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He’s the slick-fielding, switch-hitting shortstop considered among the top baseball prospects from the class of 2027.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Carlos Santana, 39, 1B/DH, 1.1, 39.3: The switch-hitting Santana still has a bit of thunder in his bat as well as an excellent glove — he won a Gold Glove at first base in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2025

The switch-hitting Polanco played shortstop early in his career and has played third base.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

In 343 plate appearances, the switch-hitting Polanco produced a .255/.335/.454 slash line with 18 doubles, 14 homers, 48 RBI, 36 walks, 88 strikeouts and 1.5 fWAR.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

Zhang was selected with potential future bouts against Usyk or the switch-hitting Fury in mind.

From BBC • Sep. 23, 2023