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Cleveland Indians Prospect Profile: Tony Wolters

The Cleveland Indians drafted Tony Wolters as a shortstop in the third round of the 2010 draft. He played middle infield for two years in the minors before the Indians, at the recommendation of manager Terry Francona, moved Wolters behind the plate in time for the 2013 season at Class A Advanced Carolina. 

Wolters has reportedly handled the move well and, according to Paul Hoynes of the Northeast Ohio Media Group this spring, the 22-year-old prospect got an excellent review from Francona:

The biggest compliment came from [Akron RubberDucks manager] Dave Wallace.