Chone Figgins

Organization Prospect Rankings

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  Ranked Los Angeles Angels #28 prospect in 2003
  When Anaheim acquired Figgins (whose first name is pronounced "shawn") from the Rockies for Kimera Bartee, a journeyman outfielder, the transaction barely attracted a mention in either city. Figgins wasn't considered much more than a fringe prospect in Colorado, and Bartee had failed to establish any kind of consistency since reaching the majors with the Tigers in 1996. Figgins broke through last year and found himself as the 25th man on the Angels' postseason roster, while the Rockies let Bartee go after the 2001 season. Figgins' game is predicated on his speed and quickness on the bases and in the field. Drafted as a shortstop, he moved to second base after making 45 errors in 1999. His arm is slightly below-average and his hands are decent, but he has work to do to become an average defender. At the plate, he's similar to Bip Roberts with pedestrian bat speed and little power. Figgins is capable of pulling line drives into the gaps for doubles and triples. He has doubleplus raw speed but could be more aggressive. As a pinch-runner in the World Series, he made several mistakes on the bases. Figgins has a future as a utility infielder.