American League. (Rookie Reports).(Baseball player evaluations)(Statistical Data Included)

ANAHEIM ANGELS

Player: Nathan Haynes Position: OF HT: 5-9 WT: 170 B: L T: L Birthdate: 9/7/79 2001 Minor League Team: Arkansas- AA

Comments: Quality player who hustles and plays the game hard. Has tremendous speed which makes him dangerous on the base paths and reliable in the outfield. Defensively he covers a lot of ground, closing the gaps and chasing downs balls at the wall. Has a decent arm. Offensively he has little power, but is getting better at learning his strengths--hitting to all fields and using his speed.

Player: John Lackey Position: P HT: 6-6 WT: 205 B: R T: R Birthdate: 10/23/78 2001 Minor League Team: Salt Lake- AAA and Arkansas- AA

Comments: Big right-hander with a major league curveball to go with a good fastball. Went 9-7--including two shutouts--at AA Arkansas with 3.46 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 127 innings. At Salt Lake, he went 3-4 with 42 strikeouts in 57 innings.

Player: Alfredo Amezaga Position: SS HT: 5-10 WT: 165 B: R T: R Birthdate: 1/16/78 2001 Minor League Team: Salt Lake- AAA and Arkansas- AA

Comments: Impact-type of player who does all the little things to excel on the field. Has a lot of range at short with good hands, quick feet and a good arm. Offensively he sprays ball to all fields with outstanding speed--stole 31 bases last season--and is a disruptive presence on the bases.