Rubén Sierra Jr.

Rubén Angel Sierra

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 2", Weight 170 lb.
• High School San Juan Educational High School

• Born March 10, 1991 in San Juan P.R.

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Biographical Information

Rubén Sierra Jr., the son of Rubén Sierra, began his professional career in 2009.

Sierra was rated by Baseball America as the #124 prospect entering the 2009 amateur draft. He was picked by the Texas Rangers in the sixth round of the draft, their second position player after second-rounder Tommy Mendonca. Sierra was scouted by Frankie Thon, no stranger for Puerto Rican baseball families, being a member of one himself.

Sierra struggled in his first pro season, hitting only .202/.254/.229 with 47 strikeouts in 109 AB, fielding .953 while playing mostly left field for the AZL Rangers. He hit only .130 against left-handers and wasn't that hot against righties at .221.

Sources

• 2010 Rangers Media Guide