MELVIN DE LA CRUZ

3/5/90; NDFA '06; Dominican Republic
R/R; 5-11, 180

Level	BA	OBP	SA	AB	2B	3B	HR	BB	K	SB	CS
2007 DSL	.263	.391	.301	133	2	0	1	26	43	20	6
2008 DSL	.255	.345	.255	98	0	0	0	12	33	9	2
2009 R	.205	.264	.232	112	3	0	0	7	43	11	8

The Pirates must think de la Cruz has at least some potential, since he made the GCL roster for 2009 despite the fact that he'd never done much in the DSL beyond drawing some walks. He certainly didn't show any power, but he does appear to have some speed. He played the outfield corners in 2007 but mostly center in 2008. I have to think he was hurt part of the time in 2008. In the GCL he played both center and right and started the season batting leadoff, but he struggled to put the ball in play. If he returns in 2010, it should be to the GCL again.

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