Baseball America Online – Trade Central: The book on David Espinoza
He committed 48 errors at Dayton, and the Reds also didn’t believe that his footwork and actions were a natural fit at shortstop. He has made 26 errors in 95 games at second, and some scouts believe his ultimate destination will be center field. An aggressive switch-hitter with power potential from the left side of the plate, he’s hitting .245-7-44. He has made some strides with his plate discipline, drawing 64 walks, but his 104 strikeouts point to his need to make more contact. If he can do that, he’s a potential leadoff hitter. Espinosa has good speed, though he’s still a work in progress on the bases as well, having been caught 17 times in 43 steal attempts.