Jovan Rosa Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Jovan Rosa
Born 10/26/1987 in Santurce, Puerto Rico
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School East Hartford
Drafted in the 22nd round (659th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2006 (signed for $180,000).

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The Cubs not only have a logjam at shortstop at the lower levels of the system, but they also have a similar situation at third base. Josh Vitters, Rosa and Marquez Smith all were ready to start 2008 in low Class A, and the problem solved itself when Vitters went down with a hand injury and Rosa shifted over to first base until Smith got promoted in July. Signed for $180,000 as part of the final class of draft-and-follows in May 2007, Rosa showed improved bat speed and strength in his first full pro season. His Midwest League-leading 42 doubles hint at his power potential, with expectations that some of them will turn into homers down the road. Rosa's future will be brighter if he can stick at third base, though that remains to be seen. He has below-average speed and awkward footwork at the hot corner, where he committed 21 errors in just 71 games last year. His arm is strong, but his range and hands are a little shaky. Rosa does have some athleticism, so he has the potential to improve through hard work. He'll be the everyday third baseman at Daytona this year.

Southern Maryland Blue Crabs signed free agent 3B Jovan Rosa.
3B Jovan Rosa and assigned to Tigres de Quintana Roo.
3B Jovan Rosa assigned to Olmecas de Tabasco.
Southern Maryland Blue Crabs signed free agent 3B Jovan Rosa.
Mayos de Navojoa placed 3B Jovan Rosa on the reserve list.
Lancaster Barnstormers claimed 3B Jovan Rosa off waivers from New Britain Bees.
3B Jovan Rosa returned to New Britain Bees from Olmecas de Tabasco.
3B Jovan Rosa assigned to Mayos de Navojoa.
Olmecas de Tabasco activated 3B Jovan Rosa.
Olmecas de Tabasco placed 3B Jovan Rosa on the reserve list.
Olmecas de Tabasco selected the contract of 3B Jovan Rosa from New Britain Bees.
New Britain Bees signed free agent 3B Jovan Rosa.
3B Jovan Rosa transferred to Tomateros de Culiacan from Mayos de Navojoa.
Piratas de Campeche released 3B Jovan Rosa.
Piratas de Campeche activated 3B Jovan Rosa.
Piratas de Campeche signed free agent 3B Jovan Rosa.
3B Jovan Rosa assigned to Estrellas de Norte.
3B Jovan Rosa assigned to Mayos de Navojoa.
IF Jovan Rosa assigned to Tiburones de Aguadilla.
Tiburones de Aguadilla released IF Jovan Rosa.
Peoria Chiefs released C Jovan Rosa.
Jovan Rosa assigned to Peoria Chiefs from Chicago Cubs.
3B Jovan Rosa assigned to Criollos de Caguas.
Peoria Chiefs activated 3B Jovan Rosa from the 7-day disabled list.
Peoria Chiefs placed 3B Jovan Rosa on the 7-day disabled list.
3B Jovan Rosa assigned to Peoria Chiefs from Daytona Cubs.
Jovan Rosa assigned to Daytona Cubs from Peoria Chiefs.