Pedro Pineda Stats & Scouting Report College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects
Track Record: The Athletics first became enamored with Pineda as a 14-year-old in the Dominican Republic. He made his professional debut this year in the Dominican Summer League, displaying the same enticing mix of raw tools that made him one of the top international prospects in his class. Oakland moved Pineda up to the Arizona Complex League in late July and he ranked as the league's No. 5 prospect.
Scouting Report: Pineda is a dynamic athlete growing into his 180-pound frame, and there's more projection left. That strength helps him already generate aggressive, violent bat speed that leads to easy plus raw power, including at least one memorable opposite field homer in extended spring training as a 17-year-old. There's some lift to Pineda's swing that leads to swings and misses in the strike zone, but he has worked to cut down the length of his swing. He shows advanced pitch recognition for his age and impressed scouts in Arizona by his selectivity. Pineda is a plus runner with an above-average arm right now, making it easy to dream on his potential as a center fielder, but he will need to refine his routes and instincts. A shift to a corner outfield spot isn't out of the question if he slows down as he packs more strength onto his frame.
The Future: Still quite raw, Pineda has one of the highest ceilings in Oakland's system but his path to the big leagues will be a slow burn. He's expected to return to the ACL to begin 2022.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 60. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 60.
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