Desmond Jennings, OF 2010 Rank: 6 Drafted: 2006, 10th (289) ETA in Majors: 2011 Statistically speaking: In 2010, Jennings went 37-for-41 in stolen-base attempts (90.2 percent). That shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. The speedy outfielder has been successful 83.8 percent of the time over the course of his Minor League career, with 171 steals and just 33 caught. Scouting report: While his plus speed is clearly his best tool, he's got a lot more going for him. He's a very good baserunner, as evidenced by his success rate, which helps him maximize his speed. That speed works very well defensively, where he's a plus defensive center fielder. Jennings has a good approach at the plate and understands his role as a leadoff-type catalyst. He may never hit a ton of homers, but he's got extra-base pop. Upside potential: An outstanding leadoff hitter who gets on base, steals a ton of bags and plays a Gold Glove-caliber center field one day, even if he starts off as the Rays' left fielder in 2011. They said it: "It's primarily those two things -- defense and speed. And if you look at how we've been built all year, defense is a high priority for us. And you know how we move things along as the game's in progress, whether it's to pinch-run and possibly stay in the game, we like all of that." -- Rays manager Joe Maddon on why Jennings was added to the ALDS roster He said it: "It's always fun playing in a big league stadium, playing in front of a lot of people. All the talent that is going to be there, you're probably going to play with some real good players." -- on being named to his second All-Star Futures Game http://0rz.tw/RUAXF --

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