The Book on Tyler Flowers

Prospect Info

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Tyler Flowers
Born 1/24/1986
C, CHW

A Georgia native who many saw as the Braves catcher of the future, Tyler Flowers was part of the prospect package sent to Chicago to net veteran Javier Vazquez for the Braves in the winter of 2008. He shares a similar skill set, makeup and question marks as another ex-Braves catching prospect: Jarrod Saltalamacchia.

A bit large for a catcher, some believe Flowers might end up at first base instead, which would be fine, since his power bat can play just about anywhere. With a plus batting eye and the ability to hit for power as well as average, Flowers should jump up into the top tier of hitting prospects over the next twelve months or so. If he stays behind the plate for the White Sox, he promises a strong arm and decent receiving skills.

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Player Updates and Notes

According to MLB.com, slugging prospect Tyler Flowers is on his way to Chicago as part of a package of young players traded for Javier Vazquez.

12/2/2008 by KDaddy

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