- Full name John Boyer
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It took awhile, but the Cardinals finally got their man. They drafted Boyer out of high school in 1998, but he decided to attend Kansas State instead. He left there after the 1999 season and went on a two-year Mormon mission. When he returned, he played the 2002 college season at Dixie JC in Utah. The Cardinals drafted him again and didn't let him get away. Because of a broken bone in his hand, he couldn't play until July, but he still made an impression. He showed an ability to turn on balls and is a plus-plus runner who also has a good arm. He showed surprising strength with the bat and should be an offensive middle infielder. Whether that's at short or second remains to be seen. His hands improved last year and he has enough arm for short, but he has holes. The Cardinals will wait to see him play more before they decide where he's better suited. Boyer has a lot of tools and just needs to play. He'll fit at one of Peoria's middle-infield positions this year and could move fast if he plays well.