Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 45 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40
For the entirety of his professional career with the Pirates, ever since signing back in May 2012, Reyes had flown under the radar. He spent two years in the Dominican Summer League before finally making his United States debut in 2014, moving one rung at a time after that and never having more than 400 at-bats in a year until the 2017 season. But a strong year in Triple-A in 2018 led to a September callup to Pittsburgh, where his energy on the field made many new fans.
If the Pirates could bottle Reyes, they'd have the best energy drink on the market. He plays with infectious energy at all times, making him an exciting player to watch. Though he's just 5-foot-8, there is some impact from the right side of the plate thanks to very good bat speed in his buggy whip of a swing. While he can get streaky at times, he doesn't strike out much and he's shown he can handle any fastball, and any level, thanks to his quick hands.
Reyes began his career as a shortstop, then started playing second base more frequently. Now he profiles as a guy meant to fill a super-utility role and he's shown he can be an average defender at three infield positions and all three outfield spots. Statcast - Batting Season Pitches Batted Balls Barrels Barrel % Exit Velocity Launch Angle XBA XSLG WOBA XWOBA XWOBACON Hard Hit % K % BB % 2018 229 47 4 8.5 90.5 7.8 .257 .421 .359 .319 .354 48.9 17.5 7.9 2019 627 107 4 3.7 87.7 11.8 .192 .284 .260 .244 .268 29.2 22.9 8.3 ALL 856 154 8 5.2 88.6 10.6 .211 .324 .288 .266 .294 35.3 21.4 8.2 MLB 40553 6.3 87.5 11.2 .251 .412 .317 .318 .371 34.5 21.7 8.3 Transactions Team Date Transaction 01/09/2020 Pittsburgh Pirates designated LF Pablo Reyes for assignment. 10/22/2019 OF Pablo Reyes assigned to Tigres del Licey. 08/02/2019 Pittsburgh Pirates recalled LF Pablo Reyes from Indianapolis Indians. 07/04/2019 Indianapolis Indians activated LF Pablo Reyes from the 7-day injured list. 06/29/2019 Indianapolis Indians sent LF Pablo Reyes on a rehab assignment to West Virginia Black Bears. 06/13/2019 Indianapolis Indians placed LF Pablo Reyes on the 7-day injured list. 05/04/2019 Pittsburgh Pirates optioned LF Pablo Reyes to Indianapolis Indians. 12/20/2018 Tigres del Licey placed OF Pablo Reyes on the reserve list. 10/13/2018 OF Pablo Reyes assigned to Tigres del Licey. 09/01/2018 Pittsburgh Pirates selected the contract of Pablo Reyes from Indianapolis Indians. 04/20/2018 LF Pablo Reyes assigned to Indianapolis Indians from Altoona Curve. 01/22/2018 Pittsburgh Pirates invited non-roster 2B Pablo Reyes to spring training. 04/05/2017 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to Altoona Curve from Bradenton Marauders. 03/29/2017 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. 10/20/2016 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to Leones del Escogido. 07/02/2016 Bradenton Marauders activated SS Pablo Reyes from the temporarily inactive list. 06/26/2016 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to Bradenton Marauders. 06/18/2016 Bradenton Marauders placed 2B Pablo Reyes on the temporarily inactive list. 04/05/2016 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to Bradenton Marauders from West Virginia Power. 03/21/2016 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to Pittsburgh Pirates. 04/09/2015 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to West Virginia Power from Bristol Pirates. 06/18/2014 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to Bristol Pirates. 08/02/2012 2B Pablo Reyes assigned to DSL Pirates1. 05/31/2012 Pittsburgh Pirates signed free agent 2B Pablo Reyes to a minor league contract.
