The Book on Leslie Anderson
Prospect Info
Leslie Anderson
Born 3/30/1982
OF, TB
A mature prospect who recently defected from Cuba, Leslie Anderson (Stephens) is a plus-contact hitter with a high level of patience and discipline that's uncharacteristic of most Latin American exports. In Cuba, he has been experienced at both infield and outfield corners, and he even subbed in at centerfield for the power-laden Cuban National team in 2008. A natural lefthander in the field and at the plate, he projects as an MLB corner with better defense and less power than most, and since he turns 28 in 2010, he doesn't have much room left to develop: his ceiling is probably that of an idealized Kosuke Fukudome.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (7/30/2010): #249 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: Unranked
Player Updates and Notes
Corner outfielder Leslie Anderson has signed a four year deal with the Tampa Bay Rays, according to MLB.com. Anderson, considered one of the top Cuban hitters available, will start in the minors but should be on a fast track, and could see MLB action as early as the end of 2010.
3/10/2010 by KDaddy
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