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02/07/2006 Archived Entry: "A Look at Cuban Players in USA or Awaiting Tryouts in other Countries"
A Look at Cuban Players in USA or Awaiting Tryouts in other Countries By Cubano
Kendry Morales
Team: Angels
Place of Birth: Fomento, Santi Spiritus
DOB: 06/20/83
Switch Hitter 1B/DH/Outfield
As a member of the Industriales Lions of the Cuban National League, he broke rookie records for hits (114), RBI (82), HR (21), Extra Bases (46) and Runs (60) in a 90 games season. The people in Havana City called him Super Kendry.
After signing with the Angels, he missed all 2005 Spring Training trying to establish legal status in the Dominican Republic.
He hit a HR in his first at bat for Rancho Cucamonga (A). He was promoted quickly to the Arkansas Travelers (AA) where he hit 17 HR in just 74 games. He also had 54 RBI and a 306 batting average. He hit three HR in a game against San Antonio.
The Angels sent him to the Arizona Fall League where he finished third in hitting (380), third in OBP (444) and first in doubles (14).
According to Baseball America, Morales is a mature hitter with above average power from both sides of the plate. Baseball America has ranked Morales 7th among Angels prospects.
Cuban National Series Stats
Series AB H AVE 2B 3B HR SLU RBI BB K
3 871 287 330 60 5 37 537 170 116 124
Juan Miguel Miranda
MLB Team: Free Agent
Cuban Team: Pinar del Rio Cigar Makers
Outfielder
Miranda put numbers similar to those of Kendry Morales. He played one more season than Morales in Cuba. His fielding percentage was a decent 981. He is currently in the Dominican Republic trying to gain legal status.
Cuban National Series Stats
Series AB H AVE 2B 3B HR SLU RBI BB K
4 1138 343 301 70 14 57 538 205 197 242
