Ryan Goins Stats & Scouting Report

AB	1545
AVG	.228
OBP	.278
SLG	.333
HR	22

Full name Ryan Matthew Goins
Born 02/13/1988 in Temple, TX
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Dallas Baptist
Debut 08/23/2013
Drafted in the 4th round (130th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2009 (signed for $216,000).

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Ryan Goins smashed 22 homers for Dallas Baptist this spring, but his best tool is actually his plus-plus arm. A lefthanded hitter, he projects to have more gap power than home run pop with wood bats. The 5-foot-11, 183-pounder draws a lot of walks and should be able to hit in pro ball. His well-below-average speed will force him to move from shortstop to second base, where his arm strength will be less of an asset.

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Goins made steady progress through the system and made his major league debut in 2013. A minor league shortstop, he profiles as a utility player at the major league level but could be pressed into duty as a defense-first second baseman. He has athletic, polished defensive actions, defensive instincts and steady hands, and his best tool is his accurate, average arm. He played above-average defense in his major league stint. Goins profiles as a bottom-of-the-order hitter with well below-average power and a below-average hit tool. With a long stride and length to his swing, he is susceptible to breaking stuff and posted a 14-1 strikeout-walk ratio in a small major league sample, though he has posted acceptable strikeout rates for his career (17 percent). He swung at pitches out of the zone and struggled with pitches on the outer third of the plate. Goins is also a below-average runner and has been a run-erasing basestealer, with a 51 percent career success rate stealing bases. His reliable defense should allow Goins to see additional time with Toronto in 2014.
Goins hit 22 homers at Dallas Baptist last spring, propelling him into the fourth round of the draft and earning him a $216,000 bonus. Though he didn't go deep in his pro debut, he hit his way to low Class A. He's in the Brian Roberts mold and plays with a lot of energy, often getting dirty even in pregame drills. Despite showing power in college, Goins isn't expected to produce a lot of homers with wood bats. He'll be better off driving doubles to the gaps than trying to hit balls out of the park. He has a short, compact swing that stays in the zone a long time, and he has a knack for barreling balls. While he has a plus arm, Goins may not be an everyday shortstop because he has below-average speed and range. He projects better as an offensive second baseman. He should return to Lansing, at least for the start of the 2010 season.

Career Transactions

Omaha Storm Chasers released 2B Ryan Goins.
Omaha Storm Chasers activated 2B Ryan Goins.
Omaha Storm Chasers transferred 2B Ryan Goins to the Development List.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Omaha Storm Chasers activated 2B Ryan Goins.
Kansas City Royals signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins to a minor league contract.
2B Ryan Goins elected free agency.
Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Ryan Goins.
Atlanta Braves sent 2B Ryan Goins outright to Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves designated 2B Ryan Goins for assignment.
Atlanta Braves selected the contract of 2B Ryan Goins from Gwinnett Stripers.
Atlanta Braves activated 2B Ryan Goins.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Gwinnett Stripers.
2B Ryan Goins roster status changed by Atlanta Braves.
Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2B Ryan Goins elected free agency.
Gwinnett Stripers activated 2B Ryan Goins from the temporarily inactive list.
Gwinnett Stripers placed 2B Ryan Goins on the temporarily inactive list.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Gwinnett Stripers from Braves Alternate Training Site.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Gwinnett Stripers .
Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins.
Atlanta Braves signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins.
2B Ryan Goins elected free agency.
Chicago White Sox sent 2B Ryan Goins outright to White Sox Alternate Training Site.
Chicago White Sox designated Ryan Goins for assignment.
Chicago White Sox selected the contract of 2B Ryan Goins from White Sox Alternate Training Site.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to White Sox Alternate Training Site.
Chicago White Sox signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
Athletics Alternate Training Site released 2B Ryan Goins.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Athletics Alternate Training Site from Las Vegas Aviators.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Las Vegas Aviators.
Oakland Athletics signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
2B Ryan Goins elected free agency.
Chicago White Sox sent 2B Ryan Goins outright to Charlotte Knights.
Chicago White Sox selected the contract of 2B Ryan Goins from Charlotte Knights.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Charlotte Knights.
Chicago White Sox signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
OF Ryan Goins elected free agency.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs activated OF Ryan Goins from the 7-day disabled list.
Lehigh Valley IronPigs placed 2B Ryan Goins on the 7-day disabled list.
2B Ryan Goins assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs.
Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent 2B Ryan Goins to a minor league contract.
Kansas City Royals sent 2B Ryan Goins outright to Omaha Storm Chasers.
2B Ryan Goins elected free agency.
Kansas City Royals designated 2B Ryan Goins for assignment.
Kansas City Royals selected the contract of 2B Ryan Goins from Omaha Storm Chasers.
SS Ryan Goins assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Ryan Goins assigned to Omaha Storm Chasers.
Kansas City Royals signed free agent SS Ryan Goins to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
SS Ryan Goins elected free agency.
Toronto Blue Jays activated SS Ryan Goins.
Toronto Blue Jays reassigned 2B Ryan Goins to the minor leagues.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled 2B Ryan Goins from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Ryan Goins from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned 2B Ryan Goins to Buffalo Bisons.
Ryan Goins roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned 2B Ryan Goins to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays sent 2B Ryan Goins on a rehab assignment to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays placed 2B Ryan Goins on the 15-day disabled list. Right forearm tightness.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled 2B Ryan Goins from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Ryan Goins from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned 2B Ryan Goins to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Ryan Goins from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned 2B Ryan Goins to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays recalled Ryan Goins from Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned 2B Ryan Goins to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays optioned Ryan Goins to Buffalo Bisons.
Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of Ryan Goins from New Hampshire Fisher Cats.
Ryan Goins assigned to New Hampshire Fisher Cats from Dunedin Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays invited non-roster SS Ryan Goins to spring training.
Ryan Goins roster status changed by Dunedin Blue Jays.
sent SS Ryan Goins on a rehab assignment to GCL Blue Jays.
Dunedin Blue Jays placed SS Ryan Goins on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to June 3, 2011.
SS Ryan Goins assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
SS Ryan Goins assigned to Dunedin Blue Jays from Lansing Lugnuts.
SS Ryan Goins assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
Ryan Goins assigned to Lansing Lugnuts from Auburn Doubledays.
Ryan Goins assigned to Auburn Doubledays from GCL Blue Jays.
Ryan Goins assigned to GCL Blue Jays from Toronto Blue Jays.
Toronto Blue Jays signed SS Ryan Goins.