Pearly Gates is...Quick ReferenceRecent postsLinksRichard's other blog:Hall Of Fame:
The "Real" Media:
Halosphere:
Minor League Affiliates:
Other Baseball Blogs:
Other Random Crap (in a good way):
Soccer:Archive
Blog*Spot ArchivesContactRichard Ceccarelli Josh Mandir |
Thursday, January 13, 2005Scouting Report: Alberto CalaspoBio:
Stats:Name: Alberto Jose Calaspo Birthday: April 19, 1983 (22 on Opening Day) Height: 5-10 Weight: 150 Bats: Right Throws: Right Position: SS, 2B Acquired: International Free Agent (Venezuela), 2001 Drafted: n/a Roster: 40-man Contract: min. Hitting:YEAR(L) G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS ----------|---|---|--|---|--|--|--|---|--|--|--|--|----|----|----|-- 2002(R) 70 299 70 101 16 10 3 60 13 4 17 14 .338 .374 .488 862 2003(A) 133 514 86 168 38 4 2 67 20 6 42 28 .327 .377 .428 805 2004(AA) 135 544 76 155 28 2 6 48 15 14 47 25 .285 .339 .377 716 Another in the Angels' collection of fine middle infield prospects. Shown great plate discipline at all levels (67/106 K/BB). Hasn't shown the raw power of Erick Aybar or Brandon Wood, but he does hit his fair share of doubles - a good sign that homerun power could develop. Angels pushed him a little too hard and he appeared to be over his head at AA. Still, at 21 he was young for the league and still put together a solid campaign.Defense: Average range and solid hands. Doesn't make many mistakes. Started as a 2B before being switched to short during the Spring. He's probably better suited for second, and should end up there.Baserunning: Speedy, but lacks baserunning instincts. Should grow into a fine base stealer.2005 Outlook: Calaspo will be reunited with former double-play partner Erick Aybar in AA this season. Of the Angels' three middle infield prospects (with Aybar and Brandon Wood), Calaspo is the furthest along. However, most scouts would agree that he also has the lowest ceiling. ETA: 2007. See the complete list of scouting reports here. |
