• Full name Brian Adam Dinkelman
  • Born 11/10/1983 in Centralia, IL
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: R
  • School Mckendree
  • Debut 06/04/2011
  • Drafted in the 8th round (246th overall) by the Minnesota Twins in 2006 (signed for $13,000).
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    McKendree shortstop Brian Dinkelman broke former big leaguer Randy Velarde's NAIA career records for hits (373) and assists (679) and set new standards for runs (303), doubles (96) and total bases (670). The NAIA player of the year, he hit .462-17-65 and led the NAIA with 82 runs, 34 doubles and an .899 slugging percentage. Dinkelman should be a mid-round draft pick because he's a strong lefthanded hitter with decent tools. He's a little stiff and lacks the footwork to play shortstop, so he'll have to move to second base or the outfield, leading to increased expectations with his bat.

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  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Minnesota Twins in 2008

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