AB 1030
AVG .278
OBP .377
SLG .405
HR 16
  • Full name LeVon Washington
  • Born 07/26/1991 in Gainesville, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Chipola Junior College
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (55th overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2010 (signed for $1,200,000).
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    Washington is one of the biggest enigmas of the last two drafts. Born in Guam to a military family, he entered 2009 as perhaps the fastest prep talent in the country and earned Johnny Damon comparisons for his hitting ability, speed and lack of arm strength. A shoulder injury left Washington with a 20 arm on the 20-80 scale, but the Rays looked past that and his Boras Corp. representation and drafted him 30th overall. Washington failed to sign; he also failed to qualify at Florida and wound up at Chipola JC. The Indians and Washington had disappointing seasons, and scouts still don't know quite what to make of him even after another year of evaluation. Athletic and quick, Washington hasn't shown the explosive speed he once did and doesn't run hard consistently. He also didn't run on fall scout day at Chipola, and some scouts now consider him more of an above-average runner than the top-of-the-scale grades he got in the fall of 2008. His arm has improved, to a 30 grade, but he did play the outfield and should be an average defender. Clubs that like Washington are buying the bat, however. Despite a spread-out stance in which he leans over the plate, he barrels up balls consistently, thanks to excellent hand-eye coordination and quick wrists. He's not a slap hitter and would likely have to change to a more conventional stance to hit for average power. Washington doesn't figure to go as high this year but still fits inside the first two rounds.

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  • Rated Best Athlete in the Cleveland Guardians in 2012
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Cleveland Guardians in 2011

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