Raul Ibanez
| AB | 7471 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .272 |
| OBP | .335 |
| SLG | .465 |
| HR | 305 |
- Full name Raul Javier Ibanez
- Born 06/02/1972 in New York, NY
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 225 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Miami Dade CC
- Debut 08/01/1996
- Drafted in the 36th round (1,006th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 1992.
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Background: Drafted as an outfielder, Ibanez has converted to catcher and back to outfield as a pro. He was having a breakthrough winter last year when he injured his shoulder. With 129 major league at-bats, he barely qualifies for Top 10 consideration. Strengths: Ibanez has a pure stroke that should provide power, and he covers the plate well. He has shown an ability to drive the ball down the left-field line or pull it to right. His arm strength was down last year following shoulder surgery, but it should be back to normal this spring. If so he has enough arm for right field. Ibanez also has deceptively good speed. Weaknesses: He needs to take a more consistent approach to the plate every trip and become more aggressive while remaining patient, when appropriate. The Future: There are outfield opportunities on the corners in Seattle this year and Ibanez is out of options, so he should stick on the big league roster.
