This was pulled from BP on Nov 12, 2010
Marc Krauss, OFDOB: 10/5/87
Height/Weight: 6-3/235
Bats/Throws: L/R
Drafted/Signed: Second round, 2009, Ohio University
2010 Stats: .302/.371/.509 at High-A (138 G)
Best/Worst Tool: Power/speed
Year in Review: This massive outfielder was among the Cal League's most dangerous hitters in the second half, slugging 18 home runs in just 272 at-bats after the All-Star break.
The Good: One scout compared Krauss to a “mini Adam Dunn,” as he's a massive presence at the plate with an explosive swing that generates impressive power to all fields. He has a sound approach at the dish and can blast mistakes over the fence from pole to pole.
The Bad: With Krauss' size come the expected negatives, as he's downright slow and a poor outfielder that some scouts believe is better suited for first base or designated hitter. He's a streaky hitter whose swing can get quite long at times, and many question his ability to hit for average at the higher levels.
Ephemera: While it's unlikely that he'll ever catch Mike Schmidt (548), Krauss needs just 21 major-league home runs to rank second among players drafted out of Ohio U.
Perfect World Projection: He may be a low-average, high-power hitter who likely hits fifth in a good lineup.
Fantasy Impact: You'll get power, but don't expect much else.
Path to the Big Leagues: Mobile will provide observers with a much better feel for Krauss' ability to do things beyond hit home runs.
ETA: Late 2012.
A.J. Pollock, OF: He missed all of the regular season due to elbow surgery; many scouts see him as a 'tweener.
Sam Demel, RHP: This power-armed righty was impressive at times out of the big-league bullpen. However, he needs more consistency with his control and slider
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