Jonathan Mejia

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked St. Louis Cardinals #10 prospect in 2023
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Mejia was one of the early standouts in the 2021-22 international class and ranked as one of its top prospects. The Cardinals signed him for $2 million out of the Dominican Republic on Jan. 15, 2022. Mejia made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, hitting .267/.418/.479 with 22 extra-base hits in 45 games. Among 17-year-olds in the DSL, he had the 15th-best OPS (.897) among qualified hitters and the 10th-best isolated slugging percentage (.212). This is more impressive than it sounds because the DSL is a 49-team league.
  
  Scouting Report: Mejia is a switch-hitter who flashes good bat speed and loft from both sides of the plate as well as ample offensive projection. His setup features lots of pre-swing movement, hands and body rocking, and a moderate leg kick. Mejia's stance is square to the pitcher, but his body and front foot are rotated closed. Mejia's swing is aesthetically pleasing and helps him elevate the ball and do damage. He flashed above-average power for a 17-year-old, including a max exit velocity of 107 mph. Mejia shows above-average bat-to-ball skills and an average approach, and he displayed more maturity than expected in his pro debut. He's not a twitchy infielder but has made progress over the last few years in improving his actions and footwork. His profile revolves around his offense, and he likely projects best at second base or third base, with an average throwing arm.
  
  The Future: Mejia is one of the most exciting hitters the Cardinals have signed out of the Dominican Republic in recent years and should make his U.S. debut in 2023 in the Florida Complex League. After a strong debut campaign as a 17-year-old, Mejia looks like one of the top players who will come from the DSL to the United States in 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 55. Run: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50

• February, 2023 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Mejia was one of the early standouts in the 2021-22 international class and ranked as one of its top prospects. The Cardinals signed him for $2 million out of the Dominican Republic on Jan. 15, 2022. Mejia made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, hitting .267/.418/.479 with 22 extra-base hits in 45 games. Among 17-year-olds in the DSL, he had the 15th-best OPS (.897) among qualified hitters and the 10th-best isolated slugging percentage (.212). This is more impressive than it sounds because the DSL is a 49-team league.
  
  Scouting Report: Mejia is a switch-hitter who flashes good bat speed and loft from both sides of the plate as well as ample offensive projection. His setup features lots of pre-swing movement, hands and body rocking, and a moderate leg kick. Mejia's stance is square to the pitcher, but his body and front foot are rotated closed. Mejia's swing is aesthetically pleasing and helps him elevate the ball and do damage. He flashed above-average power for a 17-year-old, including a max exit velocity of 107 mph. Mejia shows above-average bat-to-ball skills and an average approach, and he displayed more maturity than expected in his pro debut. He's not a twitchy infielder but has made progress over the last few years in improving his actions and footwork. His profile revolves around his offense, and he likely projects best at second base or third base, with an average throwing arm.
  
  The Future: Mejia is one of the most exciting hitters the Cardinals have signed out of the Dominican Republic in recent years and should make his U.S. debut in 2023 in the Florida Complex League. After a strong debut campaign as a 17-year-old, Mejia looks like one of the top players who will come from the DSL to the United States in 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 55. Run: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50
• December, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade/Risk: 50/Extreme
  
  Track Record: Mejia was one of the early standouts in the 2021-22 international class and ranked as one of its top prospects. The Cardinals signed him for $2 million out of the Dominican Republic on Jan. 15, 2022. Mejia made his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League, hitting .267/.418/.479 with 22 extra-base hits in 45 games. Among 17-year-olds in the DSL, he had the 15th-best OPS (.897) among qualified hitters and the 10th-best isolated slugging percentage (.212). This is more impressive than it sounds because the DSL is a 49-team league.
  
  Scouting Report: Mejia is a switch-hitter who flashes good bat speed and loft from both sides of the plate as well as ample offensive projection. His setup features lots of pre-swing movement, hands and body rocking, and a moderate leg kick. Mejia's stance is square to the pitcher, but his body and front foot are rotated closed. Mejia's swing is aesthetically pleasing and helps him elevate the ball and do damage. He flashed above-average power for a 17-year-old, including a max exit velocity of 107 mph. Mejia shows above-average bat-to-ball skills and an average approach, and he displayed more maturity than expected in his pro debut. He's not a twitchy infielder but has made progress over the last few years in improving his actions and footwork. His profile revolves around his offense, and he likely projects best at second base or third base, with an average throwing arm.
  
  The Future: Mejia is one of the most exciting hitters the Cardinals have signed out of the Dominican Republic in recent years and should make his U.S. debut in 2023 in the Florida Complex League. After a strong debut campaign as a 17-year-old, Mejia looks like one of the top players who will come from the DSL to the United States in 2023.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hitting: 55. Power: 55. Run: 45. Fielding: 40. Arm: 50
• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 55/Extreme
  
  Track Record: One of the early standouts in the 2021 international class, Mejia impressed scouts with his offensive upside as an amateur in the Dominican Republic, with the Cardinals building their class around him when he signed on Jan. 15, 2022.
  
  Scouting Report: Mejia is an aggressive hitter who swings to do damage, generating impressive bat speed from both sides of the plate. It&#39 s a sound swing from both sides and he generally stays under control, showing the ability to drive the ball for hard contact to the opposite field, with the potential to grow into 20-plus home run power. Mejia is an offensive-oriented player who has improved his footwork, but will need to continue making progress there to be able to stick at shortstop. He&#39 s a high-energy player who could fit at second or third base, with his arm and speed both grading out average.
  
  The Future: Mejia is one of the most exciting hitters the Cardinals have signed out of the Dominican Republic in recent years. His first test in pro ball should come in the Dominican Summer League in 2022.
  
  Scouting Grades: Hit: 55. Power: 60. Speed: 50. Fielding: 50. Arm: 50.