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MMN Top 40 Prospects: No. 31 Wuilmer Becerra

By Fan Shot

October 23, 2013 No comments

2014 Top 40 Prospects

31. Wuilmer Becerra, OF

Height: 6’4wuilmer-becerra_liderendeportes_crop_exact

Weight: 190

DOB: 10/1/94 (Age: 19)

Bats/Throws: Right/Right

Hit: 30/45 Power: 40/60 Speed: 65/65 Fielding: 40/50 Arm: 50/50

After his 2012 season was cut short, Becerra looked to rebound and potentially catapult himself into breakout prospect status. He fell short of that with a year that was a mixed bag at best, but he did flash potential at time. In 52 games for the Gulf Coast Mets, Wuilmer hit .243/.351/.295 with a single homerun, six doubles, and just five stolen bases in 11 attempts (6 CS). He also struck out an alarming 60 times in 173 at-bats. (29.1% of AB’s).

Becerra is a bit of a mystery from the scouting side. While he shows above-average to plus power in batting practice, it’s yet to make it’s way into games. Scouts question if his hit tool will ever develop, pointing to his faulty swing mechanics that start with a premature load — resulting in poor balance and an uppercut that inhibits his ability to put the ball in play. Wuilmer is young, so it’s more than possible he could fix his swing which would allow his tools to play up. Originally signed as a shortstop, Becerra was moved to the outfield and played the entire season in rightfield. Defensively he’s about an average fielder, using his above-average speed to track down balls. However, his arm is considered below-average to average at best. Becerra struggles to apply his aforementioned speed to the basepaths, something that could simply come down to inexperience.

Outlook: He’s an intriguing prospect. However, he’s incredibly raw and it’s difficult to project him at the moment. There’s simply too many unknowns, such as his willingness to be coached and his work ethic. If he can make some adjustments to his swing, he could have the one of the highest ceilings in the system — and that certainly is the hope.

MMN Top 40 Prospects

40. Jhoan Urena

39. Patrick Biondi

38. Chris Flexen

37. L.J. Mazzilli

36. Miller Diaz

35. Hansel Robles

34. Robert Gsellman

33. Allan Dykstra

32. Akeel Morris

31. Wuilmer Becerra