The 2012 Draft was a banner one in Puerto Rico, with shortstop Carlos Correa going No. 1 overall and four players going in the top three rounds. Since then, however, a Puerto Rican player hasn't been drafted before the third round. That will almost certainly change in 2016, once again with a talented shortstop leading the way, despite the fact that teams were reportedly alerted a week before the Draft that Perez had tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Perez has everything needed to stay at shortstop long-term. He has good speed and instincts, allowing him to have outstanding range. Perez's plus arm works very well from everywhere, and his hands work extremely well. Able to make the flashy play, perhaps his only flaw defensively is that he can try to do too much on occasion. Perez's bat is behind his glove, but there are tools to work with. He can ambush a fastball early in the count, but his approach at the plate and pitch recognition need to be refined. Perez's speed works offensively, and he could grow into more power as he matures. Premium middle infielders are hard to come by. And while Perez’s inconsistent spring was punctuated with his failed drug test, he's flashed enough raw tools that he still has a shot to go in the first round, even if it’s not in the top 10 picks, where he seemed destined to land.It's a strong crop of talent from Puerto Rico this year, led by shortstop Delvin Perez. After Perez comes Feliciano, the offensive-minded backstop many feel has a chance to go in the first few rounds. The key to Feliciano is his bat. He has some strength in his swing with over-the-fence potential. He's not an all-or-nothing hitter, showing a solid approach at times. Especially for a catcher, Feliciano runs well and that athleticism does help him behind the plate. Some worry about his ability to catch long-term. Hhe does have a solid arm, but the rest of his defensive game is still a work in progress. If he can't stay behind the plate, there's a chance he could handle left field, though that might be a stretch. It's said that hitters find work. A team rolling the dice on Feliciano will hope he can stick behind the plate, but it's the offensive potential that might push him up boards.When you're a big shortstop initially from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy, there are going to be the inevitable comparisons to the Astros' Carlos Correa, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 out of the Academy. Curbelo, who moved to Cocoa High School in Florida for his senior year, isn't on Correa's level, but does bring a lot to the table. Curbelo performed well on the summer showcase circuit, at Perfect Game National and the East Coast Pro Showcase, capping things off by playing in PG's All-American Classic. Over the summer, he displayed excellent bat speed and some offensive upside. He's been inconsistent this spring, starting off particularly slowly. Fairly physically mature, Curbelo does have some power to tap into. That could be important because unlike Correa, most believe Curbelo won't be able to stay at shortstop. A move to third base could be in order, where his defensive actions could make him an above-average defender at the hot corner. A team taking Curbelo early could very well send him out as a shortstop to see what happens, but that team will also hope the bat they saw more consistently over the summer is the one that will allow him to profile well at an infield corner spot.
| 1 | 23 | Perez, Delvin | Colegio Individualizado PJ Education School | SSR/RHS | Watch Video | 6'3" 165lbs DOB: 11/24/98 | |||
| LOT B73Miranda, JoseLeadership Christian AcademySSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 06/29/98Height: 6'2"Weight: 180 | LOT B | 73 | Miranda, Jose | Leadership Christian Academy | SSR/RHS | -- | 6'2" 180lbs DOB: 06/29/98 | ||
| LOT B75Feliciano, MarioCarlos Beltran Baseball AcademyCBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 200It's a strong crop of talent from Puerto Rico this year, led by shortstop Delvin Perez. After Perez comes Feliciano, the offensive-minded backstop many feel has a chance to go in the first few rounds. The key to Feliciano is his bat. He has some strength in his swing with over-the-fence potential. He's not an all-or-nothing hitter, showing a solid approach at times. Especially for a catcher, Feliciano runs well and that athleticism does help him behind the plate. Some worry about his ability to catch long-term. Hhe does have a solid arm, but the rest of his defensive game is still a work in progress. If he can't stay behind the plate, there's a chance he could handle left field, though that might be a stretch. It's said that hitters find work. A team rolling the dice on Feliciano will hope he can stick behind the plate, but it's the offensive potential that might push him up boards.Watch Video | LOT B | 75 | Feliciano, Mario | Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy | CR/RHS | Watch Video | 6'1" 200lbs DOB: 11/20/98 | ||
| 5151Torres, AlexisColegio Angel David HSSSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 12/12/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 183 | 5 | 151 | Torres, Alexis | Colegio Angel David HS | SSR/RHS | -- | 6'0" 183lbs DOB: 12/12/97 | ||
| 6176Curbelo, LuisCocoa HSSSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/10/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 185When you're a big shortstop initially from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy, there are going to be the inevitable comparisons to the Astros' Carlos Correa, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 out of the Academy. Curbelo, who moved to Cocoa High School in Florida for his senior year, isn't on Correa's level, but does bring a lot to the table. Curbelo performed well on the summer showcase circuit, at Perfect Game National and the East Coast Pro Showcase, capping things off by playing in PG's All-American Classic. Over the summer, he displayed excellent bat speed and some offensive upside. He's been inconsistent this spring, starting off particularly slowly. Fairly physically mature, Curbelo does have some power to tap into. That could be important because unlike Correa, most believe Curbelo won't be able to stay at shortstop. A move to third base could be in order, where his defensive actions could make him an above-average defender at the hot corner. A team taking Curbelo early could very well send him out as a shortstop to see what happens, but that team will also hope the bat they saw more consistently over the summer is the one that will allow him to profile well at an infield corner spot.Watch Video | 6 | 176 | Curbelo, Luis | Cocoa HS | SSR/RHS | Watch Video | 6'1" 185lbs DOB: 11/10/97 | ||
| 8238Marrero, AlanNo SchoolCBats: RThrows: RClass: DOB: 02/25/98Height: 5'10"Weight: 190 | 8 | 238 | Marrero, Alan | No School | CR/R | -- | 5'10" 190lbs DOB: 02/25/98 | ||
| 13395Layer, JoseColegio Angel David HSCFBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/28/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 160 | 13 | 395 | Layer, Jose | Colegio Angel David HS | CFR/RHS | -- | 6'1" 160lbs DOB: 05/28/97 | ||
| 14411Garcia, GabrielBroward CollegeCBats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/16/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 185 | 14 | 411 | Garcia, Gabriel | Broward College | CR/RJ1 | -- | 6'3" 185lbs DOB: 12/16/97 | ||
| 16468Conde, MauroCupeyville SchoolOFBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 06/01/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 200 | 16 | 468 | Conde, Mauro | Cupeyville School | OFR/RHS | -- | 6'0" 200lbs DOB: 06/01/97 | ||
| 16478Schmidt, AlbertoColegio Angel David HSCBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/29/97Height: 5'9"Weight: 180 | 16 | 478 | Schmidt, Alberto | Colegio Angel David HS | CR/RHS | -- | 5'9" 180lbs DOB: 05/29/97 | ||
| 18542Burgos, RaymondPedro Falu Orellano HSLHPBats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/29/98Height: 6'5"Weight: 170 | 18 | 542 | Burgos, Raymond | Pedro Falu Orellano HS | LHPL/LHS | -- | 6'5" 170lbs DOB: 11/29/98 | ||
| 20600Santiago, KevinMiami Dade CC SouthSSBats: SThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 09/28/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 170 | 20 | 600 | Santiago, Kevin | Miami Dade CC South | SSS/RJ1 | -- | 6'0" 170lbs DOB: 09/28/97 | ||
| 20601Rodriguez, YelinPuerto Rico BB AcademyLHPBats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/03/98Height: 6'3"Weight: 200 | 20 | 601 | Rodriguez, Yelin | Puerto Rico BB Academy | LHPL/LHS | -- | 6'3" 200lbs DOB: 11/03/98 | ||
| 20612Alicea, AngelAlabama St URHPBats: RThrows: RClass: JRDOB: 08/29/94Height: 6'1"Weight: 200 | 20 | 612 | Alicea, Angel | Alabama St U | RHPR/RJR | -- | 6'1" 200lbs DOB: 08/29/94 | ||
| 21623Pintor, LuisNew Mexico JCSSBats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 06/06/95Height: 5'9"Weight: 170 | 21 | 623 | Pintor, Luis | New Mexico JC | SSR/RJ2 | -- | 5'9" 170lbs DOB: 06/06/95 | ||
| 23685Torres, BryanCarlos Beltran Baseball AcademyCBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/97Height: 6'2"Weight: 180 | 23 | 685 | Torres, Bryan | Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy | CR/RHS | -- | 6'2" 180lbs DOB: 11/20/97 | ||
| 24730Rivera, DarielDr. Juan J. OsunaRHPBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 10/01/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 160 | 24 | 730 | Rivera, Dariel | Dr. Juan J. Osuna | RHPR/RHS | -- | 6'3" 160lbs DOB: 10/01/97 | ||
| 24734Rivera, ReyChipola Col1BBats: LThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 06/14/97Height: 6'6"Weight: 215 | 24 | 734 | Rivera, Rey | Chipola Col | 1BL/RJ1 | -- | 6'6" 215lbs DOB: 06/14/97 | ||
| 25748Soto, FranciscoAllen County CCRHPBats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/18/96Height: 6'5"Weight: 220 | 25 | 748 | Soto, Francisco | Allen County CC | RHPR/RJ1 | -- | 6'5" 220lbs DOB: 12/18/96 | ||
| 25752Laureno, JonathanConnors St Col3BBats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 12/21/95Height: 6'1"Weight: 200 | 25 | 752 | Laureno, Jonathan | Connors St Col | 3BR/RJ2 | -- | 6'1" 200lbs DOB: 12/21/95 | ||
| 28853Salva, YordanyBroward ColCBats: SThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 10/29/96Height: 5'10"Weight: 196 | 28 | 853 | Salva, Yordany | Broward Col | CS/RJ2 | -- | 5'10" 196lbs DOB: 10/29/96 | ||
| 30909Torres, ChristianFaulkner ULHPBats: LThrows: LClass: SRDOB: 09/07/93Height: 6'0"Weight: 160 | 30 | 909 | Torres, Christian | Faulkner U | LHPL/LSR | -- | 6'0" 160lbs DOB: 09/07/93 | ||
| 30910Villanueva, EricJosefina Barcelo HSRHPBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 03/19/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 180 | 30 | 910 | Villanueva, Eric | Josefina Barcelo HS | RHPR/RHS | -- | 6'1" 180lbs DOB: 03/19/98 | ||
| 351055Duprey, SidneyKaskaskia CCLHPBats: LThrows: LClass: J2DOB: 11/15/96Height: 6'3"Weight: 223 | 35 | 1055 | Duprey, Sidney | Kaskaskia CC | LHPL/LJ2 | -- | 6'3" 223lbs DOB: 11/15/96 | ||
| 371101Cortes, JomarCarlos Beltran Baseball AcademySSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 09/04/98Height: 6'3"Weight: 190 | 37 | 1101 | Cortes, Jomar | Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy | SSR/RHS | -- | 6'3" 190lbs DOB: 09/04/98 | ||
| 391170Martinez, JoshuaCaguas Military AcademyOFBats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 10/13/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 160 | 39 | 1170 | Martinez, Joshua | Caguas Military Academy | OFL/L |
Academy
SSR/RHS
6'2" 180lbs DOB: 06/29/98
LOT B
75
Feliciano, Mario
Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy
C
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 200
It's a strong crop of talent from Puerto Rico this year, led by shortstop Delvin Perez. After Perez comes Feliciano, the offensive-minded backstop many feel has a chance to go in the first few rounds. The key to Feliciano is his bat. He has some strength in his swing with over-the-fence potential. He's not an all-or-nothing hitter, showing a solid approach at times. Especially for a catcher, Feliciano runs well and that athleticism does help him behind the plate. Some worry about his ability to catch long-term. Hhe does have a solid arm, but the rest of his defensive game is still a work in progress. If he can't stay behind the plate, there's a chance he could handle left field, though that might be a stretch. It's said that hitters find work. A team rolling the dice on Feliciano will hope he can stick behind the plate, but it's the offensive potential that might push him up boards.
Watch Video
LOT B
75
Feliciano, Mario
Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy
CR/RHS
6'1" 200lbs DOB: 11/20/98
5
151
Torres, Alexis
Colegio Angel David HS
SS
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 12/12/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 183
5
151
Torres, Alexis
Colegio Angel David HS
SSR/RHS
--
6'0" 183lbs DOB: 12/12/97
6
176
Curbelo, Luis
Cocoa HS
SS
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/10/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 185
When you're a big shortstop initially from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy, there are going to be the inevitable comparisons to the Astros' Carlos Correa, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 out of the Academy. Curbelo, who moved to Cocoa High School in Florida for his senior year, isn't on Correa's level, but does bring a lot to the table. Curbelo performed well on the summer showcase circuit, at Perfect Game National and the East Coast Pro Showcase, capping things off by playing in PG's All-American Classic. Over the summer, he displayed excellent bat speed and some offensive upside. He's been inconsistent this spring, starting off particularly slowly. Fairly physically mature, Curbelo does have some power to tap into. That could be important because unlike Correa, most believe Curbelo won't be able to stay at shortstop. A move to third base could be in order, where his defensive actions could make him an above-average defender at the hot corner. A team taking Curbelo early could very well send him out as a shortstop to see what happens, but that team will also hope the bat they saw more consistently over the summer is the one that will allow him to profile well at an infield corner spot.
Watch Video
6
176
Curbelo, Luis
Cocoa HS
SSR/RHS
6'1" 185lbs DOB: 11/10/97
8
238
Marrero, Alan
No School
C
Bats: RThrows: RClass: DOB: 02/25/98Height: 5'10"Weight: 190
8
238
Marrero, Alan
No School
CR/R
--
5'10" 190lbs DOB: 02/25/98
13
395
Layer, Jose
Colegio Angel David HS
CF
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/28/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 160
13
395
Layer, Jose
Colegio Angel David HS
CFR/RHS
--
6'1" 160lbs DOB: 05/28/97
14
411
Garcia, Gabriel
Broward College
C
Bats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/16/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 185
14
411
Garcia, Gabriel
Broward College
CR/RJ1
--
6'3" 185lbs DOB: 12/16/97
16
468
Conde, Mauro
Cupeyville School
OF
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 06/01/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 200
16
468
Conde, Mauro
Cupeyville School
OFR/RHS
--
6'0" 200lbs DOB: 06/01/97
16
478
Schmidt, Alberto
Colegio Angel David HS
C
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/29/97Height: 5'9"Weight: 180
16
478
Schmidt, Alberto
Colegio Angel David HS
CR/RHS
--
5'9" 180lbs DOB: 05/29/97
18
542
Burgos, Raymond
Pedro Falu Orellano HS
LHP
Bats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/29/98Height: 6'5"Weight: 170
18
542
Burgos, Raymond
Pedro Falu Orellano HS
LHPL/LHS
--
6'5" 170lbs DOB: 11/29/98
20
600
Santiago, Kevin
Miami Dade CC South
SS
Bats: SThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 09/28/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 170
20
600
Santiago, Kevin
Miami Dade CC South
SSS/RJ1
--
6'0" 170lbs DOB: 09/28/97
20
601
Rodriguez, Yelin
Puerto Rico BB Academy
LHP
Bats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/03/98Height: 6'3"Weight: 200
20
601
Rodriguez, Yelin
Puerto Rico BB Academy
LHPL/LHS
--
6'3" 200lbs DOB: 11/03/98
20
612
Alicea, Angel
Alabama St U
RHP
Bats: RThrows: RClass: JRDOB: 08/29/94Height: 6'1"Weight: 200
20
612
Alicea, Angel
Alabama St U
RHPR/RJR
--
6'1" 200lbs DOB: 08/29/94
21
623
Pintor, Luis
New Mexico JC
SS
Bats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 06/06/95Height: 5'9"Weight: 170
21
623
Pintor, Luis
New Mexico JC
SSR/RJ2
--
5'9" 170lbs DOB: 06/06/95
23
685
Torres, Bryan
Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy
C
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/97Height: 6'2"Weight: 180
23
685
Torres, Bryan
Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy
CR/RHS
--
6'2" 180lbs DOB: 11/20/97
24
730
Rivera, Dariel
Dr. Juan J. Osuna
RHP
Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 10/01/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 160
24
730
Rivera, Dariel
Dr. Juan J. Osuna
RHPR/RHS
--
6'3" 160lbs DOB: 10/01/97
24
734
Rivera, Rey
Chipola Col
1B
Bats: LThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 06/14/97Height: 6'6"Weight: 215
24
734
Rivera, Rey
Chipola Col
1BL/RJ1
--
6'6" 215lbs DOB: 06/14/97
25
748
Soto, Francisco
Allen County CC
RHP
Bats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/18/96Height: 6'5"Weight: 220
25
748
Soto, Francisco
Allen County CC
RHPR/RJ1
--
6'5" 220lbs DOB: 12/18/96
25
752
Laureno, Jonathan
Connors St Col
3B
Bats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 12/21/95Height: 6'1"Weight: 200
25
752
Laureno, Jonathan
Connors St Col
3BR/RJ2
--
6'1" 200lbs DOB: 12/21/95
