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Seth Schwindenhammer | Born: | July 1, 1991 |
| Birthplace: | Bartonville, Illinois |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2009: 5th Round, 168th Pick by the Boston Red Sox |
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| High School: | Limestone High School (IL) |
| ETA: | 2014 |
Seth Schwindenhammer (born July 1, 1991 in Bartonville, IL), was drafted by the Red Sox in the 5th Round, 168th overall of the 2009 Amateur Draft out of Limestone High School, in Illinois. Seth signed with the Red Sox on June 15, 2009 and received a signing bonus of $175,000.
Scouting Report
- Left-handed bat with big time power potential. Strong, balanced swing, ball comes off his bat well. Hits to all fields. Awesome offensive potential. Plays left field and first base. Strong arm. ~ SoxProspects.com
- Athletic build, excellent strength. Big LH'd bat speed, sound balanced hitting approach, ball jumps hard on contact, aggressive to the ball, consistent hard contact, nice extension out front for power, hits to all fields, impressive all around hitting prospect. Also pitched, back turn delivery, opens very late, stays tall at release, FB consistent mid 80's, top 86 mph, big breaking CB with good spin, 2 plane break, will cut FB at 81 mph, could pitch down better. Signed with Illinois, potential high draft pick. ~ Perfect Game
Amateur Career
Amateur Awards
Minor League Career
- 2009: Upon signing with the Red Sox, Schwindenhammer was sent to the GCL Red Sox.
Trivia
- Committed to Illinois
- If he makes it to the major leagues, he would surpass Jarrod Saltalamacchia of the Rangers for having the longest last name in Major League history. (15 letters)
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