Ryan Klosterman Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Ryan P. Klosterman
Born 05/28/1982 in Eau Claire, WI
Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Vanderbilt
Drafted in the 5th round (147th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2004 (signed for $180,000).

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Vanderbilt's SS Ryan Klosterman lacks size while showing speed (getting to first in 4.2 seconds), polish and offensive ability. Klosterman was a Cape Cod League all-star in 2003 and carried that momentum to the spring, showing solid bat speed and loads of baseball savvy. His footwork, deft hands and quick transfer help him get away with fringy arm strength.

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Regarded as the top defensive shortstop in the Cape Cod League in 2003, Klosterman went in the fifth round of the draft the following year. His heady play and polished approach served him well in his pro debut, then he slumped in 2005 before rebounding with surprising pop in high Class A last season. None of Klosterman's tools stands out, but he can make the routine play at shortstop, hit a few home runs and steal a few bases. He's short to the ball and exhibits surprising pull power for his size, though he could stand to make better contact. An average but smart runner, Klosterman is fast out of the box and succeeded on 26 of 29 steal attempts in 2006. His range and arm are merely adequate at shortstop, though he compensates with strong footwork and a quick transfer. He turns the double play well, but he needs to improve his reads on balls off the bat and his ability to gauge the speed of baserunners. Klosterman began playing some second base in Double-A to prepare him for a potential big league role as a utilityman. He also saw time at third base in the Arizona Fall League, where he broke the knuckle on his right middle finger. He should be 100 percent by spring training. Klosterman did little with the bat following a midseason promotion to New Hampshire, so he'll return there in 2007.