Nick Van Stratten
| AB | 2335 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .303 |
| OBP | .371 |
| SLG | .418 |
| HR | 22 |
- Full name Nicholas Eugene Van Stratten
- Born 05/22/1985 in Kansas City, MO
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School St. Louis CC-Meramec
- Drafted in the 10th round (287th overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2006 (signed for $65,000).
Top Rankings
Minor League Top Prospects
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While Van Stratten isn't a pure speedster like Royals outfield mates Robinson or Jarrod Dyson, he's quick, has plenty of tools and looks like a steal from the 10th round of the 2006 draft. He set a national junior college record with 14 triples this spring at St. Louis CC-Meramec, and hit seven more to rank second in the AZL. His mix of gap power and speed mix impressed managers. Van Stratten showed the ability to drop a bunt or to sting the ball to both gaps. His best tools are his bat, with a short swing and outstanding pitch recognition considering his experience, and his above-average throwing arm. His gritty, all-out approach also earned him praise.
