Position | Outfield
Bats/Throws | Left/Left
Born | February 2, 1988 (Kirkland, Washington)
School | Henry County High School
Height | 6'0''
Weight |235 lbs.
2008 Ranking | 25
Breakdown
The Toronto Blue Jays drafted Travis Snider in the 1st round (14th Overall) in the 2006 draft. He signed quickly and instantly began proving his worth in Rookie Ball. He hit .325/.412/.567 with 24 extra-base hits (11 home runs) to go along with 41 RBI in only 54 games. The next year, he hit .313 and a .902 OPS with 58 extra-base hits (16 home runs) while driving in 93 runs. In 2008, he moved up four levels on the season while playing well at each stop. Snider has an outstanding bat that makes him an ideal cleanup hitter. He is not great defensively, but the Blue Jays knew that when they drafted him. The Blue Jays already have a high-potent offense, but adding Snider could put them over the top and make them a team to lookout for in the American League East.
2008 Statistics
Level G PA AVG OBP SLG XBH HR BBA+ 17 66 .279 .333 .557 9 4 5
AA 98 423 .262 .357 .461 38 17 52
AAA 18 70 .344 .386 .516 7 2 4
MLB 24 80 .301 .338 .466 8 2 5
2009 Outlook
Snider began the 2009 season with the Toronto Blue Jays. He's had his ups and downs but I'd be surprised to see him not stay in the Major Leagues all season.
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Estimated Time of Arrival
2008
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