- Full name Scott Pratt
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Pratt led the New York-Penn League in hitting with a .351 average in his pro debut in 1998, and a year later he led the Carolina League with 47 stolen bases. Last season his big statistical accomplishment was ranking among the Eastern League leaders with 500 at-bats--which wasn't a positive. The main reason he had so many at-bats is that he's reluctant to take a walk, and his lack of patience has contributed to his overall .239 average the last two years. His main offensive strength is his solid pop for a middle infielder, and he has good instincts on the bases. However, he has to learn to use his speed to greater effect by making better use of the bunt. Defensively he's adequate and should improve with more experience. A lack of consistency in all phases of the game is holding him back right now. As he has in his first three seasons, Pratt probably will team with shortstop Zach Sorensen in 2001, at either Buffalo or Akron. -
