School: Auburn
Class: Junior
Height: 6′1″
Weight: 215 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Pos: lf
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
High School: W.T. Woodson HS
Previously Drafted: 23rd round, 2007 (Los Angeles Angels)/12th round, 2007 (Pro Baseball Draft Source)
| Year | Team | AB | AVG | OBP | SLG | XBH% | ISO | 2B+3B | BB% | K% | |||||||||||||||||
| 2006 | Auburn | 181 | .359 | .400 | .564 | 32% | .204 | 13 | 4.5% | 23.5% | |||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Auburn | 175 | .326 | .427 | .640 | 46% | .314 | 12 | 13.6% | 15.5% |
Honors:
- 2007 All-SEC Second Team
- 2007 ABCA All-Region Second Team
- 2006 All-SEC First Team
Strengths:
Bianucci is a polished college hitter who has put up astounding numbers in the best conference in baseball. As a draft-eligible sophomore, nearly half of his hits were for extra bases while exhibiting great plate discipline. He’s got a clean swing and isn’t afraid to drive the ball to all fields. He’s a solid-average to plus runner.
Weaknesses:
The pro team that drafts Bianucci will have to find a place to play him. He plays corner outfield for Auburn, but he’s only an adequate outfielder. The Angels drafted him as a third-baseman in 2007, but he would be below average there, too. Some scouts believe that Bianucci’s swing won’t translate well to wood.
The Future:
First five rounds.
