Jorge Ferrnandez, a CF/C from Puerto Rico, was selected by the Twins in the seventh round of the MLB draft.
Here's BA's take on him:
Scouts believe Fernandez is a late bloomer who will add strength to his wiry, 6-foot-2, 185-pound build. He's an intriguing athlete because it's rare to see a player who plays center field and also catches. Fernandez runs well for his size, but isn't a burner and if he adds strength it would likely take away the option of playing center field. Going behind the plate full-time would require some work, but Fernandez obviously moves well and has at least an average arm. He's been switch-hitting for the past couple years and shows a smooth, handsy swing, especially from the left side, and could hit for average power once he matures. Fernandez is committed to Alabama State.
Here's somemore info on him. Kind of an interesting pick.
By the way, I'm hearing that first-round pick Byron Buxton will start his pro career with the GCL team for awhile but then could move up to Elizabethton before the season ends. He has to sign first, of course.
