| Player: Jhonny Level | |||||||||||
| Org: San Francisco Giants | Highest Level: High A | Position(s): SS | |||||||||
| Height: 5’8″ | Weight: 186 lbs. | Bats: Switch | Throws: Right | ||||||||
| Summary: Level is a switch-hitting shortstop who signed for a real bonus out of Venezuela and has done little but perform since, advancing through the lower levels faster than most players his age. He’s carried himself with a composed, self-assured way about how he plays, and evaluators have consistently described him as more polished at the plate and in the field than his track record alone would suggest. Offensively, the swing is short and stays compact from both sides, generating more pop than his size would suggest thanks to real bat speed and natural loft. He’s shown an instinctive sense for the zone and where to find the barrel — he’s shown real patience deep into counts and doesn’t limit himself to one part of the field — and he’s proven capable of adjusting as pitching has gotten tougher at each stop. Power currently grades as a real, present asset, though he’s already fairly physically mature, and the more grounded read is that this profile is close to its physical ceiling rather than projecting toward significantly more thump down the line. Defensively, shortstop is the long-term projection — he’s shown enough range, soft hands, and a genuinely plus arm to profile there, even though the organization’s depth at the position and some questions about his frame holding up physically mean a move to second base remains a real contingency rather than a remote one. Speed is a real, present weapon on the bases as well, giving him a well-rounded set of tools beyond just the bat. The overall picture here is solid without being a true standout — evaluators are split on just how high the ceiling goes, with some seeing star-caliber tools and others landing on a more grounded, everyday-caliber grade. Either way, the bat-to-ball skills, present power, and defensive tools give him a real path to a big league role, with shortstop as the likely long-term home and a track record of performing at every stop so far. | |||||||||||
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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