Drafted in the 6th round (177th overall) by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2006 (signed for $145,000).
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Georgia surged into the postseason, and Joey Side's stock was skyrocketing along with the team's. He's an intense, throwback player with a penchant for making contact. He showed more power this season than he had in the past, driving balls consistently from gap to gap. He tries to hit the ball up the middle and uses the opposite field well. His defense improved this season, and he can handle all three outfield spots.
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