• Full name Matthew James Craig
  • Born 04/16/1981 in Dallas, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School Richmond
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (96th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2002 (signed for $399,000).
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    A centerpiece of the best season in Richmond baseball history, Craig led the Atlantic-10 Conference in total bases and RBIs, while batting .382. A switch-hitter, he gets the barrel through the zone quickly and projects power from both sides. He may have been his best as a freshman at Richmond, only to lose a year of development in 2001 when a groin problem and broken finger forced him to redshirt. His bat is his best tool and will have to carry him in pro ball. His speed, hands and arm are below-average and will force him to move to third base or possibly the outfield.

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