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JONATHAN SCHWIND
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CATCHER
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Born: May 30, 1990 Height: 6′ 0″ Weight: 185 Bats: Right Throws: Right Drafted: 41st Round, 1232nd Overall, 2011 How Acquired: Draft College: Marist College Agent: N/A |
WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES |
| Schwind was the 20th best prospect in a decent New York class this year. The Pirates drafted him as a catcher, although he played in the infield through most of his college career. He has quick hands, an above-average arm, and he’s a plus runner, although his speed didn’t translate to stolen bases in his college career. He was a decent to good hitter his last two years at Marist, with some gap power. He signed about ten days after the draft and reported to the GCL rather than to State College, probably so he could work on his catching skills.
2011 Had little trouble hitting the younger pitchers in the GCL. He fanned once every five ABs, which could be a warning sign. Schwind threw out 26% of base stealers, which isn’t bad for a guy being converted to catcher. Schwind needs to show that the hitting numbers he put up in his debut weren’t just the result of facing younger pitchers. He could make the jump to West Virginia, although Samuel Gonzalez figures to be the starter there. State College seems a more likely destination. |
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| Baseball Reference–Minors Fangraphs MiLB.com |
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CONTRACT INFORMATION
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| 2012: Minor league contract |
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PLAYER INFORMATION
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| Signing Bonus: $20,000 MiLB Debut: MLB Debut: MiLB FA Eligible: 2017 MLB FA Eligible: Rule 5 Eligible: 2014 Added to 40-Man: Options Remaining: 3 MLB Service Time: 0.000 |
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TRANSACTIONS
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| June 7, 2011: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 41st round, 1232nd overall pick; signed on June 17, 2011. |
