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A's top prospect ranking: Why Lazaro Armenteros comes in at No. 8 overall

Editor's note: Over the next two weeks, we will examine the top 10 prospects in the A's organization. For each player, we will provide a scouting report and a realistic timetable for reaching the major leagues, as well as what he needs to do to stay there.

No. 8 - Lazaro Armenteros, OF

Back in 2016, the A's signed a 17-year-old Armenteros to a $3 million bonus. Clearly, they thought very highly of the Cuba native's natural ability and they still do.

Scouts have compared "Lazarito" to all-time greats like Bo Jackson and Willie Mays.