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Travis  Platt

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     Full Name:   Travis  Platt

     Birthplace:    Waukegan,  IL

     Born:   April  23rd,  1979

     High School:   Warren Township

     College:   College of Lake County

     MLS debut:   May  13th, 2000

     Nickname:   Travis

     Height:  5’08”  /  Weight:  160 

     Bats:  Right   /  Throws:  Right 

     Sanctions:   A.S.A.

     League Level:    Recreational

     Tourney Level:    Rookie

Opening Day Age: %   EXP: 1 Year

GmsP.A.A.B.RunsO.B.HitsO.B.P1H2H3H4HS.L.GX.B.RBIsKOBBA.V.GO.P.SRERFCR / GOB / GH / GBI / G
2000 Stats145551214029.72716841.941131514.5691.668741.52.92.11.1
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Scouting Grades:

Hit: 55 | Power: 50 | Run: 62 | Arm: 65 | Field: 61 | Overall: 59

First Pro Contract:   WHAT? Men’s Softball Organization

WHAT? Acquisition:  Signed as a Free Agent,  Spring  2000

Team debut:  5-11-00  vs.  Locos Softball  at  Belvidere North  going  ( 2 for 3 , 2 Runs / RBI )

Last Played:  6-22-00  vs.  Booner’s Pub Softball  at  Belvidere North  going  ( 1 for 3 , Run )

Safely Reaching Base:

First Base Hit:   Thursday,  May 11th, 2000  vs.  Locos Softball,  Gm 1.  at  Belvidere  North

First Double:   Thursday,  May 18th, 2000  vs.  Hillery’s Softball,  Gm 2.  at  Dugdale  Park

First Triple:    Thursday,  June 15th, 2000  vs.  10th  Inning Squad,  Gm 1.  at  Jefferson  North

First Home Run:   Thursday,  June  1st, 2000  vs.  Wall Street Club,  Gm 2.  at  Jefferson  North

Scouting Report

Hitting

Travis Platt continues to emerge as one of the most aggressive young hitters in the leagues. He consistently gets the barrel on the ball with surprisingly good pop as he adapts well by hitting the ball to the opposite part of the field, particularly against outside flat-pitches. Platt is vulnerable to stuff that crowds him inside and that remains the best strategy to get him out. He often will get himself out by chasing short pitches that he has difficulty lying off. Platt has shown good plate coverage as he had been showing more consistent patience at the plate as he gets most of his base hits on flat pitches out of the strike zone.

Base-Running & Defense

An aggressive base runner, Travis Platt plus, plus speed wreaks havoc on the base paths when taking those extra bases. With outstanding judgment Platt knows when to pick his spots to run, though he’s still a little raw and needs to learn the nuances of base running he is still among the best youngster currently in the leagues. Travis Platt has the skills to be a strong defensive infielder, though his rec league team has been playing him in left center field. As an infielder, Platt has soft hands with quick pinpoint accuracy throws with great quickness which allows him to cover plenty of ground in his routes while reading the ball off the bat. His strong arm, that projects to be a plus in the future, turns the double play very well.

A w a r d s   &   H o n o r s

Athlete of the Year,  2000

Player of the Month,  May 2000

Gold Glove  2000

Game Ball,  2 Total