Kevin Witt
| AB | 399 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .233 |
| OBP | .267 |
| SLG | .376 |
| HR | 15 |
- Full name Kevin Joseph Witt
- Born 01/05/1976 in High Point, NC
- Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Bishop Kenny
- Debut 09/15/1998
- Drafted in the 1st round (28th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 1994 (signed for $470,000).
Top Rankings
Organization Prospect Rankings
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Background: Witt's body has changed dramatically since he signed, making him too big for shortstop. The Blue Jays have worked him at third base, first base and in left field. Strengths: Witt not only has legitimate power, but he has handled lefthanders better than righthanders throughout his pro career. He has hit nearly half of his 87 pro home runs off lefthanders, including three in the final game of 1998 against Buffalo. Weaknesses: The Blue Jays have to find a position for Witt. He has enough bat to play wherever they decide to put him, but he's not going to push Carlos Delgado off first base and the Blue Jays are deep in the outfield. He needs to put in a lot of extra work at third base to smooth out his defense. The Future: Witt figures to return for a second season at Syracuse in 1999. He could force his way to the big leagues by midseason, particularly if he starts to emerge at third base.
Top 100 Rankings
Scouting Reports
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Background: Witt's body has changed dramatically since he signed, making him too big for shortstop. The Blue Jays have worked him at third base, first base and in left field. Strengths: Witt not only has legitimate power, but he has handled lefthanders better than righthanders throughout his pro career. He has hit nearly half of his 87 pro home runs off lefthanders, including three in the final game of 1998 against Buffalo. Weaknesses: The Blue Jays have to find a position for Witt. He has enough bat to play wherever they decide to put him, but he's not going to push Carlos Delgado off first base and the Blue Jays are deep in the outfield. He needs to put in a lot of extra work at third base to smooth out his defense. The Future: Witt figures to return for a second season at Syracuse in 1999. He could force his way to the big leagues by midseason, particularly if he starts to emerge at third base.
