12/20/2008 - College PREP - Redwood City (San Francisco/San Jose), CA Juanmanuel is a switch hitting, two way player in the OF and on the mound with tall, athletic frame that does show future projection as it continues to fill out. Currently, he does project best in the OF. Foot speed is above average as indicated by his 7.00 60 time. He utilizes his quick, athletic feet well in tracking down balls in the OF, taking proper routes and angles. He works to get behind balls, playing through with momentum to his target. He is a polished outfielder. Arm strength is well above average displaying life and carry on his throws from a high arm slot. He does need to finish throws with his feet to aid in more carry and accuracy, currently cuts off throw with body. At the plate, Perez has solid average ability from both side of the plate. He does show near above average power from the left side with right side being slightly average. He is aggressive in his lower half and takes hands directly to the baseball, generating bat speed. Swing path does get a little long due to an arm bar created in his load. On the mound, fastball shows solid sink. Changeup is his best off speed pitch, showing an average feel with fading action. Breaking ball is near average and needs further development to be a quality pitch at the next level. Juanmanuel will catch the eyes of some college coaches with his abilities in the outfield and at the plate.