The Book on Devaris Gordon
Prospect Info
Devaris Gordon
Born 4/22/1988
SS, LAD
Devaris ('Dee') Strange-Gordon is a shortstop with a bright future in the Dodger organization, and the likely heir apparent to a declining Rafael Furcal. After fighting off critics who first claimed he was riding his father's name (pitcher Tom Gordon) as well as those who claimed he was too small to be a major leaguer, Gordon has blossomed into one of LA's most promising prospects. A bundle of raw talent, he lacks the usual polish expected from a shortstop -- a move to the outfield is possible -- but his raw talent gives him a very very high ceiling. After hitting .301 and stealing 73 bases (!) in A ball during 2009, he seems to have the offensive potential to be a leadoff hitter, no matter whether it says 'shortstop' or 'center field' next to his name in the program. His likely arrival is sometime in 2011.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/12/2010): #95 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: #46
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview: #36
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: #39
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