Derrick Gibson
| AB | 49 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .286 |
| OBP | .327 |
| SLG | .449 |
| HR | 2 |
- Full name Derrick Lamont Gibson
- Born 02/05/1975 in Winter Haven, FL
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 245 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Haines City
- Debut 09/08/1998
- Drafted in the 13th round (380th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 1993.
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Background: Gibson was a standout high school football player and had a full ride to play linebacker at Auburn. He didn't even play baseball his senior year. Since a nightmarish debut in the Rookie-level Arizona League in 1993, Gibson has made strong progress each step up the ladder. Strengths: Gibson is a big-time power prospect. His work ethic is super, and the results are evident in the fact that he has gone from a scary sight in left field to an average defensive player. He even throws average now. A quality athlete--he can do Ozzie Smith backflips--Gibson has the speed to steal bases. Weaknesses: Gibson's challenge will always be to maintain his strike zone. He occasionally rushes himself, and when he does he will chase breaking balls out of the strike zone. He has made significant progress in that area, but will have to continue to work on it. The Future: Gibson is headed back to Triple-A Colorado Springs. His only shot at the Rockies outfield this season will be an injury to one of their veterans.
