 Nick Noonan (Aflac)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Nick Noonan |
| Position: | Shortstop/Second base |
| School: | Parker High School, San Diego, Ca. |
| School Type: | High School |
| Academic Class: | Senior |
| Birthdate: | 05/14/89 |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 185 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Report Date(s): | 03/03/07 |
| Game(s): | Mission Hills |
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Comments |
| Hitting Ability: | Noonan has the ability to hit for average and profiles as a leadoff or No. 2 hitter with excellent bat control and good idea at the plate. |
| Power: | Noonan doesn't have much power now. He may develop some, it's just a question of how much. At best, he's probably a 10-15 homer guy. |
| Running Speed: | He can run with average to a tick above-average speed. |
| Base Running: | Noonan is a smart player all around, including maximizing his speed on the base paths. |
| Arm Strength: | There is a question whether Noonan will have enough arm to stay at shortstop, with second base being a more likely home as a pro. |
| Fielding: | Aside from his arm, Noonan is a pretty solid defensive infielder. |
| Range: | Noonan's speed allows him to have decent range. |
| Baseball Instinct: | He's got excellent instincts as an advanced, Southern California high school player. |
| Physical Description: | Noonan is not the most physical guy in the world, but is an athletic, top-of-the-order middle infielder. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | His bat. Noonan makes excellent consistent contact and has excellent plate discipline. |
| Weaknesses: | His arm strength. He might get a shot to play short at the next level, but his arm may not play there long-term. |
| Summary: | Regardless of whether Noonan can stay at short or has to move to second because of his arm, his bat will definitely play at the next level. With good instincts and approach, he's got the chance to be an intriguing table-setter come draft time. |