Gilberto Jimenez OF BOS Wed 4/13/22 12:05 PM
Gilberto Jimenez
OF BOS
Jimenez has gone 6-for-14 (.429) with a home run, two steals, three RBI and two runs across his first three games at High-A Greenville this season.
EDGE Analysis
He's fallen off the prospect map a little due to his modest power and last year's poor stolen-base success rate, but it's worth keeping in mind that Jimenez has done nothing but succeed at each level of the minors so far -- and he's just 21 years old. Continued success in Greenville could get him promoted to Double-A by midseason, so he at least bears watching in dynasty formats.
Gilberto Jimenez OF BOS Fri 8/6/21 4:53 PM
Gilberto Jimenez
OF BOS
Jimenez has gone 10-for-14 (.714) with three doubles, a walk, three RBI and five runs across his last three games for Low-A Salem.
EDGE Analysis
He's actually been piling up the hits in general recently, having posted a .346/.416/.489 line across his last 22 games. Jimenez still isn't showing much power -- he's stuck on two homers -- and he's not running nearly as much as you'd expect from a guy with his speed who's hitting .316 on the year. Despite his flaws, he remains an intriguing prospect.
Gilberto Jimenez OF BOS Tue 7/13/21 4:23 PM
Gilberto Jimenez
OF BOS
Jimenez is hitting .305/.336/.400 with two homers, 10 steals, 30 RBI and 36 runs across 51 games for Low-A Salem.
EDGE Analysis
Speed and average have always been his calling cards, and it's been more of the same this season, though Jimenez -- never regarded as a big slugger -- has actually taken a step backward in terms of power. Of the 64 hits he's pounded out, 50 have been singles. Considering how many times he's stood at first base, it's actually a bit disappointing that he only has 10 swipes. His 5:47 BB:K is a black mark on his line as well; not many players manage to strike out that often and walk that little while still hitting for average. There's still potential for a solid major leaguer here, but the development of Jimenez's power and patience will be key to determining whether he ends up as a top-of-the-order fixture or a fourth outfielder.
Gilberto Jimenez OF BOS Fri 3/5/21 1:18 PM
Gilberto Jimenez
OF BOS
Jimenez received an invitation to Boston's major-league spring training Friday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 20-year-old is one of the Red Sox's top prospects and will receive the chance to showcase himself at big league camp. Jimenez's only minor-league experience came at rookie ball in 2019, and he posted a .359/.393/.470 slash line in 59 games. He should open the 2021 campaign in the lower minors regardless of how he looks this spring, but it could be an invaluable experience for the young outfielder.
Gilberto Jimenez OF BOS Sun 9/1/19 10:19 AM
Gilberto Jimenez
OF BOS
Jimenez is slashing .366/.398/.480 with 14 steals over 57 games at short-season Lowell, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Jimenez is a speedster without much present power that has potential to be a plus hitter. The 19-year-old outfielder was an under-the-radar international signing in 2017, receiving only a $10,000 bonus, and has blossomed since joining the organization. "Just because he didn't get a high bonus doesn't mean he wasn't somebody we liked. He's somebody that wasn't on the showcase circuit," Red Sox assistant general manager Eddie Romero said. Jimenez is a natural right-handed bat that converted to switch hitting in 2017 and is hitting better against right-handers (.378) than left-handers (.310). "Obviously there's exciting four-or-five tool potential there," Romero said. "And for him to have success this early on, especially with not having been a switch-hitter for a long time, we're really excited to see about his potential. The fact that he's gotten off to this kind of start is really, really good for him." He's played primarily center field for the Spinners and should be part of a full-season affiliate when the 2020 season kicks off.