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Antonio Cabello, OF
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There's no change to Cabello's blurb, as we're still waiting to see if his 2019 was the result of a nagging shoulder issue. It's ironic that the Yankees didn't want to slow down Cabello's bat development by asking him to catch (he did as an amateur, and his build and arm strength are both visual fits behind the plate). Instead, his offensive development stalled on its own. Most of the physical tools are intact, Cabello's swing just looked out of whack, and he was coming off of a dislocated shoulder that truncated his 2019. His front side was leaking way down the third base line (which happened during his incredible 2018, too), and his swing was described as long to me, which is odd for a hitter this size. This is still a rare blend of skills, especially if the catching is ever revisited. Cabello still runs well, and last year he inspired one of my favorite scout quotes of all time when I was told that he has a "grinding gait, full effort, kicking up grass as he runs like the rooster tail of a speed boat." In addition to potential plus hit and run tools, there's above-average arm strength, and what was billed as above-average raw power that hasn't shown in the exit velos yet. Though Cabello's top end exits are still good for his age, his averages are not good for someone as physically developed as he is, a piece of evidence that supports the visual assessment of his swing. Still, I'm not out after one bad year, and think Cabello has everyday physical ability. (At-home dev)