H/W: 6-2 210 lb. B:R T:R DOB: 11/22/88
A 2nd round pick in the 2007 draft, Romine had a fine first season at Charleston showing promising pop and solid plate discipline for a teenager. Romine has above average power and great defensive tools that should keep him behind the plate. His arm is one of the strongest in the system and he is far more athletic then the average catching prospects. In light of these tools, one criticism in Romine's game has been his inconsistent use of them. Sometimes he seems to be quite agile and intriguing behind the plate and other times he looks like a future 1B.
With blue chip prospect Jesus Montero in the system, Romine will be hard pressed to catch in pinstripes. Offensively, he has the bat to play 1B if needed, much like former St. Louis Cardinal and Yankee Todd Zeile, but his ability to stay behind the plate bodes best for his future card values.
- 2009 Projection: Expect Romine to play the entire '09 season with High-A Tampa. HIs solid play in the Hawaiian Winter League is encouraging to see. It is unclear at this point whether it will be Romine or super prospect Jesus Montero that will develop into New York's future catcher. Both have the defensive skills, but Montero is feared to grow too large for the position. Watch to see how Romine's defense progresses as well as Montero's future devleopment. Romine's best value will be as a catcher, albiet, one in pinstripes.
Key Baseball Cards:
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Auto
- 2008 Donruss Threads Gold Auto #/725
 AUSTIN ROMINE_2012 TOPPS SERIES ONE ROOKIE CARD_NEW YORK YANKEES_#79!! $0.10 |
 Austin Romine 2010 Bowman Platinum Foil /999 $3.00 |
 2011 Topps Heritage Minor League #36 Austin Romine Minors Edition $0.99 |
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