Cody Gunter
| AB | 395 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .228 |
| OBP | .302 |
| SLG | .337 |
| HR | 7 |
- Full name Cody Austin Gunter
- Born 04/18/1994 in Flower Mound, TX
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Grayson CC
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Drafted in the 6th round (196th overall) by the Washington Nationals in 2013 (signed for $175,000).
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The Marlins could have signed Gunter last summer for $200,000 after taking him in the 19th round out of a Texas high school, but they didn't want to pay any draft tax by exceeding their overall bonus pool and wouldn't budge past $174,400. Gunter backed out of a commitment to Kansas State and headed to Grayson County so he would be eligible for the 2013 draft. Scouts prefer him as a pitcher, but he wants to sign as a third baseman, which could affect where he gets selected. Using a 90-92 mph fastball and a decent slider, Gunter posted a 0.56 ERA and a 26-3 K-BB ratio in 16 innings as a closer for the Vikings. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder provides lefthanded power at the plate, though he generates it more with strength than bat speed. He has a disciplined approach, using the whole field and leading national juco players with 59 walks in 52 games. His arm strength is obvious and enables him to make plays at third base, though he has below-average range and speed and eventually could wind up at first base. Scouts praise his makeup.
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The Marlins could have signed Gunter last summer for $200,000 after taking him in the 19th round out of a Texas high school, but they didn't want to pay any draft tax by exceeding their overall bonus pool and wouldn't budge past $174,400. Gunter backed out of a commitment to Kansas State and headed to Grayson County so he would be eligible for the 2013 draft. Scouts prefer him as a pitcher, but he wants to sign as a third baseman, which could affect where he gets selected. Using a 90-92 mph fastball and a decent slider, Gunter posted a 0.56 ERA and a 26-3 K-BB ratio in 16 innings as a closer for the Vikings. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder provides lefthanded power at the plate, though he generates it more with strength than bat speed. He has a disciplined approach, using the whole field and leading national juco players with 59 walks in 52 games. His arm strength is obvious and enables him to make plays at third base, though he has below-average range and speed and eventually could wind up at first base. Scouts praise his makeup. -
Gunter entered the season as one of the better offensive prospects among Texas high schoolers. He still is, but scouts have taken more of a liking to him on the mound. He's still learning as a pitcher, but he shows the possibility for three solid offerings in his 90-92 mph fastball, slider and splitter. He's a good athlete with projection remaining in his 6-foot-3, 195-pound frame. Though he'll probably get drafted as a pitcher, he's also a lefthanded hitter who can produce for both average and power. He has the arm strength and agility to play a quality third base as well. If he doesn't turn pro, Gunter will attend Kansas State.
