Victor Robles | Rank: 56 BASEBALL

Victor Robles | Rank: 56 Team: Hagerstown Suns (A) ETA: 2018 Position: OF Age: 19 DOB: 05/19/1997 Bats: R Throws: R Height: 6' 0" Weight: 185 lb. Signed: July 2, 2013 - WSH VIDEO Other Lists: Top 30 Washington Nationals Prospects (#3) Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 45 | Run: 70 | Arm: 65 | Field: 60 | Overall: 55 Robles has done nothing but impress since the Nationals signed him for $225,000 out of the Dominican Republic in 2013. In his stateside debut last season, the 18-year-old tore up the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League to force a promotion to Class A Short-Season Auburn, where he was the youngest everyday player in the New York-Penn League. In 61 games between both stops, Robles batted a robust .352/.445/.507 with 20 extra-base hits and 24 stolen bases. Robles is a potentially special talent who showcases all five tools along with elite athleticism on a daily basis. He shows the makings of a plus hit tool, thanks to his compact but explosive swing and feel for using the whole field, and scouts rave about his advanced approach and strike-zone judgment. A plus-plus runner, Robles' speed enables him impact games on the bases as well as in center field, where he has range for days in all directions and arm strength that's among the best in the Minors at the position. Beyond the athleticism and physical tools, the Nats love Robles' makeup and overall baseball aptitude, both of which make him a leader in the clubhouse. He's long way away from the Major Leagues, but there is reason to be excited about the kind of player he could become. 2016 SAL Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB AVG OBP SLG OPS HAG 60 217 45 67 8 4 5 30 17 34 18 .309 .410 .452 .862 Minors 60 217 45 67 8 4 5 30 17 34 18 .309 .410