Mark Wagner
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Mark Wagner
| Born: | June 11, 1984 |
| Birthplace: | Lakewood, California |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 205 lbs. |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 2005: 9th Round, 288th Pick by the Boston Red Sox |
| College: | University of California - Irvine |
| High School: | Mayfair High School (CA) |
| ETA: | 2010 |
Mark Wagner (born June 11,1984 in Lakewood, CA), was drafted by the Red Sox in the 9th Round, 288th Pick of the 2005 Amateur Draft out of the University of California - Irvine. Wagner signed with the Red Sox on July 13, 2005 and received a bonus of $90,000.
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Scouting Report
- Good defensive catcher with a sturdy frame. Excellent at throwing runners out. Average to slightly above average at blocking balls in the dirt. Calls a good game, but needs to improve framing pitches. Nimble behind the plate, looks good fielding bunts. Previously projected as a potential elite defensive catcher, Wagner's defensive development seemed to slow somewhat in 2008. However, he is said to be an extremely hard worker with strong leadership ability. With the bat, Wagner has gap power and makes decent-but-inconsistent contact. Somewhat streaky, he seems to burn out each year come August (with the exception of 2007, and he ended that season on the DL). Could stand to improve his swing mechanics somewhat. No particularly dominant offensive tools, but all are about average. His swing is well suited for Fenway. ~ SoxProspects.com
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Amateur Career
Rated as the 186th best prospect for the 2005 draft by Baseball America. Hit .362 in his junior season, with 3 homers, 4 triples and 9 doubles in 188 ABs.
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Minor League Career
- 2006: Playing for the Greenville Drive, Wagner is currently the top catching prospect for the Red Sox. During spring training he was able to dress for a few games and get some advice from Jason Varitek. In June, he led his team with a batting average of .321 and played in the South Atlantic League All-Star Game.
- 2007: Update
- 2008: Update
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Minor League Awards
- Red Sox ML Offensive Player of the Month - May 2006
- 2006 South Atlantic League All Star
- Red Sox Minor League Defensive Player of the Month - May 2007
- California League Player of the Week (August 13-19, 2007)
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External Links
- Mark Wagner - Minor League Information Courtesy of Sox Prospects
- Mark Wagner - Interview Courtesy of Red Sox Nation
