The Book on Michael Brantley
Prospect Info
Michael Brantley
Born 5/15/1987
OF, CLE
The Player to be Named Later in the trade of CC Sabathia to Milwaukee, Michael is the son of Mickey Brantley, a Mariner from 1986-89 and the Blue Jay hitting coach from 2005-07. A gap hitter with good overall athletic ability, he has one of the best batting eyes in the minors (thanks, Dad), and has shown flashes of plus speed. In AA Huntsville last season, Brantley hit from the leadoff spot most of the time, recording a .319 average and logging 28 stolen bases in 36 attempts. He's played all three outfield positions and also a little first base. His floor seems to be as a multitalented fourth outfielder, but if he shows he can maintain his high OBP as pitching improves, could fit into the Indians roster as a poor man's Grady Sizemore come 2010.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/15/2010): #81 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview: #46
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #71
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