Jon Van Dyke
27 # Right Center
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 10 Years
Full Name: Jon Van Dyke
Birthplace: Libertyville, IL
Born: November 2nd, 1972
High School: Libertyville Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 14th, 1995
Nickname: Jon
Bats: Left / Throws: Left
Height: 5’09” / Weight: 155
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Stats | 20 | 86 | 76 | 43 | 56 | 45 | .651 | 34 | 6 | 4 | 1 | .816 | 11 | 28 | 1 | 10 | .592 | 1.467 | 1 | 5 | 2.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| Career | 49 | 199 | 177 | 92 | 126 | 99 | .633 | 70 | 17 | 10 | 2 | .802 | 29 | 48 | 3 | 22 | .559 | 1.435 | 5 | 12 | 1.9 | 2.6 | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Playoffs | 7 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 19 | 13 | .655 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .708 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 5 | .542 | 1.364 | 1 | 0 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 1.9 | 0.7 |
| Tournaments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fall League | 38 | 154 | 136 | 57 | 91 | 66 | .591 | 49 | 8 | 8 | 1 | .684 | 17 | 39 | 1 | 18 | .485 | 1.275 | 7 | 7 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.0 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 55 | Power: 52 | Run: 65 | Arm: 55 | Field: 65 | Overall: 58
First Pro Contract: Fox Lake Baptist Church Softball
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Fall League 2006
Team debut: 9-14-06 vs. Bucketeers, at Belvedere, South’ going ( 2 for 3 , 3 RBIs )
Last Game: 10-14-08 vs. Clover Bar Softball, at Belvidere, North’ going ( 0 for 3 )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Thursday September 14th, 2006 vs. Bucketeers, Gm 1 at Belvidere, South’
First Double: Thursday September 14th, 2006 vs. Bucketeers, Gm 2 at Belvidere, South’
First Triple: Tuesday September 19th, 2006 vs. Pink Panthers, Gm 2 at Belvidere, North’
First Home Run: Tuesday October 10th, 2006 vs. E2 Electric, Gm 1 at Belvidere, North’
Scouting Report
Hitting
Scouts rave about Jon Van Dyke’s bat control and how he can essentially do what he wants with any pitch. He walks more and struck out less-a sign that he’s still getting better. Jon Van Dyke flicks the bat through the strike zone with ease, and he’ll drive a ball the other way just as easy as pulling it. Some of his hits last season were ones that never left the infield because he gets out of the box so quickly. He can drive the ball with ease as much as he can bloop one in, Van Dyke continues on to look comfortable at the plate.
Base-Running & Defense
Jon Van Dyke remains a premier center fielder. He positions himself well in the outfield and reads the ball off the bat better than most, and continues to make fewer errors then most of his peers, by covering significant ground from gap to gap. His arm is above average and quite accurate. Jon Van Dyke’ will take an extra base if the cut-off-man isn’t vigilant. His foot speed should not be underrated as a tremendous weapon. He’ll break up a double play or run over a catcher blocking the plate like a fullback taking out a safety.
Awards
Athlete of the Year, 2008
All-Star Team 2008
