Scouting Report: Tall, lanky third baseman, extremely athletic but raw. Presently very thin, but has room to add muscle and strength. Signed at the age of 16 but hadn't played much organized ball prior, despite being the son of former MLB pitcher Carlos Almanzar. Has a ton of potential offensively, showed off present tools by dominating the GCL during a short stint in 2008. Struggled against more advanced pitching - especially against off-speed pitches - after skipping a level to Greenville later that season. Overall, approach is advanced in some places and raw in others. Fidgets in the batter's box, has an open stance that tightens up a lot after a big timing step. Generates a lot of bat speed and has plus plus power potential. Has some balance issues, but has a smooth swing with fluid movement.  His speed on the basepaths is average-to-below-average. Also a work-in-progress on defense. Has improved with the glove, but still plays the field more on instinct than instruction. Can be indecisive on grounders and long hoppers. Arm is very strong, has displayed accuracy throwing to second base, but can be erratic trying to make close plays at first. Footwork also needs improvement, but the tools are there. Can be an above-average defensive player with continued instruction, but some scouts believe he may be better suited at first base. There have been some concerns about attitude and lack of motivation.

 
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