Matthew Dean turns 23 later this month onDecember 22nd, and played his year 22 season at Advanced-A Dunedin in the Florida State League. Selected in the 13th round in 2011, Dean was praised for his plus power potential, defense, work ethic, and the potential to hit for a decent average.
Dean frustrated management and fans with his inability to translate raw power potential into game power….until this season. Dean tied Cleawater Threshers’ (Philadelphia Phillies) Andrew Pullin for the league lead with 14 home runs, shattering his previous high (set last year) of 9 home runs.