Monday, March 8, 2010
Spotlight on: Domonic Brown
Height: 6’ 5”
Weight: 204
Hometown: Zephyrhills, FL
Position: Outfielder
As the weather heats up a little in the Philadelphia area, it can only mean one thing: baseball season is right around the corner. In fact, the Phillies officially kicked off their Spring Training in Clearwater, FL on February 23rd. As the rest of the team begins to migrate south, we thought it would be great chance to highlight one of the best prospects the Phillies have up their sleeve.
Domonic Brown may be signed as a minor league player for now, but definitely look for him to make a splash on the Big League scene in 2010. With current outfielders Raul Ibanez and Jayson Werth dealing with age and contracts, respectively, the Phillies need to make a decision on the corners, and it looks like Domonic will be the answer. The 37 year-old Ibanez will be entering the 2010 season rehabbing a sports hernia he suffered in the second half of the year, and Werth is on the last year of his contract extension that was signed in early 2009.
Brown could easily fill in for either of the players, and would add depth to the Phils bench. As a stand-out football player in high school, Brown turned down the opportunity to play at the University of Miami in college to focus on baseball. Standing tall at 6’5”, his physique lends itself to long strides and an extended swing. He is able to cover a lot of ground on the corners and execute on defense with his arm. Brown has worked on his hitting the past couple of years, developing a smooth swing that allows him to reach center/left field with ease. Known for his power and speed, Brown has developed into a five-skill player. He has the speed, the defensive ability, arm strength, and hitting for power and average needed for an elite Major Leaguer. He is currently ranked as the #14 prospect in the minors by Major League Baseball.
And don’t worry, the name is spelled right. Brown says that people have been spelling it wrong for years – all the way back in high school when he was first discovered – and that he was just too polite to correct anyone. Think of it as just another way for Domonic to stand out.
-Mia SpadoniTweet
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