(Photo by: Rudy C. Jones).
Listed at 6′0″ 190 lbs., the Yankees drafted Colin Curtis in the 4th round of the 2006 draft out of Arizona State University. Just being drafted was an accomplishment for Curtis who was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1999. Now 25-years-old, he’s a plus defensive outfielder who can play all three outfield positions. Neither his arm nor his range are exceptional, but the way he hustles out on the field allows him to occasionally make a great play. He has decent speed, but his days as a burner ended when he left college. He’ll still swipe bags, but the he shouldn’t be expected to steal in double digits. He has good discipline at the plate, but has never been overwhelming with his bat and his power has never developed like many thought it would early in his career.
While none of his tools are overwhelming, they are all there, but because of his age and his numbers he needs to take another step or risk being a career minor l...
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