Kevin Alcantara Stats & Scouting Report

AB	291
AVG	.271
OBP	.342
SLG	.409
HR	9

Full name Kevin Alcántara
Born 07/12/2002 in Santo Domingo Centro, Dominican Republic
Profile Ht.: 6'6" / Wt.: 188 / Bats: R / Throws: R

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BA Grade: 55/Very High

Track Record: Alcantara originally signed with the Yankees for $1 million out of the Dominican Republic. He starred as one of the top players in the complex leagues in his U.S. debut in 2021, leading the Cubs to acquire him with righthander Alexander Vizcaino for Anthony Rizzo at that summer’s trade deadline. Alcantara had a solid full-season debut in the Cubs organization, but he got off to a slow start at High-A South Bend in 2023 and missed nearly a month with a leg injury. He rebounded to hit .336/.414/.548 over the final three months and earned a late promotion to Double-A Tennessee.

Scouting Report: Alcantara has a long, lean 6-foot-6 frame that wouldn’t look out of place on a basketball court. He’s a twitchy athlete who uses electric bat speed to impact the ball. He also has significntly toned down what used to be a sizable leg kick. He generates above-average power with his natural bat speed and leverage and could add more power as he gets stronger. Alcantara makes hard contact when he connects, but he struggles to keep his long limbs in sync and is prone to chasing breaking balls out of the zone. He falls into extended slumps where his timing and swing mechanics get out of whack and his swing decisions regress. He’s extremely streaky and projects to be a fringy hitter who relies on getting to his power during hot stretches. Alcantara takes time to get up to full speed, but he’s an above-average runner underway and covers plenty of ground in center field with his long strides. He’s a plus defender with a plus arm and can stick in center even with his size.

The Future: Alcantara has tantalizing potential as a power-hitting center fielder, but he has to be more consistent with his swing and improve his pitch selection. He’ll open 2024 back at Double-A.

Scouting Grades Hit: 40 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Field: 60 | Arm: 60
BA Grade/Risk: 55/High

Track Record: Alcantara signed with the Yankees for $1 million during the 2018-19 international signing period and immediately stood out in the Rookie complex leagues. The Cubs acquired him along with righthander Alexander Vizcaino for Anthony Rizzo at the 2021 trade deadline. Alcantara made his full-season debut at Low-A Myrtle Beach in 2022 and continued to shine against better competition. He finished in the top 10 in the Carolina League in batting average, runs, hits, home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage and OPS despite playing his home games in the league's most pitcher-friendly park.

Scouting Report: Alcantara looks like a basketball player with a tall, lanky 6-foot-6 frame that has plenty of room to fill out. He is impressively coordinated for his size and is able to keep his swing short despite his long levers, giving him an advanced, repeatable swing with plenty of bat speed. His ability to recognize spin is inconsistent and he'll occasionally expand his strike zone, but he makes adjustments quickly and has a chance to be an average hitter with added strength and improved swing decisions. Alcantara already posts exit velocities above 110 mph and can hit balls out to all parts of the park. He has natural strength and leverage that give him plus power now, and he could grow into more power as he adds muscle to his lean frame. Alcantara is an above-average runner who has enough range to play center field for now, but he is likely to slow down as he matures and move to a corner. His average arm strength fits best in left field.

The Future: Alcantara has one of the highest ceilings in the Cubs' system as an athletic, power-hitting slugger, but he has lots of growth ahead. He'll move to High-A South Bend in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 60. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50
Track Record: Alcantara signed with the Yankees for $1 million during the 2018 international signing period and advanced out of the Dominican Summer League just nine games into his pro debut. He got off to a hot start during extended spring training and the beginning of the Florida Complex League season in 2021, leading the Cubs to acquire him with righthander Alexander Vizcaino for Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline. Alcantara took off after joining the Cubs, posting a 1.024 OPS in the Arizona Complex League and becoming a scout favorite.

Scouting Report: Alcantara is physically gifted with his long, lean 6-foot-6 frame, growing strength and impressive athleticism. He has a balanced, powerful swing and generates plenty of leverage with his long arms. The ball jumps off his bat in the air to all fields with little effort, and he has a chance to grow into plus power as he gets stronger. Alcantara’s swing gets long and will need to be shortened, but he’s receptive to coaching and has already shown the ability to adjust. He recognizes spin well for his age, stays balanced through his swing and uses the whole field, giving him a chance to be an average hitter. Alcantara is a plus runner who covers lots of ground in center field with his long strides. He has a chance to stay in center but may outgrow the position as he fills out. He has average arm strength.

The Future: Alcantara’s raw tools give him as much upside as anyone in the Cubs system. How his swing develops will determine whether he reaches his all-star potential.
TRACK RECORD: The Yankees were aggressive on the 2018 international market, signing five of the top 50 players. Alcantara ranked No. 15 on that list and has arguably the highest ceiling of the group, which also included catcher and fellow Top 30 prospect Antonio Gomez. He performed well in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, where he ranked as the circuit's No. 8 prospect.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and lithe, Alcantara's body reminds some of Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson. He's added nearly 20 pounds since signing, and the Yankees believe there's room for even more. His long strides allow him to cover plenty of ground in center field, where his well above-average speed shows up more often than on times from home to first. Alcantara is an aggressive hitter with a big leg kick that can cause him to get out of sync at times. His approach will be tested as he moves through the minors--especially without two levels between the GCL and low Class A--and he'll need to keep his swing in rhythm as much as possible to unlock his true offensive potential.

THE FUTURE: After spending the shutdown in the Dominican Republic, Alcantara finally got back on the field in a semi-official capacity at the Yankees' D.R. instructional league. He should crack low Class A at some point in 2021 and has one of the higher ceilings among the Yankees' group of lower-level prospects.
TRACK RECORD: Alcantara was the No. 15-ranked player in the 2018 international class and was one of five from that group who wound up with the Yankees. Of that group, Alcantara might have the highest ceiling. He moved quickly from the Dominican Summer League to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in his pro debut and more than held his own as a 17-year-old.

SCOUTING REPORT: He caught the eye of managers and scouts around the GCL for his extremely projectable frame and easy actions in center field. He moves well in all directions and has the long strides and range to stick at the position long-term. Those same long levers, plus a sizable leg kick, will need to be controlled as he develops if he is to hit for average. Those long levers also should help him grow into plenty of power, which he already shows to the pull side, as his game matures and he gains strength.

THE FUTURE: There's a long way to go, but Alcantara's athleticism and natural gifts give him the potential for a very bright future.
Track Record: Alcantara ranked No. 15 among the 2018 July 2 class, one spot behind fellow Yankees prospect Antonio Gomez. The Yankees signed five from that group, including Alcantara for a bonus of $1 million.

Scouting Report: There are some questions about Alcantara’s hit tool because of his long levers, and will require adjustments as he matures. Still, evaluators have seen him perform well in games, allowing them to believe that he can improve. He already shows pull-side power, but gets in trouble when he tries to sell out to get to it too often. He’s a graceful runner with the long strides suggested by someone of his frame, which will help him stick in center field. He’s got an above-average arm as well, and has been known to diligently use batting practice as a time to refine his reads and jumps. His arm should play well enough if he gets too big for center field, and some evaluators have compared him to big league outfield Dexter Fowler.

The Future: If he shows well in extended spring training, Alcantara could come stateside as a 17-year-old, which the Yankees have shown the willingness to do in recent years. He also could stay back in the Dominican Summer League as well.

Minor League Top Prospects

Alcantara began the season in the Florida Complex League as a member of the Yankees organization but joined the Cubs at the trade deadline when Chicago traded Anthony Rizzo to New York. The lean, lanky Alcantara joined the Cubs and quickly posted an outstanding 1.024 OPS in 34 games. Alcantara projects to be a total package of tools and performance, with the ceiling of an all-star-caliber center fielder. His swing is balanced and works well despite his long limbs, and he should add more power to what already grades as plus when he fills out his frame. With instincts and confidence in the field Alcantara could become a plus defender with a plus arm, giving him a good chance to stay in the middle of the outfield. “He’s young and he’s got to keep learning and playing the game,” said Cubs manager Lance Rymel. “You see the tools that he has, and everything will iron itself out when he starts playing more.”
After signing for $1 million last year, Alcantara made his pro debut in the GCL this summer as a 16-year-old. Alcantara’s youth showed as he struggled at the plate, but his combination of size, athleticism, tools and future projection stood out. Alcantara sticks out immediately because he’s 6-foot-6 with a lean, athletic frame and handles center field comfortably. There aren’t many center fielders Alcantara’s size, but he’s a well above-average runner with long, gliding strides and strong defensive instincts. He works diligently at his defense and it shows, with good jumps off the bat, sharp routes and closing speed to make difficult catches look easy. Alcantara has good body control in the field, but at the plate he doesn’t have that same body awareness at the plate. He has a big leg kick that disrupts his rhythm and balance, and at 6-foot-6, there will probably always be length to his swing. Alcantara needs to improve his pitch recognition, but he has solid bat-to-ball skills and plus raw power that’s evident in BP. If he can learn to sync up his hitting actions in games, he has a chance to be a power/speed threat in center field.

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Scouting Reports

BA Grade/Risk: 55/High

Track Record: Alcantara signed with the Yankees for $1 million during the 2018-19 international signing period and immediately stood out in the Rookie complex leagues. The Cubs acquired him along with righthander Alexander Vizcaino for Anthony Rizzo at the 2021 trade deadline. Alcantara made his full-season debut at Low-A Myrtle Beach in 2022 and continued to shine against better competition. He finished in the top 10 in the Carolina League in batting average, runs, hits, home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage and OPS despite playing his home games in the league's most pitcher-friendly park.

Scouting Report: Alcantara looks like a basketball player with a tall, lanky 6-foot-6 frame that has plenty of room to fill out. He is impressively coordinated for his size and is able to keep his swing short despite his long levers, giving him an advanced, repeatable swing with plenty of bat speed. His ability to recognize spin is inconsistent and he'll occasionally expand his strike zone, but he makes adjustments quickly and has a chance to be an average hitter with added strength and improved swing decisions. Alcantara already posts exit velocities above 110 mph and can hit balls out to all parts of the park. He has natural strength and leverage that give him plus power now, and he could grow into more power as he adds muscle to his lean frame. Alcantara is an above-average runner who has enough range to play center field for now, but he is likely to slow down as he matures and move to a corner. His average arm strength fits best in left field.

The Future: Alcantara has one of the highest ceilings in the Cubs' system as an athletic, power-hitting slugger, but he has lots of growth ahead. He'll move to High-A South Bend in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 60. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50
BA Grade/Risk: 55/High

Track Record: Alcantara signed with the Yankees for $1 million during the 2018-19 international signing period and immediately stood out in the Rookie complex leagues. The Cubs acquired him along with righthander Alexander Vizcaino for Anthony Rizzo at the 2021 trade deadline. Alcantara made his full-season debut at Low-A Myrtle Beach in 2022 and continued to shine against better competition. He finished in the top 10 in the Carolina League in batting average, runs, hits, home runs, RBIs, slugging percentage and OPS despite playing his home games in the league's most pitcher-friendly park.

Scouting Report: Alcantara looks like a basketball player with a tall, lanky 6-foot-6 frame that has plenty of room to fill out. He is impressively coordinated for his size and is able to keep his swing short despite his long levers, giving him an advanced, repeatable swing with plenty of bat speed. His ability to recognize spin is inconsistent and he'll occasionally expand his strike zone, but he makes adjustments quickly and has a chance to be an average hitter with added strength and improved swing decisions. Alcantara already posts exit velocities above 110 mph and can hit balls out to all parts of the park. He has natural strength and leverage that give him plus power now, and he could grow into more power as he adds muscle to his lean frame. Alcantara is an above-average runner who has enough range to play center field for now, but he is likely to slow down as he matures and move to a corner. His average arm strength fits best in left field.

The Future: Alcantara has one of the highest ceilings in the Cubs' system as an athletic, power-hitting slugger, but he has lots of growth ahead. He'll move to High-A South Bend in 2023.

Scouting Grades: Hitting: 45. Power: 60. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50
BA Grade: 55/High

Track Record: Alcantara signed with the Yankees for $1 million during the 2018 international signing period and advanced out of the Dominican Summer League just nine games into his pro debut. He got off to a hot start during extended spring training and the beginning of the Florida Complex League season in 2021, leading the Cubs to acquire him with righthander Alexander Vizcaino for Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline. Alcantara took off after joining the Cubs, posting a 1.024 OPS in the Arizona Complex League and becoming a scout favorite.

Scouting Report: Alcantara is physically gifted with his long, lean 6-foot-6 frame, growing strength and impressive athleticism. He has a balanced, powerful swing and generates plenty of leverage with his long arms. The ball jumps off his bat in the air to all fields with little effort, and he has a chance to grow into plus power as he gets stronger. Alcantara&#39s swing gets long and will need to be shortened, but he&#39s receptive to coaching and has already shown the ability to adjust. He recognizes spin well for his age, stays balanced through his swing and uses the whole field, giving him a chance to be an average hitter. Alcantara is a plus runner who covers lots of ground in center field with his long strides. He has a chance to stay in center but may outgrow the position as he fills out. He has average arm strength.

The Future: Alcantara&#39s raw tools give him as much upside as anyone in the Cubs system. How his swing develops will determine whether he reaches his all-star potential.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50. Power: 60. Speed: 55. Fielding: 55. Arm: 50.
Track Record: Alcantara signed with the Yankees for $1 million during the 2018 international signing period and advanced out of the Dominican Summer League just nine games into his pro debut. He got off to a hot start during extended spring training and the beginning of the Florida Complex League season in 2021, leading the Cubs to acquire him with righthander Alexander Vizcaino for Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline. Alcantara took off after joining the Cubs, posting a 1.024 OPS in the Arizona Complex League and becoming a scout favorite.

Scouting Report: Alcantara is physically gifted with his long, lean 6-foot-6 frame, growing strength and impressive athleticism. He has a balanced, powerful swing and generates plenty of leverage with his long arms. The ball jumps off his bat in the air to all fields with little effort, and he has a chance to grow into plus power as he gets stronger. Alcantara’s swing gets long and will need to be shortened, but he’s receptive to coaching and has already shown the ability to adjust. He recognizes spin well for his age, stays balanced through his swing and uses the whole field, giving him a chance to be an average hitter. Alcantara is a plus runner who covers lots of ground in center field with his long strides. He has a chance to stay in center but may outgrow the position as he fills out. He has average arm strength.

The Future: Alcantara’s raw tools give him as much upside as anyone in the Cubs system. How his swing develops will determine whether he reaches his all-star potential.
Alcantara began the season in the Florida Complex League as a member of the Yankees organization but joined the Cubs at the trade deadline when Chicago traded Anthony Rizzo to New York. The lean, lanky Alcantara joined the Cubs and quickly posted an outstanding 1.024 OPS in 34 games. Alcantara projects to be a total package of tools and performance, with the ceiling of an all-star-caliber center fielder. His swing is balanced and works well despite his long limbs, and he should add more power to what already grades as plus when he fills out his frame. With instincts and confidence in the field Alcantara could become a plus defender with a plus arm, giving him a good chance to stay in the middle of the outfield. “He’s young and he’s got to keep learning and playing the game,” said Cubs manager Lance Rymel. “You see the tools that he has, and everything will iron itself out when he starts playing more.”
TRACK RECORD: The Yankees were aggressive on the 2018 international market, signing five of the top 50 players. Alcantara ranked No. 15 on that list and has arguably the highest ceiling of the group, which also included catcher and fellow Top 30 prospect Antonio Gomez. He performed well in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, where he ranked as the circuit's No. 8 prospect. The Yankees dealt Alcantara along with RHP Alexander Vizcaino to the Cubs for 1B Anthony Rizzo at the trade deadline.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and lithe, Alcantara's body reminds some of Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson. He's added nearly 20 pounds since signing, and the Yankees believe there's room for even more. His long strides allow him to cover plenty of ground in center field, where his well above-average speed shows up more often than on times from home to first. Alcantara is an aggressive hitter with a big leg kick that can cause him to get out of sync at times. His approach will be tested as he moves through the minors--especially without two levels between the GCL and low Class A--and he'll need to keep his swing in rhythm as much as possible to unlock his true offensive potential.

THE FUTURE: After spending the shutdown in the Dominican Republic, Alcantara finally got back on the field in a semi-official capacity at the Yankees' D.R. instructional league. He should crack low Class A at some point in 2021 and has one of the higher ceilings among the Yankees' group of lower-level prospects.
TRACK RECORD: The Yankees were aggressive on the 2018 international market, signing five of the top 50 players. Alcantara ranked No. 15 on that list and has arguably the highest ceiling of the group, which also included catcher and fellow Top 30 prospect Antonio Gomez. He performed well in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, where he ranked as the circuit's No. 8 prospect.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and lithe, Alcantara's body reminds some of Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson. He's added nearly 20 pounds since signing, and the Yankees believe there's room for even more. His long strides allow him to cover plenty of ground in center field, where his well above-average speed shows up more often than on times from home to first. Alcantara is an aggressive hitter with a big leg kick that can cause him to get out of sync at times. His approach will be tested as he moves through the minors--especially without two levels between the GCL and low Class A--and he'll need to keep his swing in rhythm as much as possible to unlock his true offensive potential.

THE FUTURE: After spending the shutdown in the Dominican Republic, Alcantara finally got back on the field in a semi-official capacity at the Yankees' D.R. instructional league. He should crack low Class A at some point in 2021 and has one of the higher ceilings among the Yankees' group of lower-level prospects.
TRACK RECORD: The Yankees were aggressive on the 2018 international market, signing five of the top 50 players. Alcantara ranked No. 15 on that list and has arguably the highest ceiling of the group, which also included catcher and fellow Top 30 prospect Antonio Gomez. He performed well in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League, where he ranked as the circuit's No. 8 prospect.

SCOUTING REPORT: Tall and lithe, Alcantara's body reminds some of Marlins outfielder Lewis Brinson. He's added nearly 20 pounds since signing, and the Yankees believe there's room for even more. His long strides allow him to cover plenty of ground in center field, where his well above-average speed shows up more often than on times from home to first. Alcantara is an aggressive hitter with a big leg kick that can cause him to get out of sync at times. His approach will be tested as he moves through the minors--especially without two levels between the GCL and low Class A--and he'll need to keep his swing in rhythm as much as possible to unlock his true offensive potential.

THE FUTURE: After spending the shutdown in the Dominican Republic, Alcantara finally got back on the field in a semi-official capacity at the Yankees' D.R. instructional league. He should crack low Class A at some point in 2021 and has one of the higher ceilings among the Yankees' group of lower-level prospects.
TRACK RECORD: Alcantara was the No. 15-ranked player in the 2018 international class and was one of five from that group who wound up with the Yankees. Of that group, Alcantara might have the highest ceiling. He moved quickly from the Dominican Summer League to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in his pro debut and more than held his own as a 17-year-old.

SCOUTING REPORT: He caught the eye of managers and scouts around the GCL for his extremely projectable frame and easy actions in center field. He moves well in all directions and has the long strides and range to stick at the position long-term. Those same long levers, plus a sizable leg kick, will need to be controlled as he develops if he is to hit for average. Those long levers also should help him grow into plenty of power, which he already shows to the pull side, as his game matures and he gains strength.

THE FUTURE: There’s a long way to go, but Alcantara’s athleticism and natural gifts give him the potential for a very bright future.
TRACK RECORD: Alcantara was the No. 15-ranked player in the 2018 international class and was one of five from that group who wound up with the Yankees. Of that group, Alcantara might have the highest ceiling. He moved quickly from the Dominican Summer League to the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in his pro debut and more than held his own as a 17-year-old.

SCOUTING REPORT: He caught the eye of managers and scouts around the GCL for his extremely projectable frame and easy actions in center field. He moves well in all directions and has the long strides and range to stick at the position long-term. Those same long levers, plus a sizable leg kick, will need to be controlled as he develops if he is to hit for average. Those long levers also should help him grow into plenty of power, which he already shows to the pull side, as his game matures and he gains strength.

THE FUTURE: There's a long way to go, but Alcantara's athleticism and natural gifts give him the potential for a very bright future.
After signing for $1 million last year, Alcantara made his pro debut in the GCL this summer as a 16-year-old. Alcantara’s youth showed as he struggled at the plate, but his combination of size, athleticism, tools and future projection stood out. Alcantara sticks out immediately because he’s 6-foot-6 with a lean, athletic frame and handles center field comfortably. There aren’t many center fielders Alcantara’s size, but he’s a well above-average runner with long, gliding strides and strong defensive instincts. He works diligently at his defense and it shows, with good jumps off the bat, sharp routes and closing speed to make difficult catches look easy. Alcantara has good body control in the field, but at the plate he doesn’t have that same body awareness at the plate. He has a big leg kick that disrupts his rhythm and balance, and at 6-foot-6, there will probably always be length to his swing. Alcantara needs to improve his pitch recognition, but he has solid bat-to-ball skills and plus raw power that’s evident in BP. If he can learn to sync up his hitting actions in games, he has a chance to be a power/speed threat in center field.