Top Prospect #22: Dexter Fowler

January 1, 2009

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NAME: Dexter Fowler
POSITION: Outfield
AGE: 22 | BATS: B | THROWS: R
ORGANIZATION: Colorado Rockies

2008 STATISTICS
LVL AVG R SB RBI OBP SLG
MiLB .335 92 20 64 .431 .515
MLB .154 3 0 0 .185 .154

Scouting Report: Fowler is an incredible athlete and five-tool player who has been continuing to improve his game each season. He’s a switch hitter who has vastly improved his strike zone judgment which has translated into his power potential being uncovered with more balls hit to the gaps and an increase in homers. His plus-speed is very apparent on the base paths as well as in the field. He is a stolen base threat which will help him as a top of the order type guy. He also covers a lot of ground in center as a plus-defender and has solid arm strength. Luckily Fowler has continued to improve each season and has become an on base machine as the Rockies are in need of someone like him in their lineup as Willy Taveras never panned out.

By Matthew Whipps
The Diamond Cutter
Major & Minor League Baseball Columnist
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