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Kolten Wong

#16 | 2B/SS/DH
Seattle Mariners Seattle Mariners
Kolten Wong
Name: Kolten Kaha Wong
Born: Oct 10, 1990 in Hilo, HI
College: Hawaii
High School: Kamehameha HS, Hilo, Hawaii
Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 185 lbs
Bats: L / Throws: R
 ABAVGOBPSLGHR
2023106.160.250.1890
Career3,678.258.332.39282
Drafted in the 1st round (22nd overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2011 (signed for $1,300,000)
At 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds, Wong will likely be the smallest first rounder this year. What he lacks in size, he makes up for in tools, with his hitting ability standing out the most. With a compact lefthanded swing and good bat sped, Wong profiles as an above-average hitter who will spray line drives from foul pole to foul pole. He hadn't been pitched to much this year but hasn't gotten anxious or expanded the zone. He has a professional approach at the plate and a good understanding of the strike zone. He has surprising pop for his size and should hit 10-15 home runs a year as a pro. He's also willing to do the little things--he can bunt for a base hit and hit-and-run with the best of them. Wong has average speed and good instincts and is fearless on the basepaths. He's just as versatile defensively as he is with the bat. He profiles best at second base but could become a Chone Figgins type who moves around the field. He played center field as a freshman and has also started games at catcher and shortstop.
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