#ClutchMLB: Delvin Pérez estampa su firma con los St. Louis Cardinals; José Miranda con los Minnesota Twins

#ClutchMLB: 26 fue la cosecha de Boricuas seleccionados en el MLB 2016 Draft

The 2012 Draft was a banner one in Puerto Rico, with shortstop Carlos Correa going No. 1 overall and four players going in the top three rounds. Since then, however, a Puerto Rican player hasn't been drafted before the third round. That will almost certainly change in 2016, once again with a talented shortstop leading the way, despite the fact that teams were reportedly alerted a week before the Draft that Perez had tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Perez has everything needed to stay at shortstop long-term. He has good speed and instincts, allowing him to have outstanding range. Perez's plus arm works very well from everywhere, and his hands work extremely well. Able to make the flashy play, perhaps his only flaw defensively is that he can try to do too much on occasion. Perez's bat is behind his glove, but there are tools to work with. He can ambush a fastball early in the count, but his approach at the plate and pitch recognition need to be refined. Perez's speed works offensively, and he could grow into more power as he matures. Premium middle infielders are hard to come by. And while Perez’s inconsistent spring was punctuated with his failed drug test, he's flashed enough raw tools that he still has a shot to go in the first round, even if it’s not in the top 10 picks, where he seemed destined to land.It's a strong crop of talent from Puerto Rico this year, led by shortstop Delvin Perez. After Perez comes Feliciano, the offensive-minded backstop many feel has a chance to go in the first few rounds. The key to Feliciano is his bat. He has some strength in his swing with over-the-fence potential. He's not an all-or-nothing hitter, showing a solid approach at times. Especially for a catcher, Feliciano runs well and that athleticism does help him behind the plate. Some worry about his ability to catch long-term. Hhe does have a solid arm, but the rest of his defensive game is still a work in progress. If he can't stay behind the plate, there's a chance he could handle left field, though that might be a stretch. It's said that hitters find work. A team rolling the dice on Feliciano will hope he can stick behind the plate, but it's the offensive potential that might push him up boards.When you're a big shortstop initially from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy, there are going to be the inevitable comparisons to the Astros' Carlos Correa, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 out of the Academy. Curbelo, who moved to Cocoa High School in Florida for his senior year, isn't on Correa's level, but does bring a lot to the table. Curbelo performed well on the summer showcase circuit, at Perfect Game National and the East Coast Pro Showcase, capping things off by playing in PG's All-American Classic. Over the summer, he displayed excellent bat speed and some offensive upside. He's been inconsistent this spring, starting off particularly slowly. Fairly physically mature, Curbelo does have some power to tap into. That could be important because unlike Correa, most believe Curbelo won't be able to stay at shortstop. A move to third base could be in order, where his defensive actions could make him an above-average defender at the hot corner. A team taking Curbelo early could very well send him out as a shortstop to see what happens, but that team will also hope the bat they saw more consistently over the summer is the one that will allow him to profile well at an infield corner spot.

1	23		Perez, Delvin	Colegio Individualizado PJ Education School	SSR/RHS	Watch Video	6'3" 165lbs DOB: 11/24/98
LOT B73Miranda, JoseLeadership Christian AcademySSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 06/29/98Height: 6'2"Weight: 180	LOT B	73		Miranda, Jose	Leadership Christian Academy	SSR/RHS	--	6'2" 180lbs DOB: 06/29/98
LOT B75Feliciano, MarioCarlos Beltran Baseball AcademyCBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 200It's a strong crop of talent from Puerto Rico this year, led by shortstop Delvin Perez. After Perez comes Feliciano, the offensive-minded backstop many feel has a chance to go in the first few rounds. The key to Feliciano is his bat. He has some strength in his swing with over-the-fence potential. He's not an all-or-nothing hitter, showing a solid approach at times. Especially for a catcher, Feliciano runs well and that athleticism does help him behind the plate. Some worry about his ability to catch long-term. Hhe does have a solid arm, but the rest of his defensive game is still a work in progress. If he can't stay behind the plate, there's a chance he could handle left field, though that might be a stretch. It's said that hitters find work. A team rolling the dice on Feliciano will hope he can stick behind the plate, but it's the offensive potential that might push him up boards.Watch Video	LOT B	75		Feliciano, Mario	Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy	CR/RHS	Watch Video	6'1" 200lbs DOB: 11/20/98
5151Torres, AlexisColegio Angel David HSSSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 12/12/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 183	5	151		Torres, Alexis	Colegio Angel David HS	SSR/RHS	--	6'0" 183lbs DOB: 12/12/97
6176Curbelo, LuisCocoa HSSSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/10/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 185When you're a big shortstop initially from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy, there are going to be the inevitable comparisons to the Astros' Carlos Correa, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 out of the Academy. Curbelo, who moved to Cocoa High School in Florida for his senior year, isn't on Correa's level, but does bring a lot to the table. Curbelo performed well on the summer showcase circuit, at Perfect Game National and the East Coast Pro Showcase, capping things off by playing in PG's All-American Classic. Over the summer, he displayed excellent bat speed and some offensive upside. He's been inconsistent this spring, starting off particularly slowly. Fairly physically mature, Curbelo does have some power to tap into. That could be important because unlike Correa, most believe Curbelo won't be able to stay at shortstop. A move to third base could be in order, where his defensive actions could make him an above-average defender at the hot corner. A team taking Curbelo early could very well send him out as a shortstop to see what happens, but that team will also hope the bat they saw more consistently over the summer is the one that will allow him to profile well at an infield corner spot.Watch Video	6	176		Curbelo, Luis	Cocoa HS	SSR/RHS	Watch Video	6'1" 185lbs DOB: 11/10/97
8238Marrero, AlanNo SchoolCBats: RThrows: RClass: DOB: 02/25/98Height: 5'10"Weight: 190	8	238		Marrero, Alan	No School	CR/R	--	5'10" 190lbs DOB: 02/25/98
13395Layer, JoseColegio Angel David HSCFBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/28/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 160	13	395		Layer, Jose	Colegio Angel David HS	CFR/RHS	--	6'1" 160lbs DOB: 05/28/97
14411Garcia, GabrielBroward CollegeCBats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/16/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 185	14	411		Garcia, Gabriel	Broward College	CR/RJ1	--	6'3" 185lbs DOB: 12/16/97
16468Conde, MauroCupeyville SchoolOFBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 06/01/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 200	16	468		Conde, Mauro	Cupeyville School	OFR/RHS	--	6'0" 200lbs DOB: 06/01/97
16478Schmidt, AlbertoColegio Angel David HSCBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/29/97Height: 5'9"Weight: 180	16	478		Schmidt, Alberto	Colegio Angel David HS	CR/RHS	--	5'9" 180lbs DOB: 05/29/97
18542Burgos, RaymondPedro Falu Orellano HSLHPBats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/29/98Height: 6'5"Weight: 170	18	542		Burgos, Raymond	Pedro Falu Orellano HS	LHPL/LHS	--	6'5" 170lbs DOB: 11/29/98
20600Santiago, KevinMiami Dade CC SouthSSBats: SThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 09/28/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 170	20	600		Santiago, Kevin	Miami Dade CC South	SSS/RJ1	--	6'0" 170lbs DOB: 09/28/97
20601Rodriguez, YelinPuerto Rico BB AcademyLHPBats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/03/98Height: 6'3"Weight: 200	20	601		Rodriguez, Yelin	Puerto Rico BB Academy	LHPL/LHS	--	6'3" 200lbs DOB: 11/03/98
20612Alicea, AngelAlabama St URHPBats: RThrows: RClass: JRDOB: 08/29/94Height: 6'1"Weight: 200	20	612		Alicea, Angel	Alabama St U	RHPR/RJR	--	6'1" 200lbs DOB: 08/29/94
21623Pintor, LuisNew Mexico JCSSBats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 06/06/95Height: 5'9"Weight: 170	21	623		Pintor, Luis	New Mexico JC	SSR/RJ2	--	5'9" 170lbs DOB: 06/06/95
23685Torres, BryanCarlos Beltran Baseball AcademyCBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/97Height: 6'2"Weight: 180	23	685		Torres, Bryan	Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy	CR/RHS	--	6'2" 180lbs DOB: 11/20/97
24730Rivera, DarielDr. Juan J. OsunaRHPBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 10/01/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 160	24	730		Rivera, Dariel	Dr. Juan J. Osuna	RHPR/RHS	--	6'3" 160lbs DOB: 10/01/97
24734Rivera, ReyChipola Col1BBats: LThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 06/14/97Height: 6'6"Weight: 215	24	734		Rivera, Rey	Chipola Col	1BL/RJ1	--	6'6" 215lbs DOB: 06/14/97
25748Soto, FranciscoAllen County CCRHPBats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/18/96Height: 6'5"Weight: 220	25	748		Soto, Francisco	Allen County CC	RHPR/RJ1	--	6'5" 220lbs DOB: 12/18/96
25752Laureno, JonathanConnors St Col3BBats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 12/21/95Height: 6'1"Weight: 200	25	752		Laureno, Jonathan	Connors St Col	3BR/RJ2	--	6'1" 200lbs DOB: 12/21/95
28853Salva, YordanyBroward ColCBats: SThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 10/29/96Height: 5'10"Weight: 196	28	853		Salva, Yordany	Broward Col	CS/RJ2	--	5'10" 196lbs DOB: 10/29/96
30909Torres, ChristianFaulkner ULHPBats: LThrows: LClass: SRDOB: 09/07/93Height: 6'0"Weight: 160	30	909		Torres, Christian	Faulkner U	LHPL/LSR	--	6'0" 160lbs DOB: 09/07/93
30910Villanueva, EricJosefina Barcelo HSRHPBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 03/19/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 180	30	910		Villanueva, Eric	Josefina Barcelo HS	RHPR/RHS	--	6'1" 180lbs DOB: 03/19/98
351055Duprey, SidneyKaskaskia CCLHPBats: LThrows: LClass: J2DOB: 11/15/96Height: 6'3"Weight: 223	35	1055		Duprey, Sidney	Kaskaskia CC	LHPL/LJ2	--	6'3" 223lbs DOB: 11/15/96
371101Cortes, JomarCarlos Beltran Baseball AcademySSBats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 09/04/98Height: 6'3"Weight: 190	37	1101		Cortes, Jomar	Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy	SSR/RHS	--	6'3" 190lbs DOB: 09/04/98
391170Martinez, JoshuaCaguas Military AcademyOFBats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 10/13/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 160	39	1170		Martinez, Joshua	Caguas Military Academy	OFL/L

Academy

SSR/RHS

6'2" 180lbs DOB: 06/29/98

LOT B

75

Feliciano, Mario

Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy

C

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/98Height: 6'1"Weight: 200

It's a strong crop of talent from Puerto Rico this year, led by shortstop Delvin Perez. After Perez comes Feliciano, the offensive-minded backstop many feel has a chance to go in the first few rounds. The key to Feliciano is his bat. He has some strength in his swing with over-the-fence potential. He's not an all-or-nothing hitter, showing a solid approach at times. Especially for a catcher, Feliciano runs well and that athleticism does help him behind the plate. Some worry about his ability to catch long-term. Hhe does have a solid arm, but the rest of his defensive game is still a work in progress. If he can't stay behind the plate, there's a chance he could handle left field, though that might be a stretch. It's said that hitters find work. A team rolling the dice on Feliciano will hope he can stick behind the plate, but it's the offensive potential that might push him up boards.

Watch Video

LOT B

75

Feliciano, Mario

Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy

CR/RHS

6'1" 200lbs DOB: 11/20/98

5

151

Torres, Alexis

Colegio Angel David HS

SS

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 12/12/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 183

5

151

Torres, Alexis

Colegio Angel David HS

SSR/RHS

--

6'0" 183lbs DOB: 12/12/97

6

176

Curbelo, Luis

Cocoa HS

SS

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/10/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 185

When you're a big shortstop initially from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy, there are going to be the inevitable comparisons to the Astros' Carlos Correa, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 out of the Academy. Curbelo, who moved to Cocoa High School in Florida for his senior year, isn't on Correa's level, but does bring a lot to the table. Curbelo performed well on the summer showcase circuit, at Perfect Game National and the East Coast Pro Showcase, capping things off by playing in PG's All-American Classic. Over the summer, he displayed excellent bat speed and some offensive upside. He's been inconsistent this spring, starting off particularly slowly. Fairly physically mature, Curbelo does have some power to tap into. That could be important because unlike Correa, most believe Curbelo won't be able to stay at shortstop. A move to third base could be in order, where his defensive actions could make him an above-average defender at the hot corner. A team taking Curbelo early could very well send him out as a shortstop to see what happens, but that team will also hope the bat they saw more consistently over the summer is the one that will allow him to profile well at an infield corner spot.

Watch Video

6

176

Curbelo, Luis

Cocoa HS

SSR/RHS

6'1" 185lbs DOB: 11/10/97

8

238

Marrero, Alan

No School

C

Bats: RThrows: RClass: DOB: 02/25/98Height: 5'10"Weight: 190

8

238

Marrero, Alan

No School

CR/R

--

5'10" 190lbs DOB: 02/25/98

13

395

Layer, Jose

Colegio Angel David HS

CF

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/28/97Height: 6'1"Weight: 160

13

395

Layer, Jose

Colegio Angel David HS

CFR/RHS

--

6'1" 160lbs DOB: 05/28/97

14

411

Garcia, Gabriel

Broward College

C

Bats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/16/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 185

14

411

Garcia, Gabriel

Broward College

CR/RJ1

--

6'3" 185lbs DOB: 12/16/97

16

468

Conde, Mauro

Cupeyville School

OF

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 06/01/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 200

16

468

Conde, Mauro

Cupeyville School

OFR/RHS

--

6'0" 200lbs DOB: 06/01/97

16

478

Schmidt, Alberto

Colegio Angel David HS

C

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 05/29/97Height: 5'9"Weight: 180

16

478

Schmidt, Alberto

Colegio Angel David HS

CR/RHS

--

5'9" 180lbs DOB: 05/29/97

18

542

Burgos, Raymond

Pedro Falu Orellano HS

LHP

Bats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/29/98Height: 6'5"Weight: 170

18

542

Burgos, Raymond

Pedro Falu Orellano HS

LHPL/LHS

--

6'5" 170lbs DOB: 11/29/98

20

600

Santiago, Kevin

Miami Dade CC South

SS

Bats: SThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 09/28/97Height: 6'0"Weight: 170

20

600

Santiago, Kevin

Miami Dade CC South

SSS/RJ1

--

6'0" 170lbs DOB: 09/28/97

20

601

Rodriguez, Yelin

Puerto Rico BB Academy

LHP

Bats: LThrows: LClass: HSDOB: 11/03/98Height: 6'3"Weight: 200

20

601

Rodriguez, Yelin

Puerto Rico BB Academy

LHPL/LHS

--

6'3" 200lbs DOB: 11/03/98

20

612

Alicea, Angel

Alabama St U

RHP

Bats: RThrows: RClass: JRDOB: 08/29/94Height: 6'1"Weight: 200

20

612

Alicea, Angel

Alabama St U

RHPR/RJR

--

6'1" 200lbs DOB: 08/29/94

21

623

Pintor, Luis

New Mexico JC

SS

Bats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 06/06/95Height: 5'9"Weight: 170

21

623

Pintor, Luis

New Mexico JC

SSR/RJ2

--

5'9" 170lbs DOB: 06/06/95

23

685

Torres, Bryan

Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy

C

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 11/20/97Height: 6'2"Weight: 180

23

685

Torres, Bryan

Carlos Beltran Baseball Academy

CR/RHS

--

6'2" 180lbs DOB: 11/20/97

24

730

Rivera, Dariel

Dr. Juan J. Osuna

RHP

Bats: RThrows: RClass: HSDOB: 10/01/97Height: 6'3"Weight: 160

24

730

Rivera, Dariel

Dr. Juan J. Osuna

RHPR/RHS

--

6'3" 160lbs DOB: 10/01/97

24

734

Rivera, Rey

Chipola Col

1B

Bats: LThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 06/14/97Height: 6'6"Weight: 215

24

734

Rivera, Rey

Chipola Col

1BL/RJ1

--

6'6" 215lbs DOB: 06/14/97

25

748

Soto, Francisco

Allen County CC

RHP

Bats: RThrows: RClass: J1DOB: 12/18/96Height: 6'5"Weight: 220

25

748

Soto, Francisco

Allen County CC

RHPR/RJ1

--

6'5" 220lbs DOB: 12/18/96

25

752

Laureno, Jonathan

Connors St Col

3B

Bats: RThrows: RClass: J2DOB: 12/21/95Height: 6'1"Weight: 200

25

752

Laureno, Jonathan

Connors St Col

3BR/RJ2

--

6'1" 200lbs DOB: 12/21/95

The 2012 Draft was a banner one in Puerto Rico, with shortstop Carlos Correa going No. 1 overall and four players going in the top three rounds. Since then, however, a Puerto Rican player hasn't been drafted before the third round. That will almost certainly change in 2016, once again with a talented shortstop leading the way, despite the fact that teams were reportedly alerted a week before the Draft that Perez had tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Perez has everything needed to stay at shortstop long-term. He has good speed and instincts, allowing him to have outstanding range. Perez's plus arm works very well from everywhere, and his hands work extremely well. Able to make the flashy play, perhaps his only flaw defensively is that he can try to do too much on occasion. Perez's bat is behind his glove, but there are tools to work with. He can ambush a fastball early in the count, but his approach at the plate and pitch recognition need to be refined. Perez's speed works offensively, and he could grow into more power as he matures. Premium middle infielders are hard to come by. And while Perez’s inconsistent spring was punctuated with his failed drug test, he's flashed enough raw tools that he still has a shot to go in the first round, even if it’s not in the top 10 picks, where he seemed destined to land.It's a strong crop of talent from Puerto Rico this year, led by shortstop Delvin Perez. After Perez comes Feliciano, the offensive-minded backstop many feel has a chance to go in the first few rounds. The key to Feliciano is his bat. He has some strength in his swing with over-the-fence potential. He's not an all-or-nothing hitter, showing a solid approach at times. Especially for a catcher, Feliciano runs well and that athleticism does help him behind the plate. Some worry about his ability to catch long-term. Hhe does have a solid arm, but the rest of his defensive game is still a work in progress. If he can't stay behind the plate, there's a chance he could handle left field, though that might be a stretch. It's said that hitters find work. A team rolling the dice on Feliciano will hope he can stick behind the plate, but it's the offensive potential that might push him up boards.When you're a big shortstop initially from the Puerto Rican Baseball Academy, there are going to be the inevitable comparisons to the Astros' Carlos Correa, who was the No. 1 overall pick in 2012 out of the Academy. Curbelo, who moved to Cocoa High School in Florida for his senior year, isn't on Correa's level, but does bring a lot to the table. Curbelo performed well on the summer showcase circuit, at Perfect Game National and the East Coast Pro Showcase, capping things off by playing in PG's All-American Classic. Over the summer, he displayed excellent bat speed and some offensive upside. He's been inconsistent this spring, starting off particularly slowly. Fairly physically mature, Curbelo does have some power to tap into. That could be important because unlike Correa, most believe Curbelo won't be able to stay at shortstop. A move to third base could be in order, where his defensive actions could make him an above-average defender at the hot corner. A team taking Curbelo early could very well send him out as a shortstop to see what happens, but that team will also hope the bat they saw more consistently over the summer is the one that will allow him to profile well at an infield corner spot.