Andrew Ray
| AB | 702 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .234 |
| OBP | .278 |
| SLG | .426 |
| HR | 25 |
- Full name Andrew Ray
- Born 05/01/1991 in West Monroe, LA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Northeast Texas CC
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Drafted in the 5th round (165th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2011 (signed for $80,000).
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Andrew Ray sticks out mostly for his righthanded bat, as he hits for average with gap power. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has some arm strength but probably will move from third base to the outfield in pro ball. If he doesn't turn pro, he'll play at Louisiana State next year.
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Six weeks into the 2013 season, Ray went on the disabled list. The DL in the minor leagues is a little more free-wheeling than the big league version, and if you were looking for an explanation for Ray's DL trip, it would be most accurately be diagnosed as a sick bat. He was hitting .193/.239/.355 at the time with 46 strikeouts in 105 at-bats at low Class A Burlington. Ray tended to pull everything foul, so the Angels shut him down for a few weeks to retool his swing. He came back with a simple trigger of a hand pump that allowed him to stay back on pitches more consistently, and he worked to stop opening up so much, which had left him vulnerable to anything outside or offspeed. Once he returned, Ray hit nine home runs in June, which included a stretch of five consecutive games with a homer. He has to hit for power because that's his only above-average tool. His speed, defense in left field and throwing arm all grade below-average. Ray's contact skills improved with his mechanical tweak, but he still strikes out a lot and seldom walks, in part because he struggles with pitch recognition. His power gives him a long leash and should carry him to high Class A Inland Empire in 2014.
