Petey Paramore (Credit: ASU)
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Biographical Data | |
| Player Name: | Petey Paramore |
| Position: | Catcher |
| School: | Arizona State University |
| School Type: | College |
| Academic Class: | Junior |
| Birthdate: | 08/26/86 |
| Height: | 6'2" |
| Weight: | 215 lbs. |
| Bats: | Both |
| Throws: | Right |
| Report Date(s): | 02/22 - 02/24/08 |
| Game(s): | DeMarini Invitational |
Focus Area |
Comments |
| Hitting Ability: | Paramore is a switch-hitter, better from the right side, who has a good game plan at the plate and is able to spray line drives to all fields. He's particularly good with runners in scoring position and rarely strikes out. |
| Power: | He has not shown much power in the past. |
| Running Speed: | He is below average. |
| Base running: | He's not a bad baserunner, but his speed makes him a clogger. |
| Arm Strength: | He's got average arm strength, but is very, very accurate and has a quick release time. |
| Fielding: | Paramore could handle catching in the big leagues right now. He's got soft hands and positions himself perfectly behind the plate |
| Range: | He moves effortlessly and makes it look very easy. |
| Physical Description: | Paramore is a big, sturdy catcher built for durability. |
| Medical Update: | Healthy. |
| Strengths: | Off the charts defense, all around. Handles the bat well and has a very good approach |
| Weaknesses: | It doesn't look like he'll hit for much power and he's not as good a hitter from the left side. |
| Summary: | These numbers may sum him up: In his first two seasons, he committed four total errors and walked 17 times more than he struck out. While he has a good game plan and handles the bat fine, particularly from the right side, it's his all-around defensive acumen that should interest scouts the most. |