Randy Arozarena -- Performance Analysis
Performance Analysis sources for Randy Arozarena of the Seattle Mariners
Randy Arozarena's 2020 postseason breakout was the result of a seven-year development arc across three countries. The Tampa Bay Rays rookie outfielder produced 12 hits in 20 at-bats with 2 doubles, 1 triple, and 3 home runs, bringing the Rays within one game of the ALCS. His regular season showed similar promise: a .281 average with 7 home runs and 1.022 OPS over 23 games, establishing him in the Rays' No. 3 spot.
Arozarena first emerged in Cuba's junior system in 2013, posting a .373/.510/.500 line in the 18U national league and earning selection to Cuba's junior national team. The following year, he hit .390/.531/.585 in the 23U league before playing in Cuba's top professional league at age 19. By 2015, he ranked as Cuba's No. 9 prospect.
In 2016, Arozarena left Cuba and was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals for $1.25 million after a stint in the Mexican League where he led all competitors with 14 home runs. Moises Rodriguez, then St. Louis' international scouting director, noted that questions about Arozarena's profile stemmed from position uncertainty rather than his hitting ability. Over three seasons in the Cardinals minor league system, Arozarena maintained a .292/.377/.477 average and earned a Futures Game selection before his August 2019 MLB debut.