Ronnie Richardson Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Ronnie Lee Richardson
Born 05/05/1990 in Bartow, FL
Profile Ht.: 5'6" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Central Florida
Drafted in the 16th round (495th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2012.

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Listed at 5-foot-8, 180 pounds, Richardson is closer to 5-foot-6, according to scouts and opposing coaches. They also agree he's a better player than the last two times he was drafted, out of high school by the Twins (11th round, 2009) and last year as an eligible sophomore (31st round, Cubs). Richardson remains athletic and has improved his skills, drawing more walks and ranking second in the nation with 30 HBPs. He's a 60 runner but remains a less-than-efficient basestealer. Defensively, he can stick in center field with arm strength and average range. He's added strength and is less of a slap-and-dash hitter than he was previously.

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Listed at 5-foot-8, 180 pounds, Richardson is closer to 5-foot-6, according to scouts and opposing coaches. They also agree he's a better player than the last two times he was drafted, out of high school by the Twins (11th round, 2009) and last year as an eligible sophomore (31st round, Cubs). Richardson remains athletic and has improved his skills, drawing more walks and ranking second in the nation with 30 HBPs. He's a 60 runner but remains a less-than-efficient basestealer. Defensively, he can stick in center field with arm strength and average range. He's added strength and is less of a slap-and-dash hitter than he was previously.

Fort Wayne TinCaps released CF Ronnie Richardson.
Fort Wayne TinCaps activated CF Ronnie Richardson from the 7-day disabled list.
Fort Wayne TinCaps placed OF Ronnie Richardson on the 7-day disabled list.
OF Ronnie Richardson assigned to Fort Wayne TinCaps from Padres Extended Spring Training.
OF Ronnie Richardson assigned to Padres Extended Spring Training from Lake Elsinore Storm.
CF Ronnie Richardson assigned to San Diego Padres.
OF Ronnie Richardson assigned to Lake Elsinore Storm from Eugene Emeralds.
OF Ronnie Richardson assigned to NOR South Division All-Stars.
Ronnie Richardson assigned to Eugene Emeralds from Lake Elsinore Storm.
Ronnie Richardson assigned to Lake Elsinore Storm from Eugene Emeralds.
OF Ronnie Richardson assigned to San Diego Padres.
Ronnie Richardson assigned to Eugene Emeralds.
San Diego Padres signed CF Ronnie Richardson.