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Jun 01, 2011 - Jun 03, 2011     
TBD - TBA, GA
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-11 280   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
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CH
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Knuckle
SCOUTING PROFILE: Vogelbach is possibly the most-unique player in the 2011 high-school class, which has resulted in a wide variety of scouting opinions on his potential worth as a draft pick. Of course, some of the reasons for his uniqueness—perhaps upwards of 40 pounds of it—no longer exists, thanks to a strenuous off-season workout regimen that scouts say has noticeably transformed Vogelbach’s physique from the 288 pounds that he packed on his 6-foot frame at the East Coast Pro Showcase last August. No matter what his weight, Vogelbach may be the most-feared high-school hitter in the country. He hits balls hard as a matter of routine, and the newer, slighter model was hitting at a robust .479-14-41 clip through his first 25 games this spring for Bishop Verot High, a traditional baseball power in Fort Myers. Vogelbach is enormously strong, and along with his loose, easy wrists generates outstanding bat speed from the left side of the plate. Another factor that makes Vogelbach unique in the scouting community is that it is almost easier to break down his mental approach to hitting, rather than his physical approach, especially after granting him his raw strength and bat speed. The young man eats, sleeps and breathes swinging a bat, and is an exceptionally-confident hitter who doesn’t believe that any pitcher should ever get him out. Like oversized slugger Prince Fielder, Vogelbach is such a ferocious hitter that almost everyone in the park will stop and watch his at-bats. Scouts at East Coast Pro will remember the game when Vogelbach, already a rare 0-for-3 at the plate, hit a towering fly ball to right field that was caught on the warning track. Predictably, his teammates strained to the far edge of the dugout to watch Vogelbach’s massive drive, along with the subsequent wringing of his hands and contorting of his face in frustration as he ambled back to the dugout from rounding first base. A quarter-inch difference in contact and that ball would have travelled an easy 450 feet, but he wasn’t at all happy about his near-miss. As another burly lefthanded hitter from Florida, Vogelbach has understandably been compared to Fielder, the seventh overall pick in the 2002 draft. Yet as advanced as Vogelbach is presently, Fielder was stronger at the same age coming out of a Melbourne, Fla., high school, and hit the ball harder. Additionally, he was more athletic than Vogelbach is and had those unmistakeable major-league bloodlines. But the comparison to Fielder is a valid one—perhaps the most valid “Prince” comparison of the last decade. Any scout today, when asked about Vogelbach and the draft, automatically answers “American League,” before saying anything else, perhaps forgetting that Fielder himself is a National League all-star. The two teams that appear to have shown the most interest in Vogelbach, according to one veteran Florida scout, are the two teams that train in his back yard, Boston and Minnesota, while another scout firmly believes that Tampa Bay and its multitude of compensation-round drafts picks fits Vogelbach’s profile perfectly. Projected Draft Position: Compensation/Second Round --DAVID RAWNSLEY




Jan 08, 2011 - Jan 09, 2011   Navy  24
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-11 280   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Daniel Vogelbach is a 2011 1B/OF with a 5-11 280 lb. frame from N. Ft. Myers, FL who attends Bishop Verot HS. Extremely strong build, has lost weight and looks great. Short simple swing mechanics, outstanding bat speed, ball jumps hard on contact, different sound than other hitters this age, easy plus power to all fields, hit one 400' feet to LCF in batting practice, very confident in his ability to hit. Signed with Florida.
PG Grade 10.0




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Daniel Vogelbach Hitting 2011 World Showcase
Oct 21, 2010 - Oct 25, 2010   FTB Mizuno  33
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-11 280   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
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Knuckle




Sep 17, 2010 - Sep 20, 2010   FTB Mizuno 17U  33
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-11 280   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Aug 01, 2010 - Aug 04, 2010     
Joker Marchant Stadium - Lakeland, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 240   L/R
FB
60
7.52
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Vogelbach’s power and hitting ability really stand out and every eye in the park is on him when he steps to the plate. How scouts evaluate his athleticism and ability to play defense will be a big question. -- David Rawnsley
PG Grade 9.5




Jul 14, 2010 - Jul 19, 2010   FTB Mizuno  33
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 240   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
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Knuckle




Jul 06, 2010 - Jul 12, 2010   FTB Mizuno  33
East Cobb Complex - Marietta, GA
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 240   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
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CB
SL
CH
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Knuckle




Jun 17, 2010 - Jun 20, 2010   Texas Orange  37
Tropicana Field - St. Petersburg, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 240   L/R
FB
60
7.15
40
OF
IF
1B
74
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Daniel Vogelbach is a 2011 1B with a 6-1 240 lb. frame from N. Ft. Myers, FL who attends Bishop Verot HS. Thick, stout build. Has straight away speed for his size, 7.15 in the 60. Limited to 1B/DH on defense. Superior hitting prospect, sees the ball very well, hands are fast to contact, plus bat speed, can drive it out of the park to all fields, hits above the ball with his hands very well, smooth extension out front, best power might be to LCF, will hit for power. Lots to overcome with his build but obvious Prince Fielder comparisons are to come. Verbal commitment to Florida.
PG Grade 10.0




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Daniel Vogelbach 60 2010 National Showcase
Daniel Vogelbach 1B 2010 National Showcase
Daniel Vogelbach Hitting 2010 National Showcase
Jun 05, 2010 - Jun 06, 2010   Steel-Sunshine East  53
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 240   L/R
FB
60
7.31
40
OF
IF
1B
73
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Daniel Vogelbach is a 2011 1B/OF with a 6-1, 240 lb. frame from N. Ft. Myers, FL who attends Bishop Verot HS. Strong build, outstanding present strength. Top hitting prospect in attendance, huge raw power potential from the left side, plus bat speed, ball really jumps off the bat, quick hands, very high upside. Moves well for his size, nimble feet in the field, good around the bag, soft hands.
PG Grade 9.5




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Daniel Vogelbach 60 2010 Sunshine East Showcase
Daniel Vogelbach 1B 2010 Sunshine East Showcase
Daniel Vogelbach Hitting 2010 Sunshine East Showcase
May 28, 2010 - May 31, 2010   FTB Mizuno  33
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 230   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
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CB
SL
CH
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Knuckle




Oct 22, 2009 - Oct 26, 2009   Southwest Florida Baseball 18U  30
Roger Dean Complex - Jupiter, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 260   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
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Knuckle




Oct 09, 2009 - Oct 12, 2009   Black and Gold Baseball  34
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-0 240   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Sep 18, 2009 - Sep 21, 2009   Southwest Florida Baseball 17U  30
5-Plex - Former Red Sox Spring Training Site - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 260   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 14, 2009 - Jul 19, 2009   Southwest Florida Baseball 17U  24
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 260   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




May 22, 2009 - May 25, 2009   Southwest Florida Baseball 17U  24
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 260   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Dec 28, 2008 - Dec 30, 2008   3-Orange  25
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 6-1 260   L/R
FB
60
7.82
40
OF
IF
1B
69
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle
Daniel Vogelbach is a 2011 1B with a 6'1'', 260 lb. frame from N. Ft. Myers, FL who attends Bishop Verot HS. Big frame, obvious strength. Upright stance, good balance, aggressive swing with some bat speed, shows raw power, ball comes off bat hard, good hands to the ball. Soft hands at first. Has hitting tools
PG Grade 7.0




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Daniel Vogelbach 1B 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
Daniel Vogelbach 60 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
Daniel Vogelbach Hitting 2008 National Underclass - Main Event
Oct 10, 2008 - Oct 13, 2008   Black and Gold Baseball  19
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-10 230   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 16, 2008 - Jul 21, 2008   Black & Gold Baseball  19
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-10 230   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




Jul 08, 2008 - Jul 13, 2008   SWFL Baseball Underclassmen Blue  21
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-11 260   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




May 31, 2008 - Jun 01, 2008   SWFL Baseball Underclassmen Blue  21
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-11 260   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle




May 24, 2008 - May 26, 2008   SWFL Baseball Underclassmen Blue  21
Terry Park - Ft. Myers, FL
Daniel Vogelbach
1B OF 5-11 260   L/R
FB
60
40
OF
IF
1B
C
Pop
Range
CB
SL
CH
Split
Knuckle