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MLB Amateur Draft, Quick Post June 7, 2010

Red Sox Select 2B Kolbrin Vitek with First Round Pick

With the 20th overall selection in the 2010 June Draft, the Red Sox have selected Kolbrin Vitek, 2B, Ball State. Vitek is projected to be an above average hitter, with average to above average power. Some think that Vitek has the legs to make a move to center field, but it's still questionable whether he will do so. A good hitter with solid fundamentals, Vitek's swing plane is the main discussion point among scouts. A flat swing built for contact, it will also limit his power potential. Changing a hitter's swing that they've had success with their whole life is a risky proposition, so don't expect a development on this front. Also on the board at #20 were Anthony Ranaudo, Zack Cox, Nick Castellanos, and Alex Wimmers. A quality selection, the Sox drafted a solid batsman with some projectability and versatility who shouldn't take too long to reach the Majors.

With the 20th overall selection in the 2010 June Draft, the Red Sox have selected Kolbrin Vitek, 2B, Ball State.

Vitek is projected to be an above average hitter, with average to above average power. Some think that Vitek has the legs to make a  move to center field, but it’s still questionable whether he will do so.

A good hitter with solid fundamentals, Vitek’s swing plane is the main discussion point among scouts. A flat swing built for contact, it will also limit his power potential. Changing a hitter’s swing that they’ve had success with their whole life is a risky proposition, so don’t expect a development on this front.

Also on the board at #20 were Anthony Ranaudo, Zack Cox, Nick Castellanos, and Alex Wimmers.

A quality selection, the Sox drafted a solid batsman with some projectability and versatility who shouldn’t take too long to reach the Majors.

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  1. bob June 7, 2010 at 10:17 PM #

    Early word is that Vitek plays 3B. I like the pick. Heavy on College players this year with Vitek, Brentz and Ranaudo, but can't complain about any of those picks.

  2. Fireball Fred June 8, 2010 at 5:21 AM #

    "Changing a hitter’s swing that they’ve had success with their whole life is a risky proposition, so don’t expect a development on this front." These are the guys who "retooled" Hansen's motion (with predictable results).

  3. barroomhero June 8, 2010 at 8:17 AM #

    Hmmmm…. line-drive, contact hitting, third baseman with a bit of pop. Sounds like Bill Mueller to me. That is not a bad thing at all either.

  4. Eric June 8, 2010 at 7:02 PM #

    Vitek kind of reminds of Gordon Beckham. Beckham was more highly regarded than Vitek during his draft year (2008), but he too was a college right handed hitting infielder with a plus arm, good pure hitting ability, good line drive swing/power and played multiple positions (CWS drafted as a SS, moved to 3B his first year where he put up a .808 OPS in 378 AB's last year, and this year moved him to 2B).

  5. Jonathan June 9, 2010 at 1:47 AM #

    Vitek could prove to be one heck of a bat that hits solid like a Peddy