Joe Mather was drafted by the Cardinals in the third round in 2001, out of high school in Phoenix. A shortstop in high school, he impressed scouts with his size, athleticism, and power potential, but was considered rather raw. The Cardinals moved him to third base, and he hit .248/.288/.358 for Johnson City in the Appalachian League. I didn't rate many short-season players back then, but would have given him a Grade C: toolsy, but unrefined. He posted a 7/60 BB/K ratio in 165 at-bats, demonstrating huge problems with contact.
Minor League Ball
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