Prospect Profile: Josh Vitters 3B Chicago Cubs
- Dexter Sports
12:44 PM
This week's prospect profile yet again looks at a third baseman, with a talent ceiling far exceeding any in his organization, yet he is blocked from the majors by a big power bat. Lets take a look at Cubs Third Baseman Josh Vitters.
Vitters comes into 08 after being drafted with the third pick of the 2007 Major League Draft. Ranked as the top high school player going into the 07 draft, Vitters proved last year to many scouts that he was worth the pick, even though the Cubs are armed with slugging third baseman Aramis Ramirez until 2011.
Though Vitters is a bit rusty due to a complete summer hold out until late august, the 18 year old has a beautiful swing and rates as a 70 on the 20-80 scale. I predict that Vitters will make the parent club by 2010 at the latest. I see him making a run in spring training of '09 either as a First Baseman or Outfielder. Vitters will open up with the Peoria Chiefs
12:44 PM
This week's prospect profile yet again looks at a third baseman, with a talent ceiling far exceeding any in his organization, yet he is blocked from the majors by a big power bat. Lets take a look at Cubs Third Baseman Josh Vitters.
Vitters comes into 08 after being drafted with the third pick of the 2007 Major League Draft. Ranked as the top high school player going into the 07 draft, Vitters proved last year to many scouts that he was worth the pick, even though the Cubs are armed with slugging third baseman Aramis Ramirez until 2011.
Though Vitters is a bit rusty due to a complete summer hold out until late august, the 18 year old has a beautiful swing and rates as a 70 on the 20-80 scale. I predict that Vitters will make the parent club by 2010 at the latest. I see him making a run in spring training of '09 either as a First Baseman or Outfielder. Vitters will open up with the Peoria Chiefs
