Malik Collymore
| AB | 1024 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .263 |
| OBP | .335 |
| SLG | .385 |
| HR | 15 |
- Full name Malik Dequan Collymore
- Born 04/29/1995 in Mississauga, ON, Canada
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Port Credit Secondary
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Drafted in the 10th round (305th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2013 (signed for $275,000).
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Collymore stands out for his tightly wound 6-foot, 195-pound build and power/speed combination. He started to translate his tools into performance more this spring, hitting a home run against the Astros when the Canadian junior national team was on its tour of spring training bases in Florida in April, and had late helium as the draft approached. He's also the type of player who could impress executives at a predraft workout. A good athlete who is built like a running back and has a quick righthanded bat, he has the tools to hit for average and power but will need to continue to improve his pitch recognition and plate discipline. He is an above-average runner in the 60-yard dash, but his speed doesn't show itself out of the box or at second base. He is raw at second and a team could also try him in center field, though his arm is below-average. Scouts like Collymore's makeup and work ethic. He is committed to Missouri but is considered signable.
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Collymore committed to Missouri before the Cardinals offered a $275,000 bonus after drafting the Canadian in the 10th round in 2013. He's built strong, like a running back, and could easily be mistaken for older than 19. In his first two pro seasons, Collymore's intelligence and knack for hitting the ball hard hasn't been lost on coaches. He has long demonstrated power; he hit a home run against the Astros when the Canadian junior national team was on a tour of spring training bases in Florida in his draft year. He made lots of hard contact in the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League in 2014, ranking third in the league in batting (.333) while tying for the lead with eight triples. Most of his power is to the gaps for now. He's an above-average runner who needs to polish his baserunning. He also needs to find a position. He plays second base and may give third a try, and he has the wheels to move to the outfield. He will try to earn a full-season spot in 2015 but may start the year in extended spring training.
Draft Prospects
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Collymore stands out for his tightly wound 6-foot, 195-pound build and power/speed combination. He started to translate his tools into performance more this spring, hitting a home run against the Astros when the Canadian junior national team was on its tour of spring training bases in Florida in April, and had late helium as the draft approached. He's also the type of player who could impress executives at a predraft workout. A good athlete who is built like a running back and has a quick righthanded bat, he has the tools to hit for average and power but will need to continue to improve his pitch recognition and plate discipline. He is an above-average runner in the 60-yard dash, but his speed doesn't show itself out of the box or at second base. He is raw at second and a team could also try him in center field, though his arm is below-average. Scouts like Collymore's makeup and work ethic. He is committed to Missouri but is considered signable.
