• Full name John Patrick Raynor
  • Born 01/04/1984 in Memphis, TN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School UNC Wilmington
  • Debut 04/08/2010
  • Drafted in the 9th round (275th overall) by the Miami Marlins in 2006 (signed for $17,500).
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    One of the more interesting senior signs could be John Raynor, who has attracted the interest of scouts with his athleticism and gritty approach to the game. Drafted last year by the Orioles in the 12th round, he returned to UNC Wilmington for his senior season and likely improved his stock while nearly finishing work on his biology degree. A tough out at the college level, Raynor has plus speed, clocking 6.3 seconds in the 60 last year in the Coastal Plain League all-star game, and projects as a center fielder with good range. His routes on fly balls will need work, but he is a good baserunner who had swiped 40 bases in 44 attempts this spring. His arm strength rates above-average and is more than adequate for the middle garden. Raynor has a good, short stroke and his bat stays in the strike zone a long time, which allows him to consistently put the ball in play and use his legs to get on base. His power is a question mark, but Raynor is an excellent bunter with good overall strength and has shown the ability to make adjustments against all levels of competition.

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  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Miami Marlins in 2009
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Southern League in 2008
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Miami Marlins in 2008
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the South Atlantic League in 2007
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the South Atlantic League in 2007
  • Rated Best Baserunner in the South Atlantic League in 2007

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