Ron Bourquin
| AB | 1416 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .26 |
| OBP | .367 |
| SLG | .366 |
| HR | 17 |
- Full name Ronald Drew Bourquin
- Born 04/29/1985 in Canton, OH
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Ohio State
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Drafted in the 2nd round (50th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2006 (signed for $690,000).
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The Big 10 Conference player of the year, third baseman Ronnie Bourquin led the league in hitting (.416), hits (91), RBIs (66), total bases (134), on-base percentage (.492) and slugging (.612). He raised his batting average 148 points from a year ago, when a broken left thumb affected his swing. He's a good athlete for a 6-foot-3, 210-pounder, though he needs to keep working on his defense. His power is more evident in batting practice than in game situations. One area scout saw some Dave Hollins in Bourquin, who should be selected in the fourth to eighth round.
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The Tigers were full of surprises on draft day in 2006. In the first round, they had consensus top prospect Andrew Miller fall to them in the second round. In the second round, they grabbed Bourquin, who had projected as a fourth- to eighth-rounder. Detroit loved his tools and grit so much that it decided not to wait, signing him for $690,000. The 2006 Big Ten player of the year, Bourquin led the conference in hitting (.416), hits (91), RBIs (66), total bases (134), on-base percentage (.492) and slugging (.612). He followed that up with a solid debut during which he walked as much as he struck out. He handles lefthanders and righthanders equally well. It's unclear how much power Bourquin will develop, though he does drive the ball well during batting practice. A good athlete for his size, he runs OK and has a strong arm. He must improve defensively, however, as his sluggish footwork leads to errors. With Kody Kirkland and Wilkin Ramirez stalling ahead of him, Bourquin could pass them on the Tigers' third-base depth chart with a strong first full season. He'll open 2007 at one of their Class A affiliates.
