2. Andres Gimenez, SS
Height: 5’11”, Weight: 160 lbs.
DOB: 9/4/98 (20)
Acquired: IFA, July 2, 2015 (Barquisimeto, Venezuela)
Bats/Throws: L/R
2018:
85 G, 308 AB, .282/.348/.432, 87 H, 20 2B, 4 3B, 6 HR, 22 BB, 70 K, 28/39 SB, .343 BABIP (Double-A)
37 G, 137 AB, .277/.344/.358, 38 H, 9 2B, 3B, 0 HR, 9 BB, 22 K, 10/13 SB, .330 BABIP (Double-A)
Considered one of the best international rookies in the 2015-2016 class, the Mets added a highly regarded talent into their minor league system when they signed Venezuelan shortstop Andres Gimenez, giving him a signing bonus just north of $1 million.