Brandon Wikoff
| AB | 1045 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .273 |
| OBP | .345 |
| SLG | .303 |
| HR | 3 |
- Full name Brandon W. Wikoff
- Born 04/05/1988 in Peoria, IL
- Profile Ht.: 5'8" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Illinois
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Drafted in the 5th round (161st overall) by the Houston Astros in 2009 (signed for $154,000).
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Despite being one of the smallest players in the Big Ten, 5-foot-8 shortstop Brandon Wikoff is one of its biggest threats at the plate. The lefthanded hitter became the first Illinois player ever to hit for the cycle, batted .373/.434/.544 and finished the season on an 18-game hitting streak. He has exceptional bat control, ranking second in NCAA Division I in at-bats per strikeout (32.6) and reaching base in all but one of the Illini's 54 games. Wikoff isn't toolsy, but he gets the most out of what he has and has fine instincts. He has average speed but his fringe arm may necessitate a move to second base in pro ball.
