Kentrell Hill, OF. DOB: 10/27/1990. 6'0, 180 lbs. B-R, T-R.
Short Season(Salem-Keizer): .283/.404/.323, 8 SB, 10 CS, 40 BB, 50 K's in 198 AB.
Kentrell Hill was the Giants 10'th round draft choice in 2011. His BA pre-draft scouting report described him as having "loud tools." It went on to say he is "raw at the plate", and "power will be his last tool to come." He received praise for intangibles such as work ethic, aptitude and makeup. He had modest results from his first pro experience in the AZL in 2011, and appeared to make progress at the higher level in 2012. The BA was solid and the walk rate tremendous. He could stand to cut down on his K's, although that is likely a byproduct of his selectivity at the plate. And of course, the power needs to develop more too as well as his SB success rate. He is the kind of toolsy sleeper in the system who I like to slot into the #50 spot.
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Looks like Augusta for Hill next season. Great way to cap off the list.
ReplyDeleteIs he already 22 (born in 1990)?
ReplyDeleteI thought he was younger than that.
He was drafted out of JC ball during his age 20 season and last year was his age 21 season, so I think that's right.
DeleteI think I am confusing him with another high school, 5-tool guy we drafted around that same time or a year earlier (in addition to the Canadian firstbase man).
DeleteVillalona apparently got his work visa and will report to camp this spring. Do you think he has any shot at being a productive player at some point in his career?
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http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2013/02/angel-villalona-gets-visa-will-be-in-giants-big-league-camp/
Let's put it this way, I wouldn't write off Angel Villalona's career yet.
DeleteThis is found money. Gotta figure if he can still do it, it's going to take three years to surface on the Giants though.
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