AB 1413
AVG .265
OBP .332
SLG .401
HR 27
  • Full name Michael Eugene Fontenot
  • Born 06/09/1980 in Slidell, LA
  • Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 165 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Louisiana State
  • Debut 04/13/2005
  • Drafted in the 1st round (19th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2001 (signed for $1,300,000).
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    It's not often that a second baseman gets drafted in the first round, but Louisiana colleges should produce two such players in 2001. Fontenot turned down a six-figure bonus as the Devil Rays' 21st-round pick in 1999, choosing instead to continue Louisiana State's rich second-base tradition, which includes Todd Walker and Warren Morris. Fontenot had hamate surgery on his wrist in December but continued to sting the ball in impressive fashion for a 5-foot-8, 165-pounder. He had hamstring problems as well. When he's healthy he has plus speed and knows how to use it. He's a sound defender at second base. If he were taller, he'd probably be a top 10 pick. A draft-eligible sophomore, Fontenot's name has been associated with the Devil Rays if they want to go cheap with the No. 3 pick. He's more likely to go at the end of the first round.

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