Julio Carreras Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects

AB	46
AVG	.152
OBP	.204
SLG	.261
HR	0

Full name Julio Alberto Carreras
Born 01/12/2000 in Sabana Grande De Boya, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade: 40/Medium

Track Record: Carreras has dealt with injuries and struggles at the plate, but he’s still one of the best infield defenders in the organization. After a strong 2022 that saw him reach Double-A, Carreras returned to Hartford to begin 2023. He dealt with nagging injuries throughout the season and landed on the injured list three times. Carreras earned a late-season promotion to Triple-A.

Scouting Report: Carreras has plenty of tools but the lack of impact in his bat limits his overall upside. He has average bat-to-ball skills and can get his bat on velocity. He’s not overly aggressive and does a good job discerning balls from strikes. Carreras’ swing is simple but grooved and produces a high rate of grounders. Carreras’ impact is below-average but he could still run into 8-10 home runs a season. He had shoulder surgery in 2020, but it’s unclear if the procedure affected his power. Carreras is an above-average runner with good range at shortstop, and he has clean actions in the field with a good internal clock and a plus throwing arm.

The Future: Carreras’ plus defense provides him with a low-risk role as a utility infielder.

Scouting Grades Hit: 45 | Power: 30 | Run: 55 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Carreras was one of the Rockies' biggest breakout players this summer. He signed for just $15,000 in 2018 and has blossomed into one of the system's best defenders. Northwest League managers tabbed Carreras as the circuit's best defensive shortstop in BA's annual Best Tools survey, and his 42 doubles led the minor leagues.

Scouting Report: Carreras is a twitchy, athletic player who this season began to hint toward a ceiling as an everyday regular. While his defense is already polished and refined, his bat-to-ball skills and approach still need to improve. Carreas does the majority of his damage against heaters but struggles with offspeeds. His inability to pick up spin or differentiations in speed was accentuated during his time with Hartford, when he struggled against more advanced pitchers who consistently attacked him with spin off the plate. Carreras' present power is below-average but he projects to get to at least fringe-average as he grows into his 6-foot-2 frame. Carreras' speed translates to both sides of the ball. He's rangy and quick at short, where he displays clean actions, a good first step and internal clock and has the plus throwing arm to profile long-term at the position. He stole 19 bases in 24 chances.

The Future: Carreras is a standout defender who will need to improve his approach and refine his bat-to-ball skills to profile as anything more than a utility defender.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 45. Run: 55. Field: 65. Arm: 60.
TRACK RECORD: Carreras signed for just $15,000 in the Rockies' 2018 international signing class, but he quickly proved a bargain. He hit well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League and followed up with another strong showing stateside in 2019, batting .294/.369/.466 at Rookie-level Grand Junction.

SCOUTING REPORT: With a projectable body and leverage in his swing, Carreras projects for 20-home run power and could grow into more as he continues to fill out and get stronger. He has some length in his swing that leads to concerns about whiffs against better competition, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Carreras is a great athlete with good actions and plus arm strength in the infield. He's primarily a third baseman and projects to stay there, but he has the defensive skills to play second base or even shortstop in a pinch. The Rockies are working on letting his natural athleticism show in the field rather than him trying to force quicker actions.

THE FUTURE: Carreras is set to begin the 2021 season at low Class A. How his bat plays in his first taste of full-season ball will be telling.
TRACK RECORD: Carreras didn't garner much attention when the Rockies signed him for $15,000 before the 2018 season. But after a strong debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2018, Carreras followed it up by ranking as one of the top 20 prospects in the Rookie-level Pioneer League in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Carreras has performed well at both stops since signing, with quick hands and a strong frame that give him a chance for 20-plus home run power. Carreras' swing gets long and it isn't the prettiest stroke, but despite some of his mechanical flaws, he has good hand-eye coordination, so he doesn't strike out excessively, though that might get challenged as he faces better competition. He moves surprisingly well for his size, with above-average speed underway. Carreras spent most of his time at third base, with exposure to shortstop and second base as well, but he profiles best at third. There's some stiffness to his actions that he will need to smooth out, but he has enough athleticism to stay at third base with a quick first step and an average arm.

THE FUTURE: Carreras should be advanced enough to advance to low Class A Asheville, where full-season pitching will give him a tougher test to show his swing will translate moving up.

Minor League Top Prospects

Carreras is more about projection than many other Pioneer League prospects, but he performed well in his first season above the Dominican Summer League, posting a .294/.369/.466 slash line with a league-leading eight triples. While he saw action at all three infield positions, Carreras profiles best at third base because of his size, and he has the athleticism to stay in the infield. "It's a projectable body," Grand Junction manager Jake Opitz said . "He's about as strong as they come for a 19-year-old kid. He's just developing." With quick hands and a strong body, Carreras projects to have at least average power. There's length to his swing, but his 20 percent strikeout rate wasn't bad for his experience level and he has natural feel for contact. He's an above-average runner with good first step quickness and is aggressive out of the box. Carreras was inconsistent on defense with some stiffness to his actions, but he has some feel for defense and his average arm will play when he settles in at third base.

Best Tools List

Rated Best Infield Arm in the Colorado Rockies in 2020

Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Carreras was one of the Rockies' biggest breakout players this summer. He signed for just $15,000 in 2018 and has blossomed into one of the system's best defenders. Northwest League managers tabbed Carreras as the circuit's best defensive shortstop in BA's annual Best Tools survey, and his 42 doubles led the minor leagues.

Scouting Report: Carreras is a twitchy, athletic player who this season began to hint toward a ceiling as an everyday regular. While his defense is already polished and refined, his bat-to-ball skills and approach still need to improve. Carreas does the majority of his damage against heaters but struggles with offspeeds. His inability to pick up spin or differentiations in speed was accentuated during his time with Hartford, when he struggled against more advanced pitchers who consistently attacked him with spin off the plate. Carreras' present power is below-average but he projects to get to at least fringe-average as he grows into his 6-foot-2 frame. Carreras' speed translates to both sides of the ball. He's rangy and quick at short, where he displays clean actions, a good first step and internal clock and has the plus throwing arm to profile long-term at the position. He stole 19 bases in 24 chances.

The Future: Carreras is a standout defender who will need to improve his approach and refine his bat-to-ball skills to profile as anything more than a utility defender.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 45. Run: 55. Field: 65. Arm: 60.
BA Grade/Risk: 45/High

Track Record: Carreras was one of the Rockies' biggest breakout players this summer. He signed for just $15,000 in 2018 and has blossomed into one of the system's best defenders. Northwest League managers tabbed Carreras as the circuit's best defensive shortstop in BA's annual Best Tools survey, and his 42 doubles led the minor leagues.

Scouting Report: Carreras is a twitchy, athletic player who this season began to hint toward a ceiling as an everyday regular. While his defense is already polished and refined, his bat-to-ball skills and approach still need to improve. Carreas does the majority of his damage against heaters but struggles with offspeeds. His inability to pick up spin or differentiations in speed was accentuated during his time with Hartford, when he struggled against more advanced pitchers who consistently attacked him with spin off the plate. Carreras' present power is below-average but he projects to get to at least fringe-average as he grows into his 6-foot-2 frame. Carreras' speed translates to both sides of the ball. He's rangy and quick at short, where he displays clean actions, a good first step and internal clock and has the plus throwing arm to profile long-term at the position. He stole 19 bases in 24 chances.

The Future: Carreras is a standout defender who will need to improve his approach and refine his bat-to-ball skills to profile as anything more than a utility defender.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 40. Power: 45. Run: 55. Field: 65. Arm: 60.
BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: Carreras signed for just $15,000 in the Rockies&#39 2018 international signing class, but he quickly proved a bargain. He hit well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League and followed up with another strong showing stateside in 2019, batting .294/.369/.466 at Rookie-level Grand Junction. He struggled in 2021 coming off of the pandemic shutdown but has recaptured his prospect status in 2022.

Scouting Report: A standout defender at shortstop that earned rave review from scouts and opposing managers, Carreras has a strong throwing arm, quick-twitch and foot speed, meaning he’s rangy in the field. His infield actions are clean and he shows little issue moving laterally to either side. At the plate Carreras is an aggressive hitter that looks to put the ball in play and hit for power. This approach has yielded strong results in 2022, as he’s hit for both average and power. He rarely walks and due to his aggressive chase tendencies, is prone to strikeouts. It’s less an issue of bat-to-ball skills as it is a matter of pitch recognition and patience. If Carreras can hone his approach in the coming years he has true five tool upside.

The Future: Carreras is a standout defender that’s considered one of the best infield defenders in the lower minors. If he can continue to refine his approach at the plate Carreras could develop into an everyday regular at short.
TRACK RECORD: Carreras signed for just $15,000 in the Rockies' 2018 international signing class, but he quickly proved a bargain. He hit well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League and followed up with another strong showing stateside in 2019, batting .294/.369/.466 at Rookie-level Grand Junction.

SCOUTING REPORT: With a projectable body and leverage in his swing, Carreras projects for 20-home run power and could grow into more as he continues to fill out and get stronger. He has some length in his swing that leads to concerns about whiffs against better competition, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Carreras is a great athlete with good actions and plus arm strength in the infield. He's primarily a third baseman and projects to stay there, but he has the defensive skills to play second base or even shortstop in a pinch. The Rockies are working on letting his natural athleticism show in the field rather than him trying to force quicker actions.

THE FUTURE: Carreras is set to begin the 2021 season at low Class A. How his bat plays in his first taste of full-season ball will be telling.
TRACK RECORD: Carreras signed for just $15,000 in the Rockies' 2018 international signing class, but he quickly proved a bargain. He hit well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League and followed up with another strong showing stateside in 2019, batting .294/.369/.466 at Rookie-level Grand Junction.

SCOUTING REPORT: With a projectable body and leverage in his swing, Carreras projects for 20-home run power and could grow into more as he continues to fill out and get stronger. He has some length in his swing that leads to concerns about whiffs against better competition, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Carreras is a great athlete with good actions and plus arm strength in the infield. He's primarily a third baseman and projects to stay there, but he has the defensive skills to play second base or even shortstop in a pinch. The Rockies are working on letting his natural athleticism show in the field rather than him trying to force quicker actions.

THE FUTURE: Carreras is set to begin the 2021 season at low Class A. How his bat plays in his first taste of full-season ball will be telling.
TRACK RECORD: Carreras signed for just $15,000 in the Rockies' 2018 international signing class, but he quickly proved a bargain. He hit well in his pro debut in the Dominican Summer League and followed up with another strong showing stateside in 2019, batting .294/.369/.466 at Rookie-level Grand Junction.

SCOUTING REPORT: With a projectable body and leverage in his swing, Carreras projects for 20-home run power and could grow into more as he continues to fill out and get stronger. He has some length in his swing that leads to concerns about whiffs against better competition, but so far it hasn't been a problem. Carreras is a great athlete with good actions and plus arm strength in the infield. He's primarily a third baseman and projects to stay there, but he has the defensive skills to play second base or even shortstop in a pinch. The Rockies are working on letting his natural athleticism show in the field rather than him trying to force quicker actions.

THE FUTURE: Carreras is set to begin the 2021 season at low Class A. How his bat plays in his first taste of full-season ball will be telling.
TRACK RECORD: Carreras didn’t garner much attention when the Rockies signed him for $15,000 before the 2018 season. But after a strong debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2018, Carreras followed it up by ranking as one of the top 20 prospects in the Rookie-level Pioneer League in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Carreras has performed well at both stops since signing, with quick hands and a strong frame that give him a chance for 20-plus home run power. Carreras’ swing gets long and it isn’t the prettiest stroke, but despite some of his mechanical flaws, he has good hand-eye coordination, so he doesn’t strike out excessively, though that might get challenged as he faces better competition. He moves surprisingly well for his size, with above-average speed underway. Carreras spent most of his time at third base, with exposure to shortstop and second base as well, but he profiles best at third. There’s some stiffness to his actions that he will need to smooth out, but he has enough athleticism to stay at third base with a quick first step and an average arm.

THE FUTURE: Carreras should be advanced enough to advance to low Class A Asheville, where full-season pitching will give him a tougher test to show his swing will translate moving up.
TRACK RECORD: Carreras didn't garner much attention when the Rockies signed him for $15,000 before the 2018 season. But after a strong debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2018, Carreras followed it up by ranking as one of the top 20 prospects in the Rookie-level Pioneer League in 2019.

SCOUTING REPORT: Carreras has performed well at both stops since signing, with quick hands and a strong frame that give him a chance for 20-plus home run power. Carreras' swing gets long and it isn't the prettiest stroke, but despite some of his mechanical flaws, he has good hand-eye coordination, so he doesn't strike out excessively, though that might get challenged as he faces better competition. He moves surprisingly well for his size, with above-average speed underway. Carreras spent most of his time at third base, with exposure to shortstop and second base as well, but he profiles best at third. There's some stiffness to his actions that he will need to smooth out, but he has enough athleticism to stay at third base with a quick first step and an average arm.

THE FUTURE: Carreras should be advanced enough to advance to low Class A Asheville, where full-season pitching will give him a tougher test to show his swing will translate moving up.
Carreras is more about projection than many other Pioneer League prospects, but he performed well in his first season above the Dominican Summer League, posting a .294/.369/.466 slash line with a league-leading eight triples. While he saw action at all three infield positions, Carreras profiles best at third base because of his size, and he has the athleticism to stay in the infield. "It's a projectable body," Grand Junction manager Jake Opitz said . "He's about as strong as they come for a 19-year-old kid. He's just developing." With quick hands and a strong body, Carreras projects to have at least average power. There's length to his swing, but his 20 percent strikeout rate wasn't bad for his experience level and he has natural feel for contact. He's an above-average runner with good first step quickness and is aggressive out of the box. Carreras was inconsistent on defense with some stiffness to his actions, but he has some feel for defense and his average arm will play when he settles in at third base.