Yamaico Navarro
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Yamaico Navarro
| Born: | October 30, 1987 |
| Birthplace: | San Pedro de Macaris, DR |
| Height: | 5' 11" |
| Weight: | 170 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2006: International Free Agent by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | None |
| High School: | None |
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Yamaico Navarro (born October 30, 1987 in San Pedro de Macaris, DR), was signed by the Boston Red Sox as an international free agent in 2006.
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Scouting Report
- Not initially signed as a big name, Navarro has thoroughly impressed the Sox brass in his first years in the organization. He has an athletic build for a shortstop, with a little bit of bulk. At the plate, he makes good contact and generates good loft off his bat, resulting in a lot of liners. Hits fastballs better than breaking balls. A little too aggressive at the plate, could stand to take some more pitches. Average speed and power for a middle infielder. In the field, he plays 2B, 3B, and SS more than adequately, with a sure glove and an average to above average arm, but he still needs to improve footwork. Always entertaining to watch, Navarro turns a lot of big league gems in the field. He has an Ozzie Smith-like electricity in the field. ~ SoxProspects.com
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Minor League Career
Hit .279 in 2006 as a rookie in the DSL, with some pop, hitting 3 homers and 5 triples. Good plate discipline. Bypassed the Gulf Coast League directly to Lowell for his first State-side season in 2007.
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Minor League Awards
- 2006 DSL All-Star
- 2007 New York Penn League All-Star
- 2008 South Atlantic League All-Star
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External links
- Yamaico Navarro - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
