• Full name Jablonski Rico Noel
  • Born 01/11/1989 in Lawton, OK
  • Profile Ht.: 5'8" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Coastal Carolina
  • Debut 09/02/2015
  • Drafted in the 5th round (154th overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2010 (signed for $163,800).
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    Noel has excellent defensive ability in center field thanks to his range and solid arm strength. He's a well-above-average runner and was tied for the national lead with 51 steals heading into regional play. His swing gets big when he sells out for power, and he needs to shorten up more in two-strike situations, but his plate discipline has improved considerably in his three seasons. He might be up to a shift to second base, where he played as a freshman.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the San Diego Padres in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the San Diego Padres in 2013
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the San Diego Padres in 2012
  • Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the San Diego Padres in 2011

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