Antron Seiber

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Boston Red Sox #21 prospect in 2001
  Seiber was headed to Louisiana State to play wide receiver before the Red Sox signed him as a third-round pick in 1999. As might be expected of someone with that background, Seiber is extremely athletic. He's the fastest player in the system and put his wheels to good use in the Gulf Coast League last season, swiping 22 bases in 27 attempts. Unlike many young players with similar tools, he already understands what he needs to do to be successful at the plate. He doesn't swing for the fences, instead using a compact swing to hit line drives and enhance his chances of getting on base. He'll need to tighten his strike zone if he's going to fit at the top of a batting order. Defensively, he offers outstanding range and a strong, accurate arm, and he takes good routes on fly balls. He definitely has center-field skills, though he played left in 2000 in deference to GCL teammate Rick Asadoorian. Seiber will stay on an outfield corner as he teams with Asadoorian at Augusta this year.

Minor League Top Prospects

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  Ranked Florida Complex League #16 prospect in 2000
  Seiber was an outstanding football player in high school in Louisiana, and his raw athletic ability translated well to the baseball field, especially his speed. "He runs, hits, fields . . . he does it all," Alfaro said. Though Seiber played left field on a talented Red Sox team, he has a strong, accurate arm and outstanding range. He also has a solid, compact swing and should hit for average. He earned a late-season promotion to short-season Lowell.

• December, 1999 Scouting Report
  Seiber was an outstanding football player in high school in Louisiana, and his raw athletic ability translated well to the baseball field, especially his speed. "He runs, hits, fields . . . he does it all," Alfaro said. Though Seiber played left field on a talented Red Sox team, he has a strong, accurate arm and outstanding range. He also has a solid, compact swing and should hit for average. He earned a late-season promotion to short-season Lowell.