AB 1252
AVG .256
OBP .359
SLG .43
HR 45
  • Full name David Reese Havens
  • Born 10/20/1986 in Sullivan Island, SC
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School South Carolina
  • Drafted in the 1st round (22nd overall) by the New York Mets in 2008 (signed for $1,419,000).
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    Coming off a strong showing in the Cape Cod League last summer when he hit .314 with five home runs, Havens positioned himself to be one of the top middle infielders in this draft class. Steady and durable, Havens has been a fixture in the middle of the diamond for the Gamecocks since his freshman year. His consistency in always being in the lineup parallels his consistent improvement offensively and defensively every season since arriving in Columbia. Drafted out of high school by the Rockies in the 29th round, Havens has improved his range, hands and agility and now has the defensive ability and arm strength to stay at shortstop in the professional ranks. He makes up for his lack of foot speed with proper routes to the ball and advanced instincts. At the plate, Havens changed his hand position this season, moving them lower to an unconventional location around the bellybutton. Scouts have split opinions on his new batting style, but he he has hit for better power and average and leads off for a strong South Carolina lineup. He has great makeup and is a prototype "baseball player" with all the intangibles.

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  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the New York Mets in 2010
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the New York Mets in 2009

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