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Age: 22
Born:
October 31, 1987
San Pedro de Macoris, DR
Height:
5-11
Weight:
170
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Drafted:
Not drafted
How
Acquired:
International free agent (Sept. 2005)
ETA: 2011
Photo ©
Dave Letizi
MLB
Comparison:
Juan Uribe |
Scouting Report:
Not initially signed as a big name, Navarro has impressed the
Sox brass during his rise through the organization. He has an athletic
build for a shortstop, with a little bit of bulk. At the plate, he makes
good contact and generates good loft off his bat, resulting in a lot of
liners. Quick wrists, nice bat speed. Hits fastballs better than breaking balls. A little
too aggressive at the plate, could stand to take some more pitches. Average
speed and good power for a middle infielder. In the field, he
plays 2B, 3B, and SS more than adequately, with a sure glove, an above
average arm, and decent fluidity.
He has had some problems with executing double plays, but
that seems to be improving.
Regardless, he's always entertaining to watch, and turns a lot of big
league gems with his glove. He has an Ozzie Smith-like electricity in the
field.
Links
2009 Prospect Preview
Q&A with Yamaico Navarro
The Ladder - 7.23.09 |
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