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Born:
September 12, 1984
Porterville, CA
Height:
6-2
Weight:
215
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Right
Drafted:
15th round, 2006
How
Acquired: Draft
College: Porterville
Photo ©
Kelly O'Connor
Links
2009 Prospect Preview |
Released (March 2011)
Scouting Report:
Jimenez shows strong athleticism from the waist up, but his legs
and footwork can be somewhat lumbering. At the plate, Jimenez makes
excellent contact and has a solid hitting approach. Very smooth swing,
generates good lift on the ball and hits a lot of line drives. Doesn't
strike out much; could stand to take a few more walks. Not much present
power, and probably won't be a powerful slugger long-term, but could
have 15 HR potential. Power probably needs to improve at least to that
level if he wants to make the majors as a 3B. However, power is not his
forte - his best tools are his contact, his approach, and his
athleticism. Mediocre speed on the basepaths. In the field, his glove is
about average and his arm is strong, but his throws can be inaccurate at
times. He's shown some range, but his footwork needs improvement, and
his first step reaction at third is subpar. He's also spent some time at
1B on his way up the ladder, where he's proven to be an adequate
fielder. Jimenez impressed in spring training in 2008, and as such he
skipped low-A to play against age-appropriate competition in 2008.
Excelled in Double-A in 2009. |
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