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Luis Matos has sights set on greatness

Luis Matos has sights set on greatness

Author: Maria Guardado

Published on: 2022-03-06 17:29:31

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PHOENIX — There are few Giants prospects who raised their stock as much as Luis Matos last year.

Matos, a 20-year-old center fielder and right-handed hitter from Venezuela, emerged as a standout on a loaded Low-A San Jose roster in 2021, earning league MVP honors after batting .313/.358/.494 with 15 home runs, 86 RBIs and 21 stolen bases over 109 games. He struck out only 61 times over 451 at-bats, displaying the advanced approach that has turned him into one of the best pure hitters in the Giants’ organization.

Matos, who is ranked the Giants’ No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, doesn’t walk much either, but that’s primarily because his elite bat-to-ball skills allow him to make contact with pretty much any pitch he decides to swing at. His bat — along with his speed and solid defense in center field –…

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