AB 2756
AVG .258
OBP .323
SLG .363
HR 35
  • Full name Richard Hammond Lewis
  • Born 06/29/1980 in Marietta, GA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Georgia Tech
  • Drafted in the C round (40th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2001 (signed for $850,000).
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    While Teixeira was sidelined, Lewis was the glue that held the Georgia Tech offense together. He moved to shortstop from second base, allowing the Yellow Jackets to get a better bat in the lineup, and emerged as the team's best all-around hitter. His hands are his best tool, giving him bat speed on offense and reliability and a quick pivot on defense. He's intelligent and runs well, and he could develop more power as he matures. Lewis probably lacks the arm to play shortstop as a pro, but he should be an above-average second baseman, both offensively and defensively.

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  • Rated Best Defensive 2B in the Southern League in 2004

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