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<B>Director of Minor League Reports</B>
From BBA's Ben Badler's chat following the announcement of the GCL Top 10 prospects:
Warren (New London): How would you compare Ozhaino Albies, the Great But Not Exactly Powerful Oz, to Jose Peraza? Will Oz draw more walks? Does he have a better chance to stay at SS?
Ben Badler: Definitely some similarities there, and a great job by the Braves international scouts to land both of those guys, especially when other teams were wary of Albies’ size a year ago. Peraza’s the better prospect right now but there is more upside with Albies. The bat control, plate coverage and speed with both guys are outstanding, but Albies’ strike-zone judgment and patience give him a chance for a better OBP and I do think he has a better chance to stay at shortstop. Big-time breakout prospect for the Braves.
Warren (New London): How would you compare Ozhaino Albies, the Great But Not Exactly Powerful Oz, to Jose Peraza? Will Oz draw more walks? Does he have a better chance to stay at SS?
Ben Badler: Definitely some similarities there, and a great job by the Braves international scouts to land both of those guys, especially when other teams were wary of Albies’ size a year ago. Peraza’s the better prospect right now but there is more upside with Albies. The bat control, plate coverage and speed with both guys are outstanding, but Albies’ strike-zone judgment and patience give him a chance for a better OBP and I do think he has a better chance to stay at shortstop. Big-time breakout prospect for the Braves.