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2007 A singles-smacking light hitter with particularly quick wrists, Iribarren isn`t exactly mounting a threat to Rickie Weeks, though if Weeks keeps his Iron Glove on display in 2007, Iribarren`s speed`n D and singles package might become that much more attractive. He has good speed, but however impressive his stolen base total, his success rate is anything but; successfully stealing 56% of the time is simply unsustainable as a tactic. The Brewers are still hoping he fills out a bit and starts hitting the ball with some authority. Iribarren is trying to cooperate: he served a six-game suspension after getting caught using a corked bat. 2006 Labeled a prospect because the Brewers have so few of them, but Iribarren might yet work out. In some ways he`s the prototypical second baseman: scrappy, solid rep with the glove, plus a good spray-hitting stroke. He has shown signs of being able to pull the ball and he`ll need to develop that pop to have a job--with Weeks on hand there won`t be an opening at second base for the next five years or so. 2005 If it weren't for Callix Crabbe, he'd have the best name in the organization. With a name that conjures up images of conquering warlords, Iribarren isn't the intimidating presence you might expect, but he had few problems claiming the Arizona League as his personal kingdom. Complex Leagues have been known to create prospects out of suspects thanks to a low level of competition, but Iribarren is better than the Chris Tritle types. He has solid skills across the board and superior bat control, making him a perfect fit at the top of a batting order. The Brewers will promote him aggressively, and if all goes well, he could finish the season in Double-A. By far the best hitting prospect in the lower levels of the system.
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