Alexfri Planez has excelled in his performance in the minors with the Lake County Captains. This is the A+ affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians and the young promise has been one of the most important sluggers in this category.. According to the rankings of the Fangraphs page, the Creole is located as prospect 42 within the organization.
Both the sports manager Richard Gómez and the president Juan Carlos Escobar, come to Alexfri Planez as an important part of the future of the Lions of Caracas. In fact, they take him into account as one of the players to open the lineup at the beginning of the 2022-2023 season. “Rondon, plan and Arcia we should start with those three”, explained Escobar in an exclusive interview for Meridiano.
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This year in Lake County, Alexfri Planez has hit 18 homers and driven in 62 runs so far this season on farms. In addition, it maintains .252/.287/.479 offensive line in 84 games played. Although it is a training category, the young slugger is seen for his talent and in Leones del Caracas they see him as a custodian in the woods from the beginning.
This year, he has generally been located in right field, with just two fumbles committed in 546.0 innings defended. It will be important to know the role he will occupy and how he can adapt in his debut in the league, after a year with good numbers on his way to the Majors.
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Video of the Planez 3-run HR!
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