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PROSPECT: Ignacio Alvarez, SS, Atlanta Braves
ANALYSIS: The Braves drafted Alvarez in the fifth round last summer from junior college in California. He had an impressive pro debut, with more walks than strikeouts and a .451 on-base percentage. Alvarez is producing similar results this season in High-A at 20 years old, with a 30/17 BB/K ratio to open the season.
His raw power has not yet translated to gameplay yet, but he has above-average power in batting practice displays that should come as he fills into his frame further. Defensively, Alvarez has turned heads with his ability to handle short this season, though his future home is likely third base as he fills out.
VERDICT: The Braves seem to have struck gold with Alvarez. The organization's willingness to push prospects over the last few years could mean we get to see plenty of Alvarez in Double-A this year. That's really the last test he needs to pass before being a must-roster player at all levels.
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