Francisco Álvarez is a Venezuelan catcher who is considered one of the top prospects in baseball. He was signed by the New York Mets as an international free agent in 2018 and has quickly risen through the minor league ranks.
Álvarez was born in Caracas, Venezuela in 2001. He began playing baseball at a young age and quickly showed a natural talent for the game. He was signed by the Mets at the age of 17 and assigned to their Dominican Summer League team.
Álvarez has spent the last four seasons in the Mets' minor league system. He has consistently performed at a high level, hitting for power and average while also showing good defensive skills.
Álvarez is a 6'3", 220-pound catcher with a strong arm and a quick bat. He is a switch-hitter who has shown power from both sides of the plate. He is also a good runner for his size and has stolen 25 bases in his minor league career.
Defensively, Álvarez is a solid receiver with a good arm. He has thrown out 30% of attempted base stealers in his minor league career.
Álvarez is expected to make his Major League Baseball debut in 2023. He will likely be the Mets' starting catcher and is expected to be a major contributor.
Francisco Álvarez is a rising star in baseball. He has the potential to be a five-tool catcher who can contribute both offensively and defensively. The Mets are excited to have him in their organization and believe he can be a key part of their future success.
Year | Team | Level | AVG | HR | RBI | SB |
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2019 | Kingsport Mets | Appalachian League | .320 | 15 | 66 | 0 |
2021 | Brooklyn Cyclones | High-A East League | .302 | 18 | 75 | 15 |
2022 | Binghamton Rumble Ponies | Double-A Northeast League | .320 | 21 | 70 | 10 |
Tool | Grade |
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Hitting for average | 70 |
Hitting for power | 65 |
Speed | 55 |
Fielding | 55 |
Arm strength | 60 |
Category | Projection |
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AVG | .290 |
HR | 25 |
RBI | 100 |
SB | 15 |
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