Born April 1, 1989
Bryan, OH
Height 6-2
Weight 195
Bats Right
Throws Right
Drafted 1st round, 2010
How Acquired Draft
College: Ball State
High School: Bryan HS (OH)

Photo © Dave Letizi

Links
The Book: Kolbrin Vitek 7.10.2010
ESPNBoston: Q&A with Kolbrin Vitek
2011 Prospect Preview
The Ladder - 5.11.11
Vitek still learning, working toward majors (1.18.12)
2012 Prospect Preview

Retired (March 2014)

Scouting Report: Thin, athletic build with room to grow. Polished hitting mechanics. Smooth, compact level swing with quick wrists. Quiet on pitch approach. Hit tool to be a plus hitter for average. Below-average present power. Does not drive offerings consistently. Average power potential. Will have to increase loft in swing path to hit more home runs. Solid plate discipline, but can get too far in front with hands at times, causing him to roll over fastballs. Slightly above-average speed. Defense is a question mark. Played second base during his junior year at Ball State, but Boston moved him to third base as a pro. Does not look natural at third base. Footwork isn't fluid and reactions are sluggish. Not overly light on his feet. Despite having a pitchers’ arm strength, throws tend to fade and has trouble with throwing mechanics. Best suited for the outfield defensively and began playing left field in May 2013.   
 
Links (cont.)
Vitek back strain stalls development in key year (8.29.12)
2013 Prospect Preview