Edward
Alfaro

Alfaro jumped out immediately during BP when I was watching him take his defensive work at SS. His actions were smooth, quick and with athleticism that projected him as at least an above average defender with plus potential. During INF/OF he showed a natural feel for his angles, the rhythm to his feet, a quick release with accuracy and an ability to throw from multiple arm slots which helps his fringe above average arm strength play up. Once the game started he showed consistency in game with his actions and made a dynamic play going behind second base with a full extension dive popped to a knee and threw a one hop strike to first base to nail the base runner. But, don’t mark Alfaro as a glove only SS there is real potential for him offensively. Hitting in the 5 hole he showed good bat speed, leverage in his bat path, an aggressive approach with strength through contact. He just missed a hit in first at bat on a FB up in the zone, but later he was able to take a middle away elevated FB and drive over the RF’s head to the wall for an easy stand up double. Alfaro is a Cal Baptist kick back who should find himself a new home at the D1 level where he will impact the program defensively and has potential be an impact offensive weapon in addition.