| Player: Michael Arroyo | |||||||||||
| Org: Seattle Mariners | Highest Level: Double A | Position(s): 2B | |||||||||
| Height: 5’10” | Weight: 160 lbs. | Bats: Right | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: The setup is unorthodox — closed stance, high hand load, scooping bat path — but the results have been hard to argue with. Aroyo’s short levers and quick hands generate above-average exit velocities and consistent lift despite being closed off at the plate, and the pull-side power plays as a genuine weapon rather than a byproduct of the swing. The contact rate took a meaningful step forward in 2025, particularly within the zone, and the patient approach and willingness to take walks give the offensive profile an on-base foundation that plays regardless of where the power is on a given day. The swing creates some vulnerability against premium velocity and pitches in on the hands, and the closed stride leaves some exposure at the top of the zone that advanced pitching will continue to test. The feel for breaking balls and pitch recognition are both legitimate assets that help offset those limitations, and walking more than striking out while continuing to find gaps and leave the yard is a profile that holds up under scrutiny. The stolen base numbers add a dimension that may taper as the frame fills out, but the bat speed and improving leverage keep the power trajectory moving in the right direction. Defensively, the footwork and lateral actions have improved to the point where second base is a viable long-term home. The hands and arm both profile as at least average at the position, and outfield reps give him additional lineup flexibility. The overall package points to an above-average regular at second base whose offensive value is driven by a rare combination of patience, contact quality and frame-defying power. | |||||||||||
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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