| AB | 33 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .303 |
| OBP | .489 |
| SLG | .333 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Kevin Alexander Made
- Born 09/10/2002 in Bani, Dominican Republic
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 160 / Bats: R / Throws: R
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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BA Grade: 40/High
Track Record: The Cubs signed Made out of the Dominican Republic for $1.5 million in 2019 and he debuted at 18 years old two years later with Low-A Myrtle Beach. He has yet to play his way to the upper levels of the minors. Made hit .241/.328/.355 in 70 games with High-A South Bend before Chicago dealt him to the Nationals in the Jeimer Candelario trade at the 2023 deadline. Made hit just .137 in 22 games with High-A Wilmington.
Scouting Report: Made showed signs of more power and patience in 2022, but it didn’t translate as frequently a year later in a difficult Midwest League hitting environment. He isn’t especially toolsy, but the ingredients are there for a solid hitter. Made’s sound swing and barrel control allow him to make a considerable amount of contact on pitches in the zone. He has yet to tap into much power, especially when he gets overaggressive and expands the zone. Made’s defense is ahead of his bat. He’s a nearly double-plus defender at shortstop with a strong throwing arm. The Nationals believe he’ll stick there, especially as his actions improve with more repetitions.
The Future: Made’s defensive skills provide a solid foundation, but the clock is ticking on his bat to make up ground.
Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 40 | Run: 50 | Field: 65 | Arm: 70 -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: Made signed with the Cubs for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic and quickly jumped on an accelerated track. He went straight to Low-A Myrtle Beach for his pro debut at 18 years old and returned to the Pelicans to begin 2022, where he showed improved power and patience and earned a midseason promotion to High-A South Bend. Made took over as South Bend's starting shortstop and helped lead it to the Midwest League title, posting a .909 OPS in the championship series.
Scouting Report: Made has a promising foundation as a true shortstop who hits the ball hard. He has a mechanically sound swing and crushes fastballs in the strike zone. He recognizes breaking balls well for his age and has the hand-eye coordination and barrel accuracy to cover the entire plate. Made has the physical foundation to hit for average and power, but he is an extremely aggressive hitter prone to chasing fastballs. His approach limits him to a below-average hitter even with improvement. Made shines defensively at shortstop, where his soft hands, clean actions and advanced instincts make him a plus defender. He can make throws from anywhere on the field with his plus-plus arm.
The Future: Made's defense will buy him time to improve his plate discipline. He projects to be a glove-first shortstop even with offensive strides.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 65. Arm: 70. -
Track Record: Made signed with the Cubs for $1.5 million as one of the top players in the 2019 international class. The Cubs pushed him aggressively in his professional debut, sending him straight to Low-A Myrtle Beach as an 18-year-old in 2021. Made impressively hit .272 facing older competition, but he also walked only six times in 58 games.
Scouting Report: Made’s offense was his strength as an amateur, but his defense has jumped ahead as a pro. He is a borderline plus-plus defender at shortstop with quick reactions, reliable hands and plus-plus arm strength. Though he isn’t the most electric or rangy defender, he plays second base, shortstop and third base flawlessly in the words of one evaluator and quickly picks up the actions, angles and footwork of each position. Made’s swing is mechanically sound and he makes hard contact when he connects, but he’s an extraordinarily aggressive hitter. He swings at almost any fastball and bails pitchers out by chasing fastballs well out of the strike zone. He does hit fastballs in the zone and recognizes breaking balls.
The Future: Made’s defense will buy him time to improve his plate discipline. He’ll move to High-A South Bend in 2022. -
TRACK RECORD: Made trained in the same program as fellow Cubs 2019 international signee Ronnier Quintero and signed for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic. He hit well in games as an amateur and was set to make his pro debut in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season.
SCOUTING REPORT: Made is a wiry, high-waisted athlete with a lot of present ability and plenty of room to get stronger. His quick hands and strong wrists give him surprising thump for his lean frame, and he makes a lot of contact with good hand-eye coordination and a mature, selective approach. As he adds weight and strength, he has the potential to hit for both average and power. Made should stick at shortstop even as he gets bigger. He has good instincts and actions at the position, ranges well in all directions and has a plus, accurate arm that could become plus-plus as he gets stronger.
THE FUTURE: Made is set to make his professional debut in 2021. He's far from the majors, but he is the Cubs' best pure shortstop prospect outside of Ed Howard. -
TRACK RECORD: Made was one of the Cubs' three big-time international signings during the 2019-20 period along with catchers Ronnier Quintero and Brayan Altuve. Like Quintero, Made trained in the Dominican Republic with Jaime Ramos. He signed for $1.5 million
SCOUTING REPORT: Made's ceiling is based on quite a bit of remaining projection on his athletic, highwaisted frame. He's put on roughly 15 pounds since the Cubs first laid eyes on him, and the club expects further strength gains as he matures. Despite the subpar strike-zone discipline one might expect from a 16-year-old, Made already makes plenty of contact. He's used his wiry frame and sneaky strength to generate surprising power for someone his size. Unlike some of the other middle infielders the Cubs have lurking in the lower minors, Made's build looks more like the classic shortstop. He's got smooth hands, sound footwork and a strong internal clock and arm strength that allow him to make plays in the hole and on the run. He maintains his accuracy while throwing from multiple angles.
THE FUTURE: The 2020 season will be Made's first official test as a pro. He'll begin the year in extended spring training before a likely move to the Rookie-level Arizona League.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: Made signed with the Cubs for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic and quickly jumped on an accelerated track. He went straight to Low-A Myrtle Beach for his pro debut at 18 years old and returned to the Pelicans to begin 2022, where he showed improved power and patience and earned a midseason promotion to High-A South Bend. Made took over as South Bend's starting shortstop and helped lead it to the Midwest League title, posting a .909 OPS in the championship series.
Scouting Report: Made has a promising foundation as a true shortstop who hits the ball hard. He has a mechanically sound swing and crushes fastballs in the strike zone. He recognizes breaking balls well for his age and has the hand-eye coordination and barrel accuracy to cover the entire plate. Made has the physical foundation to hit for average and power, but he is an extremely aggressive hitter prone to chasing fastballs. His approach limits him to a below-average hitter even with improvement. Made shines defensively at shortstop, where his soft hands, clean actions and advanced instincts make him a plus defender. He can make throws from anywhere on the field with his plus-plus arm.
The Future: Made's defense will buy him time to improve his plate discipline. He projects to be a glove-first shortstop even with offensive strides.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 65. Arm: 70. -
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High
Track Record: Made signed with the Cubs for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic and quickly jumped on an accelerated track. He went straight to Low-A Myrtle Beach for his pro debut at 18 years old and returned to the Pelicans to begin 2022, where he showed improved power and patience and earned a midseason promotion to High-A South Bend. Made took over as South Bend's starting shortstop and helped lead it to the Midwest League title, posting a .909 OPS in the championship series.
Scouting Report: Made has a promising foundation as a true shortstop who hits the ball hard. He has a mechanically sound swing and crushes fastballs in the strike zone. He recognizes breaking balls well for his age and has the hand-eye coordination and barrel accuracy to cover the entire plate. Made has the physical foundation to hit for average and power, but he is an extremely aggressive hitter prone to chasing fastballs. His approach limits him to a below-average hitter even with improvement. Made shines defensively at shortstop, where his soft hands, clean actions and advanced instincts make him a plus defender. He can make throws from anywhere on the field with his plus-plus arm.
The Future: Made's defense will buy him time to improve his plate discipline. He projects to be a glove-first shortstop even with offensive strides.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 65. Arm: 70. -
BA Grade: 50/High
Track Record:: Made signed with the Cubs for $1.5 million as one of the top players in the 2019 international class. The Cubs pushed him aggressively in his professional debut, sending him straight to Low-A Myrtle Beach as an 18-year-old in 2021. Made impressively hit .272 facing older competition, but he also walked only six times in 58 games.
Scouting Report: Made's offense was his strength as an amateur, but his defense has jumped ahead as a pro. He is a borderline plus-plus defender at shortstop with quick reactions, reliable hands and plus-plus arm strength. Though he isn't the most electric or rangy defender, he plays second base, shortstop and third base “flawlessly” in the words of one evaluator and quickly picks up the actions, angles and footwork of each position. Made's swing is mechanically sound and he makes hard contact when he connects, but he's an extraordinarily aggressive hitter. He swings at almost any fastball and bails pitchers out by chasing fastballs well out of the strike zone. He does hit fastballs in the zone and recognizes breaking balls.
The Future: Made's defense will buy him time to improve his plate discipline. He'll move to High-A South Bend in 2022.
Scouting Grades: Hit: 45. Power: 40. Speed: 50. Fielding: 65. Arm: 70. -
Track Record: Made signed with the Cubs for $1.5 million as one of the top players in the 2019 international class. The Cubs pushed him aggressively in his professional debut, sending him straight to Low-A Myrtle Beach as an 18-year-old in 2021. Made impressively hit .272 facing older competition, but he also walked only six times in 58 games.
Scouting Report: Made’s offense was his strength as an amateur, but his defense has jumped ahead as a pro. He is a borderline plus-plus defender at shortstop with quick reactions, reliable hands and plus-plus arm strength. Though he isn’t the most electric or rangy defender, he plays second base, shortstop and third base flawlessly in the words of one evaluator and quickly picks up the actions, angles and footwork of each position. Made’s swing is mechanically sound and he makes hard contact when he connects, but he’s an extraordinarily aggressive hitter. He swings at almost any fastball and bails pitchers out by chasing fastballs well out of the strike zone. He does hit fastballs in the zone and recognizes breaking balls.
The Future: Made’s defense will buy him time to improve his plate discipline. He’ll move to High-A South Bend in 2022. -
TRACK RECORD: Made trained in the same program as fellow Cubs 2019 international signee Ronnier Quintero and signed for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic. He hit well in games as an amateur and was set to make his pro debut in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season.
SCOUTING REPORT: Made is a wiry, high-waisted athlete with a lot of present ability and plenty of room to get stronger. His quick hands and strong wrists give him surprising thump for his lean frame, and he makes a lot of contact with good hand-eye coordination and a mature, selective approach. As he adds weight and strength, he has the potential to hit for both average and power. Made should stick at shortstop even as he gets bigger. He has good instincts and actions at the position, ranges well in all directions and has a plus, accurate arm that could become plus-plus as he gets stronger.
THE FUTURE: Made is set to make his professional debut in 2021. He's far from the majors, but he is the Cubs' best pure shortstop prospect outside of Ed Howard. -
TRACK RECORD: Made trained in the same program as fellow Cubs 2019 international signee Ronnier Quintero and signed for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic. He hit well in games as an amateur and was set to make his pro debut in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season.
SCOUTING REPORT: Made is a wiry, high-waisted athlete with a lot of present ability and plenty of room to get stronger. His quick hands and strong wrists give him surprising thump for his lean frame, and he makes a lot of contact with good hand-eye coordination and a mature, selective approach. As he adds weight and strength, he has the potential to hit for both average and power. Made should stick at shortstop even as he gets bigger. He has good instincts and actions at the position, ranges well in all directions and has a plus, accurate arm that could become plus-plus as he gets stronger.
THE FUTURE: Made is set to make his professional debut in 2021. He's far from the majors, but he is the Cubs' best pure shortstop prospect outside of Ed Howard. -
TRACK RECORD: Made trained in the same program as fellow Cubs 2019 international signee Ronnier Quintero and signed for $1.5 million out of the Dominican Republic. He hit well in games as an amateur and was set to make his pro debut in 2020 before the coronavirus pandemic canceled the minor league season.
SCOUTING REPORT: Made is a wiry, high-waisted athlete with a lot of present ability and plenty of room to get stronger. His quick hands and strong wrists give him surprising thump for his lean frame, and he makes a lot of contact with good hand-eye coordination and a mature, selective approach. As he adds weight and strength, he has the potential to hit for both average and power. Made should stick at shortstop even as he gets bigger. He has good instincts and actions at the position, ranges well in all directions and has a plus, accurate arm that could become plus-plus as he gets stronger.
THE FUTURE: Made is set to make his professional debut in 2021. He's far from the majors, but he is the Cubs' best pure shortstop prospect outside of Ed Howard. -
TRACK RECORD: Made was one of the Cubs’ three big-time international signings during the 2019-20 period along with catchers Ronnier Quintero and Brayan Altuve. Like Quintero, Made trained in the Dominican Republic with Jaime Ramos. He signed for $1.5 million
SCOUTING REPORT: Made’s ceiling is based on quite a bit of remaining projection on his athletic, highwaisted frame. He’s put on roughly 15 pounds since the Cubs first laid eyes on him, and the club expects further strength gains as he matures. Despite the subpar strike-zone discipline one might expect from a 16-year-old, Made already makes plenty of contact. He’s used his wiry frame and sneaky strength to generate surprising power for someone his size. Unlike some of the other middle infielders the Cubs have lurking in the lower minors, Made’s build looks more like the classic shortstop. He’s got smooth hands, sound footwork and a strong internal clock and arm strength that allow him to make plays in the hole and on the run. He maintains his accuracy while throwing from multiple angles.
THE FUTURE: The 2020 season will be Made’s first official test as a pro. He’ll begin the year in extended spring training before a likely move to the Rookie-level Arizona League. BA GRADE 50 Risk: Very High BA GRADE 50 Risk: Extreme -
TRACK RECORD: Made was one of the Cubs' three big-time international signings during the 2019-20 period along with catchers Ronnier Quintero and Brayan Altuve. Like Quintero, Made trained in the Dominican Republic with Jaime Ramos. He signed for $1.5 million
SCOUTING REPORT: Made's ceiling is based on quite a bit of remaining projection on his athletic, highwaisted frame. He's put on roughly 15 pounds since the Cubs first laid eyes on him, and the club expects further strength gains as he matures. Despite the subpar strike-zone discipline one might expect from a 16-year-old, Made already makes plenty of contact. He's used his wiry frame and sneaky strength to generate surprising power for someone his size. Unlike some of the other middle infielders the Cubs have lurking in the lower minors, Made's build looks more like the classic shortstop. He's got smooth hands, sound footwork and a strong internal clock and arm strength that allow him to make plays in the hole and on the run. He maintains his accuracy while throwing from multiple angles.
THE FUTURE: The 2020 season will be Made's first official test as a pro. He'll begin the year in extended spring training before a likely move to the Rookie-level Arizona League.
Career Transactions
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Washington Nationals traded 3B Jeimer Candelario and cash to Chicago Cubs for LHP DJ Herz and SS Kevin Made.
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Washington Nationals traded 3B Jeimer Candelario and cash to Chicago Cubs for LHP DJ Herz and SS Kevin Made.
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SS Kevin Made assigned to Wilmington Blue Rocks.
