Age: 23 B-T:R-R Ht.:5-11 Wt.:210
Drafted:Baylor, 2001(2nd round)
Signed by:Jim Robinson
Background:
Shoppach was the first college catcher drafted in 2001, and Boston's top
pick (second round) after it forfeited its first-round selection for signing
Manny Ramirez. After rotator-cuff surgery last off season, he was back
catching by late April and hit throughout the regulary season and the
Arizona Fall League.
Strength:
Manager rated Shoppach the besr defensive backstop in the Double-A Eastern
League, and his arm bounced back fine as he threw out 31 percent of
basestealers. While his catch-and-throw skills and take-charge leadership
stand out the most, he's also a capable hitter. He has a line-drive approach
that generates gap power, and he also has the patience that the Red Sox
value.
Weakness:
In the AFL, Shoppach's receiving was sloppy. The Red Sox beilieve he got
tired and need to improve his conditioning. With 195 strikeout in 208 pro
games, he'll have to close some holes in his swing before he gets to the
majors. He's a below average runner.
The future:
Shoppach's game is similar to all-star Jason Varitek's. If the Red Sox let
Varitek as a free agent after 2004. Shoppach could be ready to step in
following season at Triple-A Pawtucket.
2003 Club (Class) AVG OBP SLG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB
Porland (AA) .282 .353 .488 340 45 96 30 2 12 60 35 83 0
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