Sergio Morales
| AB | 775 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .225 |
| OBP | .305 |
| SLG | .339 |
| HR | 12 |
- Full name Sergio Morales
- Born 12/17/1987 in
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Hollywood Hills
- Drafted in the 12th round (375th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2006 (signed for $180,000).
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A raw talent with lots of room for projection, Morales gave just a hint of his ability during his pro debut. He opted to attend Broward (Fla.) CC when he wasn't happy with what the Rangers offered after selecting him in the 28th round of the 2005 draft, and the White Sox took him in the 12th round a year later. It took $180,000 to sign him as a draft-and-follow. Morales hasn't been a great hitter for average since he was in high school, but Chicago loves his bat speed and believes he needs only time to develop into a guy who produces for both average and power. While he's strong, he's also a hacker, and he needs to improve his strike-zone discipline to reach the expectations for him. Morales has good speed and could develop into a major stolen-base threat. He played a quality center field in his debut and the Sox believe he has the athleticism and instincts to remain there. He should open 2008 in low Class A.
