• Full name Andrew Ahyim Aplin
  • Born 03/21/1991 in Vallejo, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Arizona State
  • Drafted in the 5th round (159th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2012 (signed for $220,000).
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    Aplin sets himself apart because he's one of the best defensive center fielders on the West Coast. Even though he has just fringe-average foot speed, Aplin gets great jumps and always takes proper routes to balls. He has a strong, accurate arm. Aplin has a 6-foot, 200-pound frame and some strength in his lefthanded swing, but he's a below-average hitter with gap power. He has good bat control, as he's struck out just 38 times over 446 college at-bats. Unless Aplin makes strides with his bat, his profile is that of a fourth outfielder.

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