• Full name Nicholas Papasan
  • Born 03/14/1988 in Midland, TX
  • Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Granbury
  • Drafted in the 24th round (726th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2006 (signed for $115,000).
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    Papasan is the infield version of outfielder Matt Sulentic, a Texas high school hitter (and Texas A&M recruit) who would be a premium draft pick if he were bigger. Listed at 5-foot-11 and 175 pounds, he may be closer to 5-foot-9, and his size could push him out of the first five rounds. There's little not to like about his offensive game, however. He has strong hands and surprising pop for his size, and he has been the top hitter in the Fort Worth area since transferring from Midland High after his sophomore season. He missed Granbury High's first eight games this spring with a muscle strain, then returned to terrorize pitchers as usual. The rest of Papasan's tools are average, though he plays above them because he has good instincts. Most scouts project him as a second baseman rather than a shortstop in pro ball.

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