| AB | 60 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .217 |
| OBP | .342 |
| SLG | .333 |
| HR | 1 |
- Full name Michael Stefanic
- Born 02/24/1996 in Boise, ID
- Profile Ht.: 5'8" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Westmont
- Debut 07/03/2022
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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Track Record: After going undrafted despite starring at NAIA Westmont, Stefanic sent his resume and a homemade prospect video to all 30 clubs in the summer of 2018. The Angels needed a low-level infielder and signed him with the thought he’d be an organizational player. Stefanic instead hit at every level leading up to a breakout 2021 season. He finished second in the minor leagues with 165 hits and tied for fifth with a .336 batting average as he rose from Double-A to Triple-A.
Scouting Report: Stefanic is an extreme contact hitter who rarely swings and misses, doesn’t chase and has the bat control to put almost any pitch in play. He grew stronger and started showing his power—to the pull side as well as right-center—in 2021. There is little doubt he can be an average hitter with double-digit home runs in the majors, but that might not be enough to overcome his defense. Stefanic isn’t very athletic defensively and has to substantially improve his lateral mobility. He has limited range at second base and his below-average arm doesn’t play well at third base. He has bottom-of-the-scale speed and lacks first-step quickness.
The Future: Stefanic’s bat is legitimate, but he will have to improve defensively to be a utilityman. If he can play third base and add corner outfield to his resume, he could earn a spot on a big league bench.
Scouting Reports
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BA Grade: 40/Medium
Track Record: After going undrafted despite starring at NAIA Westmont, Stefanic sent his resume and a homemade prospect video to all 30 clubs in the summer of 2018. The Angels needed a low-level infielder and signed him with the thought he'd be an organizational player. Stefanic instead hit at every level leading up to a breakout 2021 season. He finished second in the minor leagues with 165 hits and tied for fifth with a .336 batting average as he rose from Double-A to Triple-A.
Scouting Report: Stefanic is an extreme contact hitter who rarely swings and misses, doesn't chase and has the bat control to put almost any pitch in play. He grew stronger and started showing his power—to the pull side as well as right-center—in 2021. There is little doubt he can be an average hitter with double-digit home runs in the majors, but that might not be enough to overcome his defense. Stefanic isn't very athletic defensively and has to substantially improve his lateral mobility. He has limited range at second base and his below-average arm doesn't play well at third base. He has bottom-of-the-scale speed and lacks first-step quickness.
The Future: Stefanic's bat is legitimate, but he will have to improve defensively to be a utilityman. If he can play third base and add corner outfield to his resume, he could earn a spot on a big league bench. -
Track Record: After going undrafted despite starring at NAIA Westmont, Stefanic sent his resume and a homemade prospect video to all 30 clubs in the summer of 2018. The Angels needed a low-level infielder and signed him with the thought he’d be an organizational player. Stefanic instead hit at every level leading up to a breakout 2021 season. He finished second in the minor leagues with 165 hits and tied for fifth with a .336 batting average as he rose from Double-A to Triple-A.
Scouting Report: Stefanic is an extreme contact hitter who rarely swings and misses, doesn’t chase and has the bat control to put almost any pitch in play. He grew stronger and started showing his power—to the pull side as well as right-center—in 2021. There is little doubt he can be an average hitter with double-digit home runs in the majors, but that might not be enough to overcome his defense. Stefanic isn’t very athletic defensively and has to substantially improve his lateral mobility. He has limited range at second base and his below-average arm doesn’t play well at third base. He has bottom-of-the-scale speed and lacks first-step quickness.
The Future: Stefanic’s bat is legitimate, but he will have to improve defensively to be a utilityman. If he can play third base and add corner outfield to his resume, he could earn a spot on a big league bench.
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The Angels signed Stefanic as an undrafted free agent out of NAIA Westmont (Calif.) in the middle of the 2018 season because they needed an infielder for their Rookie-level Arizona League affiliate and Stefanic had sent them some video. All he's done since is hit his way to Triple-A, where he's been one of Salt Lake's best hitters since arriving in late May. Stefanic is an extreme contact hitter who rarely swings and misses, doesn't chase and has the bat control to put almost any pitch in play. He's grown stronger and started showing power this year, resulting in few criticisms of his offensive ability. Stefanic isn't very athletic defensively and is working to improve his lateral mobility. He needs to improve his range at second base and his arm at third base to profile as a utilityman.
Career Transactions
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Athletics invited non-roster 2B Michael Stefanic to spring training.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Las Vegas Aviators.
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Athletics signed free agent 2B Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract.
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2B Michael Stefanic elected free agency.
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Toronto Blue Jays sent 2B Michael Stefanic outright to Buffalo Bisons.
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Toronto Blue Jays designated 2B Michael Stefanic for assignment.
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Toronto Blue Jays selected the contract of 2B Michael Stefanic from Buffalo Bisons.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Buffalo Bisons.
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Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent 2B Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
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2B Michael Stefanic elected free agency.
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Los Angeles Angels sent 2B Michael Stefanic outright to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Salt Lake Bees activated 2B Michael Stefanic.
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Los Angeles Angels reassigned 2B Michael Stefanic to the minor leagues.
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Salt Lake Bees activated 2B Michael Stefanic.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Salt Lake Bees from ACL Angels.
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Los Angeles Angels sent 2B Michael Stefanic on a rehab assignment to ACL Angels.
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Los Angeles Angels transferred 2B Michael Stefanic from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Left quad strain.
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Los Angeles Angels placed 2B Michael Stefanic on the 10-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2024. Left quad strain.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Salt Lake Bees activated 2B Michael Stefanic.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Los Angeles Angels recalled 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.
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Salt Lake Bees activated 2B Michael Stefanic.
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Los Angeles Angels optioned 2B Michael Stefanic to Salt Lake Bees.
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Salt Lake Bees activated 2B Michael Stefanic.
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Salt Lake Bees sent 2B Michael Stefanic on a rehab assignment to ACL Angels.
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Salt Lake Bees sent 2B Michael Stefanic on a rehab assignment to ACL Angels.
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Salt Lake Bees placed 2B Michael Stefanic on the 7-day injured list.
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Los Angeles Angels invited non-roster 2B Michael Stefanic to spring training.
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2B Michael Stefanic roster status changed by Los Angeles Angels.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Salt Lake Bees from Rocket City Trash Pandas.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Rocket City Trash Pandas from Tri-City Dust Devils.
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Tri-City Dust Devils activated 2B Michael Stefanic.
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Tri-City Dust Devils activated 2B Michael Stefanic.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Los Angeles Angels.
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Inland Empire 66ers activated 2B Michael Stefanic from the 7-day injured list.
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Inland Empire 66ers activated 2B Michael Stefanic from the 7-day injured list.
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Inland Empire 66ers placed 2B Michael Stefanic on the 7-day injured list.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Inland Empire 66ers from Burlington Bees.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Burlington Bees from Orem Owlz.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to Orem Owlz from AZL Angels.
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2B Michael Stefanic assigned to AZL Angels.
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Los Angeles Angels signed free agent 2B Michael Stefanic to a minor league contract.
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Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of 2B Michael Stefanic from Salt Lake Bees.