Prospect Retro: Kenny Lofton
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Prospect Retro: Kenny Lofton
Kenny Lofton was drafted in the 17th round in 1988, out of the University of
Arizona. He was better-known as a basketball player in college, where he was
the starting point guard for the Wildcats. He is one of only two men to play
in the college basketball Final Four and the MLB World Series. . .the other
is former pitcher Tim Stoddard.
Lofton was considered rather raw as a baseball player, but promising due to
his blazing speed and good overall athleticism. His pro debut was not
particularly successful: he hit .214/.286/.273 in 48 games for Auburn in the
New York-Pen League. He stole 26 bases in 30 attempts, but the lack of power
combined with a high strikeout rate (51 in 48 games) was a poor combination
and did not auger well for his future. His defense was well-regarded, but the
bat was a serious question. At this point he'd rate a Grade C prospect.
Lofton returned to Auburn in 1989, hitting .263/.336/.309 with 26 steals in
34 games. He then hit .329/.421/.390 with 14 steals in 22 games for Asheville
in the Sally League, and it appeared that he was making progress developing
his game but there was still a long way to go.
Lofton took a huge step forward in 1990, hitting .331/.407.395 with 62 steals
for Osceola in the Florida State League. He drew 61 walks, reduced his
strikeout rate, and continued to refine his defensive skills in the outfield.
I would probably have rated him as a C+ or B- prospect, "with higher potential"
pending evidence from higher levels.
Lofton had a great spring training in 1991 and jumped directly to Tucson in
the Pacific Coast League, skipping Double-A. He hit .308.367/.417 with 30
steals and 52 walks for Tucson, with 19 doubles and 17 triples. His walk rate
dropped, and his stolen base success ratio was unimpressive (23 caught
stealing). But considering that he had skipped Double-A, it was a very good
season. Retrospectively I think he'd rate a Grade B, borderline B+.
The Astros traded Lofton to the Indians and he opened 1992 in the Cleveland
lineup. His rookie year was very successful: .285/.362/.365 with 66 steals to
lead the American League. He hit .325 with 70 steals the next season, emerging
as an outstanding leadoff man throughout the 1990s. He even developed some home
run power to go with his speed and on-base ability.
In the minors, Lofton always showed good speed and a good glove. His on-base
abilities took a bit of time to develop, and he never showed much long-drive
power. But he thrived once he turned his attention to baseball full-time in
1990. Looking at Lofton in 1988 or 1989, you'd never think he would be able to
develop double-digit home run power at the major league level to go with his
speed.
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source:http://www.minorleagueball.com/story/2006/9/6/12049/66672
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