• Full name Michael Jerome Stodolka
  • Born 09/24/1981 in Fontana, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Centennial
  • Drafted in the 1st round (4th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2000 (signed for $2,500,000).
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    Stodolka has made a steady progression up the draft ladder this spring, inching into the first half of the first round with a string of solid outings. He came out of the gate throwing 90-92 mph, topping at 93, after being around 88 a year ago when scouts weren't sure whether he had more value as a pitcher or hitter. That debate has been settled. He went 10-0, 0.67 with 111 strikeouts in 52 innings, while displaying two above-average pitches and sound mechanics. Stodolka has committed to UCLA but is almost a cinch to sign.

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  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the Texas League in 2007

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