The Denver Post lists the Nationals’ first minor league free agent signing.
Former Rockies outfielder Michael Restovich signed a minor-league contract with the Washington Nationals
Who is Michael Restovich?
Restovich was a 1997 4th round draft pick by the Minnesota Twins out of Mayo High School in Rochester, MN. The right-handed corner outfielder was considered among the best Twins prospects ranking in Baseball America’s top five from 1999-2003 before stalling out. He’s spent the past two seasons bouncing between Tampa Bay, Colorado, Pittsburgh, and Chicago (NL), serving as a utility outfielder/bat off the bench hitting 250/328/400 in 137 major league games.
His best tool is his power bat. Reports say he can hit fastballs but breaking pitches are still an issue. He is a solid defender in the corner outfield with an average to above average arm. Restovich is likely to start 2007 in Columbus, but a strong showing in the spring could lead to a spot on the bench in Washington as a 5th outfielder.
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