Shortstop Liover Peguero is one of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top prospects. He’s a consensus top 100 prospect who have risen since Ben Cherington acquired him in the Starling Marte trade two years ago.
Could the shortstop be the league’s best shortstop prospect by the end of the 2022 season?
Peguero batted last season.
With a .338 wOBA and 108 wRC+, he hit 270/.332/.444. I understand that the figures won’t pop off the paper at first glance. There are a few things to keep in mind.
For starters, he was around three years younger than the typical High-A pitcher. This was his age-20 season, and he had less than 100 plate appearances above Rookie-Ball entering 2021.
In the second part of the season, he was also on fire. Peguero batted .302/.359/.509 with a .374 wOBA and a 130 wRC+ from July 25th to the end of the season.
Peguero’s power improved during the season, with a .209 ISO. He also walked 8.2% of the time, despite striking out 25.3 percent of the time.
The best tool in Peguero’s arsenal is his hit tool. It’s a 60-grade weapon, according to FanGraphs. Meanwhile, his run, fielding, and arm are all projected to receive 55s.
Peguero’s primary flaw is his lack of power, but it isn’t a major worry. He’s demonstrated a great deal of raw strength. He was hitting the ball with authority in 2019, his age-18 season.
How Much Does Liover Peguero Make?
Liover Peguero makes an annual salary of $475,000.