Comments:
Gamer. Small, strong frame. Line drive swing. SL bat speed. Can spin on pitch on the inner 1/2
and hit hard line drives. Approach hurts him. Chases out of zone and generally has poor AB's in
critical situations. Not much strength in swing. Has obviously become a better hitter over the last
few years but there isn't any more proj. left with the bat. Will never have better than near poor
power. Athletic, runs well and can play a variety of positions. Can fill in @ MIF pos. and be
servicable. Should get a shot @ AA next year but holes in offensive approach and lack of true
hitting ability should make that his last stop, may hang around there for a few years playing a
variety of positions.


8/10/04
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AA
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AA
4.16
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Originally drafted by NYY in 15th RD of
1999 draft, released by NY in 2001. Signed
with CLE in 01 and released by CLE in 2002.
Split 2002 between the Northern League and
the Central League.
Rookie/SSA
Free Agent 2003
8/7/80
5'9''/185
OF
San Diego Padres
Casey Baker
Lake Elsinore Storm
B/R