12/27/2008 - Under Armour Recruiting Classic 2008 Scott is a young two way player at SS and on the mound with a tall, thin frame that does future projection as it continues to physically mature and add muscle mass. Currently, he projects best at SS where he as solid abilities. Foot speed is average and he does need to get on a speed / agility program to improve foot quickness for the next level. He does show proper footwork through his fielding actions and plays through ground balls well. Glove actions are soft, sure, and clean in making all the plays. He reads balls well, showing range. Arm strength is solid average showing some carry but does need to get on a strict long toss program to aid in further developing more arm strength and raise velocities. He is talented in the infield with room to grow. At the plate, Villanueva has above average abilities with solid average power. He shows a loose, fluid approach at the plate that allows his hands to take a short, direct path to the baseball. He shows a feel for the barrel with gap power potential with added overall body strength. He was 6 for 13 at the event with 2B and 3B. On the mound, abilities are average and needs to concentrate work ethic on his abilities at SS and at the plate. With 2 years to further develop, Scott has the makings to be a solid player at the next level.