Jonah Todd
| AB | 690 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .232 |
| OBP | .329 |
| SLG | .299 |
| HR | 0 |
- Full name Jonah Todd
- Born 09/18/1995 in Birmingport, AL
- Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Auburn
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Drafted in the 6th round (175th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2017 (signed for $210,000).
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Todd walked on to Auburn, requiring him to skip playing summer ball last year in favor of working at a Walmart to earn money for housing. A prep pitcher, Todd played two years as Marion Military JC before Auburn recruited him as a walk-on, but he quickly earned the everyday center-field job. Tigers assistant Doug Sisson, who coached in pro ball for 20-plus years, took a liking to Todd, whose arm and speed grade as average, as does his center-field defense. Todd has minimal power but may have hit his way into the first seven rounds by batting .382/.466/.479 with more walks than strikeouts. His bat-to-ball skills may push him to the majors as a future extra outfielder.
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Persistence is a strength for Todd, who wasn't offered a single scholarship out of high school, attended a junior college in Alabama and made the team at Auburn as a walk-on, stocking shelves at a Walmart to earn enough money to cover his college expenses. Todd won the Tigers starting center field job and blossomed into a star, slashing .376/.460/.471 with 13 doubles, five triples, 37 RBIs and only 28 strikeouts in 283 plate appearances over 63 games in 2017. Todd continued to show excellent plate discipline at rookie league Orem and low Class A Burlington, slashing .275/.373/.344. A prototypical leadoff man with plus speed, Todd shows the makings of a professional hitter who sprays the ball to all fields, doesn't swing at balls and is willing to take his walks. Todd is an above-average defender with good instincts and an average but accurate arm in center field. The Angels love his grit and tenacity--Auburn coach Butch Thompson nicknamed him Joe Dirt.
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Todd walked on to Auburn, requiring him to skip playing summer ball last year in favor of working at a Walmart to earn money for housing. A prep pitcher, Todd played two years as Marion Military JC before Auburn recruited him as a walk-on, but he quickly earned the everyday center-field job. Tigers assistant Doug Sisson, who coached in pro ball for 20-plus years, took a liking to Todd, whose arm and speed grade as average, as does his center-field defense. Todd has minimal power but may have hit his way into the first seven rounds by batting .382/.466/.479 with more walks than strikeouts. His bat-to-ball skills may push him to the majors as a future extra outfielder.
