Bats: Left, Throws: Right
2011 Stats (A Lake County): .218, 4 HR, 20 RBI, 15/21 SB, .647 OPS, 1.82 K/BB
Too be sure, Washington has a ton of talent. Known as an amateur as a "toolsy" player, he can do a little bit of everything. The speed (4 3B as well) and arm (11 OF assists) are evident; while the average, power (.315 SLG) and defense (6 OF errors) seem to be lagging behind. Before becoming the Indians' 2nd round pick in 2010, LeVon was a 2009 1st round selection by Tampa Bay, declining to sign. Despite a letter of intent to the University of Florida, poor SAT scores forced him to junior college between the drafts. Washington did not handle the experience well. A lack of focus combined with a rehabbing right shoulder led to a lost season. The situation reinforced character concerns about the talented youngster and helped push him down to the Tribe in round #2. Additionally, the injury bug has followed LeVon to the pros. He had hip surgery prior to 2011 and was hampered the entire season by a nagging knee injury. To me, there seem to be a ton of red flags. Many are very high on Washington, often dazzled by amazing metrics (i.e. 4.0 seconds home to 1st). I agree that his ceiling is through the roof, but until the kid shows me some production, my skepticism will remain.
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