Luis Exposito

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Luis Exposito

Born:	January 20, 1987
Birthplace:	Hialeah, Florida
Height:	6' 3"
Weight:	215 lbs
Bats:	Right
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	2005: 31st Round by the Boston Red Sox
College:	St. Petersburg Junior College
High School:	Champagnat Catholic (FL)
ETA:	2010

Luis Exposito (born January 20, 1987 in Hialeah, Florida) was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 31st Round of the 2005 Amateur Draft. Exposito received a $150,000 signing bonus from the Boston Red Sox.

1 Scouting Report
2 Amateur Career
3 Minor League Career
- 3.1 Minor League Awards
4 Trivia
5 External Links

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Scouting Report

Catcher out of Florida with a strong, broad frame. Offensively, he's relaxed at the plate without much action before the pitch comes at him. He's got a long follow through and a swing that generates a lot of lift on the ball. Makes solid contact. Doesn't strike out too much, but can struggle with breaking pitches on occasion. Excellent present power with the ability to add even more pop, probably has 25 home run potential. Plate discipline isn't great, but he's showing regular improvement in that area. Minimal speed on the basepaths, about average for a catcher. Behind the plate, Exposito has tremendous catcher's tools, including very good blocking skills, a strong arm, great instincts, and outstanding game calling ability. However, he could use some improvement with his glovework and his throwing accuracy. Gunned down 28.5% of attempted base stealers in 2008, which is below average. Very personable - a popular teammate, as he speaks English and Spanish very well. He was suspended for much of the 2007 season for disciplinary reasons, but by all accounts he has turned that around and has been a model citizen and teammate ever since. Exposito was selected as a draft-and-follow in the 2005 draft, and really improved his stock by being named All-Conference, All-State, and All-Region for St. Petersburg in 2006. The Sox signed him to a decent bonus following his JuCo season and just prior to the 2006 draft. According to Peter Gammons, one scouting director indicated after the 2006 draft that Exposito would have been one of the top few catchers selected in that draft had the Red Sox not signed him a month prior. ~ SoxProspects.com

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Amateur Career

Named All-State and All-Conference during his one Junior College season at St.Petersburg, where he hit .350, with 9 2B, 3 3B, 5HRs in 41 games (160 ABs).

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Minor League Career

2006: Luis spent 2006 with the Lowell Spinners, struggling somewhat offensively, hitting .250/.301/.327, and striking out in 21 percent of his at-bats. Exposito ranked third on the club with 52 hits and fifth with 23 RBI.