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PRINCE FIELDER |  |
EAU GALLIE HS |
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1B |
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L/R |
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5'11" |
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286 |
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05/09/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Wide, heavy frame, especially through hips and thighs. Not sculptured look of most athletes, but better athlete than he looks. Excellent upper body strength. Son of former Major Leaguer Cecil Fielder. Quick, powerful stroke, short to ball with excellent bat speed through zone. Ball explodes off bat. Plenty of strength to hit with power. |
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16 |
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NICHOLAS SWISHER |  |
OHIO ST U |
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1B |
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S/L |
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6'0" |
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200 |
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11/25/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Muscular, athletic build on large frame. Body similar to Rusty Greer. Quiet hitting approach. Quick bat through zone. Takes hands to ball well. Aggressive hitter. Shows power from both sides. Instincts for the outfield. Playable arm. Son of former Major Leaguer Steve Swisher. |
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19 |
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JAMES LONEY |  |
LAWRENCE E ELKINS HS |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'3" |
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205 |
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05/07/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Large frame, long arms. Quick arm with sound, three-quarter deliver and bordeline, average fastball (87-89) with tailing life. Slow curve and excellent changeup with deception and life. |
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28 |
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JOHN MAYBERRY |  |
ROCKHURST HS |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'5" |
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200 |
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12/21/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Tall, strong, well built, athletic body. Son of former Major Leaguer John Mayberry. Sound hitting approach. Good bat speed through zone. Good idea of strike zone. Has type of power that cannot be taught. Steady, reliable fielder. Confident approach both at plate and in the field. |
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MATTHEW WHITNEY |  |
PALM BEACH GARDENS HS |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'4" |
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195 |
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02/13/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Large build, athletic frame. Body similar to Travis Fryman. Quick bat with good extension through zone. Line-drive hitter with power. Patient hitter. Above-average arm. Good actions in field. Soft, smooth hands. Smart, confident player, consistent. Likes spotlight. Good work habits, good competitor. |
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54 |
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WILLIAM JOHNSON |  |
CLEMSON U |
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1B |
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L/R |
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6'4" |
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220 |
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06/25/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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56 |
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BRIAN DOPIRAK |  |
DUNEDIN HS |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'4" |
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225 |
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12/20/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: A physical horse, solid muscle throughout. Well-conditioned athlete. Physically mature, built similar to young Jose Canseco. Powerful stroke with light tower, raw power. Really puts on show during batting practice. Good bat speed with extension and lift in swing. Ball really jumps off bat. Good carry on throws from outfield. Fair actions around bag. Some stiffness in actions, but agile enough to play corner outfield |
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77 |
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LARRY BROADWAY |  |
DUKE U |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'4" |
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225 |
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12/17/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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78 |
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DAVID JENSEN |  |
BRIGHAM YOUNG U |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'3" |
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215 |
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12/16/1979 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Barrel-chested, toned, strong throughout frame, reminds of Todd Helton. Plus bat speed, extension through pitch. Compact stroke, hands inside pitch. Drives ball with raw power, loft to swing. Soft hands. Light on feet. One-hand fielder. Average tools across board. Plays hard. Baseball instincts. |
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124 |
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FERNANDO PACHECO |  |
MONTGOMERY HS |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'1" |
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190 |
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10/01/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Mario Valdez-body. Very smooth, sure-handed fielder. Makes playing 1B look easy. Aggressive fastball hitter's approach. Quick, powerful bat through zone. Ball jumps off bat. Average arm. Competitive. Leader on field. |
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163 |
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BRADLEY ELDRED |  |
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL U |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'5" |
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245 |
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07/12/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Large frame, strength throughout body. Body similar to Mark McGwire. Big-time power to all fields, especially to left. Patient hitter. Makes hard contact. Runs well for size. Average arm strength. Solid action at 1B. Makes plays. Quick feet around bag. Very good athlete for size. |
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165 |
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WALTER OLMSTEAD |  |
TEXAS CHRISTIAN U |
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1B |
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S/R |
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6'6" |
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230 |
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12/05/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Very large, well-proportioned body. Leverage in swing with light tower power from both sides. Moves well around bag. Soft hands. Smooth, easy runner, runs well for big man. Gentle giant, nice kid. |
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167 |
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CHAD CHOP |  |
VANGUARD U |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'3" |
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215 |
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03/21/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Big, strong, well-proportioned physique. Built similar to Paul Konerko. Short, quick, compact swing. Good bat control. Doesn't miss many pitches. Line-drive hitter with occasional power. Hits to all fields. Adequate defensively, arm playable. Also plays center and right fields. Plays hard. |
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185 |
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JAMES JURRIES |  |
TULANE U |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'0" |
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195 |
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04/13/1979 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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216 |
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ROSS MICHELSEN |  |
LAMAR HS |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'4" |
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195 |
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02/02/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: |
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218 |
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BRANT COLAMARINO |  |
U PITTSBURGH |
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1B |
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L/L |
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5'11" |
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205 |
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12/04/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Bull-strong, John Kruk-look. Moves well for build. Quick, short, contact. Excellent bat control. Guards plate, goes into ball. Knows strike zone. Fields position well. Playable left arm, but can throw with right as well. Hard-nosed. Heads-up baserunner. |
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221 |
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SCOTT ROBINSON |  |
RANCHO BERNARDO HS |
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1B/OF |
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L/L |
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6'1" |
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185 |
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10/14/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Build similar to Don Mattingly. Stronger than appears. Ambidextrous. Can catch as well and pitch. Solid hitting approach. Short, quick, compact stroke. Consistent hard contact. Sprays ball to all fields. Knows how to play game. Father is Bruce Robinson, former catcher for Yankees and A's. |
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242 |
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ADAM LIND |  |
HIGHLAND HS |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'2" |
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185 |
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07/17/1983 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Lean build on large frame. Body like Brad Fullmer. Quiet hitting approach with quick bat through zone and good extension. Ball jumps off bat. Loft in finish for power. Handles bag OK. Playable arm. |
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292 |
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NATHAN GOLD |  |
GONZAGA U |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'3" |
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225 |
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06/12/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Large frame, well proportioned. Strong from top down. Avid weightlifter. Built like Montreal's Lee Stevens. Strong, extension in slight uppercut swing. Loft-type homerun ability to all fields. Loose arm. Playable around infield. Big target. Learning 1B. All or nothing approach at plate. |
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293 |
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ROBERT WORD |  |
U VIRGINIA |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'2" |
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210 |
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09/16/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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299 |
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RYAN BARTHELEMY |  |
FLORIDA ST U |
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1B/OF |
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L/R |
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6'3" |
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225 |
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05/19/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Big, strong, durable build. Built similar to Andres Galarraga. Makes contact. Goes with pitch. Occasional long ball power. Very patient hitter. Makes routine play. Quiet-type leader that comes to play. |
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321 |
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RYAN SHEALY |  |
U FLORIDA |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'5" |
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239 |
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08/29/1979 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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330 |
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SAMUEL HERRING |  |
GEORGIA SOUTHERN U |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'1" |
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210 |
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09/24/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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334 |
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WILLIAM PEAVEY |  |
U SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'4" |
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235 |
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01/16/1979 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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355 |
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PAUL MCANULTY |  |
CALIFORNIA ST U |
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1B |
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L/R |
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5'11" |
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220 |
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02/24/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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366 |
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MATTHEW MAMULA |  |
POINT LOMA NAZARENE COL |
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1B |
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L/R |
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6'2" |
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210 |
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02/10/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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376 |
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MICHAEL HUGGINS |  |
BAYLOR U |
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1B |
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R/R |
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6'3" |
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215 |
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08/29/1980 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: Tall, strong, athletic body, similar to Scott Sheldon. Strong, quick, line-drive stroke. Occasional lift in swing. Drives ball in gaps. Adept around bag. Digs well with soft hands. Moves well laterally. Accelerating arm strength. Strong runner. Hard-nosed, dedicated player with good work ethic and versatile abilities. |
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396 |
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BLAKE BLASE |  |
JEFFERSON COL |
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1B |
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L/R |
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6'3" |
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225 |
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01/31/1981 |
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JR |
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COMMENT: |
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416 |
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MICHAEL GALLOWAY |  |
MIAMI U |
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1B/LF |
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R/R |
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0'62" |
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215 |
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05/09/1981 |
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4YR |
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COMMENT: |
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438 |
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MICAH KAAIHUE |  |
IOLANI HS |
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1B |
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L/L |
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6'3" |
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205 |
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03/29/1984 |
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HS |
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COMMENT: Tino Martinez-type body, only stronger upper half. Quick, powerful bat that balls jump off with authority. Very good power potential makes him interesting prospect. Goes by middle name, ''Kila.'' Father former minor league player. |
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