MLB Draft: CF John Rave, Rd. 5 No. 139 Kansas City Royals
June 4, 2019
Between June 3 and 5, the annual MLB Draft will be taking place. Every year, there's a number of former and current prospects selected who were born and raised in Illinois. PBR will be following along, posting in-depth player spotlights for each player selected out of the state of Illinois.
John Rave
Class of 2016 / OF
Rankings
College Draft 100Rank: 117 / POS: 15
PBR Draft BoardRank: 168 / POS: 30
StateRank: 33 / POS: 6
Player Information
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Graduating Class: 2016Commitment: Illinois State
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Primary Position: OFSecondary Position: 1B
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High School: Bloomington Central CatholicState: IL
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Height: 5-11Weight: 180lbs
- Bat/Throw: L/L
Videos
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Scouting Report
6/11/16 - Drafted in the 35th round by the Boston Red Sox out of Bloomington Central Catholic HS.
1.19.14 - 6-foot, 170-pound left handed outfielder. High level foot speed, athletic and active lower half throughout his game, 6.85 runner. Defensively feet stay active, works through the baseball, efficient exchange. Rigid arm action, 76 mph from his crow hop, lacks carry. Offensively hits from the left side, balanced stance, rhythmic swing, front foot hitter, slightly uphill path, loose hands, 80 mph exit velocity.