• Full name Ian M. Desmond
  • Born 09/20/1985 in Sarasota, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 217 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Sarasota
  • Debut 09/10/2009
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (84th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2004 (signed for $430,000).
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    Sarasota prep SS Ian Desmond, a South Florida recruit, also has shown some pop and average tools across the board.

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Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the National League in 2013
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the National League in 2012
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Washington Nationals in 2010
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the International League in 2009
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Eastern League in 2009
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Washington Nationals in 2009
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Washington Nationals in 2008
  • Rated Best Defensive Infielder in the Washington Nationals in 2008
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Carolina League in 2007
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Washington Nationals in 2007
  • Rated Best Infield Arm in the Washington Nationals in 2006
  • Rated Best Defensive SS in the South Atlantic League in 2005

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