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Jason  Palmer

33 # Left Fielder

Opening Day Age: %   EXP: 2 Years

     Full Name:   Jason  Palmer

     Birthplace:    Zion,  IL

     Born:   September  16th,  1980

     High School:   Zion-Benton Township

     College:   University of Hard Knocks

     MLS debut:   May  4th, 2002

     Nickname:   Jason

     Height:  6’01”  /  Weight:  190 

     Bats:  Right   /  Throws:  Right 

     Sanctions:   A.S.A.

     League Level:    Recreational

     Tourney Level:    Rookie

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2004 Stats391541536510290.6626093181.039307601.5881.702381.72.62.31.9
Career4718418276122108.66369113251.099399102.5931.762391.62.62.31.9
Playoffs31010666.60020041.8004900.6002.400012.02.02.03.0
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Scouting Grades:

Hit: 58 | Power: 63 | Run: 54 | Arm: 52 | Field: 56 | 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 Squad  at  Belvidere North  going  ( 2 for 4 , Run )

Last Played:  8-11-04  vs.  Chico’s Bail Bonds 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  Belvidere  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 Squad,  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.

A w a r d s   &   H o n o r s

Silver Slugger  2004

Come Back Player of the Year  2004

Gold Glove  2004

All-Star Team  2004

Game Ball,  4 Total