- Full name Shawn Patrick Gallagher
- Born Colorado Springs, CO
- Profile Throws: L
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Background: Gallagher is one of the greatest high school hitters of all time, co-holding the national record for longest hitting streak at 51 games. In one of those games he tied another national record with five home runs. After struggling professionally for three years, Gallagher dominated the Florida State League in 1998 with an MVP season. Strengths: With a more relaxed approach at the plate in 1998, Gallagher showed he's still a pure hitter with good bat speed, plate coverage and power potential. He has a relentless work ethic. Weaknesses: Gallagher is just a fair defensive first baseman. The Rangers have tried him in the outfield and at third base with no success. His running speed is below average, though he is a good instinctive base runner. The Future: It's been a long time since anyone, let along a 21-year, put up such impressive numbers in the FSL. His biggest obstacle will be the organization's first base depth, with Palmeiro and his five-year contract ahead of him and fellow prospect Pena behind him.
Scouting Reports
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Background: Gallagher is one of the greatest high school hitters of all time, co-holding the national record for longest hitting streak at 51 games. In one of those games he tied another national record with five home runs. After struggling professionally for three years, Gallagher dominated the Florida State League in 1998 with an MVP season. Strengths: With a more relaxed approach at the plate in 1998, Gallagher showed he's still a pure hitter with good bat speed, plate coverage and power potential. He has a relentless work ethic. Weaknesses: Gallagher is just a fair defensive first baseman. The Rangers have tried him in the outfield and at third base with no success. His running speed is below average, though he is a good instinctive base runner. The Future: It's been a long time since anyone, let along a 21-year, put up such impressive numbers in the FSL. His biggest obstacle will be the organization's first base depth, with Palmeiro and his five-year contract ahead of him and fellow prospect Pena behind him.