Drafted in the 23rd round (710th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2005.
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OF A.J. Van Slyke was the Central Illinois Collegiate League MVP last summer after leading the circuit in hitting (.402) and homers (nine) while finishing second in steals (19). His bat is his best tool, and he has average power and speed. A below-average arm limits him to left field.
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