Brant Ust Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Brant Steven Ust
Born 07/17/1978 in Brussels, Belgium
Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Notre Dame
Drafted in the 6th round (177th overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 1999.

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Notre Dame has two candidates for the first 10 rounds: SS Brant Ust and LHP Tim Kalita. The biggest question about Ust, who swings the bat well to all fields, is where he will play. He spent this year at shortstop and last year at third base. He has the arm for either position but may not have the everyday power for third--despite 16 homers this season--or the speed for short. A compromise may be catcher.

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That Ust struggled offensively for Jacksonville last season wasn't a shock. It was a reach to jump him from short-season ball to Double-A, at least in terms of offense. Defense is another story. Ust played shortstop at Notre Dame and was moved to third base by the Tigers. He has excellent hands and plus range to go with a strong, accurate arm. He also has strong makeup, which is why there was little hesitation about pushing him up the ladder so quickly. He's mature enough to understand what was happening. Ust needs to refine his swing, be more patient at the plate and make more consistent contact before he progresses as a hitter