The Book on Rich PoythressSEA


Prospect Info and Scouting Report

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Rich Poythress / 1B, SEA
Born 8/11/1987
Grovetown, GA, USA
School: University of Georgia
Height 6-4
Weight 240
Bats/Throws R/R

ScoutingBook Combine Ranking (2/8/2012): #449 none
MiLB.com Season Preview: Unranked or n/a
Scout.com/FOX Sports: Unranked or n/a
ESPN: Unranked or n/a
The Sporting News: Unranked or n/a
Baseball America 2012: Unranked or n/a
Baseball Prospectus: Unranked or n/a


The M's chose Poythress in round two of the 2009 draft based on his ability to hit baseballs very, very hard. He's preytty much done that, though not to the high levels that Seattle was hoping for. His .267/.347/.416 line at AA Jackson included 11 homers and 28 doubles, great numbers for a 20 year old prospect. Unfortunately, Poythress is 23. A big season this year (probably starting back in Tacoma) could give him a shot in Seattle, but a poor one could see him eclipsed by younger and hotter talent. His defensive shortcomings limit him to first base or DH, but luckily Seattle could use depth in both of those positions right now.

[ Bio Updated Spring, 2012 ]




Batting History
Yr Age Lv Lg Tm GP AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB K BA OBP SLG OPS
2009 21 Rk Arizona Mariners SEA 6 20 4 6 0 0 1 6 0 0 5 6 .300 .462 .450 .912
2009 21 AA Sou. West Tenn SEA 26 87 11 20 2 0 1 9 1 0 15 24 .230 .337 .287 .624
2010 22 A+ Cal High Desert SEA 123 476 88 150 33 0 31 130 3 2 52 100 .315 .381 .580 .960
2011 23 AA Sou. Jackson SEA 122 450 50 120 28 3 11 64 2 3 50 82 .267 .347 .416 .763


Fielding History
Yr Age Lv Lg Tm   Posn GP Ch PO A E Fld
2009 21 Rk Arizona Mariners SEA   1B 5 54 48 6 0 1.000
2009 21 AA Sou. West Tenn SEA   1B 19 167 150 15 2 .988
2010 22 A+ Cal High Desert SEA   3B 14 30 6 21 3 .900
2010 22 A+ Cal High Desert SEA   1B 93 832 764 59 9 .989
2011 23 AA Sou. Jackson SEA   1B 117 1023 940 77 6 .994

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