Armando Rios
| AB | 1021 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .269 |
| OBP | .341 |
| SLG | .445 |
| HR | 36 |
- Full name Armando Rios
- Born 09/13/1971 in Santurce, Puerto Rico
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Louisiana State
- Debut 09/01/1998
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Background: Rios has been overlooked his entire career. He helped lead Louisiana State to two national championships but wasn't drafted out of college. He was named the Puerto Rican League's Rookie of the Year in 1995, but has moved slowly through the Giants system. He finally grabbed some attention with a stellar season in Triple-A capped by two pennant-race home runs in his first big league callup. Strengths: Rios has solid tools, including enough speed to play center field and the strongest outfield arm in the organization. His power has increased as he has learned to take more pitches and stop pulling off balls. Weaknesses: The Giants say Rios put so much energy into winter ball in his native Puerto Rico that he would wear out in mid-summer, leading to injuries and slumps in the second half. His size and draft status have not helped Rios gain the benefit of the doubt, either. The Future: Rios' outstanding season and his September heroics give him a strong shot at making the Giants opening day roster as a fourth outfielder.
