[BA]2005 Top 20 Rookies
2005 Top 20 Rookies
February 25, 2005
Here旧 our preseason ballot for who we think will win our 2005 Rookie
of the Year award.
1. Nick Swisher, of, Athletics
Oakland will be counting on a lot of young players this year, but
none more than Swisher.
2. Dallas McPherson, 3b, Angels
McPherson will have to produce right away because the Angels are
built to win, but he has the bat to do it.
3. Jeremy Reed, of, Mariners
Reed旧 combination of offense and defense represent Seattle旧 best
option in center field going into the season.
4. Chris Burke, 2b, Astros
The quintessential solid-but-not-spectacular rookie candidate, Burke
looks like one of the safest bets among this year旧 crop.
5. Tadahito Iguchi, 2b, White Sox
Japanese League veteran offers an intriguing mix of power, speed and
defense if he can avoid pitfalls in his transition year.
6. Felix Hernandez, rhp, Mariners
Even though he旧 still 18 and has just 10 starts above Class A, we
think his talent will have him in the big leagues before midseason.
7. Dan Meyer, lhp, Athletics
Of the A旧 many young pitching options, Meyer is the most talented
and should be ready to contribute.
8. Scott Kazmir, lhp, Devil Rays
He may already be the ace of the Tampa Bay staff.
9. Jason Bartlett, ss, Twins
One of the least heralded rookies with a clear path to a job,
Bartlett should be the latest piece successfully plugged in by
Minnesota.
10. Jeff Francis, lhp, Rockies
While Coors Field could give him inflated numbers, his total package
gives him a good chance to succeed.
11. Garrett Atkins, 3b, Rockies
His defense and power are question marks, but Coors Field is as good
for hitters as it is bad for pitchers.
12. J.J. Hardy, ss, Brewers
No one questions his talent, and the job is clearly his to lose, but
how will he perform after what was essentially a lost year?
13. Mark Teahen, 3b, Royals
We虐e not worried about him beating out Chris Truby, but his
production might not equal those ahead of him.
14. Clint Barmes, ss, Rockies
If he builds on his breakout 2004, he歓l give the Rockies their most
productive offensive shortstop ever.
15. Gavin Floyd, rhp, Phillies
He might not open the season in the Philadelphia rotation, but he歓l
finish it there and put up solid numbers along the way.
16. Russ Adams, ss, Blue Jays
Adams is next in the new generation of shortstops, but will Toronto
give him the opportunities to take advantage of his speed?
17. Ben Hendrickson, rhp, Brewers
He got his feet wet last year and was knocked around early, but had a
respectable 4.37 ERA in his last four starts.
18. Joe Blanton, rhp, Athletics
There旧 concern that big leaguers could punish his average stuff, but
his command and tenacity make him more likely to succeed.
19. Jason Dubois, of, Cubs
People keep waiting for the Cubs to make a move that will push Dubois
aside, but for now he should be the starter in left field.
20. Huston Street, rhp, Athletics
The otherworldly makeup he showed in college makes it hard to believe
he won急 be pitching important innings in Oakland by July.
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