Zach Daeges

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Zach Daeges

Born:	November 16, 1983
Birthplace:	Harlan, Iowa
Height:	6'4"
Weight:	225 lbs
Bats:	Left
Throws:	Right
Drafted:	6th Round, 2006 Amateur Draft
College:	Creighton University
High School:	Harlan HS (IA)
ETA:	2010

Zach Daeges was drafted by the Red Sox in the 6th Round of the 2006 Amateur Draft out of the Creighton University.

1 Scouting Report
2 Amateur Career
3 Pro Career
4 Awards
5 Trivia
6 External Links

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Scouting Report

Daeges has a huge lower body and a spread out stance. His swing has big extension on it and he turns on the ball pretty well, finishing up with his top hand off the bat. He's an all-around good hitter with nice line drive power from the left side of the plate. Decent bat speed, outstanding plate discipline - rarely swings at a pitch outside the zone. Picks up a lot of extra base hits due to his strong frame, but just hasn't gotten under the ball enough to hit many home runs (with the exception of his time at Clear Channel Stadium in 2007). However, his plate discipline coupled with his line drive swing has consistently resulted in a high OBP. At this stage, Daeges is below average in the field and has played a lot of DH, but has improved steadily. The organization has tried Daeges at 3B, 1B, and corner outfield, and he's seemed to settle at RF in 2008. His range is average to below average, and his reads and jumps are mediocre. His arm is a spot above average. Underwent Tommy John Surgery in Fall 2004. ~ SoxProspects.com

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Amateur Career

Zach had a fine 4 year career at Creighton University, ending it off with a senior campaign which earned him his second consecutive 1st team All-Missouri Conference berth. In only his freshman year did he fail to hit for a .300 batting Average, .400 OBP and .550 Slugging.

Participated in the Northwoods League, a College Summer League Based in Minnesota in 2004 and 2005. Won the Northwoods League Triple Crown in 2005, batting .366 with 13 HRs and 48 RBI.

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College Stats

2006: .350/.496/.650, 13 2B, 13 HR, 49 BB, 5 HBP, 22 K. 8 SB (1 CS)
2005: .350/.464/.589, 17 2B, 5 3B, 8 HR, 40 BB, 7 HBP, 35 K, 6 SB (2 CS)
2004: .333/.450/.557, 16 2B, 9 HR, 42 BB, 3 HBP, 34 K, 4 SB
2003: .284/.336/.431, 14 2B, 1 HR, 9 BB, 1 HBP, 13 K

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College Awards

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2006

2006 All-Missouri Valley Conference 1st Team (Utility)
2006 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American (3rd Team)

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2005

2005 All-Missouri Valley Conference 1st Team (DH)
2005 CoSIDA/ESPN the Magazine Academic All-American (3rd Team)

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2003

2003 All-Missouri Valley Conference Honorable Mention (DH)

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Summer League Stats

2005 Waterloo Bucks: .366, 13 HRs, 48 RBI - Won Triple Crown
2004 Thunder Bay Border Cats: .266/.372/.446, 15 2B, 7 HR, 34 BB, 44 K

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Summer League Awards

2005 Baseball America Summer All-America Team

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Pro Career

In 2006, Daeges finished second in the New York-Penn League and first on short-season Single-A Lowell with a .402 on-base percentage. Zach also finished first on the club with 32 RBI and tied for the team lead with 4 home runs.

Zach started 2007 with the Single-A Lancaster JetHawks. Through his first 34 games, Daeges has hit .315/.393/.486 with 3 home runs, 12 doubles, 2 triples, 20 walks and 27 strikeouts.

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