Alejandro De Aza
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| Florida Marlins — No. 7 | |
| Centerfielder | |
| Bats: Left | Throws: Left |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
|---|---|
| April 2, 2007 for the Florida Marlins | |
Alejandro "Little Dee" De Aza (born April 4, 1984 in Guaymate, Dominican Republic, is a Major League Baseball centerfielder for the Florida Marlins. He is known for his great speed and defensive skills in centerfield.
[edit] Accomplishments
De Aza was originally signed by the Los Angeles Dodgers as a non-drafted free agent on May 1, 2001. The Marlins selected him from the Minor League phase of the Rule 5 Draft in 2004, and he has been with Florida ever since, playing in their minor league system.
In 2005, De Aza batted .286 with 34 stolen bases and 75 runs scored while playing for the Marlins Class A Jupiter affiliate. In 2006, De Aza batted .278 with 12 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 16 RBIs and 27 stolen bases at Double-A. His season was marred by a right hand injury he incurred while sliding, which he later said impacted his play overall.
