• Full name Derek Poppert
  • Born 07/27/1988 in Walnut Creek, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School San Francisco
  • Drafted in the 30th round (912th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2010.
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    Senior Poppert, a shortstop, was a 28th-round pick by the Reds last year but came back to school to work on his defense and improve his draft stock. Poppert is a good athlete, with size, strength and ability. He has a chance to hit for average and has gap power. His defense has improved and he will have a chance to stay in the middle of the diamond.

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