Nick Punto
| AB | 3253 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .245 |
| OBP | .323 |
| SLG | .323 |
| HR | 19 |
- Full name Nicholas Paul Punto
- Born 11/08/1977 in San Diego, CA
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: S / Throws: R
- School Saddleback CC
- Debut 09/09/2001
- Drafted in the 21st round (614th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 1998.
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Drafted as a shortstop, Punto has spent all of his first three years in the system at that position. But the Phillies' abundance of shortstop prospects has forced him across the bag to second base. The scrappy Punto made a relatively smooth transition to the keystone in the Arizona Fall League. He has the hands and footwork to handle the move. In an effort to mold him into a utility player, Punto also got some work at the hot corner in Arizona. He plays the game hard and is a solid line-drive hitter from both sides of the plate who battles and works the count. His speed adds another necessary dimension to becoming a quality utility player, though his lack of power should prevent him from earning a full-time job. He's slated to learn the nuances of second base in Triple-A this year.
