AB 36
AVG .139
OBP .295
SLG .222
HR 1
  • Full name Jeffrey Gilbert Kobernus
  • Born 06/30/1988 in San Leandro, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School California
  • Debut 05/25/2013
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (50th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2009 (signed for $705,500).
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    Kobernus is one of the most versatile players in the nation. His athletic and still projectable 6-foot-2, 195-pound frame fits almost anywhere on the diamond, and indeed he has played several positions during his career at Cal. He played second base this season, overcoming a sluggish start to bat .351/.385/.563 with eight home runs in a disappointing season for the Golden Bears. With above average speed, Kobernus stole 17 bases this spring, giving him 41 for his career. Defensively, Kobernus displays fine range, with excellent hands and playmaking ability. He will make careless errors, as with many young infielders, but his arm and glove grade out to solid-average. Primarily a line drive hitter, Kobernus shows an advanced approach, utilizing the entire field and intelligently looking to go with the pitch when needed. He will flash occasional power, but his forte is gap-to-gap line drives. While Kobernus does not have overwhelming tools in any one area, he is an athletic and well-rounded player who has the potential to fill any number of roles as a professional. Look for the organization that drafts him to start him out as a second baseman, with a move to third possible if he fills out his frame more.

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  • Rated Best Baserunner in the Carolina League in 2011

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