Francis Gomez Alfonseca

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Oakland Athletics #25 prospect in 2002
  Known alternately during his career as Francis Gomez and Francis Alfonseca, the halfbrother of Antonio Alfonseca has yet to settle on the name he wishes to use. Even more difficult was his attempt to jump from Rookie ball to high Class A as a teenager last year. Alfonseca has exceptional tools, with excellent hands and range on defense and quick hands with the bat. A's officials repeatedly compare him to Miguel Tejada because of his defensive skills and power potential. Alfonseca is very aggressive, both with the bat and in the field, which is both a positive and a negative. He lacks plate discipline, makes too many errors and is very streaky. He's athletic and has shown the ability to play second and third base as well as shortstop. He'll get some more seasoning in the California League this year.
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  Ranked Oakland Athletics #24 prospect in 2001
  The half-brother of Marlins closer Antonio Alfonseca made his U.S. debut in 2000 under the name Francis Gomez, but he's now known as Francis Alfonseca. Alfonseca’s Arizona League season was cut short by nagging hamstring injuries, but he still played well enough to be ranked the No. 3 prospect in the league. He has exceptional tools, with excellent hands and range on defense and quick hands with the bat. A’s officials compare him to Oakland shortstop Miguel Tejada because of his defensive skills and power potential. In his first game back in the Arizona League after a month on the disabled list, he pinch-hit a game-winning grand slam. Alfonseca can play all three infield positions, and the A’s have been moving him around to increase his versatility. He also has shown he can hit to all fields. He’s aggressive, both in the field and with the bat, and he has shown great desire to play.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Arizona Complex League #3 prospect in 2000
  Gomez, the half-brother of Marlins closer Antonio Alfonseca, got only 62 at-bats because of a nagging hamstring injury. In that limited action, he hit a productive .355 with 28 RBIs. In his first game back after a month on the disabled list, he had a 420-foot, pinch-hit grand slam to win a game. "He has exceptional hand speed on both offense and defense," Kuehl said. "He has the quickest hands I've seen on an infielder and catches bad hops so easily. His arm is only average now but should be above average." "I like his range," Giants manager Lemmie Miller said. "He moves well to both sides."

• December, 1999 Scouting Report
  Gomez, the half-brother of Marlins closer Antonio Alfonseca, got only 62 at-bats because of a nagging hamstring injury. In that limited action, he hit a productive .355 with 28 RBIs. In his first game back after a month on the disabled list, he had a 420-foot, pinch-hit grand slam to win a game. "He has exceptional hand speed on both offense and defense," Kuehl said. "He has the quickest hands I've seen on an infielder and catches bad hops so easily. His arm is only average now but should be above average." "I like his range," Giants manager Lemmie Miller said. "He moves well to both sides."