Sebastien Boucher Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Sebastien E. Boucher
Born 10/19/1981 in Hull, QC, Canada
Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Bethune-Cookman
Drafted in the 7th round (213th overall) by the Seattle Mariners in 2004 (signed for $90,000).

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One of the state's more intriguing college drafts will be Bethune-Cookman's top player, OF Sebastien Boucher. The Canadian is one of the state's burners, a 6.6-second runner over 60 yards, and has a feel for running the bases. He's improved his swing, showing the ability to drive the ball, and has a solid body for pro ball. He could move in the first 10 rounds.

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Like Michael Saunders, Boucher is a Canadian who was caught in baseball's visa crunch in 2004. The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference player of the year that spring, he signed for $90,000 but wasn't permitted to join a minor league team. He made his pro debut last year at age 23 and made up for lost time. Boucher led all Mariners farmhands with a .340 average and .434 on-base percentage, and he also swiped 26 bases in 30 attempts. He has the best speed in the system, rating a 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale. His quickness is also an asset in center field. Boucher is a line-drive hitter who uses the whole field. He doesn't have much power and presently strikes out too much. But he understands getting on base and creating havoc is his game, and he does a good job drawing walks. His arm is below-average but playable in center. Boucher finished the year by playing for Team Canada in the World Cup and in an Olympic regional qualifying tournament. His next step is Double-A.