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Ambiorix Concepcion :: OF last edit: 11/07/08 by: sluger11787 Not In Organization | B: R | T: R | HT: 6-2 | WT: 180 | DOB: 10/15/83
Concepcion is a product of the Mets Dominican system. He went to Victor Garillo Puello HS in the Dominican Republic and he is from Santo Domingo. Honored by Baseball America as the top player in the NY Penn League in 2004 and also named the Mets No. 5 prospect overall. Formerly known as Roberto Solano.
Contract/Options Status: 2008 Minor League Contract
Hitting:
Concepcion has natural power in his swing and could become an even bigger power threat as he develops. Right now though he tends to try and hit everything, kinda like Carlos Gomez. At higher levels pitchers will take advantage of this. If he learns some patience he could be a dynamic offensive player. The athletic ability and power are certainly there.
Running:
Ambi is a very toolsy player, like several of the Mets young outfielders. So it‘s not shocking that he is also blessed with good speed. And even less shocking that he still needs to work on it as well. While he can steal alot of bases, he can also get thrown out at a rather high clip as well. Once he develops more he may get better reads on pitchers and cut down on getting thrown out.
Defense:
He has enough athletic ability that he can play CF, but with his power hitting and strong arm he has played a lot of RF as well. It‘s probably tough to decide if he or Carlos Gomez has the better arm. With his speed and arm strength he projects as an above average defensive player.
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