Scouting Yankees Prospect #22: Kelvin De Leon Premium Story

De Leon is raw, but his upside is huge
De Leon is raw, but his upside is huge
By Patrick Teale
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Date: Jan 3, 2009

The Yankees signed outfielder Kelvin De Leon for $1.1 million out of the Dominican Republic as part of their 'July 2nd' signing group in 2007. Considered a five-tool talent by many scouts, his game was a bit too raw to make his United States debut this past season and he began his career slugging his way through the Dominican Summer League.

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