Yahmed Yema
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Yahmed Yema
| Born: | September 3, 1984 |
| Birthplace: | Havana, Cuba |
| Height: | 6' 0" |
| Weight: | 182 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 2005: 7th Round |
| College: | Florida International |
| High School: | Hialeah High School (FL) |
| ETA: | Late 2008 |
Yahmed Yema (born September 3, 1984 in Havana, Cuba), was drafted by the Red Sox in the seventh round of the 2005 Amateur Draft, as a junior out of Florida International University.
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Amateur Career
Hit .391, with 14 home runs and 63 RBI in 57 games during his 2005 campaign. Yema struck out only 14 times in 209 AB's. Starred for Hialeah (FL) High School's back-to-back state championship teams in 2001-2002.
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Pro Career
Hit .301 with one home run and 29 RBI in his first year of pro ball, with the Lowell Spinners. Promoted to the Greenville Drive for the 2006 season. Batted .289, with a .755 OPS in 450 AB's with Greenville. Also had 8 home runs and 65 RBI.
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Scouting Report
- Excellent plate discipline, makes good contact. Average speed and range in centerfield. The knock on Yema is that he doesn't give his all on every play. ~ SoxProspects
- Excellent plate discipline. Some view him as a tweener OF prospect, with insufficient speed for CF, and not enough power for the corners. ~Baseball America
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Trivia
- Moved to Hialeah, FL from Cuba at age nine.
- Was MVP of a Perfect Game/World Wood Bat showcase in high school, finishing ahead of many prominent prospects.
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External Links
- Yahmed Yema - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Yahmed Yema - Interview Courtesy of Red Sox Nation
