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Antonio Cabello | Rank: 8
Hometown: Puerto Ordaz, Bolivar, Venezuela
Position: CAge: 17 DOB: 11/1/2000Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 5'10'' Weight: 160 lb.
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Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 50 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50
Cabello could be the most athletic prospect on the international market this year.
The teenager is known primarily as a catcher, but Cabello could also play second base and center field. He has a strong body and has been clocked at 6.45 seconds in the 60-yard dash. Cabello also hits in games and his makeup is considered off of the charts. He has built a reputation as a tough and hard-nosed competitor who hates to lose.
Fellow Venezuelan catcher prospect Daniel Flores might be a better defender, but Cabello has also earned praise as a good receiver with solid catching and throwing abilities. Cabello has been praised for his ability to block balls and a quick release that gives him a chance to throw out even the best of potential basestealers.
Cabello is still working on fine-tuning his overall offensive game, and like most prospects his age, he is working on his approach against secondary and offspeed pitches.
Cabello trains with Francisco Ortiz in Venezuela.
Raimfer Salinas | Rank: 6
Hometown: San Felix, Bolivar, Venezuela
Position: OFAge: 16 DOB: 12/31/2000Bats: R Throws: RHeight: 6'0'' Weight: 175 lb.
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Scouting grades: Hit: 60 | Power: 50 | Run: 50 | Arm: 60 | Field: 50
For now, Salinas might be best known for his bat, but the rest of his tools are not far behind. In fact, there's a belief the young outfielder has the potential to be a legitimate five-tool player and an impact player in the near future.
For starters, scouts like Salinas' body frame and its potential. He's also a sound defender and his plus arm is already an asset. Salinas is already a decent runner, whether it's on the basepaths or roaming the outfield, and there's a belief he will get faster.
At the plate, Salinas has shown an advanced approach and good bat speed. He's been able to hit to all fields while also showing some home run power. Salinas' overall tools package could land him in the middle of the lineup one day as a possible run producer. Scouts like his makeup and his overall confidence in his abilities.
Salinas trains with Francisco Ortiz in Venezuela.
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