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Dominican Summer League: The Week That Was

Here is a recap of the week that was for some of the top prospects in the DSL.

Jhoan Urena, 3B, New York Mets – .286/.393/.667 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR. He’s showing off his power in the 1st week.

Vicente Lupo, OF, New York Mets – .400/.538/.750 2 HR. He was one of the Mets’ top signings last year but struggle this year it looks to be a different story as he is showing his power.

Manuel Margot, CF, Boston Red Sox – .292/.414/.667 2 HR, 5 SB. Excellent 1st week for Margot who showed off his 5-tools as he also threw out two runners at 2nd and home plate.

Luis Acosta, SS, Chicago Cubs – .286/.333/.607 He’ll need to cut down on the strikeouts as he struck-out 13 times in 6 games. The power is exciting as he also had 6 XBH.

Keury Mella, RHP, San Francisco Giants – 2 GS, 8.2IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K One of the top signings from the Giants last year has gotten off to a good start.

Rafael De Paula, RHP, New York Yankees – 2 GS, 8IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 13 K The Yankees may have gotten a gem here with De Paula who had some problems getting his documents approved by MLB and was suspended. With that behind him he’s getting his rust off.

Christopher Tamarez, SS, New York Yankees – .364/.462/.455 He was one of the to signings for the Yankees in 2010 but struggle last year.

Harold Arauz, RHP, Houston Astros 1 GS, 4IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K He was one of the top signings out of Panama last year and got off to a good start.

Jose Fermin, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks 2 GS, 9.1 IP, 10 H, 3 ER, 4 BB, 5 K A short-thin righty with an electric arm Fermin has gotten off to a strong start.

Jose Ureña, RF, San Diego Padres .286/.360/.619  The Mexican has adapted well in his first week of DSL action showing off his power.

Ronniel Demorizi, SS, Blue Jays .308/.400/.538 He played in the Under-Armour All-American game last year when he was only 15 Years old playing against much older competition.

Juan Ortiz, OF, Milwaukee Brewers .389/.476/.722 One of the Brewers top signings last year with a nice left handed swing and frame to grow stronger.

Dominican Summer League Follow List

With the DSL opening today here are a few prospects that should be interesting to follow:

Manuel Margot, OF, Boston Red Sox – He was one of the highest bonus signings from the Red Sox. Most scouting reports talk about him being a great defensive CF with gap power. It should fun to see how raw or advance his bat is for the level.

Raymel Flores, SS, Boston Red Sox – He earned the highest bonus from the Red Sox last year. He stands out for his defense at SS and advance feel at the plate. It should be fun to follow him to see if his bat holds true.

Dioscar Romero, RHP, Boston red Sox – A big psychical durable frame Romero throws in the low 90s with his secondary pitches coming along.

Jesus Castillo, RHP, Arizona Diamondbacks – He’s one of the youngest players in the DSL this year with a durable frame and athletic delivery. He already throws in the low 90s with a good change up but needs to smooth his delivery so he could repeat it effortlessly. (Video)

Victor Reyes, OF, Atlanta Braves – He was Atlanta’s most expensive signing last year. His calling card is his physical frame that should produce some power.

Luis Enrique Acosta, INF, Chicago Cubs – One of the bonus babies to make his debut in the DSL this year Acosta signed for $1.1 Million. He has plus bat speed and an athletic frame that is conductive to power. (video)

Mark Malave, 3B, Chicago Cubs – Another bonus baby making his debut in the DSL he signed for $1.6 million. He has been one of the top competitors at youth level for Venezuela and stands out for his advance eye at the plate. He was reported to be signed as a Catcher but he’s listed as third baseman in the DSL Cubs 2 roster.

Adelyn Santa, 3B, Detroit Tigers – Detroit’s highest bonus was given to Santa a third baseman that stands out because of his power at the plate. He’s raw at the plate so it will be fun to see how he performs.

Antonio Senzatela, RHP, Colorado Rockies – The Rockies do a good job in Latin America by not spending too much and coming away with very good talent. Senzatela was the Rockies biggest signing it should be fun to follow how he does.

Hector Villarroel, LHP, Colorado Rockies – Villarroel is one of the youngest players in the league this year and stands out for his project able frame.

Luis Reynoso, SS, Houston Astros – The Astros normally are not big players in Latin America, they let their Latin American pipe line dry up, but are starting to be more aggressive and Reynoso was their big play last signing period. Lets see if it pays off. (video)

Argenis Silva, RHP, Minnesota Twins – Silva also has represented Venezuela at youth level and at 16 already has a durable frame and throws in the low 90s.

Miguel Gonzalez, RHP, Minnesota Twins – Has a short stature but with room to grow and couple more inches. He’s more projection than ‘now’ but earned the biggest bonus the Twins handed out this year.

Carlos Belonis, SS, Milwaukee Brewers – The Brewers have been more active in Latin America lately, specially in the position player market. Belonis stands out for his project able frame and advance feel for the game. Last year the Brewers had Orlando Arcia at SS lets see how Belonis performs.

Jose Garcia, C, New York Mets – Garcia was the Mets’ top signing last year for 800K. He has a advance feel for the game and all around ability.

Jhoan Ureña , 3B, New York Mets – Ureña received the 2nd highest bonus from the Mets and is switch hitting third baseman with pop. (video)

Franmil Reyes, OF, San Diego Padres – A big muscular outfielder, Reyes has as much power as any 16 y/o you’ll see. The rest of his game remains raw but it will be fun to see what he does. (video)

There will be more updates as the season goes along.