Draft Analysis: Rounds 26-30

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Draft Analysis: Rounds 26-30

 

Round 26: Nikolaus Crouch, Vanguard University, 1B

Scouting Report: Crouch has an imposing 6’4” 235 frame and was a senior at Vanguard. He was a gap-to-gap doubles hitter prior to 2005 when he started to develop over-the-fence power hitting 10 home runs. With the increase in home runs came higher strikeout rates, although his batting average rose to just above .300. Vanguard is an NAIA team and doesn’t face great competition. Crouch has played some third base in the past but was drafted as a first baseman and is playing there with the Mesa Cubs. Crouch is unlikely to ever hit for a high average because of his strikeouts and poor speed, but he is being drafted for his size and power.

Analysis: Crouch’s chances of making the big leagues rest on him developing even more power and becoming a big-time threat in the lineup.

 

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