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Born:
October 31, 1987
San Pedro de Macoris, DR
Height:
5-11
Weight:
195
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Drafted:
Not drafted
How
Acquired:
International free agent (Sept. 2005)
Photo ©
Dave Letizi
Links
2009 Prospect Preview
Q&A with Yamaico Navarro
The Ladder - 7.23.09
2010 Prospect Preview
2011 Prospect Preview
The Ladder (5.4.11) |
Traded to Kansas City with
Kendal Volz for Mike Aviles (July 2011)
Scouting Report:
Not initially a heralded signing, Navarro has impressed the Sox brass
during his rise up the organizational ladder. He has an athletic build
for a shortstop, with a little bit of bulk. At the plate, he makes good
contact and generates great loft off his bat, resulting in a lot of hard
liners. Above-average power for a middle infielder. Quick wrists, nice
bat speed, great balance. Hits fastballs better than breaking balls. A
little too aggressive at the plate, could stand to be more selective.
Average speed. Has the tools to be a plus defender at shortstop and
third base, also has some experience at second base. Sure glove,
above-average arm, excellent fluidity. But the focus and effort is not
always there defensively. He has also had some problems with executing
double plays, but that seems to be improving. Entertaining to watch,
turns a lot of gems in the field with an Ozzie Smith-like electricity.
To expand his versatility, the front office began giving Navarro reps at
all three outfield positions with Pawtucket in 2011.
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