Drew Sutton Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Stephen Drew Sutton
Born 06/30/1983 in El Dorado, AR
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: S / Throws: R
School Baylor
Debut 07/02/2009
Drafted in the 15th round (454th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2004.

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The Scouting Bureau turned in early reports on 1B Drew Sutton, but he is more likely to be a senior sign in 2005.

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With his career in danger of stagnating, the switch-hitting Sutton returned to Corpus Christi for a second full season, blistered the Texas League and won a spot on the 40-man roster after the season. He led the TL in hits, doubles and runs, while finishing second in OBP and third in slugging. For a lanky type middle infielder, Sutton shows surprising power, as he tracks the ball into the zone before typically making solid contact. That's on top of being a potential high OBP guy. He also looks slightly better and more comfortable from the left side. Prior to the season, he smoothed out his swing by working with Jaime Cevallos, a former golf pro who uses computer modules as a learning tool. The biggest question facing Sutton is whether he will hit against advanced pitching. He must continue to do a better job of taking strike one and working the count rather than fishtailing through an at-bat by being overly aggressive. He isn't a true shortstop, though he has enough arm for the position and could fill in there. He's better at second, showing poise in making the pivot. He also has played third base and center field. Sutton will head to Round Rock this year, with a shot to become a midseason callup. Because he can play several positions, he ideally fits as a utility player.