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#10 Ivan DeJesus Jr, SS
Background: The son of a former major leaguer, DeJesus was selected in the second round of the 2005 draft out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. He's 5'11, 180 lbs and right-handed all the way. His DOB is May 1st, 1987
Strengths: At the plate, DeJesus has a line drive stroke with the strength to shoot doubles into the gaps. He projects to hit for good average. What's surprised me most about DeJesus is his plate discipline. Through July 21st, he has collected 46 walks in 88 games. He has above average speed on the bases and has stolen 14 of 18 bases. With the glove, DeJesus projects above average with good range and reactions. His arm is average.
Weaknesses: DeJesus doesnt project to hit for much power, as his IsoP this season is under .070. On defense, he tends to try too hard at times, forcing throws and committing careless errors. However, it's not unheard of for young players to get flashy at times.
Future: With a very successful first full season, DeJesus will begin 2007 as Vero Beach's starting shortstop. However, the odds are stacked against him. With Rafael Furcal signed through 2008 and Chin Lung Hu on the verge of reaching the majors, DeJesus must be patient or hope for a trade to a team without a certainty at short.