- Full name Dallas Duarte
- Born
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School St. John's HS, Shrewsbury, Mass.
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Draft Prospects
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Duarte emerged this spring as Hawaii's second-best prep prospect behind Micah Bello. A 5-foot-9, 180-pound catcher, Duarte is a good athlete who is advanced for his age behind the plate. His blocking and receiving are both good enough for him to start as a college freshman, and his solid-average arm strength plays up with a quick release and sound arm action. Duarte is an average runner, rare for a catcher, and he is a spray hitter with a compact swing at the plate. Duarte has the athleticism and hands to play second base, third base, and both corner outfield spots as needed. His body and athletic versatility invite comparisons to Rangers utilityman and fellow Hawaiian Isiah Kiner-Falefa. Duarte is committed to Hawaii, but projects to be picked on the draft's third day.
