AB 1029
AVG .232
OBP .289
SLG .317
HR 9
  • Full name Austin James David Schotts
  • Born 09/16/1993 in Tulsa, OK
  • Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School Centennial
  • Drafted in the 3rd round (121st overall) by the Detroit Tigers in 2012 (signed for $389,100).
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    Like Cory Raley, Schotts is a speedy Texas high school shortstop who has starred on the gridiron (in his case, as a safety) and shot up draft boards after not drawing much attention before this spring. He's more advanced at the plate, while Raley has a better chance of sticking at shortstop. Five-foot-11 and 180 pounds, Schotts has a sound righthanded swing and more pop than the typical middle infielder. His power gets him into trouble at times when he lets his stroke get too big. A well above-average runner, Schotts covers enough ground at shortstop, but his fringy arm doesn't fit on the left side of the diamond. He could move to second base and has the speed for center field. He's committed to Oklahoma State.

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  • Rated Best Athlete in the Detroit Tigers in 2014
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Detroit Tigers in 2014
  • Rated Best Athlete in the Detroit Tigers in 2013
  • Rated Fastest Baserunner in the Detroit Tigers in 2013

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