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Chris Marrero Born: 7/2/1988 Ht. 6’3″ Wt. 210 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
Marrero’s injury could not have possibly come at a worse time, just a couple months after his MLB debut. While it may be a stretch to say he would have necessarily made it to D.C. because Tyler Moore did, he might have hit enough to become a trade chip, which is why he’s still here. This is a make-or-break year, as the ’06 1st-Rd. pick turns 25 in July. |
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Justin Bloxom DOB: 4/29/88 Ht. 6’1″ Wt. 205 Bats: S Throws: R Career Stats |
Older than Marrero and less accomplished (off- ensively), Bloxom remains on the radar in part because the position is so thin (even if Skole is moved there). This is not to take away from his ability to switch-hit and flashes of power. Adequate defensively at 1B and can play the outfield corners. |
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Kevin Keyes Born: 3/15/1989 Ht. 6’3″ Wt. 225 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
Make no mistake: It’s Keyes’ power that keeps him on the watchlist. It helps that the org is so coy about their plans for Skole, too. The knock on him are the whiffs (108 in 114G), but it’s been intriguing to see his knack for driving in runs despite the low BA (78RBI on 87H). It’s al- most a given he’ll begin ’13 in Potomac; the unknown is who will be across the diamond. |
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Shawn Pleffner Born: 8/17/1989 Ht. 6’5″ Wt. 225 Bats: L Throws: R Career Stats |
Drafted in 2011 but did not play due to a sports hernia, Pleffner made the most of his 2012 in Auburn with a .329/.394/.458 line in 55 games, showing opposite-field power with an eye for the strike zone. A convert from the OF, he’s still learning the position, which also fits his below-average speed. |
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Bryan Lippincott Born: 9/26/89 Ht. 6’3″ Wt. 210 Bats: L Throws: R Career Stats |
A Division II standout at Concordia College, Lippincott faces the usual dilemma for old GCL standouts: how to move up while starting so low. Posted a very solid line of .281/.361/ .374 albeit as a 22-year-old. |
Definately using in house options instead of Minor league FAs. Maybe Keyes could reach bigs as a versatile glove with bat carrying the way.
You have to root for a guy with Lutheran Concordia background. Lol!