H/W: 6-0 180 lb. B/T: R/R DOB: 4/8/85
2008 was a season to forget for the former Padres 1st rounder. After a stellar '07 campaign which saw him hit .307 with 21 HR 78 RBI 28 SB and an incredible 123 runs scored over two levels, Antonelli struggled mightily at AAA hitting a measly .215 with 7 HR and 39 RBI. Antonelli is a joy to watch as he plays each game with maximum effort and a compelling desire to win. He is a highly intelligent hitter who has earned 159 walks in the last two seasons. Antonelli has good pull power but tends to slap balls to the opposite field, which should limit his HR totals. Defensively, his quick first step and advanced baseball instincts allow for him to cover a good bit of ground at 2B. Antonelli's struggles have cast a serious shadow over his once bright potential. Once thought to be a future superstar, there is now a feeling that he will be a solid, but unspectacular MLB player. Antonelli should be able to hit for a .270-.290 BA with 10-15 HR and 10-15 SB per season as a major leaguer, making him a serviceable, middle of the road MLB second baseman.
2009 Projection: Matt's AAA season, as well as his brief 2008 MLB audition were nothing to write home about, but the Padres don't really have many better options at the 2B position. Antonelli should get plenty of opportunities in spring training to prove that he is ready to become a starting middle infielder. Antonelli's 76 BB/84 K ratio and .290 BA in August are reasons for optimism.
Key Matt Antonelli Baseball Cards:
- 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2006 Bowman Sterling Auto
- 2006 Bowman Heritage
- 2007 Bowman Prospects Auto
 MLB 2009 Topps Finest Matt Antonelli AUTO/PATCH /107 MNT..LOW BID!! $7.99 |
 MATT ANTONELLI BALTIMORE ORIOLES UNSIGNED 8X10 PHOTO $4.99 |
 MATT ANTONELLI BALTIMORE ORIOLES UNSIGNED 8X10 PHOTO $4.99 |
 2006 Prospects Plus Farm Hands MATT ANTONELLI Auto $0.99 |
 2006 Bowman Sterling Matt Antonelli Rc/Rookie Auto Padres Prospect $2.99 |
 MATT ANTONELLI 2008 *GOLD* certified AUTOGRAPH xx/50 $19.95 |
 2009 Finest Autograph Letter Patch Matt Antonelli /107 $9.99 |
 2007 TriStar Signature Marks MATT ANTONELLI RC Auto $4.00 |
 Matt Antonelli 2007 Tristar Elegance Autograph $5.00 |
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