Who: James Vasquez

Position: First baseman

Personal: L/L; 6-0, 220 pounds

Born: Nov. 8, 1992 (23)

Birthplace: Palm City, Fla.

Drafted: By Reds in 25th round, 2015.

College: University of Central Florida

Notable: Contender for the Arizona League Triple Crown last season until returning to Central Florida to complete the fall term and earn an undergrad degree with nine days left in the season. Won batting title (.359), led league in homers (nine) and was second in RBI's (36). Named league MVP.

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