David Vidal
| AB | 3519 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .258 |
| OBP | .341 |
| SLG | .419 |
| HR | 116 |
- Full name David Javier Vidal
- Born 10/23/1989 in San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Miami Dade CC
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Drafted in the 8th round (247th overall) by the Cincinnati Reds in 2010 (signed for $100,000).
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Miami-Dade's best hitter has none of Blash's physical gifts, but 5-foot-10, 180-pound first baseman David Vidal was one of the state's best juco hitters. He'll have to play second base either in college or as a pro and is a below-average runner, making him a better college prospect at first blush. His offense--he hit .401 with 14 homers--was so stout this spring that he was being walked intentionally with the bases empty.
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Vidal batted .401 with 14 homers as a sophomore at Miami Dade JC in 2010, and he was such a feared hitter that he drew intentional walks with the bases empty. Since signing for $100,000 as an eighth-round pick that spring, he has gained more notoriety with his defense in pro ball. He's a well above-average defender at third base with solid arm strength. Scouts rave about his range and ability to make highlight plays. Though he put together a very productive 2011 season in low Class A, hitting .280 with 20 homers, there's more concern about his bat. He tends to feast on mistakes and will have to improve his selectivity as he climbs the ladder. Trying to hit for power, he pulls off the ball and is susceptible to pitches on the outer half, especially sliders. He does have some strength and hand-eye coordination, so he may be able to provide average power production. He's a below-average runner. Vidal was benched for one of Dayton's playoff games after showing poor effort and sometime pouts when calls don't go his way, but his makeup isn't considered a serious problem. His climb to the big leagues will continue in high Class A this year.
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Vidal batted .401 with 14 homers as a sophomore at Miami Dade JC in 2010, and he was such a feared hitter that he drew intentional walks with the bases empty. Since signing for $100,000 as an eighth-round pick that spring, he has gained more notoriety with his defense in pro ball. He's a well above-average defender at third base with solid arm strength. Scouts rave about his range and ability to make highlight plays. Though he put together a very productive 2011 season in low Class A, hitting .280 with 20 homers, there's more concern about his bat. He tends to feast on mistakes and will have to improve his selectivity as he climbs the ladder. Trying to hit for power, he pulls off the ball and is susceptible to pitches on the outer half, especially sliders. He does have some strength and hand-eye coordination, so he may be able to provide average power production. He's a below-average runner. Vidal was benched for one of Dayton's playoff games after showing poor effort and sometime pouts when calls don't go his way, but his makeup isn't considered a serious problem. His climb to the big leagues will continue in high Class A this year.
