Brenden Webb
| AB | 1025 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .223 |
| OBP | .37 |
| SLG | .374 |
| HR | 30 |
- Full name Brenden Reynard Webb
- Born 02/24/1990 in San Diego, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Palomar CC
- Drafted in the 30th round (896th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2009 (signed for $250,000).
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Webb was committed to attend Southern California after spending the 2009 season at Palomar (Calif.) JC. The Orioles liked what they saw of him in the Northwoods League that summer, however, so they signed him for $250,000 after having taken a flier on him in the 30th round. He's a good athlete who flashes five-tool potential, which makes him one of the more exciting prospects in the system, though he's still raw. Scouts who get short looks at him come away comparing him to David Justice in face and frame. Webb is strong and has above-average raw power, but he doesn't reach it during games because he doesn't have much of an approach. He has a long, uppercut swing with a lot of pre-pitch movement that leaves him with a hole on the inner half. He struck out 138 times in 124 games across two levels last year, though he also walked 98 times. Webb is a stylish, gliding outfielder who can handle center field but might fit better on a corner with his solid speed and average arm. For all his upside, he won't be more than a fourth outfielder if he can't make more consistent contact. He'll return to high Class A to start the season after finishing 2012 there.
