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Born:
May 10, 1983
Scarborough, Ontario
Height:
6-0
Weight:
185
Bats:
Left
Throws:
Right
Drafted:
20th round, 2002 by SD
How
Acquired: Acquired
from San Diego for
David Wells (Aug. 2006)
College: Connors State
High
School: Milliken Mills
(ON)
Photo ©
Kelly O'Connor
Links
Diehard
Q&A: George Kottaras
2009 Prospect Previews |
Released (November 2009)
Scouting Report:
Offensive-minded catcher with 20 home run power potential and good
plate discipline. However, his patience at the plate has led
to leaving his bat on his shoulder a bit too much. Takes advantage of
mistake pitches. Doesn't make contact on a consistent-enough basis.
Has been somewhat pull-happy historically. Behind the plate,
Kottaras' glove skills have been called into question in the past, including
his ability to throw out runners, his game calling ability, and his basic
fundamentals. However, he's a very hard worker and takes to
developmental coaching well, and as such his skills have improved during
his time in the Sox system. His game calling ability has certainly
improved, as several pitchers in the Sox system have grown very comfortable with Kottaras
behind the dish. On the other hand, while his arm is strong, his
throwing motion still lacks quickness, and he only throws about 20% of
runners out. Good at blocking balls in the dirt, and gets to bunts and fly
balls well. Has extended experience catching knuckleballers. |
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