#33 Aaron Bates Pawtucket Red Sox  |  Outfield-First Base

     
 

Age: 25
Born: March 10, 1984
La Selva Beach, CA
Height: 6-4
Weight: 227
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Drafted: 3rd round, 2006; 8th round, 2005 by FLA
How Acquired: Draft
College: North Carolina State
High School: Archbishop Mitty HS (CA)
ETA: Late 2009

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MLB Comparison: Conor Jackson

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Scouting Report: Slugger with high power potential  - won the Cape Cod League home run hitting contest in 2005.  Bates demonstrated his present power at the lower levels in 2006 and 2007, but it stalled out somewhat at Double-A Portland in 2008. the strength was always there, he just struggled with making contact and elevating the ball.  Prior to the 2009 season, Bates altered his mechanics by shortening his swing and eliminating his leg kick timing step.  The early results have been outstanding.  He's shown more balance and has been able to turn on the ball a lot better.  In addition to power,  he possesses above average plate discipline, showing a selective approach at the plate and the ability to work the count.  However, he can struggle with breaking balls and had historically reached for a lot of balls outside of the zone.  Hits well to the opposite field.  Average glove, range, and quickness at first base.  Bates has been moved to the outfield for the 2009 season, partly to add some versatility and partly due to the presence of Lars Anderson at first base.  Still needs to show improvement in the field if he is to advance as an outfielder, but it's still early in the transition.  Hard worker with a professional demeanor, well liked and respected by his teammates.  Prepares well mentally and physically for each game.

 
   
    Career Stats                                          
  year team lg level org age g ab r h 2b 3b hr rbi tb bb so sb cs avg obp slg ops
  2006 NC State NCAA Coll - 22 63 243 76 86 20 0 10 54 136 45 29 6 0 0.354 0.479 0.560 1.039
  2006 Lowell NYPL A Bos 22 27 100 17 36 8 0 3 14 53 9 21 2 1 0.360 0.436 0.530 0.966
  2006 Greenville SAL A Bos 22 43 152 13 41 7 0 4 16 60 17 26 0 0 0.270 0.351 0.395 0.745
  2007 Lancaster Cal A Bos 23 98 373 89 124 21 2 24 88 221 69 83 0 1 0.332 0.456 0.592 1.048
  2007 Portland East AA Bos 23 27 91 16 18 9 0 4 13 39 17 29 0 0 0.198 0.348 0.429 0.777
2008 Portland East AA Bos 24 124 457 61 126 29 2 11 68 192 50 114 0 0 0.276 0.366 0.420 0.786
2008 Scottsdale AFL Fall Bos 24 8 25 7 5 1 0 1 3 9 3 14 0 0 0.200 0.310 0.360 0.670
2008 Ponce PRWL Wint Bos 24 18 59 5 16 5 0 0 6 21 7 22 0 1 0.271 0.358 0.356 0.714
2009 Portland EL AA Bos 25 52 206 41 70 13 0 7 39 104 17 49 1 0 0.340 0.405 0.505 0.910
2009 Pawtucket IL AAA Bos 25     stats                            
   
  Additional Player Info  
  Pronunciation: ---
First Pro Contract:
June 9, 2006 by Jeff Zona
Signing Bonus: $440,000
MiLB Debut: June 20, 2006 (Lowell)
MLFA Eligible: 2012-13
Rule 5 Draft Eligible: 2009-10
Added to 40-man: -
MLB Debut:
-
MLB Service Time (through 2008)
: -
Options Remaining
: 3 (0 used)
Contract (2009): MiLB Contract
Trade Restrictions
: None
     
  Awards
NYPL Player of the Week (July 3-9, 2006)
California League Player of the Week (April 30 - May 6, 2007)
California League Post-Season All Star (2007)
Red Sox ML Player of the Month (June 2008)
Eastern League Player of the Week (May 4-10, 2009)
Eastern League Player of the Week (May 25-31, 2009)
Eastern League Payer of the Month (May 2009)
Red Sox Minor League Player of the Month (May 2009)
SoxProspects.com Awards
2007 SoxProspects.com Pre-Season All-Star - 1B
SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (April 8-14, 2007)
SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (April 29 - May 5, 2007)
2007 SoxProspects.com All Star - 1B
SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (
May 4-10, 2009)
SoxProspects.com Player of the Month (May 2009)
SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (May 25-31, 2009)
SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (June 8-14. 2009)

 
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