AB | 99 |
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AVG | .222 |
OBP | .26 |
SLG | .333 |
HR | 1 |
- Full name Isiah Kiner-Falefa
- Born 03/23/1995 in Honolulu, HI
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 190 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School Mid-Pacific Institute
- Debut 04/10/2018
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Drafted in the 4th round (130th overall) by the Texas Rangers in 2013 (signed for $202,000).
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Kiner-Falefa was seen by a lot of scouts and crosscheckers as a teammate of outfielder Marcus Doi, who put himself on the map as a top prospect last summer. Kiner-Falefa finished his season on a high note by helping Mid-Pacific win a state championship. He has a thin, wiry build at 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds and stands out most for his defense. He wasn't a consensus guy for teams in the fourth round, but is an above-average defender with soft hands, good footwork and solid-average arm strength. He makes contact, but needs to add some strength and profiles as a line drive, gap hitter at best. Kiner-Falefa is committed to San Jose State, but should sign after being selected in the fourth round.