• Full name Cory Michael Brownsten
  • Born 06/03/1988 in Buffalo, NY
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Pittsburgh
  • Drafted in the 15th round (464th overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 2010.
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    Behind the plate, Smith has an average to plus arm but raw receiving skills, which is why Brownsten handled the lion's share of the catching duties for the Panthers this spring. Brownsten also had a better offensive year, hitting .395/.460/.530, but scouts say he has a metal-bat swing that probably won't play at the higher levels of the minors. He's a good defender, however, who does a nice job blocking balls in the dirt and has a 55 arm on the 20-80 scale.

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  • Rated Best Defensive Catcher in the South Atlantic League in 2012

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