4. Joaquin Arias, ss Age: 19. B-T: R-R. Ht.: 6-2. Wt.: 175. Signed: Dominican Republic, 2001. Signed by: Victor Mata/Carlos Rios/Freddy Tiburcio. Background: When Victor Mata first saw Arias as a wiry, 140-pound 16-year-old, he almost didn’t give him a chance to swing the bat at a workout. Once Mata heard the thump of the ball coming off his bat, he kept Arias at the Yankees’ academy for nearly a year. Arias signed for $300,000 after growing up in a house with a dirt floor and no furniture. His brother Alberto pitches in the Rockies system. Strengths: Nicknamed “Spiderman” because his arms and legs appear to be going in every direction at once, Arias displays good body control in the field. He’s flashier than New York’s other shortstop prospects, showing plus-plus range and speed to go with a plus arm. He has outstanding bat speed and raw power. Weaknesses: Arias hits out of a slight crouch and tends to swing uphill, and the Yankees would like to see him level his stroke out. He’s too aggressive at the plate, though he demonstrates a good feel for the bat head and makes consistent contact. The Future: Like Guillen, Arias has five-tool potential and will continue to move at an aggressive pace. He’ll start in high Class A this season as a 19-year -old. Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB AVG OBP SLG Battle Creek (Lo A) 130 481 60 128 12 8 3 48 26 44 12 .266 .306 .343 -- --

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