Chris Errecart
| AB | 1624 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .256 |
| OBP | .329 |
| SLG | .418 |
| HR | 52 |
- Full name Christopher J. Errecart
- Born 02/11/1985 in Stockton, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: L
- School California
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Drafted in the 5th round (152nd overall) by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2006 (signed for $166,000).
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Often linked with Brennan Boesch, his California teammate and roommate, Errecart entered the spring with a higher profile and was considered one of the top hitters in the 2006 draft class. He hit .303-6-22 in the Cape Cod League last summer, showing plus power with wood from a sound lefthanded swing, and was the league's fourth-ranked prospect. His stock fell steadily throughout the spring, though, as he continued to struggle with consistency in his approach and performance as a college hitter. Errecart had rallied to match his career high with eight home runs, though his struggles with offspeed pitches and plate discipline (he had a career 91-32 strikeout-walk ratio) had doomed him to a third straight season below .300. Errecart's tools other than raw power all grade out below-average, and he's limited to either left field or first base. His strong work ethic and intelligence actually worked against him all spring, and scouts and college coaches thought he was trying too hard. Scouts still expect him to come off the board in the first 10 rounds based on his power potential and performance in the Cape.
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Errecart had a disappointing junior season at California, enabling the Brewers to get him in the fifth round of the 2006 draft. He led the Pioneer League with 61 RBIs and finished second with 13 homers that summer, so Milwaukee felt comfortable advancing him to high Class A for his first full season. Errecart has legitimate power that should continue to develop. That aspect of his game was thwarted somewhat last year by the incoming breezes at Brevard County. He needs to work on his plate discipline and draw more walks. He gets pull-happy and is susceptible to breaking balls, but he will punish pitchers if they make a mistake inside with a fastball. He's also tough to back off the plate, as he got hit by 13 pitches in 2007. Possessing no speed to speak of, he's prone to grounding into double plays. With a glut of outfielders in the system, the Brewers moved him to first base full-time last year after he played more in the outfield in his debut. First base is a better fit for him. He won't win any Gold Gloves but handles himself well enough around the bag and isn't a liability. Milwaukee had hoped to accelerate his development by sending Errecart to Hawaii Winter Baseball, but he was hit by a pitch in his second game and broke his right wrist. The Brewers hope he'll be ready for spring training and an assignment to Double-A. -
Heading into last spring, nobody figured Errecart would last until the fifth round. But Errecart--who never hit .300 in college--had some draftitis as a junior, following his .303-6-22 performance in the 2005 Cape Cod League with a .268-8-30 effort with metal at California. Errecart's swing plays better with wood, though, and after signing for $166,000 he led the Pioneer League in RBIs and finished second in homers during his pro debut. Errecart reestablished himself as an offensive performer with plenty of pop, mainly to the pull side. He hit some legendary homers at Rookie-level Helena, flashing the raw power that the Brewers are lacking throughout their system. At times, he's jumpy at the plate and gets out front on offspeed pitches. He was overly pull-happy during the spring. He has average range and arm strength in the outfield but doesn't run well and probably projects as a first baseman down the road. Errecart played nearly half of his games at that position in his first pro season but is a decent enough athlete to continue seeing time in the outfield as well. The Brewers' outfield situation is crowded at all levels, and Errecart will move faster--perhaps starting at high Class A--if he moves to first.
