Leo De Vries is an 18-year-old shortstop signed out of the Dominican Republic in the 2024 international free agent signing class. The switch-hitting standout was the top-ranked player in the class a year ago and is already excelling in High-A, where he is the youngest player in the Midwest League. He doesn't turn 19 until the conclusion of the regular season, which only speaks to his high ceiling, considering the level of success he has already found at the lower levels of the minor leagues. 

De Vries is the embodiment of the five-tool player. At the plate, it's an excellent combination of hit and power from both sides, with more of his power coming from the right side. It's a comfortable 60-grade hit tool and a 55-grade power tool, as he makes consistent hard contact to all fields with plenty of pull-side power. As he grows into his 6'1" frame, he's expected to tap into more of that juice. It's a "passive-aggressive" approach as he keeps his sights in the zone, which leads to plenty of walks, but there is some swing and miss, which has yielded roughly league-average strikeout and contact rates. If he struggles at the plate, he has other tools in his tool bag to keep his profile afloat. He's a plus defender at shortstop, with plenty of feel to stick there long-term, along with an above-average arm. On the base paths, he's not expected to steal 30+ bases, but certainly has the athleticism to get around and provide value in that manner as well.