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	Spencer Kieboom Born: 03/16/1991 (Age: 24)
	Bats: Right	Throws: Right
	Height: 6' 0"	Weight: 210
	Primary Position: C
	Secondary Position: 1B

Filled out physically; sturdy base; thick lower half and full chest/arms; limited room for growth; body could become high maintenance moving forward.

Evaluator	CJ Wittmann
Report Date	04/22/2015
Dates Seen	4/20-22/2015
Affiliate	Potomac Nationals (High A, Nationals)

MLB ETA	Risk Factor	OFP	Video
2017	moderate	40	No

Tool	Future Grade	Report
Hit	30	Below average bat speed; wrist lock in load; swing can get long; will get great extension post contact; showed feel for barrel and contact skills; shows ability to recognize secondary offerings but present inability to barrel quality spin; will swing and miss in zone; showed aggressive approach which leads to him expanding the zone.
Power	40	Plus raw; present strength and lift in swing; showed ability to backspin to all fields; will crush elevated Fastballs; will hit mistakes; gets great post contact extension; will play down due to lack of hit tool utility.
Baserunning/Speed	30	Speed not a strength; stays low and is athletic when running; timed in 4.4-5 range from right side; heavy footed runner.
Glove	50	Called great game; showed ability to move laterally; has present blocking skills; showed strong wrist and framing skills; soft hands when receiving.
Arm	55	Plus arm strength; Pop times in 1.9-95 range; transfer to throwing hand are smooth; footwork is correct but can be slow; accuracy is average; will have 2-seam tail on throws at times; will play down in game slightly.

Spencer Kieboom is a tad older for the league but showed ability in all facts of the game. I really liked him behind the plate and he showed some ability at the plate. Due to his defensive ability, he shows the traits of a backup catcher with great makeup. A Caleb Joseph type player.

Drafted: 2012 5th round, 174th overall
Why: Defensive minded C; college bat; potential to be mid-round win by reaching MLB

Ceiling: Role 40; Backup Catcher.