Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 50 | Overall: 55

Guerrero’s bat plays.

It’s his calling card and the reason why the large and strong-bodied teen is one of the most attractive international prospects in the class. Guerrero has huge power, and if you hear about him in the near future, his strength will probably be the reason why.

In fact, Guerrero’s raw power might be a plus-plus tool when all is said and done. He’s projected as a middle-of-the order bat. The hit tool might be his second-best, as he shows solid swing mechanics and good bat speed. He also projects to be a solid defender in right field because of his foot speed.

Guerrero trains with Nercy Brito in the Dominican Republic. The Rays have shown interest in him. Brito is a member of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 45 | Overall: 50

Guerrero didn’t get much of a chance to show what he can do after signing with the Rays for $3.7 million in January 2023. Ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 12 prospect in his international signing class, he played only seven games in the Dominican Summer League last June before going down with a torn right labrum that ultimately required season-ending shoulder surgery. He was off to a hot start stateside in the Florida Complex League this summer, but shoulder issues continued to linger, forcing him out in late June.

The Rays viewed Guerrero as a top-five prospect in his amateur class, projecting a future corner-outfield thumper when scouts Danny Santana and Remmy Hernandez signed him out of the Dominican Republic. He has the physical traits, with a big and strong frame that generates elite bat speed and big-time power, and his exit velocities reached into the 110 mph range before the injury. He also displayed a smooth swing and a solid understanding of the strike zone, which could make him a well-rounded offensive player and, ideally, a true middle-of-the-order slugger.

Guerrero started a couple games in center field during his brief taste of game action last summer, but he won’t be an up-the-middle player in the future. He has enough speed and a strong enough arm to hold down right field, although he could slow down a bit as he grows and fills out his frame. The Rays were impressed by his makeup and drive to succeed when they signed him, and they believe he'd be an even bigger name across the industry if not for the shoulder issues. A healthy 2025 could put him squarely on everyone's maps.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 60 | Run: 45 | Arm: 50 | Field: 40 | Overall: 45

Ranked by MLB Pipeline as the No. 12 prospect in his international signing class, the 16-year-old Guerrero signed with the Rays in January for $3.7 million. Internally, Tampa Bay viewed Guerrero as a top-five prospect among the eligible international amateurs, so the club was thrilled when scouts Danny Santana and Remmy Hernandez were able to add him to the organization. 

Guerrero is large and strong-bodied, especially for a teenager. That strength helps him generate elite bat speed and huge power, smoking some balls with exit velocities in the range of 110 mph. Combined with his smooth swing mechanics and the ability he’s shown to control the strike zone, that could make for a high-upside offensive player -- a true middle-of-the-order slugger, something the Rays have struggled to develop despite all their farm system’s success. 

Guerrero’s bat is his strongest asset, with his hit tool second in line behind the power that could be plus-plus when all is said and done, but not his only one. He’s improved his foot speed, has a strong arm and projects to be a solid defender in right field, although he’s likely to slow down a bit as he continues to grow and fill out his projectable frame. He’s also a determined worker, someone who puts a lot of pressure on himself to perform. Guerrero dipped his toe into the Dominican Summer League before needing shoulder surgery that knocked him out for the rest of the summer. Rays officials are hopeful he can return for fall instructs and bring back some of the bat speed that makes him such an enticing prospect.

Awards

FCL Player of the Week

Week	Team
05/12/2024

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	05/03/2024	OF Brailer Guerrero assigned to FCL Rays from DSL Rays.
	11/07/2023	DSL Rays activated OF Brailer Guerrero from the 60-day injured list.
	07/27/2023	DSL Rays placed OF Brailer Guerrero on the 60-day injured list.
	01/15/2023	OF Brailer Guerrero assigned to DSL Rays.
	01/15/2023	Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent OF Brailer Guerrero to a minor league contract.