Ryan Dent

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Ryan Dent (born March 15, 1989 in Woodland Hills, CA), was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the supplemental first round of the 2007 draft, 60th overall.

Contents 1 Scouting Report 2 Amateur Career 2.1 Amateur Awards 3 Minor League Career 4 Trivia 5 External Links

Scouting Report

• Fantastic athlete - Dent possesses a good bat and phenomenal speed. Good leadoff potential. With his compact swing, he hits the ball well to all fields and is a superb base runner. Good strength for his size and speed. May be better suited for 2B, but has the range to play CF. In the field, Dent has an average arm and excellent range, but his glove and his instincts may keep him from being a SS long-term. While Dent possesses great tools, he is a little more raw than a lot of others in his HS draft class. ~ SoxProspects

• With a strong bat and even better speed, Dent will be a very intriguing prospect for many teams. Athletes like this don’t grow on trees and Dent has shown the ability to hit to all fields and use his speed to wreak havoc on the basepaths. He may not be a middle infielder long-term, but many feel he’s athletic enough to handle a move to the outfield if needed. ~ MiLB.com

• A tremendous athlete with a good bat and great speed. A spray hitter, who has potential for gap power. Eventually may be moved to 2B based upon his average arm stength.

Amateur Career

Dent was one of the nation's best middle infield prospects who capped his four-year varsity career with a .468 average, seven triples, seven doubles, 28 stolen bases and an unbelievable 30-7 walk-strikeout ratio.

During high school Dent verbally comitted to UCLA, but stated his willingness to forgoe that scholarship. Rated by Baseball America as the 46th best prospect for the 2007 Draft, and 50th overall by PGcrosschecker.com.

Amateur Awards

• 2007 High School All-America Third Team (BA)

Minor League Career

• 2007: After signing with the Red Sox on August 15th, Dent was assigned to the GCL Red Sox to begin the 2007 season. While on the coast Dent compiled a .371 batting average, while scoring 7 runs and stealing 4 bases. After the conclusion of the GCL season Dent was promoted to the Short-Season Lowell Spinners for the conclusion of 2007. In 45 at bats for the Spinners, Dent hit .178 with 13 strikeouts and only 1 walk.

Team	Year	Age	League	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	TB	BB	SO	SB	CS	AVG	OBP	SLG
GCL Red Sox	2007	18	Rookie	10	35	7	13	1	2	1	2	21	5	5	4	3	.371	.463	.600
Lowell Spinners	2007	18	A	1	4	1	2	0	0	0	1	2	0	0	0	0	.500	.500	.500

Trivia

• Received a $571,000 signing bonus upon signing with the Red Sox. That figure slighlty exceeded MLB's slot recommendation of $526,500.

External Links

• Ryan Dent - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects

• 2007 Draft Report - Courtesy of MiLB.com