Blanco has been one of the biggest up-arrow players in Venezuela and has become one of the elite players in the 2026 class.
Fabricio Blanco isn’t getting the biggest bonus for the Rays, but on talent, he stacks up among the top tier of prospects for any team this year. He’s a 5-foot-11, switch-hitting shortstop who has been an outstanding offensive performer in games in Venezuela, taking a tight turn of the barrel from both sides of the plate and consistently barreling balls with good at-bats and the bat speed to drive the ball out to his pull side. He has the tools, actions and instincts to stay at shortstop, giving him an exciting, well-rounded blend of tools and skills at a premium position.
A switch-hitter, Blanco displays top-notch contact skills as he’s able to utilize his quick hands to get the barrel of his bat to a variety of offerings. He’ll need to hone in on pitch selection — and get more reps from the right side — as he enters the pro ranks, especially so as he looks to continue tapping into his blossoming pop. While not presently a huge stolen-base threat, he’s aggressive on the basepaths during game action and is often apt to get his uniform dirty
