Rafael Cabreja
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| Born: | April 14, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | Bronx, New York |
| Height: | 5' 9" |
| Weight: | 170 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 8th Round, 2006 |
| College: | None |
| High School: | James Monroe HS (NY) |
| ETA: | 2011 |
Rafael Cabreja was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 8th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft out of the Bronx, NY.
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Amateur Career
Cabreja hit .447, with 8 extra base hits and 9 stolen bases, in 38 AB's in his last season at James Monroe HS. His was academically ineligible for much of the season. As a junior, was named to the 2005 Louisville Slugger High School All-American team.
Professional Career
Assigned to the GCL Red Sox
Scouting Report
Scouts have had a diificult time agreeing on Cabreja, particularly in terms of his speed. Baseball America sees an "average runner and plus thrower", with, "some pop in his lefthanded swing."[1] Red Sox Director of amateur scouting, Jason McLeod, called Cabreja, "...a little unrefined, but one of the better high school bats we saw," and sees him as a corner OF, though a move to catcher is possible as well. [2]
Trivia
- Is David Ortiz' nephew
- High school teammate of Danny Almonte, of Little League World Series infamy.
External Links
- Rafael Cabreja-minor league info courtesy of * Sox Prospects
