H/W: 5-11 185 lb. B/T: L/L DOB: 10/10/85
Anyone who watches this James Madison alum play would swear that they are witnessing the reincarnation of Brian Giles. Compact and powerfully builty, Kulbacki has a quick left-handed swing that mashes the ball with 20-25 HR power to all fields. After early season struggles at Low-A, Kulbacki was promoted to High-A Lake Elsinore where he terrorized California League pitching to the tune of a .332 BA with 20 HR 66 RBI and 68 runs scored in just 84 games. Kulbacki has an advanced feel for the strike zone and he tends to make hard contact with just about every ball he hits. Defensively, Kellen can play either corner OF spot, but he profiles better as a LF down the road. Though he is not a base clogger, Kulbacki will not steal many bags and his range may suffer a little if he puts some more beef on his already sturdy frame.
2009 Projection: The Padres have an affinity for drafting stocky, corner OF, but Kulbacki may end up being the best of them. After a successful '08, Kulbacki will get the nod at AA San Antonio. The biggest challenge for Kellen will be to continue to replicate his power numbers as he advances. He has had no problem doing so to this point, but his value as a corner OF will hinge greatly upon his ability to hit 20+ HR and 75-90 RBI per season. Brian Giles' days as a run producing OF are coming to a close and the Friars have high hopes that the young Kulbacki will swoop in and enjoy the same success as his two-time all-star predecessor.
Key Kellen Kulbacki Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/549
 2007 TOPPS STERLING KELLEN KULBACKI AUTO $8.00 |
 San Diego Padres KELLEN KULBACKI Signed Card $3.25 |
 KELLEN KULBACKI 2008 Just Stars *GOLD* AUTOGRAPH xx/50 $19.95 |
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