Indians Top 100 Prospects: #95 Jerad Head

95. Jerad Head - Infielder/Outfielder
Born: 11/15/1982 Height: 6'1" Weight: 205 Bats: Right Throws: Right

Year	Age	Team	Lvl	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
2006	23	Burlington	R	59	240	44	59	12	5	10	52	16	41	7	.246	.308	.463	.771
	23	Lake County	A	1	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	.000	.000	.000
2007	24	Kinston	A+	83	252	39	67	17	3	5	32	29	56	7	.266	.378	.417	.795
2008	25	Kinston	A+	92	307	53	73	17	4	11	46	25	58	14	.238	.318	.427	.745
	25	Akron	AA	2	7	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	.143	.250	.143	.393
	25	Buffalo	AAA	3	7	1	2	1	0	1	2	1	1	0	.286	.375	.857	1.232
		Career		240	817	138	202	47	12	27	133	72	159	28	.247	.333	.433	.766

History: Head was signed as a non-drafted free agent in August 2005 out of Washburn University (KS). Head originally signed on to play baseball at Kansas State University, but he eventually made the decision to go back to his hometown in Topeka to play baseball and basketball for the local University.

Strengths & Opportunities: Since joining the Indians, Head's athleticism and versatility has been put on display from day one as he has been a jack-of-all-trades who can play at just about any position on the field. He came in as an infielder in 2006, was moved to the outfield in 2007, and last year in spring training worked exclusively as a catcher although he did not get in any games at the position during the 2008 season. As a hitter, he has good pop, but he has struggled some with the plate discipline which is something he is still working on. He needs to be more consistent at the plate and learn to swing at better pitches as well as work on drawing more walks.

Outlook: Head is a super utility player in the making in the upper levels of the system. He should open the 2009 season at Double-A Akron.

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