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Dave Letizi |
Born:
April 11, 1988
James Island, SC
Height:
6-1
Weight:
210
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Left
Drafted:
13th round, 2009
How Acquired:
Draft
College: The Citadel
High
School: James Island
(SC)
Links
Road to the Show: Chris McGuiness
Fire Brand: Chris McGuiness chat
2010 Prospect Preview
The
Ladder (7.8.2010) |
Traded to Texas with
Roman Mendez,
Michael Thomas, and cash for
Jarrod
Saltalamacchia (July 2010)
Scouting Report:
Left-handed batter,
hits with an open stance that he closes on pitch approach while
employing a timing tap. He's a little loud at the plate with some waving
of his hands during his stance. Finishes with a two-handed follow
through up around his back, a bit of an uppercut swing. Excellent
plate discipline, doesn't jump
out at balls, tracks pitches right into the glove. He uncoils
with his swing and has a shorter stroke. The ball comes off his bat well
- he doesn't create a lot of lift,
but hits through the ball with a little top spin.
Should excel, even against more advanced pitching. Average power potential.
Below average speed. Intelligent.
Solid defensively,
picks errant throws well.
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