Scouting Report: Fielders

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FIELDER ======= Scott Podsednik, LF 2006 stats: .261 AVG, 524 AB, 86 R, 3 HR, 45 RBI, 54 BB, 96 SO, 40 SB, .330 OBP, .353 SLG. Offense: Bat speed declined last season, and offensive production tailed off. Swing was longer and strikeouts increased because he didn't adjust to breaking balls or high fastballs. Like the ball up in the zone and is more of a line-drive hitter with very little power. Best asset is speed and aggressiveness on the bases. Defense: Experienced a similar decline in the outfield. Had a lot of trouble going back and appeared to shy away from the wall. Doesn't have good hands, and doesn't get good length on his throws. Outlook: Podsednik's skills have really leveled off, and he will need to have a good spring to retain his job. Grade: 6.0 Tadahito Iguchi, 2B 2006 stats: .281 AVG, 555 AB, 97 R, 18 HR, 67 RBI, 59 BB, 110 SO, 11 SB, .352 OBP, .422 SLG. Offense: Likes the ball on the inner half and has a sweeping swing. A good fastball hitter but has problems with lefthanders who tail the ball away. Began pull off pitches as the league adjusted to him and struggled through the first half of last season. Has become more pull conscious. Power production is increasing, but at the cost of slightly more strikeouts. A good baserunner. Defense: Has good instincts and soft hands. Plays deep with good range to each side. Likes to keep the ballin front of him when moving to his right. Makes quick pivots on the double play. Outlook: Iguchi is a steady infielder with good instincts. He is starting to drive the ball with more authority and likely will hit at least 20 homers. Grade: 8.4 Jim Thome, DH 2006 stats: .288 AVG, 490 AB, 108 R, 42 HR, 109 RBI, 107 BB, 147 SO, .416 OBP, .598 SLG. Offense: Enjoyed good health last season, and his bat speed reflected it. One of the game's strongest player; has exceptional power to all fields. A very patient hitter early in the count but will chase high fastballs out of the zone late. But simply explodes off his bat, and he can hit it out in any area of the park. A nonfactor on the basepaths. Defense: Played only three games at first base last season. A liability when he does play the field at this point in his career. Outlook: A healthy Thome still is an offensive force-- an exceptional power hitter and proven run producer. Grade: 9.1 Paul Konerko, 1B 2006 stats: .313 AVG, 566 AB, 97 R, 35 HR, 113 RBI, 60 BB, 104 SO, .381 OBP, .551 SLG. Offense: Has exceptional bat speed amd one of the game's best strokes. Has excellent power from right-center to the left field line. A good breaking-ball hitter. Makes solid contact and adjusts quickly. Has become increasingly better at handling inside pitches. One of the game's slowest runners. Defense: No longer a liability at first base but still doesn't have a lot of range. Has improved his jumps and footwork, and hands now are adequate. Has arm strength and has improved his accuracy on double plays. Outlook: Konerko, Chicago's offensive enforcer, is a very consistent 30-homer, 100 RBI man. Grade: 9.1 Jermaine Dye, RF 2006 stats: .315 AVG, 539 AB, 103 R, 44 HR, 120 RBI, 59 BB, 118 SO, .385 OBP, .622 SLG. Offense: Has a short, compact stroke with the ability to adjust quickly; is very effective driving pitches to the opposite field. Has impressive bat control and bat speed and is a good breaking-ball hitter. Uses a short bat and stays inside the ball well. Has good power to all fields and has become a dependable hitter with runners in scoring position. Ran better last season than he had in recent years. Has good instincts on the bases. Defense: Range to the gap has improved. Better at charging than going back. Has a strong arm with excellent carry but a slow release. Always play under control and is much more mobile after recovering from a series of injuries. Outlook: Dye is an underrated front-line player.He is a proven big-game hitter who consistently rises to the occasion. Grade: 9.7 Joe Crede, 3B 2006 stats: .283 AVG, 544 AB, 76 R, 30 HR, 94 RBI, 28 BB, 58 SO, .323 OBP, .506 SLG. Offense: Made as much improvement as any player in the league last season. Has shorten his approach and has better plate coverage; has improved a lot against breaking balls. Can turn on pitches to the inner half, and holes are fading quickly. Has good power to all fields and thrives in clutch situations. A good baserunner but not fast. Defense: One of the game's most underrated third baseman. Has good agility and a quick first step. Can dive to his right or range left. Has good hands and a strong arm. Outlook: Crede's value is rising, even though he has been playing with a herniated disk in his back. He can do everything but run. Grade: 9.0 A.J. Pierzynski, C 2006 stats: .295 AVG, 509 AB, 65 R, 16 HR, 64 RBI, 22 BB, 72 SO, .333 OBP, .436 SLG. Offense: Despite a slightly long stroke, has the ability to adjust with the count. Has good bat speed and is starting to drive the ball more. A good contact hitter who likes the ball up and fights off inside pitches. Has power from left-center to the right field line; home run total likely will continue to rise. Runs like a catcher. Defense: Has been throwing better and getting rid of the ball more quickly. Not afraid to block the plate. Seemed to lose game-calling focus early last season as he became more concerned with offense. Outlook: Pierzynski, always controversial in his dealing with opposing players, is an underrated hitter whose production will continue to rise. Grade: 8.5 Brian Anderson, CF 2006 stats: .225 AVG, 365 AB, 46 R, 8 HR, 33 RBI, 30 BB, 90 SO, .290 OBP, .359 SLG. Offense: Has a slightly long stroke and a lot of holes, particularly when pitchers throw breaking stuff; strikes out a lot. Appeared to be lost in the first half of last season but began showing better pitch recognition and bat speed late. Has good raw power but needs to make better contact to take advantage of it. A slightly above-average runner. Defense: An outstanding defender with a fluid, gliding stride; gets excellent jumps with good closing speed. Has good instincts and doesn't appear to carry offensive frustration to the field. Has a plus arm. Outlook: Anderson is a pure center fielder and a potential five-tool player if he hits. His defense is far ahead of his improving offense. Grade: 7.0 Juan Uribe, SS 2006 stats: .235 AVG, 463 AB, 53 R, 21 HR, 71 RBI, 13 BB, 82 SO, .257 OBP, .441 SLG. Offense: Extremely aggressive; a dead fastball hitter.Gets out on his front foot quickly but keeps his hands back; shows power on fastballs up in the zone. Has trouble laying off sliders away. An average runner who lacks instincts. Defense: An underrated and somewhat unconventional shortstop. Has quick feet and charges the ball well. Range and hands are improved. Has an outstanding arm with exceptional carry. Outlook: Uribe is better defensively now than at any time in his career. He's not a great hitter but can be dangerous. Grade: 7.3 -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc) ◆ From: 24.6.95.48