• Full name Roberto A. Peña
  • Born 06/08/1992 in Caguas, Puerto Rico
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 250 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Eloisa Pascual
  • Drafted in the 7th round (213th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2010 (signed for $150,000).
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    Puerto Rico is known for its long lineage of catching talent, and Pena is the best catcher this year. A converted shortstop, he has been behind the dish for two years now and is already an advanced defender. He can really catch and throw with quick feet, a smooth transfer and above-average pop times down to second base. Pena's father Bert spent six seasons in the big leagues with the Astros as a teammate of Dickie Thon (whose son is the island's top prospect this year). Another switch-hitter, Pena is better from the right side, but some scouts say he won't hit enough to be a regular. His defensive skills mean he could at least be a backup. He plays hard, shows good leadership and enjoys playing. Pena profiles as a seventh-to-10th-rounder on talent, but he could go higher because of his defensive skills, signability and position scarcity.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the California League in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Houston Astros in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Houston Astros in 2013
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Houston Astros in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the Houston Astros in 2011

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