Alex Buchholz
| AB | 1887 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .273 |
| OBP | .331 |
| SLG | .41 |
| HR | 43 |
- Full name Alexander Glenn Buchholz
- Born 09/30/1987 in Pasadena, MD
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Delaware
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Drafted in the 6th round (179th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2008 (signed for $125,000).
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Playing third base for the Blue Hens, Buchholz profiles as an offensive second baseman in the pros. He led Delaware in hitting last season and hit .319 this year with five home runs.
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The Reds have kept a close eye on the Hens, partly because pro scout Jeff Taylor is a Delaware alum. In 2007, the Reds drafted a pair of Blue Hens, outfielder Brandon Menchaca (who signed in the 15th round) and righthander Mike McGuire (who opted to return to school after going in the 46th). But while scouting them, Jeff Brookens also took note of Buchholz, then a sophomore, and pressed the Reds to take him in 2008. Cincinnati scouting director Chris Buckley always has emphasized drafting middle infielders with solid baseball instincts, and Buchholz definitely fits that bill. Signed for $125,000 as a sixth-rounder, Buchholz played third base at Delaware, but projects better offensively at second. His hitting ability and power are solid average to a tick above, thanks to his impressive bat speed. Buchholz has a solid arm, reliable hands and good instincts, but his speed and range are below average. As with Chris Valaika, his bat will be his path to the big leagues. Buchholz had an outstanding pro debut despite missing five weeks when an errant pitch broke the hamate bone in his left hand, and he actually raised his average from .366 to .396 after returning to the lineup. The Reds are curious to see how he looks at shortstop and will play him on both sides of the second-base bag in low Class A this year.
