Track Record: Things looked rosy for Estrada after a breakout year at Double-A Trenton in 2017 followed by a strong stint in the Arizona Fall League. That progress came to a tragic halt when he was shot in the right hip during an attempted robbery in his native Venezuela during the offseason. The first surgery to remove the bullet in Venezuela was botched, and the bullet remained in his body the entire season until finally being removed in the U.S. in November.
Scouting Report: Before his injuries, Estrada showed a potential average bat with a glove and arm that each projected as plus. His bat was geared for gap-to-gap line drives with a flat path that produced a lot of contact, although it limited his already-scant power potential. Estrada showed quick hands, a strong arm and steady instincts in the field. He’s an above-average runner but needs to sharpen his baserunning.
The Future: Even with a full six-week stint in the Arizona Fall League, 2018 was a lost season. He’ll try to regain his health and prospect shine back at Triple-A in 2019.
