• Full name Joshua A. Flores
  • Born 11/18/1985 in Chicago, IL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Triton College
  • Drafted in the 4th round (134th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2005 (signed for $217,500).
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    SS Josh Flores was the top position player in the state last year, and scouts are still incredulous that he turned down a six-figure offer from the Braves, who took him in the 24th round. Atlanta still controls his rights because he wound up at Triton Junior College, where he ranks among the national juco leaders in hitting (.519) and steals (28). Flores has top-of-the-line speed, going from the right side of home plate to first base in 3.9 seconds, and has strength in his bat and his arm. However, he cheats on fastballs and doesn't adjust to breaking pitches, and he's not a long-term shortstop. He probably fits best in center field.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Houston Astros in 2009
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Carolina League in 2007
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Houston Astros in 2007
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Houston Astros in 2006

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