H/W: 6-3 190 lb. B/T: L/R DOB: 1/16/86
2008 was a disappointing year for the Rays' top infield prospect as Brignac batted just .250 with 9 HR 43 RBI and 26 doubles at AAA Durham. Things were even tougher for Reid in his brief MLB action, going hitless in 10 AB's with 5 K's. Regardless of his struggles, there are many physical elements to Brignac's game that are quite intriguing. He has a long, athletic body that still projects to produce above average power numbers. Defensively, Brignac has show remarkable improvement from his struggles in previous seasons to the point that his glove, range, and arm collectively make him one of the best fielding shortstops in the minor leagues. Unfortunately, his BB/K ratio regressed significantly last season as Reid managed only 25 BB/98 K's, and his numbers took a tumultuous dive after the All-Star break (.188 2 HR 5 RBI 4 BB/24 K) perhaps due to a lapse of confidence brought on by his inauspicious MLB stint. The Rays are still enamored by the possibility of Brignac and Evan Longoria anchoring the left side of their infield for the next several years, but his '08 travails provide sufficient evidence that more time and patience is needed.
2009 Projection: Jason Bartlett's second half hot streak and fine postseason play should make the Rays feel comfortable with letting Brignac have another shot at AAA Durham. Brignac's offensive numbers have been sliding a bit over the last couple of years and this season is key for his continued development as a top infield prospect. Watch to see if he can resurrect his power numbers and improve upon his dismal BB/K ratio. He should earn another shot with the Rays at some point in '08...hopefully with better results.
Key Reid Brignac Baseball Cards:
- 2004 SP Prospects Auto #/400
- 2004 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2004 Bowman Sterling
- 2004 Bowman Heritage
- 2004 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/522
 2004 Elite Extra Edition Aspirations Auto Die-Cut Reid Brignac 6/50 $15.95 |
 2012 Topps S2 Wal-Mart Blue REID BRIGNAC #598 Rays $1.00 |
 REID BRIGNAC 2004 DONRUSS ELITE RC GOLD AUTO SP/25 $69.99 |
 2012 Topps S2 Gold Parallel REID BRIGNAC #598 Rays $1.00 |
 REID BRIGNAC - J. HERRERA - S RODRIGUEZ Triple Auto 2/3 $119.95 |
 REID BRIGNAC 2011 Topps Allen & Ginter #282 $1.00 |
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