Info from Jim Callis at Baseball America

 

Tyler Kuhn, ss, White Sox

Born: Sept. 9, 1986.

B-T: L-R.

Ht.: 5-10. Wt.: 185.

Drafted: West Virginia, 2008 (15th round).

Signed by: Mike Shirley/Phil Gulley.

 

Not so long ago, the White Sox system was devoid of middle-infield prospects. But recent drafts have changed that, creating competition within the organization. Chicago selected Gordon Beckham eighth overall last June, and several other college picks have shown the potential to get to the big leagues as utilitymen, if not regulars. That group includes Sergio Miranda, Greg Paiml and Dale Mollenhauer from the 2007 draft, but Kuhn's ability to hit separates him from the pack. A 33rd-round pick by the Indians in 2007, Kuhn returned for his senior season at West Virginia and ranked eighth in NCAA Division I with a .424 batting average. Signed for $1,000 as a 15th-rounder, Kuhn broke into pro ball by earning all-star honors in the Pioneer League, where he hit .375/.424/.570 to help Great Falls win the championship. He makes easy line-drive contact and is one of the best hitters in the system. He won't hit many homers but he has gap power, average speed and good baserunning instincts. Kuhn's range and arm strength are average for a shortstop. He sometimes forces the action, trying to make difficult plays that instead result in errors, and may profile better as a second baseman. Kuhn could reach high Class A in 2009, possibly to open the season.

 

Kuhn is 23 and is hitting .314 early in the season for the Barons.

 

 

Tyler Kuhn was "sold" to the D-Backs for cash considerations, during the 2012 season. Closing thread, moving to archives.