The 2011 Advanced-A Florida State League season is officially in the books. Well, to be exact the season ended over two months ago. As we count down the days to Spring Training I thought I’d begin a new tradition here at S2S. Over the past few years around the Tigers Blogosphere I’ve presented an Annual Tigers MiLB All-Star Team at seasons end. Residing in Central Florida has presented me with the opportunity to watch some of the future stars of tomorrow in the Florida State League. I attended the 2011 FSL All-Star Game and visited seven different stadiums last season giving me the opportunity to see every team a handful of times.
So without further adieu the time has come for me to announce the 2011 S2S FSL All-Star Team. While you may recognize some of the names, remember these awards aren’t a pronouncement of the FSLs “top prospects”. The awards were based heavily upon the best overall statistical season per position. Factors such as age, ceilings, floors and prospect status carried only partial weight when I created this list. While you may see a top prospect here and there, the bulk of the list features players that simply caught my eye during my adventures around the FSL last season.
The breakdown of the roster will consist of one player per position, a designated hitter and ten pitchers.
Remember to check back frequently and share your thoughts as I work my way through the 2011 S2S FSL All-Stars.
2011 S2S FSL All-Star Team: OF Brad Glenn
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 220
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
24-years-old
2011 FSL Team: Advanced-A Dunedin Blue Jays
2011 FSL Stats: 418 AB .263 AVG. .319 OB% 25 doubles 1 triples 26 HR 80 RBI
Background:
The Toronto Blue Jays selected Brad Glenn in 23rd round of the 2009 MLB First-Year Player Draft out of the University of Arizona.
Glenn quickly signed in 2009 and he was assigned to Auburn of the NYPL. He posted a .221 average and accumulated 14 doubles, 8 home runs and 38 RBI over 213 at-bats. In 2010, Glenn played his first full season of pro ball for the Class-A Lansing Lugnuts. That season he recorded a much improved .271 average with 21 doubles, 5 triples, 17 home runs and 69 RBI. Glenn also hit for the cycle early in the season.
Keeping with his one level at a time promotional pattern, Glenn played for the Dunedin Blue Jays of the FSL last season.
Behind the Numbers:
Glenn very quietly put together a pretty solid 2011 season in Advanced-A Dunedin. His .263 average might not excite you but his raw power is definitely encouraging. His .833 OPS was eleventh best in the FSL, largely in part to his .514 slugging percentage that was the second highest in the league. Glenn lead the FSL in home runs with 26 and his 80 RBI were good enough for sixth best.
Looking at his overall body of work, the 2011 campaign brought career highs in slugging percentage, doubles, home runs and RBI. Unfortunately, he was by no means young for the league either. Regardless, he was a very solid middle of the lineup bat for the ‘Jays last season.
Glenn’s hard work was recognized by the FSL. He was named Florida State League Player of the Week in the middle of May. Glenn was named to the FSL Mid-Season and Post-Season All-Star Teams. He participated in the Yuengling Home Run Derby, hitting some of the longest home runs that I’d seen in the league all season.
Scouting Report:
Glenn features above-average raw power that was very impressive. He routinely flashed his powerful bat in the very pitcher friendly FSL. He has a tendency to struggle with balls high and tight and was punched out 123 times last season. When he makes contact he routinely drives the ball hard and far though.
Defensively Glenn has below average speed, pedestrian route running skills and an average arm at best. Moving forward he seems better suited in a DH role in my opinion.
Future:
Although he’s more of an org player, I guess I could possibly see him in a MLB bench role if he continues to tear the cover off the ball. The chances of that happening are pretty slim though. There are obvious holes in his swing which cause the experts to fear that the bat might fail as the levels increase. He’s also never been particularly young at any of his levels either with is a bit of a red flag to me too. Regardless, Glenn is a steal when you consider the fact that he was drafted in the 23rd round. As I stated several times before, these awards weren’t a proclamation of the top prospects in the FSL last season. Glenn posted solid numbers and was at the top of the league in several important statistical categories so I have no issues with giving him the hardware.
Congrats to Brad Glenn for an outstanding season.
Next Up: DH
2011 S2S FSL All-Star Team:
SS Hak-Ju Lee
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