Cory Aldridge
| AB | 18 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .056 |
| OBP | .056 |
| SLG | .167 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Cory Jerome Aldridge
- Born 06/13/1979 in San Angelo, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Cooper
- Debut 09/05/2001
- Drafted in the 4th round (142nd overall) by the Atlanta Braves in 1997.
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At times Aldridge will appear to be putting everything together and developing into a multitool prospect, only to look completely lost shortly thereafter. The former football standout looked to be taking his game to the next level last year in spring training, where he impressed Braves manager Bobby Cox by batting .333 and displayed both power and speed. He came back to earth at Greenville, where he hit .246 and continued to have problems with plate coverage and strike-zone discipline. A natural athlete, Aldridge's tools remain rough after five years in the organization. He could hit 20 home runs annually in the major leagues, and his defense and arm strength have improved over the past two years. If he can do a more consistent job at the plate, he might earn a shot as the Braves' fourth outfielder this season. -
Aldridge is one of the newest members of Atlanta's 40-man roster, having made the cut over such better-known players as first baseman A.J. Zapp and second baseman Travis Wilson. Aldridge has made impressive strides in his game over the past two years, a byproduct of playing the game daily after focusing on football in high school. Despite having natural athleticism, his tools were rough throughout his first two seasons in the organization. He has developed to the point where several scouts have compared Aldridge to former Brave David Justice. Aldridge has outstanding speed and increasing power that should enable him to hit more than 20 homers annually in the near future. His defense has improved considerably, and his arm is average and getting better. Aldridge still has several areas that need additional work, including his plate coverage, strike-zone knowledge and basestealing ability. The game is far from being second nature to him, which means staying healthy and getting as many repetitions as possible are essential. A strong spring would land Aldridge in Double-A.
