Terrell Alliman
| AB | 584 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .289 |
| OBP | .353 |
| SLG | .402 |
| HR | 5 |
- Full name Terrell Jerome Alliman
- Born 10/15/1988 in North York, ON, Canada
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Bluevale Collegiate Institute
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Drafted in the 43rd round (1,290th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2007.
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After turning down the Brewers as a 28th-round pick in 2006, Alliman returned to the Bluevale Collegiate Institute (Waterloo, Ont.) and went in the 43rd round a year later. He wasn't a high priority for the Angels, though Midwest crosschecker Ron Marigny and Canadian area scout Alex Messier pushed all summer for the club to sign him. Alliman agreed to a $25,000 bonus at the Aug. 15 deadine, and that looks like money well spent after his 2008 pro debut. He led the Arizona League with 17 doubles while ranking third in hits (61), fourth in RBIs (39) and fifth in batting (.339). His bat speed lends itself to power, though he needs to tone down his tendency to uppercut and pull pitches. Los Angeles has worked with him on keeping his hands inside the ball, which would allow him to do a better job of using the opposite field. A good athlete, Alliman has good speed and solid arm strength. He struggled at third base last year, making 10 errors in just 18 games, and looked better in right field. He'll probably open 2009 in extended spring training before heading to Orem in June.
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Alliman was an obscure 43rd-round choice out of Waterloo, Ontario who signed too late in 2007 to play last year. He opened eyes in his pro debut by batting .339/.383/.506 while splitting time between his natural outfield position and third base. The 6-foot-3, 185-pound Alliman has room to fill out and should add power as he gets bigger. He has a quick bat but needs to tone down his tendency to try to uppercut and pull too many pitches. The Angels worked with Alliman on keeping his hands inside the ball. "If he figures that out," Angels manager Tyrone Boykin said, "he's going to be dangerous." Alliman has the chance to become a decent third baseman, but his future is more likely in the outfield. He has a solid arm and good speed.
