Wednesday, February 27, 2008
National League Rookie of the Year Preview
Atlanta PnB's - C
Max is off to a slow start. through 54 at bats he is only hitting .167 with a .515 ops and has only 2 home runs and 6 rbi's. My trusted scouts tell me that his potential is much better than that and though Max won't win any defensive awards a 60 home run season is not out of the realm of possibilities. He should be a strong contender before season end.
Cincinnati Reds - RF
Roger came up late so to date has only 24 at bats. During those 24 at bats he has managed to hit .375 with an ops of .923 though only one home run and 2 rbi to his credit. Roger's potential is outstanding and though he hits in the leadoff spot for Cincinnati he should still have plenty of rbi opportunities. Not your typical lead-off hitter you won't see many stolen bases from Roger. Speed has never been the philosophy in Cincy though.
Houston Astros - SP
The only pitcher featured in either our NL or AL ROY Preview Willie makes it in on his outstanding performance thus far. A record of 3 - 0 through 19 innings, an ERA of 2.84 and a whip of 1.21 earn him a spot amongst the contenders for NL ROY. However it is mighty tough for a pitcher, starter or not, to earn the respect they deserve to be considered for this award. If Willie is able to continue his success he may just surprise a few traditionalists and pull it off.
Louisville Swingers - LF
Miguel is hitting the cover off the ball. 6 home runs, 10 rbi, a .372 batting average and an impressive 1.252 ops through only 43 at bats propel Miguel to the top of the NL ROY rankings thus far. One wonders if he can keep up this torrid pace once the leagues best pitchers figure him out or if he'll settle back down to earth amongst us mere mortals. Time, and this scout, will tell.
Omaha Larrupin Lous - 2b
Not originally considerd a ROY candidate, perhaps due to being a rule 5 pick, Perry is of to a terrific start. In 65 at bats Perry has 4 rbis, is hitting .338 with an ops of .856 though he's yet to hit his first ever Major League home run. He won't hit many but expect hit on base percentage and base-running to be outstanding. One to consider for sure.
Seattle Pilots - 1b
Willie needs to start hitting a little more. he made it into considerations based on this scouts expectations of him dropping balls in every river and bay behind every stadium that has a river and bay behind it and to his credit he does have 2 dingers and 6 rbi's though 55 at bats. the .200 batting average needs to come up though if he wants to continue being considered. Bring it Willie. Bring it.
Current Standings: (based on a drunken Cincinnati scout's report)
1. Miguel Franco
2. Roger Merrick
3. Perry Simmons
4. Willie Espinosa
5. Willie Pizzaro
6. Max Lima
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