AB 2799
AVG .242
OBP .295
SLG .422
HR 100
  • Full name Denny Almonte
  • Born 09/24/1988 in Miami, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School Florida Christian
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (75th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2007 (signed for $427,500).
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    Not to be confused with the infamous Danny, this switch-hitting Dominican transferred to Florida Christian prior to his senior season. A toolsy, premium athlete, Almonte made an early push this spring, flashing plus speed, power and center-field skills to grab lots of attention. But each time his name comes up, "boom or bust," "Jekyll and Hyde" and "risk and reward" seem to precede the conversation. At his best, Almonte flies around the outfield with a quick first step and good body control. Balls jump off his bat and he drives them out of the park, evoking Devon White comparisons. He's a 6.8 runner in the 60-yard dash, and while that tool always shows, there have been games when none of the others do. He has strong wrists and forearms, but a rigid swing littered with holes. His swing plane tends to be up the zone rather than through it from the left side, and he swings and misses often. Because of some good performances in front of the right audiences, Almonte could be drafted as high as the supplemental round. Teams less optimistic about his projection would consider taking him in the fifth.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the Seattle Mariners in 2013

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