The NY-P had a number of young third basemen who garnered notice behind Raburn. Camacho was the best of the crop, which also included Brooklyn's Joe Jiannetti, Hudson Valley's Edgar Gonzalez and Auburn's Nom Siriveaw. Managers were split on Camacho's bat, but his defensive skills at the hot corner were unsurpassed. He committed six errors in 70 games while showing soft hands and a strong, accurate arm. "There is a lot of movement at the plate," Rupp said. "Until he finds a way to settle down, he's going to be a guess hitter, a mistake hitter. He can be pitched to because he is focused on one pitch."
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