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2005 South Top Prospect Showcase
Bourn is a 5-10 165 lb switch hitting senior outfielder from San Antonio, Texas. He has a lean build and loose, athletic actions. Bourn ran the 60 in 7.32. He showed very nice arm strength in the outfield at 84 mph with a long, loose arm stroke. Bourn also played some third base at the showcase put looked better and more comfortable in the outfield. Bourn has a similar approach from both sides of the plate. He has a bit better bat speed from the right side but has a smoother swing and better balance from the left side. He shows hand strength from both sides and had some very good at bats during the showcase games that demonstrated his overall hitting ability. Bourn also pitched some and his arm strength carried over to the mound well. He threw 81-83 mph from a high 3/4's release point and maintained very good downward plane to the plate. He occasionally dropped down sidearm with no loss of velocity and good running action. Overall, Bourn is a well rounded talent who looks like he knows how to play the game and can perform during games. He's a very good student, too.