Nick Kimpton

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #26 prospect in 2003
  Signed out of Australia by scout Grant Weir, Kimpton also pitched as an amateur. His bat is the reason he has become a favorite of general manager Bill Stoneman, though. Kimpton began last year in extended spring training and then started slowly at the plate. He skipped a level to become the youngest everyday player in the Midwest League. He has a good feel for the bat head, with loose wrists and sneaky pop. He shows the ability to drive the ball the other way, along with occasional pull power. But he's lean and physically immature, often looking overmatched at the plate. Angels scouts project his power to develop as he fills out, and some liken him to a young version of Steve Finley or Brady Anderson. Kimpton bunts effectively and is a plus runner. He's capable in all three outfield spots, with good instincts and enough arm for right field. He'll return to low Class A for a full season at age 19.