Juan Santander

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Houston Astros #24 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Santander was one of the best catchers in the 2019 international class and signed with the Astros for $700,000. He has yet to make his official pro debut due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he was able to participate in the Tricky League (an unofficial league for July 2 signings) and Dominican instructional league in 2019 as well as Dominican instructs again in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Santander stands out for his physicality and offensive upside for a catcher. He hits from a solid base, keeps his weight back, and while there's some length to his swing, he has quick hands to catch up to good velocity. He has a slight uppercut to hit the ball in the air and has a chance to grow into average power, especially if he can incorporate his whole body into his swing rather than relying on his hands. Santander has a large build for a catcher that he will need to maintain. He has done that so far, resulting in quicker footwork on throws with solid-average arm strength. He's a leader among his teammates and has the intangibles teams love in a catcher.
  
  THE FUTURE: Santander has a lot to like, but he's still a teenager several years away. He will make his pro debut in 2021.

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Santander was one of the best catchers in the 2019 international class and signed with the Astros for $700,000. He has yet to make his official pro debut due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he was able to participate in the Tricky League (an unofficial league for July 2 signings) and Dominican instructional league in 2019 as well as Dominican instructs again in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Santander stands out for his physicality and offensive upside for a catcher. He hits from a solid base, keeps his weight back, and while there's some length to his swing, he has quick hands to catch up to good velocity. He has a slight uppercut to hit the ball in the air and has a chance to grow into average power, especially if he can incorporate his whole body into his swing rather than relying on his hands. Santander has a large build for a catcher that he will need to maintain. He has done that so far, resulting in quicker footwork on throws with solid-average arm strength. He's a leader among his teammates and has the intangibles teams love in a catcher.
  
  THE FUTURE: Santander has a lot to like, but he's still a teenager several years away. He will make his pro debut in 2021.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Santander was one of the best catchers in the 2019 international class and signed with the Astros for $700,000. He has yet to make his official pro debut due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he was able to participate in the Tricky League (an unofficial league for July 2 signings) and Dominican instructional league in 2019 as well as Dominican instructs again in 2020.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Santander stands out for his physicality and offensive upside for a catcher. He hits from a solid base, keeps his weight back, and while there's some length to his swing, he has quick hands to catch up to good velocity. He has a slight uppercut to hit the ball in the air and has a chance to grow into average power, especially if he can incorporate his whole body into his swing rather than relying on his hands. Santander has a large build for a catcher that he will need to maintain. He has done that so far, resulting in quicker footwork on throws with solid-average arm strength. He's a leader among his teammates and has the intangibles teams love in a catcher.
  
  THE FUTURE: Santander has a lot to like, but he's still a teenager several years away. He will make his pro debut in 2021.