Jason Palmer
33 # Left Fielder
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 5 Years
Full Name: Jason Palmer
Birthplace: Zion, IL
Born: September 16th, 1980
High School: Zion-Bebton Township
College: University of Hard Knocks
MLS debut: May 4th, 2002
Nickname: Jason
Bats: Right / Throws: Right
Height: 6’01” / Weight: 190
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Stats | 39 | 154 | 153 | 65 | 102 | 90 | .662 | 60 | 9 | 3 | 18 | 1.039 | 30 | 76 | 0 | 1 | .588 | 1.702 | 3 | 8 | 1.7 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Career | 47 | 184 | 182 | 76 | 122 | 108 | .663 | 69 | 11 | 3 | 25 | 1.099 | 39 | 91 | 0 | 2 | .593 | 1.762 | 3 | 9 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Playoffs | 3 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 6 | .600 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1.800 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .600 | 2.400 | 0 | 1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 3.0 |
| Tournaments | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Fall League | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 58 | Power: 55 | Run: 60 | Arm: 55 | Field: 58 | Overall: 57
First Pro Contract: WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Spring 2002
Team debut: 5- 4-02 vs. Jester’s Pub Club, at Belvidere, North’ going ( 2 for 4 , Run )
Last Game: 8-11-04 vs. Chico’s Bond Softball, at Dugdale Park going ( 0 for 2 )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Saturday May 4th, 2002 vs. Jester’s Pub, Gm 1 at Belvedere, North’
First Double: Tuesday May 14th, 2002 vs. Clover’s Softball Club, Gm 1 at McAree Field
First Triple: Thursday May 23rd, 2002 vs. Yaskawa Electric, Gm 1 at Jefferson, South’
First Home Run: Tuesday May 14th, 2002 vs. Clover’s Softball Club, Gm 1 at McAree Field
Scouting Report
Hitting
Jason Palmer is a positive influence both on the field and in the clubhouse who continues to emerge as one of the most underrated hitters in the game. Palmer will collect most of his base hits on flat pitch down in the strike zone and will drive one into the alley with plenty of extra-base hit power. At times Palmer can demonstrate an undisciplined approach at the plate and often will get himself out by chasing high pitches that he has difficulty lying off. He has been showing more consistent patience at the plate and has been learning to make those adjustments to get out of those funks. He is at his best when he trusts his swing to line the ball through the infielders.
Base-Running & Defense
When healthy, Jason Palmer combines good decisions with extreme aggressive base running who rarely runs into outs. A speedy runner who should ignite the offense, he’s not yet been able to consistently basemen in softball. With his build, he won’t ever impress anyone as graceful, but he makes all the plays. . . and then some. He’s one of the best at handling throws in the dirt and corralling popups, and his throwing arm is so good that he serves as a cutoff man on certain plays.
Awards
Silver Slugger 2004
Come Back Player of the Year 2004
Player of the Month, August 2004
Gold Glove 2004
Player of the Month, May 2002
