H/W: 6-0 185 lb. B/T: L/L DOB: 3/10/88
The 20 year old experienced a nice bounce back from a slightly disappointing '07 season by hitting .318 with 11 HR 84 RBI 33 doubles and 98 runs scored at High-A Lake Elsinore. Hunter has the makings of a future .300 hitter with a sweet left-handed stroke that peppers line drives all over the field and produces occasional power to the gaps. Employing excellent hand-eye coordination, Hunter is a tough man to strike out (42 BB/47 K) and if he continues to work deeper into counts, there is a good chance that he could bump up his walk totals. Hunter has average speed, but he uses it fairly well on the basepaths and in covering the gaps in CF. There was some conjecture in the past about a dip in Hunter's work ethic prior to his 2007 season. Some within the organization felt that his fine '06 pro debut may have went to his head a little bit, contributing to his performance dip at Low-A Fort Wayne. It seems that he has moved beyond these concerns, though, and his future as a #2 or #6 hitter in San Diego seems to be quite bright.
2009 Projection: Hunter will play at AA San Antonio in '09. After a highly successful campaign at Lake Elsinore, it seems reasonable to expect a slight drop in his AA numbers. If he can continue to hover around the .300 mark and progress with his power potential, Hunter should figure more prominently into San Diego's 2010 plans. The Padres, however, have some other intriguing offensive options in the OF with the likes of Chase Headley, Kellen Kulbacki, Chad Huffman, and '08 draftee Jaff Decker. Cedric Hunter may not be able to match them homer for homer, but his several other skills should keep him in the mix.
Key Cedric Hunter Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Prospects Auto
- 2007 Bowman's Best Auto
- 2007 Bowman Heritage
- 2007 Bowman Sterling
 2011 Topps #554 Cedric Hunter RC Padres $1.00 |
 Cedric Hunter Signed Auto Padres 8x10 Photo PSA/DNA COA $14.99 |
 2011 Topps Cognac #554 Cedric Hunter RC Padres $1.00 |
 2007 CEDRIC HUNTER BOWMAN CHROME RC AUTO $40.00 |
 2011 TOPPS ROOKIE #554 CEDRIC HUNTER $1.00 |
 2011 Topps Gold Parallel #554 Cedric Hunter San Diego Padres $1.75 |
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