Dominic Brown

by Team Moneyball on Jul 16, 2009 12:13 AM EDT

I just drafted him in my keeper leagues after hearing his name and seeing him on top of several lists as recently as yesterday. I checked out his stats on milb.com and he looks solid. Don't know much else about him besides what I've learned in about 20 minutes of research. So what is everyone take on this guy? Is his "breakout" for real? How money could he be in that Philly bandbox?

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brown

this is his fourth year in the minors…he’s raking in high A……turns 22 in september…..i don’t know….at that age i’d like to see him do something against a higher league..

by psugator on Jul 16, 2009 3:50 PM EDT reply actions

background

important to note that he was a pitcher in high school and was only shifted to the OF after the phils drafted him

he also was a big time football prospect (one of the top WR’s in the country – had a scholarship offer to miami that he turned down) so that was also a big part of his focus in high school

so while it’s his 4th year of pro ball he has progressed very well considering where he started from

by Wheelhouse on Jul 17, 2009 7:20 AM EDT up reply actions

What, he didn't pick up a bat in high school?

by zego555 on Jul 17, 2009 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Tools

That’s what you’ll see when you read about Brown. They certainly aren’t rushing him through the system, I think a David Dejesus or Alex Rios type when at their best (.285, 20/20).

"Ninety percent I'll spend on good times, women and Irish Whiskey. The other ten percent I'll probably waste."

by strums on Jul 16, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions

power

i think dom’s power upside is considerably higher then 20……….he’s just starting to translate those natural gifts into HR’s this year – 9 HR’s in 187 AB’s in the FSL is impressive

i can see multiple 30/30 seasons if he reaches his potential

by Wheelhouse on Jul 17, 2009 7:24 AM EDT up reply actions