• Full name Gabriel Antonio Rosa
  • Born 07/02/1993 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Colegio Hector Urdaneta
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (84th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2011 (signed for $500,000).
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    The top position player in Puerto Rico in 2011, Rosa has committed to Bethune-Cookman. Scouts didn't expect him to reach college, though, as he has enough present tools to go out in the first four rounds. Two scouts compared him to former big league outfielder Juan Encarnacion for his rangy frame and solid all-around tools. He has a loose body with projection and should fill out his 6-foot-4, 180-pound frame. Some scouts believe he'll have to move to a corner, while others believe the current shortstop can stay in center field. He has solid raw power and is a plus runner, though he's no burner. Rosa has bad timing habits that tend to cause him to lead with his shoulder and open up too early in his swing in an attempt to pull the ball. His swing path has some inconsistencies as well, and he doesn't keep his bat in the hitting zone long enough. Rosa's arm plays average.

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  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Cincinnati Reds in 2013

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