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Delino DeShields, Jr. Houston Astros — No. -- Center field Born: August 16, 1992
College Park, GeorgiaBats: Right Throws: Right Teams Delino Diaab DeShields, Jr. (born August 16, 1992) is an American professional baseball player. He is also the son of former Major League Baseball player Delino DeShields. A center fielder and second baseman, he was drafted with the 8th pick overall by the Houston Astros in the 2010 MLB Draft.
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Early days
DeShields, the eldest of his father's five children, was raised in the Atlanta area. He went to Woodward Academy where he played both baseball and football. He was recruited by the Georgia Bulldogs and Ole Miss Rebels for football before deciding to pursue baseball instead.[1] He was also recruited by the LSU Tigers for baseball, but they only committed a half-scholarship to him due to his desire to play professionally. In his senior year at Woodward, he hit 9 home runs and batted .415, while stealing 29 bases.
Astros general manager Ed Wade stated his intention to send DeShields to the rookie-level Greeneville Astros of the Appalachian League once he is signed, with a transition to second base during the winter.[2]
In 2011, DeShields played 16 games for Greeneville and two for the GCL Astros.[3]
Scouting report
According to his 2010 MLB Draft scouting report, DeShields has "plus-plus speed" on the basepaths. He is good at hitting, with "the ability to hit line drives consistently". His power hitting his "marginal". His arm strength is "below-average, but it plays OK in the outfield", with "plus range". His fielding ability is good, with a soft-enough touch to play in the middle infield. His physical stature is compared to current Colorado Rockies prospect Eric Young, Jr.. While his speed and pedigree are listed as advantages, his primary disadvantages are his relative lack of power hitting and inconsistent effort. His official MLB Draft profile lists him as a center fielder.[4]
Arrest
DeShields was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, possession of alcohol by a minor and a traffic violation in Georgia on January 16, 2011. He was released on $2,500 bail and charged with the three misdemeanors.[5]
References
- ^ http://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/five-players-to-watch-121158.html
- ^ http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/bb/7041276.html
- ^ "Delino DeShields". http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=deshie002del. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
- ^ http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?topic_id=8080130&content_id=7334903
- ^ Levine, Zachary (January 16, 2011). "Astros' first-round pick DeShields Jr. arrested". Houston Chronicle. http://www.chron.com/sports/astros/article/Astros-first-round-pick-DeShields-Jr-arrested-1685629.php. Retrieved 16 November 2011.
Categories:- People from College Park, Georgia
- 1992 births
- Living people
- Baseball outfielders
- Baseball second basemen
- Baseball players from Georgia (U.S. state)
- Greeneville Astros players
- Gulf Coast Astros players
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