Jonathan Hee

Using data kindly provided by Sean Smith I have access to all minor league player's total zone ratings. Total Zone is a defensive measure that is similar to UZR or the +/- system. The calculations are based off of the number of balls hit in a player's zone and the number of plays made.

Red Sox prospect Jonathan Hee rated as the best fielding third baseman this season. His defense was worth 16 major league equivalent runs. This should come as no shock to Red Sox fans as Hee, a 21st round pick in 2008 out of Hawaii, won a gold glove in college as the best defensive shortstop in Division-1.

Hee's bat has been slow to develop. In 322 at bats for Salem Hee posted an on-base percentage of .296. Hee's future will be determined by how well he hits in the future. Clearly he has the glove to play infield in the majors. He has pretty good plate discipline, but he needs to reach base more often to garner looks from the front office.