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Mychal Givens (Photo: Perfect Game USA)
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Biographical Data |
Player Name: | Mychal Givens |
Position: | Shortstop |
School: | H B Plant HS (Fla.) |
School Type: | High school |
Academic Class: | Senior |
Birthdate: | 5/13/90 |
Height: | 6'2" |
Weight: | 185 lbs. |
Bats: | Both |
Throws: | Right |
Report Date(s): | 2/28/09 |
Game(s): | Jefferson HS, Tampa |
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Comments |
Hitting ability: | Givens isn't a raw hitter, like some athletic high schoolers are, but there is some risk in his bat. |
Power: | He's got some strength for future power, but doesn't currently have a power stroke. He hits off his front foot. |
Running speed: | He's not a burner, but he does have plus speed. |
Base running: | He appears to have a good idea of what he's doing on the basepaths. |
Arm strength: | Also a talented pitching prospect, he has at least plus arm strength. |
Fielding: | He shows the ability to be a good defender at shortstop. |
Range: | He's got very good actions and can go left and right very well. |
Physical Description: | Givens has a rangy, athletic frame that should allow him to add strength as he matures |
Medical Update: | Healthy. |
Strengths: | His athleticism, with plus speed and good overall defensive actions. |
Weaknesses: | Will he hit enough? There's talent there, but there's a question over whether the bat will carry to the next level. |
Summary: | Givens is one of the better all-around athletes in the Draft class who will get looks both at shortstop and on the mound on Draft day. He's a good defender with a plus arm who uses his athleticism well. A plus runner, he's got the kind of frame that should allow him to get stronger ... which could lead to more power. The key to unlocking that will be a better overall hitting approach. There is some risk with his bat, but if a team feels he'll hit, he'll go early. |
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