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The Book on Michael Burgess

Prospect Info

Michael Burgess
Born 10/20/1988
OF, WAS

A very strong athlete who could make many prospect lists as a power pitcher (his fastball is 92mph), Burgess is more likely to develop as a corner outfield bat. He's a bit young, but since Washington is in hardcore rebuilding mode, he could contribute sooner than he might on other teams. Right now he's all power and no discipline, but that power is special enough -- Jim Bowden calls it 'thunderous' -- that he's worth keeping an eye on.

Ranking in ScoutingBook (8/28/2008): #82

Ranking in Baseball America 2008: n/a

Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: #81

Ranking in MiLB.com Season Preview Unranked

Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked

Ranking from ESPN: Unranked

Player Updates and Notes

Burgess, who has one of the highest upsides of any National prospect, has been invited to attend Accelerated Development Program this spring.

1/26/2008 by KDaddy

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