- Full name Jason Dewey
- Born
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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Background: The Angels signed Dewey as a draft-and-follow in 1997. He originally was selected as a first baseman but started catching in junior college and has continued the conversion as a pro. Strengths: Dewey has above-average power potential, a result of good bat speed and above-average extension to his swing. He showed excellent offensive maturity at a young age in the California League. His best tool defensively is his arm strength. Weaknesses: After less than two years of full-time catching duty, the jury is still out on whether Dewey will be able to handle the position. The primary problems are Dewey's hands, which are still green. He also needs work on his throwing accuracy and game-management skills. The Future: The Angels are prepared to give Dewey every opportunity to improve defensively, starting this year at Double-A Erie. If he can catch, he has the offensive potential to be a solid big league catcher.
Scouting Reports
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Background: The Angels signed Dewey as a draft-and-follow in 1997. He originally was selected as a first baseman but started catching in junior college and has continued the conversion as a pro. Strengths: Dewey has above-average power potential, a result of good bat speed and above-average extension to his swing. He showed excellent offensive maturity at a young age in the California League. His best tool defensively is his arm strength. Weaknesses: After less than two years of full-time catching duty, the jury is still out on whether Dewey will be able to handle the position. The primary problems are Dewey's hands, which are still green. He also needs work on his throwing accuracy and game-management skills. The Future: The Angels are prepared to give Dewey every opportunity to improve defensively, starting this year at Double-A Erie. If he can catch, he has the offensive potential to be a solid big league catcher.