Prospectus Q&A

J.P. Arencibia

by David Laurila

A right-handed hitting catcher with outstanding power potential, J.P. Arencibia was the 21^st overall pick in this year’s draft. Taken by the Blue Jays out of the University of Tennessee--where he hit .330/.450/.545 as a junior--the Miami native led Team USA in home runs last summer with nine in 121 at-bats. Arencibia is beginning his professional career with the short-season Auburn Doubledays, and is hitting .250 with a pair of home runs through July 20.

David talked to Arencibia about his draft experience, the best pitchers he caught with Team USA, and the approach he brings to the game.

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David Laurila: Give us a scouting report on yourself as a hitter.

J.P. Arencibia: I have power to all fields. I hit the fastball pretty well, and if the pitcher makes a mistake I can usually make him pay for it. But I look at myself as an all-around hitter, someone who can hit for a high average, not just power. I think I have good plate discipline and know my strike zone pretty well. A lot of times it seems like scouting reports are about what you don’t do well, but those are what I consider my strengths.

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