Two Florida prospects to watch

Sunday, April 12, 2009 | Print Entry

Posted by Keith Law

Bobby Borchering is a switch-hitting third baseman from Bishop Verot High School in Fort Myers, Fla. He's a fair bet to go in the first round of this year's MLB draft and at this point is unlikely to fall to the second round. Borchering is strong and has raw power but hits off his front foot, striding and transferring all his weight while loading his hands well behind his body. Because he must generate his power with bat speed and the strength in his arms, he doesn't use his lower half nor maintain good balance throughout the swing.

 
 

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