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TRES GONZALEZ, CENTER FIELDER
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| Born: October 4, 2000 Height: 6’0″ Weight: 185 Bats: Left Throws: Left Drafted: 5th Round, 140th Overall, 2022 How Acquired: Draft College: Georgia Tech Agent: |
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| Gonzalez’ primary asset is his hit tool, as he seldom swings and misses, and reaches base at a high rate. He hit 279/422/412 as a sophomore and 335/459/467 as a junior. In 2022, Gonzalez walked 43 times and struck out only 27. He tends to hit the ball on the ground and so hasn’t produced a lot of power. He’s mostly been a left fielder in college and his arm isn’t good, but he’s an above-average runner and could try center field. He hasn’t been a big base stealer. The Pirates may think Gonzalez can make swing adjustments to allow for more power; otherwise, he could end up as a tweener. Baseball America ranked him 164th among draft prospects and MLB.com 138th. Gonzalez signed for $67,100 less than the slot amount of $414,600.
2022 Gonzalez got into 25 games, all but one with Bradenton. He split his time among all the outfield positions. At the plate he showed what his college numbers suggested; he made very good contact and controlled the strike zone well, but showed little power. He did very well at base stealing. Gonzalez figures to head to Greensboro to open 2023, but a good start should get him consideration for an early promotion to Altoona.
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