Hitting: 55. Power: 50. Running: 40. Fielding: 45. Arm: 55.

TRACK RECORD: The Tigers acquired Paredes with Jeimer Candelario in the 2017 trade that sent Alex Avila and Justin Wilson to the Cubs. Paredes quickly established himself as one of the top up-and-coming hitters in the Tigers’ system and, after a strong showing at Double-A Erie in 2019, made his major league debut for the Tigers in 2020. He appeared in 34 games down the stretch and hit .220 with one home run.

SCOUTING REPORT: Paredes doesn’t have the most athletic figure, but he can hit. He has long displayed an understanding of how to handle opposing pitchers beyond his years and boasts elite strike-zone discipline. His approach and advanced barrel control yield above-average contact ability, and his mix of strength, approach and feel for the barrel give him a chance to hit for average power. Paredes came up as a shortstop but is purely a third baseman now with his portly, fully developed frame. He has the arm strength for the hot corner and projects to hit enough to profile at the position.

THE FUTURE: Paredes is in line to be the Tigers’ Opening Day third baseman in 2021. He has enough offensive skill to be a first-division player, but he’s going to have to watch his fitness.