Return to MLB Prospect index Wilmer Flores - SS Wilmer Flores Scouting Report - Flores was signed in 2007 for $750k, which was a fairly affordable price considering he was one of the top international free agents. the Marlins were the only other team in on the negotiations. - Born on August 6th, 1991 in Venezuela and is currently 6'3", 175 lbs. He attended the Agua Linda Academy. - Flores hit .310/.352/.490 with eight homers, 12 doubles and four triples in just 245 Appalachian League at bats in 2008 at the age of 16. - When he reached the Brooklyn Cyclones for 30 at bats at the end of 2008, he hit .267 with one double. - Because of the WBC, Flores played in some 2009 Spring Training games with the Mest, going 2-for-9. Also committed a few errors at shortstop. - He has an excellent arm at shortstop and his future was once believed to be as a pitcher. He doesn't have the best range and could end up at third base or more likely a corner outfield spot, especially since Jose Reyes and David Wright aren't expected to go anywhere for another decade. - Ranked 54th by Baseball Prospectus in their Top 100 Prospects for 2009. - There have been a lot of Miguel Cabrera comparisons and Flores resembles him close enough to be mistaken for a brother. Wilmer Flores Updates RealGM will be tracking Wilmer Flores throughout his minor league development and present updates on his progress here and within our Wiretap. Apr. 14, 2009: Flores hitting for an OPS of .668 through first 22 at bats of 2009. Wilmer Flores Links - Latest Wilmer Flores news via Google - Flores' FirstInning.com page - Flores' Minor League Baseball Reference page - Flores' Minore League Splits page - If you have updates on Wilmer Flores that warrant inclusion on this page, please email me at [email protected]