• Full name Matthew Christopher Dean
  • Born 12/22/1992 in Edmond, OK
  • Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School The Colony (Texas) HS
  • Drafted in the 13th round (409th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011 (signed for $737,500).
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    Dean wasn't at his best on the showcase circuit last summer, but he redeemed himself with a strong spring and established himself as the best prep third-base prospect in the draft. Few high school players can match his batting-practice fireworks. With his bat speed, the loft in his righthanded swing and the room to add strength to his 6-foot-2, 190-pound frame, he projects to have plus power while hitting for a solid average. Dean has average speed but figures to lose a step as he fills out. He gets the job done at shortstop and has an above-average arm, but he'll move to the hot corner after he either turns pro or attends Texas. As with most coaches' sons--he plays for his father Martin at The Colony HS--Dean earns praise for his work ethic and competitiveness. His strong commitment to the Longhorns may make him difficult to sign.

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