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One of the least spoken about players in Marlins camp Randy Jones Jersey , but are we overlooking a potential impact player?"Prospects & DraftGame CoverageFull ArchiveMasthead Social Marlins Players on TwitterFish Stripes on InstagramMarlins Media Members Fish Stripes Best of 2018 Marlins StoriesScheduleRosterStatsCommunity Guidelines StubHub iami Marlins Analysis2019 Marlins Season Preview2019 Marlins Season Preview: Rosell HerreraNew,65commentsOne of the least spoken about players in Marlins camp, but are we overlooking a potential impact player?ESTShareTweetShareShare2019 Marlins Season Preview: Rosell HerreraSteve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsWhen the Marlins quietly added Rosell Herrera in January, SiriusXM/Five Reasons Sports Network host Craig Mish shared this text message from an industry source who had spent time with him in another organization:On the eve of the Grapefruit League season, Herrera continues to be one of the least-discussed players on the Marlins. But dive deeper and we find encouraging signs that the 26-year-old can have a substantial impact on and off the field.How did he get here? Claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on January 2, 2019.2018 MLB Stats: .234/.286/.317, 1 HR, 20 RBI, 3 SB in 86 G2019 ZiPS Projections: .232/.291/.330, 5 HR, 32 RBI http://www.padresfanproshop.com/authentic-brad-hand-jersey , 12 SB in 118 G Via Kansas City StarSigned out of the Dominican Republic by Colorado at the age of 16, Herrera immediately became a top international prospect in the Rockies farm system. His status met its peak in 2014, when he was named a Baseball America Top 100 Prospect (subscription required and recommended). This distinction was following a minor league season that saw him slash .343/.419/.515, with 16 HR and 76 runs batted in for the Low-A Asheville Tourists. His offensive production was not the only reason he was highly respected, as he was also playing solid defense at shortstop, third base, and second base. The Rockies understandably thought they were developing a multi-faceted, switch-hitter who was bound for great achievements at higher levels of competition.What happened to the former Top 100 prospect? Herrera’s wrists started failing him. No, literally: his wrists stopped working. He developed inflammation in both of his wrist joints, missing nearly half of the 2014 campaign and hitting for reduced power even when put into the lineup (4 HR in 72 G). The Rockies were patient as Herrera repeated High-A in 2015, this time without requiring any stints on the disabled list Wil Myers Jersey , but to no avail. He was a completely different player. Herrera re-signed with his original franchise each of the next two years with the intent of fixing his swing and recapturing that old form. Then in 2018, the journey yielded results, as he played in 86 major league games (68 starts) between the Royals and the Reds. There’s still skepticism about the bat—Herrera homered only once as a rookie, and it was the cheapest of all cheap shots.Nonetheless, he contributed better than replacement-level production thanks to his versatility. Herrera logged innings at every position sans catcher, first base, and shortstop. He generated 10 Defensive Runs Saved per Fangraphs, demonstrating real aptitude for several different assignments, rather than simply being a position-filler. Your browser does not support HTML5 video.Now on the Marlins, look for Herrera to compete for the role that Yadiel Rivera fulfilled last year. A 40-man roster spot and superior 2018 stats seemingly give him the inside track.Will Herrera ever reach his once highly-regarded ceiling? Did his early wrist injuries impair his progression to the point that the 26 year-old simply needs more time to develop?The Marlins hope to find out soon. One thing is certain—for being among the least-covered players in camp, Herrera has a healthy amount of intrigue attached to his potential. A couple new prospects to keep an eye on."The Milwaukee Brewers made a rather significant addition earlier on the final day of the 2018 Winter Meetings Rickey Henderson Jersey , picking up reliever Alex Claudio from the Rangers in exchange for their competitive balance pick in next year’s MLB Draft. But the club also added a pair of less notable names to their player development system today, selecting two prospects during the minor league phase of the Rule 5 Draft:Julio Garcia, 21, got his first taste of full-season ball this year while suiting up for Class-A Burlington. The former Angels’ farmhand was named among the ‘other prospects of note’ by Eric Longenhagen of Fangraphs when he published Anaheim’s top-20 prospect list for Fangraphs prior to the 2018 season:Garcia failed to build on his strong 2017 campaign, batting only .232/.265/.320 with five homers and three steals in 486 plate appearances for a 64 wRC+ and 68 DRC+. His bat currently projects as well below-average, though he has shown average raw power at times. Garcia spent time at second, third, and short in 2018, but his plus arm plays well at shortstop and he figures to see plenty of time there for the Brewers next season, perhaps in Class A-Advanced Carolina.As for Alexander Alvarez, there is a scarcity of scouting information about him online. The 22 year old native of Venezuela began his career in 2014 after signing with the Rays and made it to full-season ball for the first time this past year http://www.padresfanproshop.com/authentic-brad-hand-jersey , though he didn’t take the field until June. In 32 total games at the Class-A level, he hit .237/.268/.381 with four doubles, two triples, and three homers across 132 plate appearances. That was good for an 81 wRC+ and 78 DRC+, which isn’t bad production out of a backstop. He also caught 33% of would-be base stealers and was charged with only one error in 222.2 innings behind the dish. Though there was speculation in regards to Jake Gatewood and Jon Olczak floating around this morning, the Brewers did not lose any of their own prospects in either the Major or Minor League phases of today’s Rule 5 Draft.Statistics courtesy of Fangraphs, Baseball Prospectus, and Baseball-Reference