H/W: 6-2 215 lb. B/T: L/R DOB: 9/25/84
The former Oregon State Beaver continued to solidify himself as a lethal offensive weapon at the catching position hitting .285 with 8 HR 81 RBI 28 doubles and 13 SB at HIgh-A Lake Elsinore. Thick and very strong, Canham employs a quick and fluid left handed swing to drive balls with power to the alleys. His 66 BB/73 K ratio further confirms his highly polished approach at the plate and his ability to maintain a high rate of contact. Canham can run as well, swiping 13 bags in 14 tries, and he aggressively seeks to take the extra bag at every opportunity. Defensively, he is lauded for his leadership skills, but all other aspects of his game behind the plate are a work in progress. He threw out only 30 of 161 base stealers and allowed 21 passed balls. As a former third baseman, he is athletic behind the plate, but is still learning many of the nuances of the position.
2009 Projection: Canham's bat should allow for him to receive ample opportunities to develop defensively but, at age 24, he needs to do so soon. Mitch will start the '09 season at AA San Antonio and should play there for most, if not all, of the season. Keep an eye on his power numbers, there is room for growth and given his speed numbers, he could offer an intriguing blend of speed and power at the catching position reminiscent of L.A. Dodgers All-Star Russell Martin. Defensively, he is considerably behind Martin's excellence. This will be an area to monitor as well, especially in his PB numbers and ability to gun down base stealers with more frequency. If he cannot make significant strides this season, the Padres may be forced to examine other defensive options for him.
Key Mitch Canham Baseball Cards:
- 2007 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2007 Donruss Elite Extra Turn of the Century Auto #/209
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2008 Bowman Sterling
 MITCH CANHAM 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects BCP141 $1.00 |
 2008 Bowman Chrome Prospects Blue Refractors #BCP141 Mitch Canham /150 $3.00 |
 2007 TRISTAR ROOKIE AUTO MITCH CANHAM PADRES Y8503 $1.16 |
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