DrB's 2020 Giants Top 50 Prospects: #2 Heliot Ramos

Heliot Ramos OF.  DOB:  9/7/1999.  B-R, T-R.  6'2", 200 lbs.

A+:  .306/.385/.500, 18 2B, 13 HR, 6 SB, 9.5 BB%, 25.1 K%, 338 PA.
AA:  .242/.321/.421, 6 2B, 3B, 3 HR, 2 SB, 9.4 BB%, 31.1 K%, 105 PA.
AFL:  .185/.250/.262, 2 2B, HR, SB, 5 BB, 23 K, 70 PA.

The Fangraphs boys strike again as they describe Heliot Ramos(pronounced Elliott) as "built like a boulder set on top of two Iberian hams."  Ramos, who struggled in low A Augusta in 2018, bounced back with a strong 2019 campaign at a young age for his level showing an ability to hit for both average and power and the ability to take a walk.  The only negative being a high K rate, although age is a consideration here and the 25% for the bulk of the season in San Jose is manageable as long as it comes with strong walk rate.

While the age vs level is favorable, Heliot probably does not have any significant physical projection due to the above described physique.  It does give him time to polish up his approach at the plate.  Unfortunately, there is already evidence of speed regression which may force him to a corner OF role.

I am still ranking him over Marco Luciano in my #2 slot due to performance at a higher level of play and proximity to the majors while admitting Luciano appears to have a significantly higher ceiling.