Victor Mesa

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Miami Marlins #25 prospect in 2022
  Track Record: When Mesa Jr. and his brother, Victor Victor Mesa, signed with the Marlins in 2019, Victor Victor was viewed as the prize. As their careers have played out, Mesa Jr., who got a $1 million bonus, has performed better. Being the younger of the brothers, Mesa Jr. spent his official first full year as a pro exclusively at Low-A Jupiter.
  
  Scouting Report: Mesa Jr. showed hints of his potential in 2021, but the Marlins believe there’s plenty more to come if he can tighten up his swing mechanics. Outside scouts noticed a significant bat tip, and internal evaluators worked with Mesa Jr. to correct the way he stepped in the bucket and alter the way he loads his hands. Before the changes, Mesa Jr.’s mechanics cost him balance and minimized the barrel accuracy he’s displayed in games. His average exit velocity of roughly 89 mph was among the best in the organization. On defense, scouts see a player who can still fit in center field despite speed that has diminished slightly as he’s gotten older and stronger. He got exposure to both outfield corners in 2021 as well, and his above-average arm strength would fit well in right field.
  
  The Future: Mesa Jr. will move up to High-A Beloit in 2022, when he’ll try to build on the improvements he’s made since joining the Marlins. He has a ceiling of a second-division regular.
  
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #29 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: Mesa Jr. signed with the Marlins for $1 million in 2018 at the same time as his more famous brother, Victor Victor Mesa. He's outperformed his brother so far in pro ball, batting .284/.366/.398 in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and showing advanced skills for his age.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: With a smooth swing from the left side and a solid approach to the middle of the field, Mesa Jr. has displayed an above-average hit tool with sneaky power that could increase in time. He has shown an ability to make consistent contact and can still add bulk and strength to his swing, which generates good bat speed despite a tendency to open his front side much too early. Mesa Jr. has shown good instincts at all three outfield spots and has above-average arm strength. His average speed has been enough to track balls down in center field for now, but he projects to move to right field as he matures.
  
  THE FUTURE: Mesa Jr.'s well-rounded game gives him a solid foundation. He'll make his full-season debut in 2021.
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  Ranked Miami Marlins #22 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: The younger brother of fellow Marlins prospect Victor Victor Mesa and son of Cuban legend, Victor Mesa, Sr., Mesa Jr. signed with the Marlins for $1 million in Oct. 2018. He hit .284 while posting nearly as many walks (24) as strikeouts (27) in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in his debut.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mesa Jr. has impressed evaluators with a smooth, easy swing and advanced bat-toball skills. He opens his front side early, negatively impacting his base and present power, but has shown an uncanny ability to keep his hands back and made contact. Mesa Jr. projects as an average defender with above-average arm strength in right field. He's also an average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Marlins can afford to be patient with Mesa Jr., who will play in 2020 as an 18-year-old.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Florida Complex League #7 prospect in 2019
  Mesa’s older brother, Victor Victor, got most of the attention when the Marlins signed him last year for $5.25 million, with the Marlins signing Mesa Jr. at the same time for $1 million. Mesa Jr.’s father was one of the greatest Cuban players of all time and a longtime manager after he retired, so Mesa Jr. grew up around the game and it shows in his baseball acumen in all phases of the game. He has a good hand-eye coordination and plate discipline, so he doesn’t swing and miss and his patience helps him get on base. He hits with a middle of the field approach and is adept at driving the ball to all fields based on where it’s thrown in the strike zone. Mesa Jr. has mostly doubles power now. There’s loft in his swing and he should grow into more pop if he can get his legs into his swing more, but his offensive skill value is likely to come more from his on-base skills. Mesa Jr. has excellent defensive instincts, reading the ball well off the bat and looking comfortable running down balls in the gaps. Mesa isn’t a burner, though, and his pure foot speed might limit his range in center field and fit better in a corner, with a solid-average arm that would play in any outfield spot.

• April, 2022 Scouting Report
  BA Grade: 40/High
  
  Track Record: When Mesa Jr. and his brother, Victor Victor Mesa, signed with the Marlins in 2019, Victor Victor was viewed as the prize. As their careers have played out, Mesa Jr., who got a $1 million bonus, has performed better. Being the younger of the brothers, Mesa Jr. spent his official first full year as a pro exclusively at Low-A Jupiter.
  
  Scouting Report: Mesa Jr. showed hints of his potential in 2021, but the Marlins believe there&#39s plenty more to come if he can tighten up his swing mechanics. Outside scouts noticed a significant bat tip, and internal evaluators worked with Mesa Jr. to correct the way he stepped in the bucket and alter the way he loads his hands. Before the changes, Mesa Jr.&#39s mechanics cost him balance and minimized the barrel accuracy he&#39s displayed in games. His average exit velocity of roughly 89 mph was among the best in the organization. On defense, scouts see a player who can still fit in center field despite speed that has diminished slightly as he&#39s gotten older and stronger. He got exposure to both outfield corners in 2021 as well, and his above-average arm strength would fit well in right field.
  
  The Future: Mesa Jr. will move up to High-A Beloit in 2022, when he&#39ll try to build on the improvements he&#39s made since joining the Marlins. He has a ceiling of a second-division regular.
• December, 2021 Scouting Report
  Track Record: When Mesa Jr. and his brother, Victor Victor Mesa, signed with the Marlins in 2019, Victor Victor was viewed as the prize. As their careers have played out, Mesa Jr., who got a $1 million bonus, has performed better. Being the younger of the brothers, Mesa Jr. spent his official first full year as a pro exclusively at Low-A Jupiter.
  
  Scouting Report: Mesa Jr. showed hints of his potential in 2021, but the Marlins believe there’s plenty more to come if he can tighten up his swing mechanics. Outside scouts noticed a significant bat tip, and internal evaluators worked with Mesa Jr. to correct the way he stepped in the bucket and alter the way he loads his hands. Before the changes, Mesa Jr.’s mechanics cost him balance and minimized the barrel accuracy he’s displayed in games. His average exit velocity of roughly 89 mph was among the best in the organization. On defense, scouts see a player who can still fit in center field despite speed that has diminished slightly as he’s gotten older and stronger. He got exposure to both outfield corners in 2021 as well, and his above-average arm strength would fit well in right field.
  
  The Future: Mesa Jr. will move up to High-A Beloit in 2022, when he’ll try to build on the improvements he’s made since joining the Marlins. He has a ceiling of a second-division regular.
  
• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Mesa Jr. signed with the Marlins for $1 million in 2018 at the same time as his more famous brother, Victor Victor Mesa. He's outperformed his brother so far in pro ball, batting .284/.366/.398 in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and showing advanced skills for his age.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: With a smooth swing from the left side and a solid approach to the middle of the field, Mesa Jr. has displayed an above-average hit tool with sneaky power that could increase in time. He has shown an ability to make consistent contact and can still add bulk and strength to his swing, which generates good bat speed despite a tendency to open his front side much too early. Mesa Jr. has shown good instincts at all three outfield spots and has above-average arm strength. His average speed has been enough to track balls down in center field for now, but he projects to move to right field as he matures.
  
  THE FUTURE: Mesa Jr.'s well-rounded game gives him a solid foundation. He'll make his full-season debut in 2021.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Mesa Jr. signed with the Marlins for $1 million in 2018 at the same time as his more famous brother, Victor Victor Mesa. He's outperformed his brother so far in pro ball, batting .284/.366/.398 in his pro debut in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League and showing advanced skills for his age.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: With a smooth swing from the left side and a solid approach to the middle of the field, Mesa Jr. has displayed an above-average hit tool with sneaky power that could increase in time. He has shown an ability to make consistent contact and can still add bulk and strength to his swing, which generates good bat speed despite a tendency to open his front side much too early. Mesa Jr. has shown good instincts at all three outfield spots and has above-average arm strength. His average speed has been enough to track balls down in center field for now, but he projects to move to right field as he matures.
  
  THE FUTURE: Mesa Jr.'s well-rounded game gives him a solid foundation. He'll make his full-season debut in 2021.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The younger brother of fellow Marlins prospect Victor Victor Mesa and son of Cuban legend, Victor Mesa, Sr., Mesa Jr. signed with the Marlins for $1 million in Oct. 2018. He hit .284 while posting nearly as many walks (24) as strikeouts (27) in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in his debut.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mesa Jr. has impressed evaluators with a smooth, easy swing and advanced bat-toball skills. He opens his front side early, negatively impacting his base and present power, but has shown an uncanny ability to keep his hands back and made contact. Mesa Jr. projects as an average defender with above-average arm strength in right field. He’s also an average runner. BA GRADE 40 Risk: Medium BA GRADE 50 Risk: Very High BA GRADE 50 Risk: Very High
  
  THE FUTURE: The Marlins can afford to be patient with Mesa Jr., who will play in 2020 as an 18-year-old.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The younger brother of fellow Marlins prospect Victor Victor Mesa and son of Cuban legend, Victor Mesa, Sr., Mesa Jr. signed with the Marlins for $1 million in Oct. 2018. He hit .284 while posting nearly as many walks (24) as strikeouts (27) in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in his debut.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Mesa Jr. has impressed evaluators with a smooth, easy swing and advanced bat-toball skills. He opens his front side early, negatively impacting his base and present power, but has shown an uncanny ability to keep his hands back and made contact. Mesa Jr. projects as an average defender with above-average arm strength in right field. He's also an average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: The Marlins can afford to be patient with Mesa Jr., who will play in 2020 as an 18-year-old.
• December, 2018 Scouting Report
  Mesa’s older brother, Victor Victor, got most of the attention when the Marlins signed him last year for $5.25 million, with the Marlins signing Mesa Jr. at the same time for $1 million. Mesa Jr.’s father was one of the greatest Cuban players of all time and a longtime manager after he retired, so Mesa Jr. grew up around the game and it shows in his baseball acumen in all phases of the game. He has a good hand-eye coordination and plate discipline, so he doesn’t swing and miss and his patience helps him get on base. He hits with a middle of the field approach and is adept at driving the ball to all fields based on where it’s thrown in the strike zone. Mesa Jr. has mostly doubles power now. There’s loft in his swing and he should grow into more pop if he can get his legs into his swing more, but his offensive skill value is likely to come more from his on-base skills. Mesa Jr. has excellent defensive instincts, reading the ball well off the bat and looking comfortable running down balls in the gaps. Mesa isn’t a burner, though, and his pure foot speed might limit his range in center field and fit better in a corner, with a solid-average arm that would play in any outfield spot.