MESA, AZ - February 29: Lazaro Armenteros #95 of the Oakland Athletics bats during the game against the Cleveland Indians at Hohokam Stadium on February 29, 2020 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)
Lazaro Armenteros was supposed to be the next great Cuban import for the Oakland A’s. He was considered a toolsy prospect with solid power and speed, the type of player that can intrigue and become a star if everything comes together. There were questions about his overall hit tool, but the thought was that with proper coaching, he could unlock his potential.