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Jeff Kobernus Born: 6/30/88 Ht. 6’2″ Wt. 210 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
A returned Rule 5 pickup, Kobernus benefited from the experience as his best chance to stick with Tigers last spring was as a utility player. The Nats continued to use him that way in Syracuse playing all three OF slots as well as 2B and 3B (in a pinch, he can play SS). He’s had trouble staying healthy, and doesn’t walk much, but can run (140SB in 335G the last three seasons) and will make the routine plays on defense. |
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Ricky Hague DOB: 9/18/88 Ht. 6’2″ Wt. 190 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
After appearing in 117 games at 2B vs. seven at SS, I think it’s safe to say the Nats have tipped their hand as to where they think Hague fits in their plans. The 2010 3rd Rd. pick hasn’t shown the power or patience he did in his collegiate days, which will have to improve for him to have any chance of playing above AAA. |
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Tony Renda Born: 1/24/91 Ht. 5’10” Wt. 170 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
Renda’s only above-average tool is his bat, which is about what you’d ex- pect from a .347 hitter in college. He’s an efficient baserunner who comp- ensates for average speed with aggression and good technique. He’s been described as stiff and mechanical on defense but the scouts who like him (a favorite comp is Freddy Sanchez) believe he can become at least fringy to average. Still, without much power and few utility options, he’ll have to hit (.283) and get on base (.366) at the rate he has been all the way up the ladder. |
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Bryan Mejia Born: 3/2/94 Ht. 6’1″ Wt. 170 Bats: R Throws: R Career Stats |
Mejia has been slowly but steadily improving in the affiliates south of Hagerstown since his inaugrual pro season in 2011. Like many sight-unseen choices, his selection is based on inferences of usage (most used 2B in the GCL), an invitation to instrux this past September, and his youth (turns 20 in March). It also works in his favor that 2B has become a thin position in the organization. |