Stephen Bruno
| AB | 1629 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .282 |
| OBP | .353 |
| SLG | .392 |
| HR | 21 |
- Full name Stephen Francis Bruno
- Born 11/17/1990 in Philadelphia, PA
- Profile Ht.: 5'9" / Wt.: 175 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Virginia
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Drafted in the 7th round (224th overall) by the Chicago Cubs in 2012 (signed for $150,000).
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At 5-foot-9, 165 pounds, Bruno doesn't look like a typical middle-of-the-order hitter, but he was the Cavaliers' leading hitter heading into regionals with a .362/.418/.549 line. His size is his biggest detractor as he isn't overwhelmed by velocity and is a solid runner. He's capable of playing third base, shortstop and second base so he could be a solid utility player at the pro level.
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Despite his undersized build, Bruno always has produced at the plate. In his pro debut, he led the NWL in batting (.361), hits (91) and on-base percentage (.442). Bruno uses a compact swing and stays behind the ball really well. A pure hitter who has no problem handling premium velocity, he provides more power to the gaps than over the fence. He's fearless and doesn't give an inch at the plate--as evidenced by his 20 hit by pitches, which ranked sixth in the minor leagues. "He's amazing," Buckner said. "The guy hit the ball hard three times every game. He just never takes a bad swing." A solid defender who fits best at second base, Bruno has enough arm strength and range to play almost anywhere on the diamond. He started games everywhere except pitcher, catcher and first base for the Hawks this summer. He has average speed but needs to get better jumps on the bases.
