• Full name John M. Defendis
  • Born 03/12/1984 in New York, NY
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Rutgers
  • Drafted in the 29th round (880th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2005.
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    OF John DeFendis, who got hot down the stretch and led Rutgers with a .370 average and 49 RBIs, doesn't have any above-average tools, but he doesn't have any real weaknesses, either. A center fielder in college, he lacks the raw speed and arm strength desired in the position at the pro level. He's also a line-drive hitter with an aluminum bat swing, meaning he may lack the power potential to profile for an outfield corner.

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