| Player: Luis Hernandez | |||||||||||
| Country: Venezuela | Position(s): SS | ||||||||||
| Height: 5’10” | Weight: 180 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Expected to sign with the San Francisco Giants once the signing period opens, Hernandez’ offensive polish stands out early, with a compact right-handed swing and advanced approach consistently producing quality at-bats. He controls the zone well, keeps the barrel in the hitting area, and shows explosive bat speed that’s already translating to loud contact against older competition. The power trend is moving in the right direction, with natural lift and strength gains pointing toward realistic 20-plus home run upside as his frame continues to mature. The overall offensive profile is built on feel to hit first, with impact coming more from timing, balance, and bat control than pure effort. Defensively, he shows the instincts and actions teams look for in an up-the-middle defender. Soft hands, a quick first step, and fluid footwork give him a chance to remain at shortstop long term, even if the arm settles closer to solid-average than true plus. He runs well enough to pressure defenses and add value on the bases, playing faster than pure run times suggest. The blend of offensive maturity, defensive reliability, and baseball IQ points to an everyday infielder outcome, with ceiling tied to how much of the emerging power ultimately shows up in games. | |||||||||||
Shaun Kernahan is the founder and lead writer of Three Quarter Slot, where he blends scouting precision with a storyteller’s eye for the human side of the game. Based in Parker, Colorado, he has covered baseball prospects at every level since 2013, delivering in-depth evaluations, draft analysis, and developmental insight. Over the years, he has built Three Quarter Slot into a trusted home for thoughtful prospect coverage, detailed scouting reports, and a grounded look at how talent evolves
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