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Class A California League
Top 20 Prospects
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18 ANGEL BERROA, ss, Visalia Oaks (Athletics)
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Oakland already has a young, exciting Dominican shortstop in Miguel Tejada. The Athletics now have a second one on the way in Berroa.
Berroa made his mark with power, both offensively and defensively. His occasional opposite-field bombs were a prelude of more to come, and his cannon arm at short was topped only by Castro’s.
"There have been a lot of errors with him this year, but I know he's going to get better by watching how much work he puts into the game," Navarrete said. "Plus, he already owns the tools of speed, range, arm strength and power. And there's more power in him, you just know it.
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Others who could help the A's or another major-league organization in 2001 include catcher A.J. Hinch and infielder Mark Bellhorn, who resurrected his career with a PCL-leading 111 runs.
Visalia shortstop Angel Berroa (.277-10-63) has quick hands and feet, and has "Tony Batista upside" in Lieppman's words.
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