Mateo Gil

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Colorado Rockies #25 prospect in 2021
  TRACK RECORD: The son of former big league shortstop Benji Gil, Mateo impressed the Cardinals with his development after they drafted him in the third round in 2018 and had strong showing at Rookie-level Johnson City in 2019. He was not brought to the Cardinals alternate training site in 2020, but the Rockies still acquired him after the season as one of five players for Nolan Arenado.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: It's hard to find evaluators who see Gil as a big league regular, but it's easy to find those who see him as a future MLB utility infielder. Gil has some whip to his bat and solid barrel control, but he doesn't do a lot of damage when he makes contact. Gil's body is still filling out, so there is hope he'll add more power in his 20s. Gil has an above-average arm which should allow him to stick at shortstop. His hands and range are average and he has a solid understanding of positioning and getting a good first step. He's an above-average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: Gil is ready for full-season ball. His long-term role is likely bouncing around the infield and hitting at the bottom of the order, but further physical development could raise that ceiling.
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  Ranked St. Louis Cardinals #21 prospect in 2020
  TRACK RECORD: Gil drew split opinions as a prospect in the 2018 draft class, but the Cardinals liked his athleticism and instincts and selected him in the third round. He signed for $900,000 to pass up a Texas Christian commitment. Gil's skills and athleticism proved even better than expected when he reported to the Cardinals after signing, and he followed up with a solid season as an 18-year-old in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2019.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Gil is the son of former Rangers and Angels infielder Benji Gil. He is a smooth, confident shortstop with soft hands and mature actions, and he can make throws from anywhere on the diamond with his above-average, accurate arm. Gil takes an advanced approach at the plate and makes hard contact when he connects. He has a fast, loose swing and the strong hands and wrists to project power as he matures physically. Gil doesn't have any plus tools, but he has no major weaknesses, either.
  
  THE FUTURE: Gil will move to low Class A Peoria in 2020. He projects as a solid all-around infielder.

Draft Prospects

• Ranked #283 prospect in 2018 draft
  Gil draws some comparisons to Luke Wakamatsu, a 20th-round pick of the Indians in 2015 who received a day two signing bonus. Like Wakamatsu, Gil has big league bloodlines--he's the son of long-time big leaguer Benji Gil. And as the son of a big leaguer, Gil shows advanced feel and understanding of the game. He's a smooth, polished defender at shortstop with an accurate, average arm and solid athleticism. Gil is a divisive prospect. A majority of teams do not see him as having enough tools to be worthy buying him out of his Texas Christian commitment. But there are a few teams who see Gil's strong hands and wrists and see him developing more power as he matures to go with an advanced approach at the plate.

• March, 2021 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The son of former big league shortstop Benji Gil, Mateo impressed the Cardinals with his development after they drafted him in the third round in 2018 and had strong showing at Rookie-level Johnson City in 2019. He was not brought to the Cardinals alternate training site in 2020, but the Rockies still acquired him after the season as one of five players for Nolan Arenado.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: It's hard to find evaluators who see Gil as a big league regular, but it's easy to find those who see him as a future MLB utility infielder. Gil has some whip to his bat and solid barrel control, but he doesn't do a lot of damage when he makes contact. Gil's body is still filling out, so there is hope he'll add more power in his 20s. Gil has an above-average arm which should allow him to stick at shortstop. His hands and range are average and he has a solid understanding of positioning and getting a good first step. He's an above-average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: Gil is ready for full-season ball. His long-term role is likely bouncing around the infield and hitting at the bottom of the order, but further physical development could raise that ceiling.
• December, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: The son of former big league shortstop Benji Gil, Mateo impressed the Cardinals with his development after they drafted him in the third round in 2018 and had strong showing at Rookie-level Johnson City in 2019. He was not brought to the Cardinals alternate training site in 2020, but the Rockies still acquired him after the season as one of five players for Nolan Arenado.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: It's hard to find evaluators who see Gil as a big league regular, but it's easy to find those who see him as a future MLB utility infielder. Gil has some whip to his bat and solid barrel control, but he doesn't do a lot of damage when he makes contact. Gil's body is still filling out, so there is hope he'll add more power in his 20s. Gil has an above-average arm which should allow him to stick at shortstop. His hands and range are average and he has a solid understanding of positioning and getting a good first step. He's an above-average runner.
  
  THE FUTURE: Gil is ready for full-season ball. His long-term role is likely bouncing around the infield and hitting at the bottom of the order, but further physical development could raise that ceiling.
• July, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Gil largely split teams as a prospect in the 2018 draft, but the Cardinals liked his athleticism and instincts and drafted him in the third round. Gil’s skills and athleticism proved even better than expected when he reported to the Cardinals after signing, and he followed up with a solid season as an 18-year-old in the Rookie-level Appalachian League.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Gil is the son of former Rangers and Angels infielder Benji Gil. He is a smooth, confident shortstop with soft hands and mature actions, and he can make throws from anywhere on the diamond with his above-average, accurate arm. Gil takes an advanced approach at the plate and makes hard contact when he connects. He has a fast, loose swing and the strong hands and wrists to project power as he matures physically. Gil doesn’t have any plus tools, but he has no major weaknesses, either.
  
  THE FUTURE: Gil will move to low Class A Peoria in 2020. He projects as a solid all-around infielder.
• February, 2020 Scouting Report
  TRACK RECORD: Gil drew split opinions as a prospect in the 2018 draft class, but the Cardinals liked his athleticism and instincts and selected him in the third round. He signed for $900,000 to pass up a Texas Christian commitment. Gil's skills and athleticism proved even better than expected when he reported to the Cardinals after signing, and he followed up with a solid season as an 18-year-old in the Rookie-level Appalachian League in 2019.
  
  SCOUTING REPORT: Gil is the son of former Rangers and Angels infielder Benji Gil. He is a smooth, confident shortstop with soft hands and mature actions, and he can make throws from anywhere on the diamond with his above-average, accurate arm. Gil takes an advanced approach at the plate and makes hard contact when he connects. He has a fast, loose swing and the strong hands and wrists to project power as he matures physically. Gil doesn't have any plus tools, but he has no major weaknesses, either.
  
  THE FUTURE: Gil will move to low Class A Peoria in 2020. He projects as a solid all-around infielder.