CAMERON BLAIR

10/27/82; '05 6th; Texas Tech Univ.
R/R; 5-10, 175

Level
BA
OBP
SA
AB
2B
3B
HR
BB
K
SB
CS
2004 NCAA
.371
.436
.625
256
23
0
14
29
27
19
3
2005 NCAA
.350
.472
.659
223
12
3
17
47
25
21
3

Blair has hit for surprising power for a small guy. He also reverses a trend of the Pirates taking college hitters with poor plate discipline. In 2004, he was the MVP of the wood bat Alaska League, which is the second toughest of the summer leagues. The Cardinals drafted him in the 18th round in 2004, but he was one of the few picks they didn't sign. He played SS in college but the Pirates announced him as a 2B, which isn't surprising given his very high error totals in college. According to at least one source, Blair has had serious attitude problems. He's a senior and signed shortly after the draft. Either he or Lillibridge could conceivably move to Hickory early on, given the Crawdads' lack of position prospects, but he'll no doubt start at Williamsport.

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