A.J. Perez

USA TODAY Sports

Kieran Powell has made major league inroads toward trading a flat-front cricket bat for a Louisville Slugger.

The 25-year-old former West Indies cricketer told USA TODAY Sports that scouts from 11 major league teams are slated to watch a private workout at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday. Powell has already worked out for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers.

"My goal is to get signed," Powell said. "Any team that gives me an opportunity will be rewarded 100 times over. Once I get the opportunity, I'll show that I can learn quickly and improve my game. I want to be in the majors in two or three years."

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Initially, Powell said he saw himself as a right fielder, although the Mets and Brewers encouraged him to pursue center field to maximize his speed.

Powell, who has been embroiled in a contract dispute with his former West Indies club, turned his attention to baseball in July. Powell said his agent first contacted the Dodgers, who evaluated Powell and suggested he make the move to the U.S. to hone his baseball skills.

Dodgers scout Mike Tosar arranged for Powell to work out with a couple of the club's former players in Southern California. Powell moved to IMG's facility in Florida five weeks ago, where he's worked out alongside San Diego Padres pitcher Kevin Quackenbush and Florida Marlins second baseman Dee Gordon among other current players.

"I've gone full-throttle for weeks," Powell said. "It's been good to work out here, not only for the proper training. I also get to mingle with some major leaguers."

The Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams expected to attend Wednesday's workout.

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