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Vinny is right in the middle of the "McNamara" blue print for college draftee hitters, isn't he? He doesn't have any single "++" tool but aside from possibly defense, he doesn't seem to have any "-" tools either. But he did hit well in college. How many guys like this has McNamara drafted in the last three years that are surprising people? Is anyone going to be shocked if Brad Miller is the next guy that flies under the prospect ranking radar until he's all of a sudden hitting .340 for the second full season and knocking on the door?
You have to have a lot of confidence in your minor league player development group to focus on college draftees like this but it sure seems to be working.