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Article: DIAMONDBACKS SCOUTING REPORT.(Sports)

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October 16, 2001
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Byline: Jack Etkin News Staff Writer

After consulting with major league scouts, Rocky Mountain News baseball writer Jack Etkin has compiled this scouting report on the National League West champion Arizona Diamondbacks:

OFFENSE

Left-handed-hitting Tony Womack leads off and will work the count. He can be disruptive on the bases, but his .307 on-base percentage this season is proof he doesn't get on enough. Craig Counsell handles the bat well and is a good situational hitter. He handles pitches down and inside very well. Teams that have the most success with No. 3 hitter Luis Gonzalez come inside high and then throw changeups down and away. With ...

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