Hector Tiburcio

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Cincinnati Reds #30 prospect in 2003
  Tiburcio ranked 27th on this list a year ago, under the name of Danny Mateo. In addition to his change of identity, Tiburcio also turned out to be 14 months older than previously reported. He still remains an intriguing prospect because of his raw tools and phenomenal defensive ability. His pure shortstop actions are nearly as good as Rainer Olmedo's. Tiburcio has soft hands, quickness to go with raw speed, the ability to make plays on the move and a plus arm to boot. He needs to play more under control after committing 32 errors in 52 games at shortstop last year. As with Olmedo, his bat is questionable. Tiburico must learn the importance of working counts and showing plate discipline. A switch-hitter, he's aggressive at the plate with a decent swing and projectable gap power. He'll move slowly until he develops more offensively.