Ian Stewart
Ian Stewart |
Position(s): 3B, OF
Projected 2007 Team: Colorado Springs (AAA)
Age on April 1st: 21
Born: April 5, 1985 in Long Beach, California
Height: 6-3 | Weight: 205
Bats: L | Throws: R
Drafted: 1st Round Round, 2003 | How Acquired: Draft
College: N/A | High School: La Quinta (CA)
Contract Notes: Rule 5 eligible following 2007 season.
ETA: 2008
Other: -Married to Susan Mikulik, daughter of Asheville manager Joe Mikulik.
-2007: Ranked as the 5th best prospect in the Rockies organization by Baseball America.
-2006 Abby Greer Award winner (Spring Training MVP)
-2004 South Atlantic League All-Star
Scouting Report / Bio: Bigger than his listed 205 lbs., Stewart has a thick, athletic build, with the type of lower body common in power hitters. Still very adept in the field; quick on balls in front, good range glove side, and a strong but sometimes erratic arm. At the plate, Stewart has a patient approach, but is still prone to slumps. His uppercut swing doesn't stay in the zone as long as it should, but he can lace line drives to every part of the field when he's on. Late bloomer with real power potential, but average is up for debate. Similar to Eric Chavez.
Future Outlook: Middle of the order threat with slick glove, but may not match upside of David Wright or Ryan Zimmerman.
Links and Articles:
-Scouting Report and Future Outlook by David OhNo