Drafted in the 8th round (240th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2008 (signed for $105,000).
View Draft Report
He's not quite in the same class as former Illinois catcher Lars Davis, whom the Rockies drafted in the third round a year ago, but Kevin Dubler is an offensive-minded catcher who should go somewhere between the fourth and seventh round. The lefthanded-hitting Dubler batted .358 this spring, set an Illinois State record with 23 doubles and walked nearly twice as much (44) as he struck out (23). He has a strong approach and consistently drives balls to the gap. He even runs well enough to have stolen 15 bases in 18 tries. Dubler moves well behind the plate, where he's a fringy defender. He already shows the aptitude to call his own game, however, and he got invaluable experience last summer, where he handled a loaded pitching staff with the Falmouth Commodores in the Cape Cod League.
Download our app
Read the newest magazine issue right on your phone