- Full name Christhian Vasquez
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The Royals have put an emphasis in recent years on signing Latin American prospects who can square up the ball, emphasizing hitting ability over athleticism. Like Samir Duenez, Vasquez's best attribute as an amateur was his simple lefthanded swing and all-fields, line-drive hitting approach. Kansas City made him one of its top targets for 2013, signing him for $750,000. The Royals believe Vasquez can stick in center field, but scouts for other teams note his average speed and expect he'll end up moving to a corner outfield spot, likely left field because of his below-average arm. If he does have to move to a corner, some question whether his gap power will profile. Vasquez will either open 2014 with Rookie-level Burlington or play in the Dominican Summer League.