Danny Dorn
| AB | 30 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .167 |
| OBP | .219 |
| SLG | .2 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Daniel Casey Dorn
- Born 07/20/1984 in San Dimas, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Cal State Fullerton
- Debut 04/21/2015
- Drafted in the 32nd round (954th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2006.
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Dorn struggles to hit lefthanders, has had trouble staying healthy in pro ball and isn't a good defensive outfielder. But he has two valuable gifts: Nolan Ryan would have trouble getting a fastball by him, and he feasts on righthanders. When he's healthy, Dorn has a short swing and can drive the ball to the opposite field. Scouts projected him to hit for gap power coming out of college, but he has been better than that, delivering a homer every 20 at-bats as a pro. Dorn's bat will have to carry him because he's a tick below-average runner and is only adequate in left field or at first base. Dorn has a bad shoulder that will occasionally pop out, and he required 15 stitches and a month on the sidelines after cutting his leg open making a sliding catch last April. Dorn has hit at every level, so he'll move up to Triple-A this year. Thanks to his bat he should end up as a valuable bench player of platoon outfielder. He already has proven to be a bargain after signing as a college senior for only $1,000. -
Dorn teamed with fellow Reds prospect Justin Turner to help Cal State Fullerton win the 2004 College World Series title in 2004. Dorn drew Garrett Anderson comps early in his college career, but a nagging shoulder injury and concerns about his effort led him to drop to the Devil Rays in the 23rd round in 2005. Tampa Bay made him a competitive offer, but he returned to help Fullerton to another CWS appearance and became a steal as the Reds' 32nd-round pick. Signed for $1,000, Dorn has proven to be a much better hitter and a better competitor than scouts expected. His solid lefthanded stroke should allow him to hit for average with gap power. His bat will have to carry him, because his speed, left-field defense and arm strength are all slightly below-average, though he does have good instincts. Dorn projects as a platoon left fielder/first baseman and will return to Double-A after a strong final month there in 2007.
