Kolbrin Vitek | SoxProspects.com

#12 Kolbrin Vitek

Portland Sea Dogs | Third Base

Age 23
Born April 1, 1989
Bryan, OH
Height 6-2
Weight 195
Bats Right
Throws Right
Drafted 1st round, 2010
How Acquired Draft
College: Ball State
High School: Bryan HS (OH)

Photo © Dave Letizi

Links
The Book: Kolbrin Vitek 7.10.2010
ESPNBoston: Q&A with Kolbrin Vitek
2011 Prospect Preview

Scouting Report: Thin, athletic build with room to grow. Polished hitting mechanics. Smooth, compact level swing with quick wrists. Quiet on pitch approach. Hit tool to be a plus hitter for average. Below-average present power. Does not drive offerings consistently. Average power potential. Will have to increase loft in swing path to hit more home runs. Solid plate discipline, but can get too far front with hands at times causing him to roll over fastballs. Slightly-above-average speed. Defense is a question mark. Played second base during his junior year at Ball State, but Boston moved him to third base as a pro. Does not look natural at third base. Footwork isn't fluid and reactions are sluggish. Not overly light on his feet. Despite having a pitchers arm strength, throws tend to fade and has trouble with throwing mechanics. Best suited for the outfield defensively.

Links (cont.)
The Ladder - 5.11.11
Vitek still learning, working toward majors (1.18.12)
2012 Prospect Preview

Hitting Stats
year	team	lg	level	org	age	g	ab	r	h	2b	3b	hr	rbi	tb	bb	so	sb	cs	avg	obp	slg	ops
2008	Ball State	NCAA	Coll	---	19	34	128	28	39	4	3	5	24	64	14	20	3	1	0.305	0.388	0.500	0.888
2009	Ball State	NCAA	Coll	---	20	50	208	57	81	25	4	13	67	153	28	34	17	9	0.389	0.465	0.736	1.201
2010	Ball State	NCAA	Coll	---	21	58	233	73	84	20	3	17	68	161	33	36	16	4	0.361	0.445	0.691	1.136
2010	Lowell	NYPL	A	Bos	21	56	204	30	55	13	3	4	30	86	26	61	13	2	0.270	0.360	0.422	0.781
2010	Greenville	SAL	A	Bos	21	12	40	7	11	3	1	0	3	16	7	13	4	1	0.275	0.383	0.400	0.783
2011	Salem	Car	A	Bos	22	123	473	78	133	22	6	3	43	176	45	102	12	3	0.281	0.350	0.372	0.722
2012	Portland	East	AA	Bos	23			stats

	Additional Player Info
	Pronunciation: --- First Pro Contract: June 14, 2010 by Sam Ray Signing Bonus: $1,359,000 MiLB Debut: June 18, 2010 (Lowell) MLFA Eligible: 2016-17 Rule 5 Draft Eligible: 2014-15	Added to 40-man: - MLB Debut: - MLB Service Time (through 2011): - Options Remaining: 3 (0 used) Contract (2012): MiLB Contract Trade Restrictions: -

	Awards 2010 Mid-American Conference Player of the Year 2010 First Team All MAC 2010 Louisville Slugger First Team All-America	SoxProspects.com Awards SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (August 9-15, 2010) 2011 SoxProspects.com Pre-Season All-Star - 3B SoxProspects.com Player of the Week (August 1-7, 2011)

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