- Full name Jeff Winchester
- Born
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After the Rockies lost Walt Weiss as a free agent, they selected Winchester with the supplemental first-round pick they received as compensation. Though he played in the South Atlantic League all-star game in 1999, Winchester was questioning his decision to play pro ball after his first full pro season. He repeated at Asheville last year, was an all-star again, and enjoyed the type of success that has him looking forward to now continuing a baseball career. He's the best catching prospect in the system. He has a legitimate power bat and a strong arm, but he still has work to do. He needs better plate discipline and faces the challenge of refining his skills as a receiver. After two years in the Sally League, he's ready for high Class A.