Christopher Perez, Brewer utility man in 2036?

[JohnBriggs12]

Don't have the link but it's all over the net of Hernan's 3 year old son Christopher taking a nice cut and then flipping the bat and his cap!

 

Flip was hilarious, but swing impressive and he's a LH hitter!

[homer]

SCOUTING REPORT: CHRISTOPHER PEREZ

 

STRENGTHS

Perez has several average to above-average tools.

 

His quick hands and his uncomplicated approach at the plate have produced good hitting results so far in his young career. He has a very good bat-to-ball, contact-hitting approach and is capable of using the entire field. It would not surprise if he used his development time to create a path as a quality barrel-of-the-bat big-league hitter.

 

Perez has some very surprising power from a player his size. While his frame is well proportioned, he isn’t very tall. He is, however, strong and powerful.

 

In addition to being able to hit for a good average with some real pop in his bat, Perez has a very good eye at the plate, knows the strike zone well and is patient enough to draw a walk. His patience is usually rewarded with fastballs that he recognizes early and attacks with the sweet spot of the bat.

 

WEAKNESSES

As a left-handed batter he really scuffled against left-handed pitching.

 

The wide variation in his lefty/righty splits may lead to limited or platoon playing time at the major league level. However, he has development time to prove he can adjust and hit southpaws.

 

While I had expected a smoother and more confident approach at defense, he was rather tentative and “raw” in the infield. He has a slow first step while fielding ground balls.

 

Perez projects better at second base. He really doesn’t have the arm strength to consistently throw out runners from the hole at shortstop. I also think his overall speed best fits at second base rather than at shortstop. Perez really doesn’t have much foot speed or quickness.

 

 

THE FUTURE FOR PEREZ

Few middle-infielders have the type of power Perez has displayed early in his career.

 

Much will depend upon how quickly Perez develops on both sides of the ball. Defensively, he projects best at second base as opposed to shortstop.

 

Perez must face the fact the Brewers have outstanding middle-infield organizational depth. He will be competing from now on against quality defensive players. The difference could be offensive success.

 

Perez will be spending his development time keeping ahead of the middle-infield pack that will be competing for attention and, ultimately, for jobs. He is likely to arrive on the major league scene at some point in 2036.

 

Using his quick hands through the ball, his bat speed provides Perez with the ability to take pitches where they are thrown. Using the entire field, he has surprising power and pop for his frame.

 

Perez’s knowledge of the strike zone and his good pitch recognition are admirable components of his offensive approach. However, he will have to show he can hit left-handed pitching to be able to reach his goal of becoming a full-time big league middle-infielder. In a more limited and worst-case scenario, Perez would hit only against right-handed pitching as part of a platoon.

 

Solid baseball instincts help Perez running the bases and getting the most from his game. While he isn’t fast, he can take an extra base by knowing how and when to run.

 

CONCLUSIONS

A solid middle-infield candidate in the Brewers organization, Christopher Perez has shown spurts of hitting for a very good batting average while generating doubles and home run power.

 

If he returns to being a consistent barrel-of-the-bat contact hitter, Perez’s shortcomings on defense may be excusable. He is best suited as a second baseman due to more limited range and an average arm. He could, however, play shortstop and provide defensive returns that may be just a tick below average. In either case, playing second base or shortstop, he should be able to hit.

 

The net result for Perez may depend upon his success against left-handed pitching and the competition he faces in the Brewers organization.

 

SCOUTING PHRASE FOR PEREZ: An interesting middle-infield candidate with solid offensive upside.

 

SCOUTING GRADE FOR PEREZ: 50 – An average 25-man roster player.

[BrewersSuperCollector]

Homer......you have way too much time on your hands.

[3and2Fastball]

yeah but can he get on base consistently?

[bjkrautk]

Man...how's he going to explain that to Chris Carpenter's grandkids?

[Invader3K]

I can't find a link. Anyone have one? I want to see this.

[hawing]

I can't find a link. Anyone have one? I want to see this.

It's in this @Brewers tweet:

[gregmag]

Man...how's he going to explain that to Chris Carpenter's grandkids?