• Full name Dennis M Raben
  • Born 07/31/1987 in Hollywood, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Miami (FL)
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (66th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2008 (signed for $616,000).
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    Lefthanded power hitters are always in demand, and with this draft class being low on quality college outfielders, Raben satisfies two areas of desire. A 49th-round draft pick by the Mariners in 2005, Raben chose to attend Miami and helped lead the Hurricanes to the College World Series as a freshman. Following his sophomore year, Raben played in the Cape Cod League for Orleans, hitting six home runs and earning all-Cape Cod League honors. A preseason All-American, Raben was recognized as one of the top hitting outfield prospects in the upcoming draft. Raben has a strong build at 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds. He is aggressive at the plate and can often times get caught chasing pitches out of the zone. His swing has some length, but Raben has tremendous power that translates to the game. In the outfield, he is a below-average runner but does have good instincts and takes proper routes. However, Raben could be moved to first base at some point in his professional career.

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  • Rated Best Power Hitter in the Seattle Mariners in 2009

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