Phillip Britton
| AB | 905 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .243 |
| OBP | .282 |
| SLG | .36 |
| HR | 17 |
- Full name Phillip Michael Britton
- Born 09/25/1984 in Richland County, IL
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Olney Central College
- Drafted in the 36th round (1,091st overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2004.
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Britton is in many ways the polar opposite of fellow receiver Clint Sammons. Whereas Sammons came from a major college program with incredible defensive skills, Britton arrived from the junior college ranks with a reputation for being able to put the ball in play. The 2007 campaign was his first full season in pro ball and Britton put together a productive and consistent year with the bat, showing the ability to drive pitches into the gaps. The Braves also were pleased with the progress Britton made behind the plate. He has above-average athleticism and does a good job of moving laterally and knocking down pitches. While his game-calling ability is showing significant progress, he's still learning the nuances of working with a staff. He spent the offseason in Hawaii Winter Baseball to work on his exchange and footwork as well as to become more consistent with his throws to second. He threw out 29 percent of basestealers last season. Britton has a great passion for the game and an impressive desire to be a top-flight catcher. He'll advance to high Class A in 2008.
