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10 best prospects moved at the MLB Trade Deadline

By Nathaniel Reeves

Aug 2, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris (44) pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Daniel Norris (44) pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 7, 2014; Frisco, TX, USA; Frisco Rough Riders designated hitter Jorge Alfaro (8) bats during the game against the Springfield Cardinals at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Springfield beat Frisco 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2014; Frisco, TX, USA; Frisco Rough Riders designated hitter Jorge Alfaro (8) bats during the game against the Springfield Cardinals at Dr Pepper Ballpark. Springfield beat Frisco 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

Jorge Alfaro, C, Philadelphia Phillies

Alfaro is one of the more difficult prospects to project of the trade deadline, as he has a very wide range of outcomes. Texas viewed Alfaro as its franchise catcher of the future prior to the Hamels trade and some of his tools make it easy to see why.

For one, Alfaro has the type of raw power that could lead to 30 plus homers once he does reach the big leagues. The 6-2, 185 pound catcher slugged 35 home runs combined in 2013 and 2014, helping him advance from A-Ball to Double-A.

Overall, Alfaro’s offensive numbers have been solid at just about every minor-league level he’s stopped at. Alfaro posted a 126 wRC+ in 2014 at Double-A per FanGraphs before taking a step back to 106 this season.

In addition to the power potential, Alfaro has a fantastic throwing arm and the ability to be an above-average receiver behind the plate. A good defensive catcher with that kind of power could be a valuable piece to any organization.

However, Alfaro has a fair number of weaknesses in his game. He strikes out often and doesn’t make great contact, which could potentially offset the power.

Alfaro will also be coming off of season-ending ankle surgery that limited him to 49 games this season, adding to the risk. Still, Alfaro’s high ceiling makes him an intriguing young player that was worth a shot for the Phillies.

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