The Book on Ryan Kalish
Prospect Info
Ryan Kalish
Born 3/28/1988
OF, BOS
Boston's ninth-round pickup in the 2007 first-year player draft, Ryan Kalish is a toolsy outfielder from New Jersey who projects as a good leadoff or top-of-order hitter once he develops a bit more. If he enters the a Boston lineup that looks like the current one, of course, that'd mean he'd be more likely be hitting seventh or eighth, so his current value is limited without a trade to a team more desperate for OF help.
He has good patience at the plate and a bat that is fast to enter attack angle, if a bit light on power. His defense is adequate but not spectacular. He is still growing into his frame, so his power may develop, and if it does, he'll be worth serious consideration in late 2010.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (7/30/2010): #113 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: #76
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #86
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