David Adams - 3rd Round 106th Pick

David Adams was the Yankees 3rd Round Pick and the MLB Draft's 106th Overall Pick.

David Adams - 6''2 210 pounds Right Handed
Adams was a second baseman from the University of Virginia where he experienced great success, hitting well above .300 all 3 years at Virginia. Adams showed a powerful bat at times but is still strenghing his swing, making it a quicker and shorter stroke.
So far, Adams, one of the first draft picks to sign, is seeing time at both 2nd base and shortstop in Staten Island. Second is probably the best fit for him as it was his college position and shortstop is a loaded position in the Yankees farm. The Yankees love his power gap hitting, his baseball IQ and instincts, and how polished Adams is. David is a hard nosed player who will outwork everyone around him. Hitting wise, like I said, pretty good power, hits to that gaps extremely well, makes great contact. Baserunning, pretty decent speed, will steal bases but not Jose Reyes type. He is comparable to a guy like Cano. Fielding wise, he is very good, not much will get by Adams, not a cannon arm, but in his position, not very necessary.

Often Compared to: Jeff Kent

So far in Staten Island:
Hitting well below what he is capable of, a meager .273. But keep in mind it is not uncommon at all for guys, esp those who did not play 4 years of college ball, to hit a wall during their first year of the minors. The difference between college ball and A Ball is huge, the guys are faster, stronger, and the pitchers are typically 1st through 10th round college stars. Has hit 3 round trippers with 18 RBI's. His weakness is really just having quality at bats. He is striking out much more than he is walking, so that tells me that he is either over anxious at the plate or just not seeing the ball well. He is performing well defensively and just needs to show the offense he is capable of.

I still love this pick, who knows how Cano will work out for us, would be nice to have a solid offensive second baseman, ya know, just in case.

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Pinstriped As Always,
Laura