The Book on Ryan Westmoreland
Prospect Info
Ryan Westmoreland
Born 4/27/1990
OF, BOS
An intriguing Red Sox prospect whose season came to a shocking end thanks to injury in 2008, Ryan Westmoreland was a high school pitcher who the Sox were busy turning into a full-time outfielder before he was shut down. He spent most of 2009 recovering, but did suit up long enough to show some flashes of his potential, with a .296/.401/.484 line in 60 games at A-level Lowell. He only played eight games in the field, but before the brakes were applied, Westmoreland was looking the Red Sox most-promising outfield prospect, a lanky and athletic fielder with a powerful combination of plus power and outstanding plate discipline. He'll come back slowly in 2010, but the Red Sox won't be able to keep the hype under control much longer. He could be a top ten prospect by the end of 2010.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/14/2010): #40 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: #21
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview: #27
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #32
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