Jeff Bagwell Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Jeffrey Robert Bagwell
Born 05/27/1968 in Boston, MA
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Hartford
Debut 04/08/1991
Drafted in the 4th round (109th overall) by the Boston Red Sox in 1989.

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University of Hartford 3B Bagwell is the top college player in New England, and should go in Rounds 3-4.

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Boston’s decision to trade Bagwell to Houston after the minor league season was not a popular one in New England. Bagwell was a University of Hartford product, one of New England’s own. Bagwell missed winning the Eastern League batting title by one point in 1990, a significant feat for a below-average runner. He’s got an excellent stroke, takes pitches well, makes contact and uses the whole park. Bagwell is not Ken Caminiti at third base, though he has a chance to inherit Caminiti’s job this spring if Caminiti is dealt for much-needed pitching. He does not have Caminiti’s superb arm, but is considered an above-average thrower.

Bagwell, 22, was in his first full professional season, and his numbers were staggering. Bagwell finished second in hitting in the Eastern League, playing half his games at Beehive Field, one of the toughest parks for hitters in minor league baseball. Bagwell broke the New Britain season record for hits and led the league in hits and doubles. He was second in triples. Said Canton manager Ken Bolek: “He’s proved day in, day out that he’s the best hitter in the league. And the amazing thing is that he’s been steady all year. This is his first full year, and he’s proved himself in a very difficult league.” In a move to shore up their bullpen, the Red Sox traded Bagwell to the Astros on Aug. 30 for reliever Larry Andersen.

Boston’s decision to trade Bagwell to Houston after the minor league season was not a popular one in New England. Bagwell was a University of Hartford product, one of New England’s own. Bagwell missed winning the Eastern League batting title by one point in 1990, a significant feat for a below-average runner. He’s got an excellent stroke, takes pitches well, makes contact and uses the whole park. Bagwell is not Ken Caminiti at third base, though he has a chance to inherit Caminiti’s job this spring if Caminiti is dealt for much-needed pitching. He does not have Caminiti’s superb arm, but is considered an above-average thrower.
Bagwell, 22, was in his first full professional season, and his numbers were staggering. Bagwell finished second in hitting in the Eastern League, playing half his games at Beehive Field, one of the toughest parks for hitters in minor league baseball. Bagwell broke the New Britain season record for hits and led the league in hits and doubles. He was second in triples. Said Canton manager Ken Bolek: “He’s proved day in, day out that he’s the best hitter in the league. And the amazing thing is that he’s been steady all year. This is his first full year, and he’s proved himself in a very difficult league.” In a move to shore up their bullpen, the Red Sox traded Bagwell to the Astros on Aug. 30 for reliever Larry Andersen.