Kiel Roling
| AB | 1827 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .269 |
| OBP | .334 |
| SLG | .482 |
| HR | 89 |
- Full name Kiel Scott Roling
- Born 01/23/1987 in Carlsbad, NM
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 240 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Arizona State
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Drafted in the 6th round (197th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2008 (signed for $140,000).
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Another Sun Devil who was much better in 2007, junior catcher Kiel Roling shares duties behind the plate with Petey Paramore and suffers by comparison. He's big and physical at 6-foot-3, 240 pounds, and lacks athleticism behind the plate, grading out as below-average defensively in all areas. He's an offensive player who had less than half as many homers (seven vs. 15) as he hit as a sophomore.
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Roling has as much raw power as anyone in the system, but whether he can find a position remains to be seen. A Colorado high school product who signed as a sixth-rounder out of Arizona State in 2008, he led the South Atlantic League in batting (.331) and slugging (.593) in his first full pro season. He uses his strength, bat speed and leverage to drive balls a long way. His swing can get long, but he has the ability to make adjustments. He needs better plate discipline. Though he's a decent athlete, Roling is bulky and slow. He had knee surgery in college and missed time with quadriceps and knee injuries last season. He did some catching at Arizona State but is raw behind the plate. He has soft hands but a below-average arm, and he's pretty much limited to first base. Roling will start 2010 in Modesto but could reach Tulsa before season's end.
