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Pedro Leon, OF
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Scouting report
A 5-foot-9 stick of dynamite, Leon has a big power/speed/arm tool trinity. Until 2021 Spring Training, the last action Leon saw was during the 2018-19 Cuban National Series, in which he homered 15 times in 30 games before dealing with an oblique injury. He was cleared to sign last December but an oblique injury moved back his workout. When it was finally held, teams got a text on the way there saying that Leon had a deal with Houston already done. The shoulder is healthy and with his power, elite arm strength, and incredible bat speed from the right side, Leon is the sort of player who would have prompted teams to burst through their bonus pool when they weren't hard-capped. The success rate of Cuban hitters, especially ones who have had a long time away from baseball during their relocation process and pre-eligibility period, is highly variable, but Leon looked pretty comfortable against big league pitching during 2021 Spring Training, and he squared good velocity several times. The Astros plan on experimenting with him at shortstop and in center field. He's a very interesting and talented prospect with a chance to be an impact player. (International signee)