08/17/2008 - Under Armour All-America Game 2008 Donovan Tate is a premium athlete in a pro-ready 6'3" body with potential to be a five-tool outfielder. He will continue to add more muscle to his frame, but he already possesses enough strength to grind through a professional season. He glides in the outfield by combining his plus speed with outstanding instincts, and his arm is ML average at present with occasional flashes of above average. At the plate, Tate makes hard contact, uses the whole field and shows glimpses of future power. His "uncoiling" right handed swing doesn't keep the bat in the zone long enough to consistently hit high level pitching at present, but his eye hand coordination and aptitude should make it easy for him to make some minor mechanical adjustments. Tate is a premium prospect who will command a lot to buy him out of his football/baseball commitment to UNC. His promise to give up football was short-lived and he may be tempted to go and play QB for the Tar Heels following in his former NFL father's footsteps. Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 1st round (3rd overall) of the 2009 MLB Draft.