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Tony Thomas

I was looking at all of the prospect guru lists for a possible NL-only sleeper, and this guy keeps coming up. He hit like crazy at Florida State as a junior after struggling his first 2 years, then hit very well in the NWL (308/404/544, 5 HR, 28 SB in 182 AB), ranking as the #4 prospect there according to BA. He's apparently very athletic and has a decent eye at the plate, although 41 K's in 182 AB is a bit disconcerting.

Is this guy for real with the bat? Is his defense so bad that he won't stay at 2B? I'm really just wondering more about why I haven't heard more about him.

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Those are good numbers, but don't get too excited about NWL performance.  If comes close to that in full season ball, then you are really onto something.

by DrBGiantsfan on Feb 26, 2008 11:17 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

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He seems a lot like a Ray Durham type to me as far as power, plate patience.  

by cubsfan2883 on Feb 26, 2008 12:34 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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His defense is average with the ability to make a great play. He has good, but certainly not great speed.

He hits a lot of line drives, though I don't really recall him hitting any bombs.

Strikeouts have been a problem for him.

by ultxmxpx on Feb 26, 2008 4:17 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

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