Mark Schramek Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Mark E. Schramek
Born 06/02/1980 in San Antonio, TX
Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 230 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Texas - San Antonio
Drafted in the 1st round (40th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2002 (signed for $200,000).

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The one of the best college hitters in the state is 3B Mark Schramek. Schramek, the Southland Conference's MVP and defensive player of the year, hit .416-11-49 during the regular season. He has a plus arm, but tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during last year's conference tournament. Scouts worry he might have to move across the diamond to first base as a pro.

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The Reds say they landed the best college hitter available in the draft by taking Schramek, the Southland Conference's 2002 MVP and defensive player of the year, with the 40th overall pick. That didn't stop them from taking a hardline negotiating approach, which spurred Schramek to work out for Japan's Orix Blue Wave and to sign with the independent Atlantic League's Long Island Ducks. The Reds finally got him in December for $200,000, which tied for the lowest bonus in the first three rounds. Schramek has a pure line-drive stroke with quickness and strength through the zone. He has the defensive tools to project as a potential Gold Glover at third base. The Reds coveted his arm as a pitcher in high school, and it's still an asset from the hot corner. Schramek tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during the 2001 Southland Conference tournament, had reconstructive surgery and played last season with a brace. That caused some teams to back off of him, but scouts say he has regained his mobility and has no lingering effects. Schramek should hit the ground running at the Reds' new high Class A Potomac affiliate. The Reds have little doubt he'll hit for average at any level.