#23 Johnny Monell, C. BD: 3/27/1986. 5'11", 205 lbs. B-L, T-R.
A+: .273/.350/.487, 19 HR, 12 SB. PWL: .203/.250/.356, 2 HR in 59 AB.
Johnny Monell is one of my favorite Giants prospects. He's slowly worked his way up the chain and struggled with some injuries along the way. I thought he might have a breakout season last year for San Jose. He did have a very good season though maybe not quite a breakout. He's an offense-first catcher who bats lefthanded, but he's worked hard on defense and is improving in that aspect of his game. He's likely ticketed for AA Richmond in 2011 and it will be a huge challenge. At his age, he can't afford any setbacks and will have to do well enough to earn a promotion to AAA by 2012 at the latest. He'd make a very nice backup to Buster Posey with the lefthanded bat.
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