Broxton had a football scholarship to play wide receiver at Florida Atlantic,
but he decided to focus on baseball and attend Santa Fe (Fla.) CC after the
Phillies drafted him in the 29th round out of high school in 2008. He went 26
rounds higher a year later, adding athleticism to a system sorely in need of
toolsy up-the-middle talent. Broxton is a classic high-risk, high-reward
player. For all his tools, he lacks baseball instincts and the ability to make
consistent contact. He has a sound swing and a quick bat, but he struggles to
recognize pitches and handle offspeed stuff. He's a free swinger who doesn't
have much usable power, accumulating most of his extra-base hits with his
above-average speed. Broxton has the raw ability to be a plus defender in
center field, though he needs to upgrade his jumps and routes. He has arm
strength but needs more accuracy on throws. Broxton has one of the highest
ceilings in the system and a lot of adjustments to make to get there. The
Diamondbacks will be patient with him, as he's still only 20 and may need close
to a full season at every minor league level. He figures to advance to high
Class A in 2011.
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