Dillon Baird: Angels Best Prospect Performance #9

by rghan on Nov 6, 2009 3:00 AM PST in Minor Leagues

9) Dillon Baird, 21 - 1B, Advanced Rookie Pioneer League

.372/.454/.568 with 8 HR and 1 SB. +26 bat, +2 glove

Baird was the second Halos' prospect in as many years to win the Pioneer League batting title, showing some patience, pop and plus defense in his pro debut. Moreover, his power increased as the season wore on. He's got a beautiful left-handed stroke and will likely hit for average anywhere, but if he's confined to first base then he'll have to keep hitting for at least above average power. Whether or not he's able to do that in Cedar Rapids will tell us a lot. I'm optimistic.

I'll continue posting the top performances through next week. Again, remember that this list is based entirely on statistical performance in 2009, and is not a traditional "best prospects" ranking.

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11th round pick

pretty good for a guy who signed with us in June.

by Rev Halofan on Nov 6, 2009 3:09 AM PST reply actions

He'll be 22 next year

So I think he needs to be in Rancho Cucamonga next year. If the Angels play it one level at a time, he wouldn’t be ready for the majors until he’s 26. A performance like that deserves to be challenged a bit.

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by RallyMonkey5 on Nov 6, 2009 6:26 AM PST reply actions