D.J. Burt
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Position:
2B
Level:
High A
Affiliate:
Wilmington Blue Rocks
League:
Carolina League
Born:
10/13/1995 (Age: 27)
Height:
5'9''
Weight:
160
B/T:
Right / Right
Acquired:
4th Rd., 2014 MLB First-Year Player Draft (KCR)
Prospect Spotlight
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Burt is a slap-and-dash speedster who didn’t have much offensive success until last year. Repeating High-A as a 22-year-old, his .280/.367/.371 slash line was much improved from his 2017 performance in the Carolina League. Blazing speed is what gives Burt a chance at a big league role, and he posted his second straight season with more than 30 steals in 2018. He plays all over the infield (2B, SS, 3B) and even gave LF a try last year. He’s more likely a cup-of-coffee player than a true bench piece, but the ceiling is a late-inning specialist that impacts games with his wheels and is athletic enough to play multiple positions. |
