Justin Byler
| AB | 147 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .306 |
| OBP | .36 |
| SLG | .51 |
| HR | 5 |
- Full name Justin Byler
- Born 08/12/1985 in Warren, OH
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 235 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Gulf Coast CC
- Drafted in the 36th round (1,081st overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2005.
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The Pirates drafted Byler in the 33rd round out of an Ohio high school in 2004, then again three rounds later after his freshman season at Gulf Coast (Fla.) CC in 2005, signing him as a draft-and-follow before the 2006 draft. Byler played catcher, third base and the outfield in junior college but has been primarily a first baseman as a pro. His best tool is above-average power, as he's strong enough to hit the ball out to all fields and finished last season with six home runs in the final month at State College. Like many power hitters, Byler has a big swing with holes that need to be closed up. He runs OK for a big man but is subpar defensively, as all the changing of positions suggests. He does show the potential to at least become an adequate first baseman. Byler is ready for low Class A in 2008.
