Nationals Farm Authority

Hillsborough HS (FL) OF Michael Burgess

Class	DOB	Ht	Wt	B	T
Senior	10/20/88	6′1″	200	L	L

Perfect Game scouting report: Body - stocky and strong, long arms. Offense - slightly open stance, aggressive swing, plus pull power, plus bat speed, good hands, overpowers ball, plus exit off bat, big swing, dangerous hitter. Defense - plus arm, easy exit, plus carry, RF tools.

Aflac All-American baseball profile: “lean, athletic and strong athlete who has blasted home run after home run on his way to elite prospect status. He has potential to be a starting pitcher beyond high school, but could likely blossom into a power-hitting right fielder with outstanding bat speed and an ability to drive the ball to all fields.”

Burgess is another product of the Hillsborough system that has produced the likes of Dwigth Gooden, Gary Sheffield, and Carl Everett. He has committed to Arizona State. Many experts project him as the first high school bat selected.