Scouting Report - C - Mike Zunino

Player: Mike Zunino 

 Position: C 

 School: Florida 

 Date of Birth: 3/25/1991 

 Height/Weight: 6’2/215 

 Bats/Throws: R/R 

 Class Of: 2013 

 Previously Drafted: 2009, 29th Rd, A’s 

 Scouting Report: 

 Mike Zunino plays catcher at a Major League level and is a likely first round choice in the 2012 draft. Zunino has a solid, disciplined approach at the plate. He has a quick bat and solid pull power. Many point to holes in Zunino’s swing and he is likely to have a high strikeout rate at the next level. His willingness to take a walk should help offset the strikeouts. Zunino truely shines defensively. He moves well and does a good job of blocking balls in the dirt. Zunino’s arm is strong and accurate. He has good hands. Zunino’s father, Greg, is a scout for the Reds which is one of the reasons he is such a good student of the game. Zunino received catching gear for Christmas when he was 6 years old and plays like he has been behind the plate since that day.

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