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

Maracay, Venezuela, is a city of around 1 million residents that sits near the Caribbean coast and has birthed 45 Major Leaguers (including Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve) as of the 2025 season. Gomez, who calls the "Garden City” home, garners top-of-the-charts reviews for his off-the-field acumen and makeup, which helps to enhance his already impressive tool package. His large, physical frame at a young age led to one evaluator believing that had Gomez been born stateside, he would be an SEC-caliber wide receiver recruit on the football field. He trains with Alexis Quiroz of AQ Sport Agency, a member of MLB’s Trainer Partnership Program.

Equipped with a right-handed swing that repeatedly generates hard contact, Gomez has shown proficiency in getting to his extra-base power, primarily to his pull side. He won MVP of the Amateur Scouting League in 2024 by hitting .370 with a 1.216 OPS, leading the circuit with 10 RBIs and 21 total bases across eight games. Gomez has a patient and mature approach at the plate, as evidenced by his ‘25 performance in the same league where he walked more than he struck out. There’s even more juice in the tank to come as he adds weight and continues to hone his swing.

Gomez plays an excellent center field with the chance to stick there long-term. His knowledge of routes allows his athleticism to play up even more, and he has occasionally ripped off throws nearing triple digits when throwing to bases. Gomez’s overall baseball IQ also works in his favor on the basepaths as he is a savvy runner who has both the speed and intuitiveness to know when to pick his spots, as evidenced by going 11-for-11 on stolen-base attempts during his two turns through the Amateur Scouting League.

Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 55 | Run: 70 | Arm: 60 | Field: 60 | Overall: 55

Gomez is from Maracay, Venezuela -- the city that has produced more than 40 Major Leaguers, including Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve. Beginning his journey toward his own professional career, Gomez was ranked No. 4 overall on MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 International Prospects list in 2026 and signed with the Royals for $2.9 million as their top talent in another strong international class.

Entering his age-17 season for 2026, Gomez already has physicality in his 6-foot-2 frame but still has plenty of room to grow, allowing scouts to dream on the power that will come with more strength and maturity. With a smooth swing from the right side, Gomez makes hard contact, understands the strike zone well and drives the ball to the gaps with authority. Gomez is also a plus-plus runner and plus defender with a very strong arm. Some evaluators say he’s already one of the top center fielders in the Royals’ system. He’s intuitive in the outfield and on the basepaths, helping his tools play up even more.

There is plenty of development ahead for Gomez, but he’s a five-tool player with a ton to dream on if everything clicks. He began the 2026 season in the DSL and quickly established himself as one of top players on the circuit.

Awards

DSL Post-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2026

DSL Mid-Season All-Star

Year	Team
2026

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	07/19/2026	OF Angeibel Gomez assigned to DSL AL All-Stars.
	05/29/2026	OF Angeibel Gomez assigned to DSL Royals Ventura from DSL Royals Fortuna.
	02/24/2026	OF Angeibel Gomez assigned to DSL Royals Fortuna.
	01/15/2026	Kansas City Royals signed free agent OF Angeibel Gomez to a minor league contract.
	05/15/2025	Orange-Centro activated Angeibel Gomez.
	05/09/2024	Orange-Centro activated Angeibel Gomez.