• Full name Carlos E. Hereaud
  • Born 02/20/1986 in Caracas, Venezuela
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Lawrence E. Elkins (TX) HS
  • Drafted in the 9th round (265th overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2005 (signed for $152,000).
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    While Johnny Whittleman is regarded as the best-hitting high school infielder in Texas, Hereaud has his supporters. Opinion is more mixed on Hereaud than Whittleman, but those who like him say he can catch up to even the best fastballs. Others say Hereaud hasn't matched his Area Code Games performance from last summer and think he has trouble with breaking balls. Like Whittleman, Hereaud probably will have to move off shortstop when he leaves high school, but he usually finds a way to get the job done with his fine instincts. He has average speed, though he has a thick lower half and figures to slow down. His arm is decent, and he may fit better at second base than at third. Hereaud's parents moved their family from Venezuela to get their children a better education, so it may be difficult to sign him away from his Houston scholarship.

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