Michael Sheridan Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Michael Patrick Sheridan
Born 08/08/1987 in Washington, DC
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School William & Mary
Drafted in the 5th round (143rd overall) by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2008 (signed for $195,000).

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Mike Sheridan had a tremendous season at the plate, hitting .423 with 15 home runs and 72 RBIs in 56 games, and he has an advanced approach at the plate and makes consistent contact. In 227 at-bats, he struck out just 11 times.

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Sheridan had a monster junior season at William & Mary, leading the Colonial Athletic Association in hitting (.423) while setting school records for runs (76), hits (96), doubles (26) and RBIs (72). The Rays made him a fifth-round pick in June and signed him for $195,000. Sheridan went 4-for-5 in his first pro game but hurt his wrist shortly thereafter and missed five weeks. He possesses a smooth lefthanded swing and solid-average power. Sheridan has an advanced approach and easily makes contact. As a sophomore, he was the toughest batter to strike out in NCAA Division I, fanning just five times in 209 at-bats. Sheridan shows defensive promise as a first baseman but still needs to upgrade his footwork. He's a below-average runner but not a baseclogger. Relatively young for a college draftee, Sheridan didn't turn 21 until August. He'll open 2009 in low Class A but could push for a promotion by midseason.