• Full name Eric John Hosmer
  • Born 10/24/1989 in South Miami, FL
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 226 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School American Heritage
  • Debut 05/06/2011
  • Drafted in the 1st round (3rd overall) by the Kansas City Royals in 2008 (signed for $6,000,000).
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    An Aflac All-American and preseason High School All-American, Hosmer is one of the most decorated prep players in this year's draft class. He played for Team USA's junior squad last summer and this spring is a member of one of the nation's top high school teams, which won a state championship. Regularly compared to fellow Floridian Casey Kotchman, Hosmer is a physical specimen with bat speed to spare. Swinging from the left side, Hosmer has as much raw power as anyone in the draft. His power ranges to all fields, as he is known for letting balls get deep and driving them for opposite-field home runs. While his approach at the plate is advanced, Hosmer's pitch recognition has been a concern for some scouts. In the field, he's a solid defender with athleticism and a well-above-average arm. He is the closer on his high school team, regularly touching 95 mph off the mound. While his actions at first base need refinement, he could be an above-average defender. Hosmer has the tools to be an all-star first baseman and has one of the highest ceilings of any player in this year's draft. As an Arizona State signee and a client of the Boras Corp., however, signability could be an issue.

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Best Tools List

  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the American League in 2014
  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the American League in 2013
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Kansas City Royals in 2011
  • Rated Best Power Prospect in the Carolina League in 2010
  • Rated Best Batting Prospect in the Carolina League in 2010
  • Rated Best Defensive 1B in the Carolina League in 2010
  • Rated Most Exciting Player in the Carolina League in 2010
  • Rated Best Strike-Zone Discipline in the Carolina League in 2010
  • Rated Best Hitter for Average in the Kansas City Royals in 2009

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Career Transactions

  • Chicago Cubs released 1B Eric Hosmer.
  • Chicago Cubs designated 1B Eric Hosmer for assignment.
  • Chicago Cubs activated 1B Eric Hosmer.
  • Chicago Cubs activated 1B Eric Hosmer.
  • Chicago Cubs signed free agent 1B Eric Hosmer.

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