Cleveland Indians: Top 30 Prospects Countdown, 26-30

No. 26: Jose Tena

We finish this portion of the list in a similar way that we started it – with a 19-year old utility infielder. Turning 20 on March 20, Jose Tena spent the 2018 season with the Indians organization in the Dominican Summer League before playing the 2019 campaign in the Arizona Rookie League.

In the field, Tena has spent majority of his time in the middle infield with 68 games played at shortstop and another 16 at second base. His best play has been at second with a .975 fielding percentage. As for shortstop, he’s committed 17 errors for a mark of .934.

However, he finds himself on this list for what he can do at the plate. He’s been able to slash .319/.360/.425 over his tenure while also tallying an impressive 10 triples and 16 stolen bases. That combination of contact and speed have put him on this list at 26, higher than some who may be better fielders.

Like others we’ve already mentioned, Tena has the tools and potential to be a strong player. At almost 20-years old there’s plenty of time to clean up his errors. If he can do that and maintain his presence at the plate, then we could be seeing his name a lot in the future.