His trainers are representing him as 16 years-old, but some reports back in the Dominican Republic have him listed as old as 19. Aybar-Lara is currently being investigated by the MLB for allegedly misrepresenting his age. Though he can play a little wild at times, Aybar-Lara brings a serious no-nonsense approach to every game. He's an an exciting player with the potential to be a power-speed combo at the top of a lineup.

Aybar-Lara has a contact oriented approach at the plate and very good batspeed. He has a wiry and lean frame with lots of room to add muscle, and projects to hit for at least average power down the road. Defensively he has the excellent range, actions, and plus arm-strength that has one former scouting director rating his defense as a future 6 or 7. IPL PRESENTA: Showcase mejores prospectos 2013 (JIMENEZ) (via Sigfried Reinoso)Ģ) Obispo Aybar-Lara, SS, 6'0' 165lbs, R/R, Dominican RepublicĪ potential five-tool shortstop with plus-plus speed (6.53) and above average raw power, Aybar-Lara is one of the premier athletes available for July 2nd signing period. Houston (with the highest bonus pool at 4.9mm) seems to be the most logical landing spot, but San Diego has also shown interest. It is believed he could receive a bonus in the 2.5-3mm range. Jimenez regsitered a hit, two walks, and two stolen bases in three at-bats in the MLB Amateur Prospect League. Given his current size at age 16, it's quite foreseeable that Jimenez will slow down some as he fills out, but his plus-plus raw power from the right side and above-average arm strength should profile just fine in an outfield corner. Possessing similar tools to Royals 2011 signing Elier Hernandez (also trained by Nina), Jimenez has a quick bat, but his swing can get long at times leading to contact issues. Despite his massive frame, Jimenez is noted to have above-average speed running a 6.72 in the 60-yard dash at the recent MLB International Prospect Showcase. Top 50 International Free Agents 2013ġ) Eloy Jimenez, OF, 6'4' 200lbs, R/R, Dominican RepublicĬonsidered by many to be the top prospect available for the 2013 IFA class, Jimenez is a physical specimen with a major league ready body. The 16-year-old outfielder is considered by many scouts to be the top free agent available for this years July 2nd signing period.

Via Dominican prospect Eloy Jimenez posing for cameras in his International Prospect League uniform.

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