Luis Campusano

Hitting scouting report · 80Grade

Scouting summary

Luis Campusano represents one of baseball's classic prospect paradoxes—elite minor league performance that refuses to translate to majors. At 27 years old and out of options, this is essentially a make-or-break year. His exceptional Triple-A results (.336/.441/.595) cannot be ignored, but they must be heavily contextualized within the hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League environment and his complete inability to produce in limited major league opportunities. The 2023 season provides the only evidence of competence at the big league level, and even that .319 average came with underlying concerns. Most likely outcome is backup catcher/bench role at best with potential DH or first base eligibility providing positional flexibility. If mechanics can be simplified and refined under professional hitting instruction, there remains a path to solid average-hitting bench contributor. However, defensive limitations and out-of-options status suggest his window for breakthrough is rapidly closing. S

• Position: C
• Bats: R
• Throws: R
• Height: 70 in
• Weight: 232 lb
• Born: 1998-09-29

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