Top 10 young Latinos likely to shine this season
By Steve Randel , TTF Baseball
I’ll start with Miguel Cabrera, baseball’s premier slugger, and Yadier Molina, arguably the game’s best catcher. Then there’s Albert Pujols, Robinson Cano and David “Big Papi” Ortiz. All these men are iconic baseball players that dominate the spotlight.
If you’re a fan of America’s Favorite Pastime, I’m sure you’ve also heard of Carlos Beltran, Hanley Ramirez, Jose Reyes and Felix Hernandez. How about Adrian and Carlos Gonzalez?
The point I’m trying to make: All the above-mentioned athletes are Hispanic superstars, and they make a lot of money. Soon to be just as important, however, are a new crop of talented young players looking to live the dream. These are the guys about to blossom, or who have already proved themselves but have yet to receive substantial monetary rewards. Here is my top 10 list of “breakout” players, although a few of them have already established that status.
1. Jose Fernandez, pitcher – Miami Marlins
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