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Kyle Blanks – San Diego Padres 1B

Posted on 20 December 2008

H/W: 6-6 270 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 9/11/86

AA proved to be no match for the Padres' young behemoth as he batted .325 with 20 HR 107 RBI and 75 runs scored at San Antonio. Despite his size, Blanks is a complete hitter who hits well to all fields, but, to this point, has only displayed power to his pull side. Unlike many young power-hitting prospects, he doesn't strike out too often and consistently makes hard contact. As a 1st baseman, Blanks has demonstrated soft hands and surprising agility which should play well in the future. Blanks has worked dilligently to reduce his weight from over 300 lb. to his current weight of 270, which should help reduce the risk of nagging injuries while increasing his flexibility. The size and strength is there for Kyle to be a 30-40 HR hitter at the MLB level, but he needs to develop more loft to the opposite field and greater hand speed to get around on pitches thrown to the inner half of the plate.

2009 Projection: After a decent but not spectacular performance in the Arizona Fall League, Blanks should get some at bats in spring training before being shuttled to AAA Portland to start the season. Current Padres' 1B Adrian Gonzalez is signed through the 2010 season, though the rebuilding Padres may deem him expendable for the right price, especially if Blanks' power takes a step forward this season. Blanks will likely play most of the 2009 season at AAA, with a MLB call up likely in August or September.

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