With his defense and speed, he's probably a good bet to be at least a 5th OF in the majors -- and as a Cuban, we know how else he can help.
With his defense and speed, he's probably a good bet to be at least a 5th OF in the majors -- and as a Cuban, we know how else he can help.
Article from the Reds website:
full article:Perez, 25, received a signing bonus worth around $550,000. The Reds were impressed by his work ethic and baseball instincts. He bats and throws left-handed and can play all three outfield spots, but he hasn't been compared to a current Major Leaguer.
"We're not thinking he's going to be a Hall of Famer, but we think he's an addition to the organization, a left-handed hitter that hopefully down the road will be of value to the organization," said Tony Arias, the Reds' director of Latin American scouting.
Once Perez receives his visa, he'll report to the club's player complex in Goodyear, Ariz., to get comfortable with U.S. baseball. The organization believes he's ready for Double-A because he's older, but will likely start him at the Class A level in either Dayton or Lynchburg.
http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/...=.jsp&c_id=cin
The Reds have made a lot of bad moves over the years...but one thing I commend them on is how active they have been with Latin players over the last few years. It's very impressive.
When I heard that none of his 5 tools stand out I thought of Heisey.
I think this guy is more of a cheap backfill for Dickerson. Likely makes his debut in 2011, he'll be under control and cheap through his prime while Dickerson becomes arb eligible and a non-tender candidate. Seems like a smart and cheap way to build a bench. Even if he ends up being no more than Dickerson II, its a good investment. If he's a bust, its not much more than a second rounder. The Reds waste more on guys like Cairo every year and if he becomes more than that its a good move.
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Kind of an odd thing to say."We're not thinking he's going to be a Hall of Famer, but we think he's an addition to the organization, a left-handed hitter that hopefully down the road will be of value to the organization," said Tony Arias, the Reds' director of Latin American scouting.
Felix Perez has been playing with the DSL Reds this week and is 10-for-21 with a double and 3 BB/2 K for a statline of .476/.542/.524 - 1.066 OPS.
http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...pbp&pid=591977
I am going to be a Debbie Downer here, Perez is in his mid twenties playing against teenagers. He better have stats that look like Godzilla.
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He's now raking at AA and slugging .932 at all 3 stops (DSL, A and AA). After Stubbs at bats tonight I say bring him up. Dickerson probably gets the call. Stubbs needs to go back and learn how to be a pro. hitter and use his skills. Striking out with his speed is unacceptable.
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