Ryan Minor
| AB | 317 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .177 |
| OBP | .228 |
| SLG | .259 |
| HR | 5 |
- Full name Ryan Dale Minor
- Born 01/05/1974 in Canton, OH
- Profile Ht.: 6'7" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Oklahoma
- Debut 09/13/1998
- Drafted in the 33rd round (981st overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 1996.
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Background: A hoops star at the University of Oklahoma, Minor has been placed on the fast track to make up for his late start in baseball. He was jumped from low Class A to Double-A this year. The season's highlight, of course, was taking Cal Ripken's place in the Orioles lineup. Strengths: Minor is a superior athlete who has the grace and body life of a much smaller player. At third, he has excellent range, smooth hands and an accurate arm. His offensive strength is projected to be his power and run production. Weaknesses: Minor's future will hinge completely on his ability to make consistent contact. His height and long arms are a hindrance at the plate and he has struggled with fastballs on the fists and breaking balls off the outside corner. The Future: Scouts watching the Arizona Fall League were surprised by the depth of Minor's struggles, but Orioles officials were writing it off to the physical and mental fatigue that September caused. Ripken will likely have one more year at third base while Minor tries Triple-A pitching in 1999.
