Jonathan Van Every
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| Born: | November 27, 1979 |
| Birthplace: | Brandon, Mississippi |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 190 lbs |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
| Drafted: | 2000: 29th Round by the Cleveland Indians |
| College: | Itawamba CC (MS) |
| High School: | University Christian (MS) |
| Other Teams: | Indians 2001-2007 (Minors) |
| Years with Boston: | 2008 |
Jonathan Van Every was signed as a minor league free agent December 1, 2007 by the Red Sox.
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Scouting Report
- Centerfielder with a good arm, a great glove, and an average bat. Average speed and power, above average on base ability. Provides outfield depth with some options, Van Every will likely be insurance for Boston while roaming the outfield in McCoy. Able to play center and left hasn't spent a lot of time in right field. ~ SoxProspects.com
Minor League Career
Jonathan's minor league career began in 2001. He advanced to AA in 2005, and AAA in 2006. After consecutive 20+ HR seasons in 2004 and 2005, his home run totals dipped in his final two seasons in the Cleveland organization. He's known for his power and high strikeout rate.
Trivia
- In 2005, he tied an Akron team record with 27 home runs.
- Van Every struck out 155 times in 389 at bats in 2005.
Transactions
- December 1, 2007: Signed by the Boston Red Sox as a minor league free agent.
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Jonathan Van Every - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
