball to all fields during batting practice; mild leverage in swing; minimal movement with top half; slightly wide stance; uses a small toe tap on load; shows signs of ability to recognize spin; able to keep body balanced and stay back on secondary offerings; pulls off some and steps in the bucket; mostly happened on pitches right down the middle that he was trying to crush; still marinating the tools together but the early signs are positive
Power	50	Above-average raw power; physical strength + above-average bat speed + mild leverage + barrel control equals all the ingredients needed for him to maximize some of the raw power; power demonstrated this weekend was mostly pull.
Baserunning/Speed	30	4.50 home to first; slow getting out of the box; speed plays up more in the outfield and on the bases; lacks burst.
Glove	50	Aggressive; needs to tone it down some; routes were acceptable and he displayed good range once he was able to get up to speed; displayed a good pivot and throw on the line; footwork needs refinement to become more consistent.
Arm	50	Above-average arm strength but mostly a loose cannon at this stage of development; throws were wild throughout the weekend, throwing a few right into the ground; accuracy concerns hinder overall value.

Soto is a Dominican who signed in 2013 for $300,000. The early signs are positive, with him showing an advanced feel for the barrel in his early time with Greensboro. Soto fit right in, and didn't look overmatched at any point during the series. Soto likely has a maxed frame unless there is a growth spurt. Soto is a better athlete than the speed indicates, and shouldn't be an issue in the corner OF. The risk is high solely on his age and affiliate, but I envision a quick mover due to the advanced skills of the bat.