• Full name Cole Vance Leonida
  • Born 12/25/1988 in Centennial, CO
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Georgia Tech
  • Drafted in the 6th round (176th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2010 (signed for $125,000).
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    At one time, Leonida seemed to have the most draft helium, and he could still go out higher than his other teammates due to position scarcity. The Colorado prep product was a part-time player for two seasons and took over as the starter this year. He got off to a hot start but and his production this season slowed down as the spring wore on, and he was batting .302/.386/.526. Leonida lacks bat speed and has holes in his swing, though his long arms also help give him leverage and power. He's a take-charge catcher who leads the pitching staff, blocks and receives well, with a solid-average arm and good accuracy. He's always going to strike out a lot, and his bat fits the profile more of a backup than of a regular.

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