Undersized Players Shine At Aflac
August 14th, 2010
SAN DIEGO—Sunday’s Aflac All America game, won by the East squad, 5-3, can be comfortably described as the triumph of the little guys. Several players who enjoyed terrific performances can charitably be identified as “undersized,” with some scouts wondering out loud if the heights and weights listed in the program were, let’s say, generous.
The premier player in Sunday’s game as well as the Aflac practices on Friday and Saturday was Francisco Lindor, a 5-foot-11, 175-pound switch-hitting shortstop from Montverde (Fla.) Academy.
Flashing a playing style similar to Jose Reyes, Lindor is exceptionally quick and fast. His smooth and fluid fielding actions permit him to make all plays required of a shortstop with ease and grace. Lindor’s throwing arm is strong and accurate, and he projects as a potential major league gold glove winner.
A veteran scout who has seen Lindor frequently explained that Lindor has often been brilliant in workouts and showcases, but has struggled to transfer those showings into game results. Sunday’s sho
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