Alex Destino
| AB | 1495 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .26 |
| OBP | .349 |
| SLG | .43 |
| HR | 51 |
- Full name Alexander Julian Destino
- Born 10/24/1995 in Weaverville, NC
- Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 215 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School South Carolina
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Drafted in the 14th round (417th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2017 (signed for $125,000).
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Scouts were interested in Destino out of high school in the Asheville, N.C., area, as he had present physicality and a fastball up to 92 mph. He had a difficult spring on the mound and had a strong commitment to South Carolina, where he had made just two appearances on the mound. Instead, the lefthanded batter has focused on his duties at the plate and in the outfield. hitting 26 home runs over three seasons. Plus lefthanded power is now Destino's calling card, and he can bang hanging breaking balls and average velocity. Scouts have their doubts about his ability to hit plus fastballs, but his power will get him drafted. He's played mostly left field for South Carolina, as he's a modest athlete and below-average runner but has at least average arm strength.
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A key two-way player for Team USA's 18-and-under team last summer, the lefthanded Destino has enough aptitude to do both in college should he reach South Carolina's campus. The 6-foot-2, 213-pounder had a good summer on the showcase circuit and showed feel for at least an average changeup. He struggled early this spring with maintaining his velocity and throwing strikes, especially in a matchup against Braxton Davidson, when he walked six and hit four batters. His velocity has rebounded to 88-90 mph down the stretch, touching 92 with natural armside run and sink. His secondary stuff has not played as well as last summer, with his breaking ball showing slurvy shape, and he struggled to throw strikes at times. Destino is the son of a college professor and most expect him to reach campus.
