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Thursday, January 27, 2005Scouting Report: Tom GregorioBio:
Stats, last three seasons (complete):Name: Thomas Andrew Gregorio Birthday: May 5, 1977 (27 on Opening Day) Height: 6-2 Weight: 200 Bats: Right Throws: Right Position: C Acquired: Draft Drafted: 2099, 27th round (821), ANA Roster: Minor League Contract: min. Hitting:YEAR(L) G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS ----------|--|---|--|--|--|--|--|---|--|--|--|--|----|----|----|-- 2002(AA) 56 188 18 47 10 1 3 15 2 0 9 33 .250 .291 .362 653 2002(AAA) 15 51 7 13 4 0 1 3 0 1 2 14 .255 .309 .392 701 2003(AAA) 54 181 26 40 10 0 5 24 0 0 14 44 .221 .290 .359 649 2003(MLB) 12 19 1 3 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 8 .158 .238 .158 396 2004(AAA) 58 207 20 48 12 2 6 32 3 0 12 56 .232 .280 .396 676 Gregorio has struggled at every level. He is completely overmatched with a bat in his hand, striking-out in a quarter of his plate appearances, showing no power, and no contact ability. He had cup of coffee with the Halos in 2003, but that's a little misleading. He was originally brought up to serve as an extra bullpen catcher, but was forced into service when injuries decimated the roster down the stretch.Defense/Baserunning: Defense is where Gregorio earns his keep. Excellent lateral movement – blocks balls like a wall. Has an above-average arm. Had the reputation of being a “pitcher’s catcher” and an excellent game-caller, but after the disaster that was the Stinger’s pitching staff in 2004, I’m not so sure.Outlook: The Angels love these kind of catchers (see: Ryan Budde), so he’ll move up and down the Angels system for a few years, wherever he can be of value as a tutor of sorts. Gregorio had his moment in the sun, which is more than any of us will get. ETA: Never See the complete list of scouting reports here. |
