Prospect Profile: Elvis Andrus SS Texas Rangers
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Elvis Andrus, SS Born: Aug. 26, 1988
B-T: R-R • Ht: 6-0Wt: 185
Elvis Andrus has been a prize in scouts eyes since the young age of 17. IN 2005, the Atlanta Braves gave Elvis Andrus a chance to lead its organization in the future and
signed the young shortstop in 2005. Since then, with the emergence of Yunel Escobar and the need of an offensive presence in 2007, The Braves gave him up to the Rangers along with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for Mark Teixeira and reliever Ron Mahay. He has become the best prospect in the Rangers organization and for many reasons.
Andrus is known as a solid defensive shortstop with a plus arm and great range, but what makes him so interesting is the improvement of his bat. Andrus brings a short swing to the plate, that has improved so much over the years that he projects to hit 10-20 homers a year in the majors. Include the fact that his base running ability has vastly imporved and that he is a great leader on the field, there are many reasons why the Rangers should love this kid.
Andrus hit .353 in the Arizona Fall League as the youngest player and showed at the plate that he can improve his swing per at bat. This improvement projects him into a solid number 2 hitter someday for the Rangers and I think that day will come sooner rather than later.
With Micheal Young signed long term in Texas, I believe it will still be two seasons before we see Andrus full time. In 2010, I believe we will see Young move over to third or the Outfield to make room for this youngster. Andrus will be a big force in the Rangers future. Hopefully one that sees better results. Andrus is hitting .271 with 15 RBIs with AA Frisco.
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Elvis Andrus, SS Born: Aug. 26, 1988
B-T: R-R • Ht: 6-0Wt: 185
Elvis Andrus has been a prize in scouts eyes since the young age of 17. IN 2005, the Atlanta Braves gave Elvis Andrus a chance to lead its organization in the future and
signed the young shortstop in 2005. Since then, with the emergence of Yunel Escobar and the need of an offensive presence in 2007, The Braves gave him up to the Rangers along with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia for Mark Teixeira and reliever Ron Mahay. He has become the best prospect in the Rangers organization and for many reasons.Andrus is known as a solid defensive shortstop with a plus arm and great range, but what makes him so interesting is the improvement of his bat. Andrus brings a short swing to the plate, that has improved so much over the years that he projects to hit 10-20 homers a year in the majors. Include the fact that his base running ability has vastly imporved and that he is a great leader on the field, there are many reasons why the Rangers should love this kid.
Andrus hit .353 in the Arizona Fall League as the youngest player and showed at the plate that he can improve his swing per at bat. This improvement projects him into a solid number 2 hitter someday for the Rangers and I think that day will come sooner rather than later.
With Micheal Young signed long term in Texas, I believe it will still be two seasons before we see Andrus full time. In 2010, I believe we will see Young move over to third or the Outfield to make room for this youngster. Andrus will be a big force in the Rangers future. Hopefully one that sees better results. Andrus is hitting .271 with 15 RBIs with AA Frisco.
