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Scouting grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 35 | Run: 50 | Arm: 50 | Field: 65 | Overall: 45

The storied lineage of Venezuelan shortstops includes Luis Aparacio, Omar Vizquel and most applicable for Coronil, Dave Concepción. Coronil, one of the premier talents from his country in this year’s class, trains with David Concepción Jr. at his academy in Cagua, Venezuela, a facility that is part of the MLB Training Partnership Program.

Despite limited opportunities to stay in a groove from both sides of the plate, Coronil has a quick bat path through the zone both as a right- and left-handed hitter. With not much muscle presently on his frame and a swing geared for contact, he projects as a prototypical tablesetter with the bat who has a propensity to put the ball in play. Factoring in his defensive prowess and if extra-base hit pop does develop, Coronil would have an immense ceiling.

Hype around Coronil as a pro prospect starts with his glove. Given the label of being a surefire shortstop as he gets his career underway, the potential is nothing shy of elite defensively. Displaying pure and fluid actions at the position, his instincts enable his average-to-plus speed and throwing arm to play up. Regarded as an above-average athlete who can still add to his frame, there is loads of projection when it comes to Coronil.

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

The Padres were one of the finalists for Roki Sasaki in 2025, and if they had landed him, he would have fit right in alongside Ethan Salas (2023) and Leo De Vries (2024) as top international prospects who joined the San Diego system in successive seasons. When they didn’t land the big fish, the Padres pivoted and added three of MLB Pipeline’s Top 50 international prospects, including No. 35 Coronil, who signed for $900,000 out of Venezuela. He got his career off to a slow start in the Dominican Summer League, where he slashed .186/.327/.214 with no homers in 45 games.

A switch-hitter, Coronil shot up to 6-foot-3 before signing and is still maturing physically as he builds out that frame, so some growing pains were to be expected out of the gate. That said, his 27 percent strikeout rate would set off alarms at any level, especially the DSL where pitchers are equally raw. Coronil barely got work as a righty bat and went 3-for-22 (.136) from that side, highlighting how he’ll need many more reps. He could get to average power as he adds strength but will need to improve the contact alongside the slugging development.

Coronil drew strong reviews for his actions and instincts as an infield defender as an amateur, and with above-average speed, he should have decent range too. He actually spent the bulk of his time at third base in the DSL, and he has the arm strength for the deep throws there. But his athleticism should get him looks at shortstop throughout his Minor League time. Coronil will still be the age of an American high-school senior in his second pro season, so he isn’t worth writing off yet as he continues to build a foundation.

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

After two straight years of taking big international swings with Ethan Salas and Leodalis De Vries, the Padres changed tact after losing out on the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes to begin 2025. The organization had its complete $6,261,600 international signing pool open to it and spread the signings around, including giving $900,000 to Coronil – a Venezuelan shortstop who had trained with David Concepción Jr. at his academy in Cagua.

A switch-hitter, Coronil moves quickly through the zone from both sides of the plate, though he looked inconsistent in the box at times before signing. His impact potential is very much dependent on his projection. Only 17 at time of signing, he shot up in height to 6-foot-3 and is still working to add on muscle. He has the frame for at least average pop, but his swing was geared for contact as an amateur, making some believe he’d work best as a future tablesetter.

Even as he’s grown, Coronil has still drawn strong reviews for his defensive work at shortstop. He has fluid actions for the premium spot on the infield, and his instincts give him another leg up. Mix in above-average speed and arm strength, and there’s the potential for him to be an elite fielder. If he can improve his strength to go with the overall athleticism, there is tremendous upside and ceiling in Coronil’s profile.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	06/01/2025	SS Deivid Coronil assigned to DSL Padres Gold from DSL Padres Brown.
	02/28/2025	SS Deivid Coronil assigned to DSL Padres Brown.
	01/19/2025	San Diego Padres signed free agent SS Deivid Coronil to a minor league contract.