Biographical Data Player Name: Shane Peterson Position: Outfielder/First Baseman School: Long Beach State School Type: College Academic Class: Junior Birthdate: 2/11/88 Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 lbs. Bats: Left Throws: Left Report Date(s): 02/28 - 03/28/08 Game(s): California Focus Area Comments Hitting Ability: Peterson has an odd approach at the plate, holding his bat up by his ear and uses a two-step swing, of sorts. It may not work at the next level. Power: Most think it's there, but it hasn't shown itself in game performances thus far. He is able to drive the ball to the left-center gap well. Running Speed: He has pretty good speed, perhaps even above average. Base Running: He's got good instincts on the bases and can even steal a few bases. Arm Strength: Formerly used as a pitcher, he's got a good throwing arm and can handle playing right field in that regard. Fielding: He's good around the bag as a first baseman. Range: He's got enough range to handle an outfield corner and moves well at first. Physical Description: Peterson isn't all that big, but shows considerable strength. Medical Update: Healthy. Strengths: Good all-around athlete; ability to make contact. Weaknesses: He hasn't shown much power in games; will there be enough for him to be a first baseman or corner outfielder? Summary: A fairly good athlete, Peterson has shown the ability to hit for average in college, but it's unclear whether his approach will work at the pro level. There have been glimpses of power in BP, but not in games, lending some to wonder if he's got enough pop to play first or a corner outfield spot as a pro. Defensively, he's fine at either position with enough arm for right. How much power people think he'll develop later on could determine how quickly he gets taken. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BA scouting report: Peterson is the top prospect on a talent-laden Long Beach State squad which could have six players drafted in the first 10 rounds. Peterson’s strong, mature body and outstanding hitting performance this year, following up an excellent showing in the Cape Cod League last summer, should make him the first Dirtbag drafted. One of the most versatile players in the nation, the lefthanded Peterson has the ability to play first, pitch (90 mph off the mound) or hold down a corner outfield spot. He’s above-average defensively at first but should run enough (though he’s below-average) to hold down a corner outfield spot. Peterson’s hitting mechanics are a bit out of the ordinary, as he’s a front-foot hitter, but he generates excellent bat speed and has a high finish that helps give him loft power. An admirably consistent hitter, Peterson can hammer the ball to all fields, and has cleared the deep center-field fence at Blair Field, one of the stingiest D-1 hitter’s parks in the country. Peterson slumps only when he chases the high in side fastball, or when he becomes too pull oriented and flies his head and front side open. Statistically-inclined clubs will jump on Peterson, who was leading the Big West Conference in on-base percentage (.495) and ranked second in slugging. While not a prospect on the level of recent Long Beach State hitters like Troy Tulowitzki and Evan Longoria, Peterson is a legitimate first-two-rounds candidate and has enough bat to be a regular at a corner position. --

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