*Defense/Arm Strength: 60/65 - true MLB SS with plus defensive skill set and great range, also has the ability to play CF - was voted best defensive player at the 2010 World Junior Championships. As a pitcher in HS, was clocked at a high of 89 mph. *Speed: 70/70 - lightning fast (top time to 1st base: 3.79 seconds), has shown the ability to get good reads and jump on pitchers, aggressive on the base paths, plus instincts with base running. *Hitting/Approach: 35/65 - utilizes a quick and compact swing, has tremendous hand/eye coordination, squares up on balls and makes hard contact consistently - utilizing all parts of the field, rarely strikes out with good patience and pitch recognition, strong wrists, has a high OBP.
*Power: 30/35 - below average at this time, has gap to gap power.
*Intangibles: Profiles as a leadoff hitter, is fundamentally sound, has risen to the challenge during big games - performing well against top competition in major international contests, is mentally tough, demonstrating leadership skills, plus athleticism and overall skill set has some comparing him to a younger and shorter version of Jose Reyes.