 Michael Burgess (Aflac)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Michael Burgess |
| Position: | Outfielder |
| School: | Hillsborough High School, Tampa, Fla. |
| School Type: | High School |
| Academic Class: | Senior |
| Birthdate: | 10/20/88 |
| Height: | 5'11" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Report Date(s): | 03/7/07 |
| Game(s): | Leto High School |
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Comments |
| Hitting Ability: | Burgess always opens eyes in batting practice, but had problems with his swing in games early this season. He has outstanding bat speed and hand-eye coordination. |
| Power: | In BP, Burgess shows tremendous raw power. |
| Running Speed: | Burgess runs well enough for a player who profiles as a power hitter. |
| Arm Strength: | Burgess has tremendous arm strength. He's been clocked over 90 mph from the mound. |
| Fielding: | Burgess plays center in high school, but profiles as a right fielder, especially with that arm strength. |
| Range: | He has OK range, but will be better once he moves to a corner outfield spot. |
| Physical Description: | Burgess is short, compact and incredibly strong. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | Plus bat speed and hand-eye coordination; power potential; arm strength. |
| Weaknesses: | Burgess has a tough swing to evaluate and has struggled with it during the 2007 season, leaving some to wonder if he'll hit at the next level. |
| Summary: | Burgess profiles as a future left-handed power-hitting corner outfielder. While he struggled with his swing early this season, his bat speed and hand-eye coordination will keep scouts intrigued. He can throw and field his position, but it's his bat that will carry him. |