AB 309
AVG .246
OBP .308
SLG .417
HR 12
  • Full name Thomas Anthony Medica
  • Born 04/09/1988 in San Jose, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Santa Clara
  • Debut 09/11/2013
  • Drafted in the 14th round (424th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2010.
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    Had he not been injured last year, Santa Clara's Medica would have been drafted. He was granted a medical redshirt after a shoulder injury (non-throwing related) required surgery. The problem is that Medica was not throwing all that well during his sophomore year to begin with, which was hurting his value as a catcher, and this year he had caught just two innings. A career .367 hitter, Medica had a career-best 12 homers this spring but has below-average power for the professional level and fringe-average speed. He has been playing the outfield this year to protect his arm but has more value as a catcher. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound Medica is a well-above-average receiver, blocks well and has leadership qualities. His bat alone may not be enough to carry him beyond a utility role, which he could fill as an athlete with aptitude and the ability to play multiple positions.

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