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2004 National PreDraft Showcase
SS Juan Carlos Portes: Portes commuted from Massachusetts a couple of times during the spring to play in the Iowa Spring League, so we’ve got a long look at him over the last few months. This young Dominican native is a ball player. Along with his defensive skills, above average arm strength (he hits 92 mph off the mound) and quickness, Portes has surprising power. He’s hit home runs at virtually every event he’s played in since last August…..ECPBBS (Wilmington), Jupiter, a couple of bombs during the Spring League and a shot to left field at the Pre-Draft off an 88 mph fastball. He’s a hard worker who loves to play baseball.