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Here's the BA scourting report on Zavala. Good get.

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7. Samuel Zavala
OF

Ht: 6'1" | Wt: 175 | B-T: L-L

Age: null

BA Grade: 55/Very High

Track Record: Regarded as one of the best pure hitters in the 2020-21 international class, Zavala signed for $1.2 million and has been pushed aggressively each year in the system. With injuries dogging Zavala early in his career, the Padres challenged him to stay on the field in 2023 and he did just that as a Low-A California League all-star. He finished one home run shy of joining a rare list of teenagers to log 20 doubles, 15 homers and 20 steals in a season. Zavala spiraled after a late promotion to High-A Fort Wayne, though he was playing through an oblique injury at the end of the season.

Scouting Report: Zavala has been young for the level at every stop, so it’s taken time for strength to catch up to natural gifts that include a smooth, whip-like swing. He has a knack for putting the barrel on the ball, though the Padres would like Zavala to continue to add muscle in the hope that he regularly unlocks average power. He does not chase much, but there’s a bit of swing-and-miss in the zone, the result of a leg kick that can get big. An above-average runner, Zavala makes up for a lack of closing speed in center field with good reads, a good first step and fluid movement. Above-average arm strength would likely push him to left field if he outgrows center. Bilingual and a heady player, Zavala has also taken well to coaching and the examples of older teammates when it came to finding a routine that allowed him to get his legs under him after a slow start in Lake Elsinore.

The Future: Still the best true outfield prospect in the system, Zavala should begin his age-19 season back at Fort Wayne, where he’ll be one of the younger players in the Midwest League. He could develop into a starting-caliber corner outfielder with across-the-board skills.

Scouting Grades Hit: 50 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Field: 55 | Arm: 55

 

 

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2 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

I'm liking this less. Why the f*** are we filling the 40 man? Can we just cut Maldonado now at least?

So far they only need to create 1 40 man spot. 

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6 minutes ago, Bob Sacamano said:

This is on par with what we’ve heard all offseason: Getz was targeting pitching in return for Cease.

#1-#3 SPs are what the Sox absolutely not going to sign with the White Sox, so even though TINSTAAPP, if one or both pan out, it's a fair return, plus Zavala is a solid addition.

Do agree they should keep Robert, can't endlessly dump your best players, and hopefully their will be new ownership before his contract expires. Would love to cheer for one solid White Sox for life HOF player before I die.

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2 minutes ago, South Side Hit Men said:

#1-#3 SPs are what the Sox absolutely not going to sign with the White Sox, so even though TINSTAAPP, if one or both pan out, it's a fair return, plus Zavala is a solid addition.

Do agree they should keep Robert, can't endlessly dump your best players, and hopefully their will be new ownership before his contract expires. Would love to cheer for one solid White Sox for life HOF player before I die.

How old are you:??

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I didn’t care whether we gave him away. Just didn’t want him pitching for the dildos in Baltimore.

And let that be a lesson to all of you on the effect an obnoxiously-arrogant poster can have on one. 

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