Logan Forsythe

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John Logan Forsythe

Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 208 lb.

School University of Arkansas
High School Christian Brothers High School (Memphis)

Born January 14, 1987

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Logan Forsythe was the last supplemental first-round pick of the 2008 amateur draft. He had starred in the 2007 Pan American Games.

Forsythe hit .527 as a high school senior but fell to .198 as a freshman in college. His sophomore year was a drastic change - he hit .347/.431/.556 with 18 steals. He joined the team USA college national team but was moved from his usual third base spot to the outfield due to the presence of Pedro Alvarez at third. Forsythe was a big surprise, hitting .309 to finish 4th on the team behind Josh Romanski, Alvarez and Brett Wallace. He was perhaps the best player in the 2007 Pan American Games, going 10 for 16 with 4 walks for a .700 OBP. He went 3 for 4 with the game-winning hit in a 2-1 win over Mexico in the semifinals before the US finished with a Silver Medal. He led the Pan Am Games in average. He was 2 for 9 with two walks in the 2007 World Port Tournament before a stress fracture in his foot ended his tournament early.

Forsythe was the 46th overall pick of the 2008 amateur draft, taken by the St. Louis Cardinals. The choice was compensation for the loss of Mike Cameron to free agency. On June 18, he made his pro debut for the Eugene Emeralds against the Boise Hawks. Forsythe struck out in 3 of 4 at-bats but doubled his other time up and scored.