Heiker Meneses
| AB | 4267 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .247 |
| OBP | .318 |
| SLG | .321 |
| HR | 23 |
- Full name Heiker Albert Meneses
- Born 07/01/1991 in Caracas, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
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After batting just .223/.337/.304 in three years of Rookie ball, Meneses hit his way from low Class A to Double-A at age 20 last season. He's not very physical at 5-foot-9 and 160 pounds, but he's surprisingly strong for his size and has a quick bat. He makes hard line-drive contact, though he's not going to be a home run threat and still needs to tone down his aggressive approach. He's a solid runner who looks to steal and take extra bases. Meneses saw action at shortstop, second base and third base in 2011, and he profiles best at second base. He has the hands and footwork for short, but his arm and range are better suited for second. He has quick hands and turns the double-play pivot exceptionally well. If he doesn't develop into a regular, Meneses has what it takes to become a valuable utilityman. He'll return to Portland to begin 2012.
