Mike Lockwood

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Athletics #29 prospect in 2002
  After hitting .343 at his first two stops in the organization, Lockwood has hit a wall since leaving high Class A. He started 2001 in a 7-for-48 slump in Double-A and never quite got himself righted. When he's going well, Lockwood is a pure hitter who uses the entire field. To advance to the majors, he must regain his high-average swing and produce more power. He's a solid defensive left fielder who can play center if needed. His arm is fair but lacks the strength typical of a right fielder. His drive has been impressive, and the A's expect his tenacity will help him rebound in 2002.
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  Ranked Athletics #23 prospect in 2001
  Lockwood has been positively amazing since coming to the A's, reaching Triple-A in his first full season and compiling a career .318 average. Lockwood has shown the ability to make adjustments at the plate. He has been mostly a singles hitter, and the A's would like to see him spend more time in the weight room to add to his skinny frame and power production. He's above-average defensively at the corner outfield positions, and can move to center in an emergency. His arm strength has improved since signing, and his throwing accuracy is solid. Lockwood is a driven player who's ready to play every day and prepared for each at-bat. Because he lacks the power to play regularly on an outfield corner and the speed to start in center, he'll have to prove himself at every level. He has done that to this point, stalling only in Triple-A, where he'll return this season.