AB 1019
AVG .226
OBP .309
SLG .39
HR 29
  • Full name Derek M. Jones
  • Born 06/03/1990 in Snohomish, WA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Washington State
  • Drafted in the 8th round (258th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2012 (signed for $35,000).
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    Jones was a 13th-round choice last year by the Orioles, but returned to Wazzu for his senior year. With a stocky build at 6 feet and 225 pounds, Jones is limited to left field, as he's a below-average runner with fringy arm strength. He does have a nice swing with good bat speed. Jones looks more comfortable in the box this year than he did last year, and his numbers reflect that. Through 196 at-bats, he hit .337/.445/.577 and scouts believe he'll be a fringe-average hitter with average power. Teams looking to save money for other picks could bump Jones up their draft boards.

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