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	Gabriel Arias Born: 02/27/2000 (Age: 19)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 1"	Weight: 217
	Primary Position: SS
	Secondary Position: 3B

The 19-year-old infielder is a plus-athlete with smooth actions emanating from his lean 6-foot-1, 200-pound physique that should strengthen with natural maturity.

Evaluator	Brandon Williams
Report Date	07/23/2019
Dates Seen	25+ times in 2019 Cal League
Affiliate	Lake Elsinore Storm (High A, Padres)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2021	Medium	60	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	50	A gap-to-gap approach compensates for his free-swinging mentality (94 K and 19 BB in 323 AB), spraying hits into the defensive voids with inconsistent contact.
Power	55	A long, timing-reliant swing generates good power from Arias' relatively sinewy frame. He has present power to the alleys, and a physique that should accrue power with maturity.
Baserunning/Speed	55	Long-limbs and a smooth stride enable him to move well around the bases, although he's yet to develop as a base-stealer.
Glove	70	The slick-fielding shortstop has plus-range in both directions and the soft hands and arm strength to make all the plays. Loose actions and a quick first-step allow him to gather anything hit in his direction. He's also flashed plus-defensive abilities as a third baseman.
Arm	70	Arias has plenty of confidence in his rocket-arm, expanding his range and allowing him to make plays other shortstops cannot.

With natural maturity and progression, the Gold Glove-caliber defender could turn into an annual .280 / 25 HR duel-threat shortstop.