SS Willie Bloomquist may lack the tools to be a first-round pick, but he gets awfully close because of his approach to the game. He is a baseball player in every sense of the word. He plays hard, he plays smart, he plays anywhere on the field and he makes things happen in his role as an igniter at the top of a batting order. In his new position as a shortstop this season for Arizona State, he was the Pacific-10 Conference player of the year. He hit .394, led the nation with 95 runs and stole 32 bases. He doesn't have the skills to play shortstop in pro ball and projects more as a second baseman or outfielder. He might be a jack-of-all-trades if he lacks the strength to handle the everyday grind. He'll hit no matter where he plays, though he doesn't have much power.
Willie Bloomquist Stats & Scouting Report — College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects
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