AB 1898
AVG .234
OBP .304
SLG .352
HR 36
  • Full name Stephen J King
  • Born 10/02/1987 in Orlando, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Winter Park
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (91st overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2006 (signed for $750,000).
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    A mediocre senior season and leg injuries hurt King's stock, but his potential to develop into a five-tool shortstop in the mold of Bobby Crosby or J.J. Hardy is why he should be drafted in the first three rounds. He easily passes scouts' eye test, with a strong, slender body and tapered waist. He'll have to make some adjustments in his swing and approach, which currently keep him from getting a good load and trigger in his swing. Good fastballs tend to tie him up, but he has the bat speed and feel for the strike zone to become an above-average offensive player with at least average power. He has good actions up the middle, good hands and above-average arm strength. He's a solid-average runner. The club that buys into King's future with the bat could take him as early as the supplemental round. He's considered signable in the top three rounds.

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