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2008 National Showcase
Oswaldo Pirela is a FA C with a 5'11'', 175 lb. frame from Barquisimeto, Venezuela who is a FA. Pirela is athletic and a good defensive catcher who receives well and has good arm strength from behind the plate. He popped a 1.95 in the workout and it plays very well in the games. He showed good bat speed with good extension in his swing. He makes hard contact and has a pull approach. He shows hitting ability to go with his good defensive talent. He is a guy we would like to see play some more.