Rafael Cabreja

Rafael Cabreja

Born:	April 14, 1987
Birthplace:	Bronx, New York
Height:	5' 9"
Weight:	170 lbs
Bats:	Left
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	8th Round, 2006
College:	None
High School:	James Monroe HS (NY)
ETA:	2011

Rafael Cabreja was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 8th round of the 2006 Amateur Draft out of the Bronx, NY.

Amateur Career

Cabreja hit .447, with 8 extra base hits and 9 stolen bases, in 38 AB's in his last season at James Monroe HS. His was academically ineligible for much of the season. As a junior, was named to the 2005 Louisville Slugger High School All-American team.

Professional Career

Assigned to the GCL Red Sox

Scouting Report

Scouts have had a diificult time agreeing on Cabreja, particularly in terms of his speed. Baseball America sees an "average runner and plus thrower", with, "some pop in his lefthanded swing."[1] Red Sox Director of amateur scouting, Jason McLeod, called Cabreja, "...a little unrefined, but one of the better high school bats we saw," and sees him as a corner OF, though a move to catcher is possible as well. [2]

Trivia

• Is David Ortiz' nephew
• High school teammate of Danny Almonte, of Little League World Series infamy.

External Links

• Rafael Cabreja-minor league info courtesy of * Sox Prospects