The Cleveland Guardians aren’t playing right now, but some of their young players are making the most of extended opportunities to stay in shape, work on their game, and let the organization know that they’re ready to contribute.
That has been the case for Angel Genao, a 21-year-old switch-hitting shortstop who has been dominant for Aguilas Cibaenas in the Dominican Winter League.
According to Guardians Prospective, Genao recently went 4-for-5 with three runs scored, two doubles and two RBIs against Estrellas.
He is hitting .389 with a .976 OPS.
Cleveland #Guardians 21yr old switch-hitting (SS) prospect Angel Genao collected four hits tonight (4-5 3R 2B 2RBI) driving in a pair of runs for his club @aguilascibaenas vs Estrellas in @LIDOMRD play.
Genao is currently hitting .389 on the season with a .976 OPS.
7-18 5R… pic.twitter.com/7JUHYHn6XU
— Guardians Prospective (@CleGuardPro) October 29, 2025
He’s 7-for-18 with five runs scored, two doubles, two RBIs, three walks and one stolen base, and he has an OBP of .476.
Of course, these numbers have to be taken with a grain of salt, as they’re not coming against MLB competition.
Then again, winter ball is crucial for a player’s development and improvement, and Genao is one of the most promising prospects in the organization.
The Guardians have a long history of finding and developing stellar defensive shortstops, but his switch-hitting skills and underrated power make him a little more than that.
Granted, he still needs to clear several hurdles in his development, and it might take a while before he gets a chance, especially given how stacked Cleveland is at the position.
But for now, it seems like he’s trending in the right direction.
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