- Full name Justin Woodrow
- Born
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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Woodrow spent his second season in the Appalachian League in 2001, and it paid dividends as he made significant improvement in just about every aspect of his game. He worked hard in the Cardinals' offseason training program to get stronger, and added experience improved his approach at the plate. Woodrow has the tools that excite scouts, and he's just a pup with plenty of room to get better. If he reaches his ceiling as a hitter, he projects as a Dave Justice type, with a quick bat, a knack for making contact and legitimate power potential. Woodrow worked hard to get better at the plate and now needs to apply the same focus to his defense. He has center-field skills and a right-field arm, and he should settle in right if he works on his jumps and shows enough power for the position. The Cardinals are interested to see what he can do in his first try at full-season ball this year.
Minor League Top Prospects
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Woodrow joins Rashad Eldridge as another Appy League veteran who showed strong improvement since last season. Woodrow had just three extra-base hits in 135 at-bats a year ago. The Cardinals' offseason training program increased his strength, while added maturity helped produce a prospect. "He has a chance to be a power hitter when he learns to turn on the ball," Maloney said. "He's got a very quick bat. He has the body and the ability that you look for in order to be a force at the plate." Woodrow is a decent outfielder with above-average speed and good athleticism. His arm may limit him to left field at higher levels, but he’ll make the climb thanks to his bat. "He impresses me with his approach at the plate," Almaraz said. "He always makes contact and it's usually solid contact. He sprays the ball from the third-base line to the first-base line. He also has some power. His ability to put the ball into play will help him continue to progress."
Scouting Reports
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Woodrow joins Rashad Eldridge as another Appy League veteran who showed strong improvement since last season. Woodrow had just three extra-base hits in 135 at-bats a year ago. The Cardinals' offseason training program increased his strength, while added maturity helped produce a prospect. "He has a chance to be a power hitter when he learns to turn on the ball," Maloney said. "He's got a very quick bat. He has the body and the ability that you look for in order to be a force at the plate." Woodrow is a decent outfielder with above-average speed and good athleticism. His arm may limit him to left field at higher levels, but he’ll make the climb thanks to his bat. "He impresses me with his approach at the plate," Almaraz said. "He always makes contact and it's usually solid contact. He sprays the ball from the third-base line to the first-base line. He also has some power. His ability to put the ball into play will help him continue to progress."