2011 Indians 25th Round Pick: SS Kevin Kramer

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In the 25th round of the 2011 Draft the Indians select third baseman Kevin Kramer out of Turlock High School (CA).

Bats: Left, Throws: Right, Height: 6'1", Weight: 195, Date of Birth: 10/03/1993

Note: Some scouts have Kramer with fifth round potential, and he's committed to UCLA, so he could be a hard sign for the Tribe especially because he supposedly wants first round money or close to it. But it is worth the risk.

Ranks:

Perfect Game: 223

Jeff Ellis: Kevin Kramer is a 2B prep player from California. He is a stellar athlete who has been recruited to be a division one quarterback. He had to decide between the sports and in the end decided he liked baseball more and signed to play with UCLA. He is a legit student with a high GPA and having taken several AP classes, so he will be one of the hardest signs in the draft for the Tribe. As for baseball he has good speed, a bit quicker than the previous pick Sparks. Being a QB he has a solid arm, and also shows very good pop. He would have plus power for 2B. The Tribe takes another risk on a great athlete, but I can’t help but wonder if many of these picks are fall backs if they strikeout earlier. Either way you got to love what a player like Kramer could bring to this system.

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