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July 3, 2012The Cleveland Indians have reportedly signed Hector Caro, a 16-year-old outfielder from the Dominican Republic, to a $1.1 million deal.
Caro, a right-handed hitter who presently projects to be a 6-foot-2-inch, 185-pound left fielder with raw power, has reportedly shown flashes of potential, but as reported by Baseball America, is allegedly being overvalued by the Indians.
“Cleveland appears to have strayed significantly from the industry consensus in its evaluation of Caro,” wrights BA’s Ben Badler, “a player several teams did not consider to be one of the top prospects in Latin America and was not ranked among the Top 20 international prospects for July 2. While Caro’s bonus is surprising based on his scouting reports from several organizations, sources had told Baseball America before July 2 that the Indians were expected to give him a seven-figure bonus.”
Badler adds that Caro has a swing that “needs improvement” and will be limited to left field due to speed and arm strength. The team has not yet announced this signing.
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When can he start? Cunningham pack your bags
“Caro, a right-handed hitter who presently projects to be a 6-foot-2-inch, 185-pound left fielder with raw power, has reportedly shown flashes of potential.”
Caro is also reportedly 23 years old, and is actually named Jose Rodriquez-Escobar.
IF THAT IS YOUR REAL NAME…
“Stray from consensus” appears to happen a lot in the Tribe’s recent player evaluations, see Sizemore, Grady and Damon, Johnny
First thing I thought of. Second – is he REALLY 16?
See the Indians do spend so take that!
was about to say it’s tough to gauge a consensus on a 16yo prospect, but BA already says it in their article:
“In the world of scouting 15- and 16-year-old international free agents,
that lack of consensus is more routine. One team might view a player as a
$1 million prospect, while another sees the same kid as a $100,000 guy.”