Alvin Colina
| AB | 5 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .2 |
| OBP | .2 |
| SLG | .2 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Alvin Enrique Colina
- Born 12/26/1981 in Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Liceo Jose A. Paez
- Debut 09/18/2006
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Colina made a quick recovery from mid-2005 surgery to repair a torn anterior-cruciate ligament in his left knee, and opened last season in Double-A, sharing time with Chris Iannetta before assuming regular duties when Iannetta was promoted. Colina has big-time power when he uses his hands and hips. He needs to discipline his game, both at the plate and behind it. Colina is a solid receiver, but can run into trouble in his pitch selection, not always staying in sync with his pitcher. He has a strong arm and threw out 40 percent of basestealers, but his receiving lags behind due to lazy fundamentals. He's going to have to learn to play through nicks and bruises to become an everyday catcher. Unless Iannetta stumbles, Colina will get a chance to be the starting catcher in Triple-A to open this season, and he'll be just an injury away from Coors Field, so he needs to make some quick adjustments and get his focus on the grind. Ultimately, Colina profiles best as Iannetta's backup.
