Jimenez was signed from Panama during the 2017 International Free Agency season for $825,000.
Jimenez who was 17-year-old at that time hit.250/.333/.674 with no home runs in 150 plate appearances In his first professional season in 2018.
The fact that the young shortstop walked 10.7% of the time while only striking out 11.3 percent of the time suggested that he had promise.
Leo Jimenez was included on the Blue Jays 40-man roster even though he was playing in Low A, his best level to date. with justification.
The 20-year-bat old’s glove is pretty dang terrific, making him one of their most alluring infield prospects.
The player, who was 18 at the time, improved at the same level he had played the season before in 2019 with a slash line of .298/.377/.754 in 245 plate appearances.
However, when his batting average increased, his K percent also increased to 17.1% and his BB percent declined to 8.6%. Leo did not hit a home run in 2019 either.
Then the global pandemic struck, causing the cancellation of the 2020 minor league season for Jimenez and every other minor league.
Leo Jimenez Contract
The Toronto Blue Jays and Leonardo Jimenez agreed to a one-year, $700,000 deal that includes a $700,000 guarantee.
Leo Jimenez Salary
Leonardo Jimenez earns a yearly salary of $700,000 on average.
Leo Jimenez Net Worth
Leonardo Jimenez has a net worth estimation of $500,000 to $1,000,000