Junior Brignac

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  Ranked Atlanta Braves #7 prospect in 2000
  Background: After three difficult seasons as a shortstop, Brignac moved to center field last spring and blossomed in all phases of the game. He was an offensive catalyst during the first half at Macon before receiving a promotion to Myrtle Beach in July. Strengths: A former wide receiver who turned down college football opportunities to sign with the Braves, Brignac's athleticism is well suited for center field. He can cover the outfield from gap to gap. Natural maturity has added some pop to his bat, which could produce 20 homers a season. Weaknesses: Brignac needs to make more contact at the plate and shorten his swing. He is still learning the game, particularly from a mechanical standpoint. With his move to the outfield, he needs to improve the angles he takes to balls hit to his left and right. The Future: For all of his success, Brignac struggled offensively at Myrtle Beach, which is where he will start in 2000.