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Interview with Phillies Prospect Domingo Santana

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Domingo Santana is an 18-year-old outfielder with the Class A Lakewood BlueClaws. Signed by the Phillies out of the Dominican Republic at age 16 in 2009, Santana made his professional debut that year with the Gulf Coast League Phillies. In 37 games, Santana batted .288, slugged 6 homeruns and drove in 28 runs.

The following year, the right-handed hitting Santana began the season with Lakewood, but struggled. With a .182 batting average and 76 strike outs in 49 games, Santana was sent to short-season Williamsport once their season got rolling in June. With the Cutters, Santana batted .237 and mashed 5 homeruns in 54 games.

Thus far in 2011, Santana, who stands 6-feet-5-inches tall and weighs around 200 pounds, has posted a .239 average with 2 homeruns and 7 RBI through 17 games.

In the off-season, Santana, who is regarded as a five-tool talent, was ranked as the Phillies' 14th best prospect.

I spoke with Domingo this week about why he chose to sign with the Phillies, his strengths as a player, which Major Leaguers he admired growing up and plenty more. Check out the media player below to listen to the full interview.



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