F/F SPOTLIGHT: Randy Arozarena
Jun 2 2023
What a journey for Randy Arozarena (OF, TAM) as the Rays acquired him in a trade. They traded away Matthew Liberatore (LHP, STL) to the Cardinals, with José Martínez also headed to Tampa Bay. In the summer of 2019, Arozarena ranked fourth on the 2019 Cardinals Organization Report. The minors team graded him as an 8D prospect with starting outfielder potential that could post 12-15 homers with 20-plus stolen bases.
With the Rays, Arozarena took off starting in the 2020 shortened season and the playoff run. He hit seven home runs, with four stolen bases and a .281 BA (.280 xBA) in 76 plate appearances, earning him $10 of value. The ridiculous 47% HR/F in 2020 led to an even wilder playoff run of ten home runs, .377 BA, and a 52.6% HR/F...
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