Here is are the projections of Baseballlprospectus.com for Fukudome-
.289 BA
.401 OBP
15 HR
58 RBI
9 SB
.504 slg
Not a bad projection, they compare him to Bobby Abreu and JD Drew.
Here is Zips projection-
.293 BA
.382 OBP
13 HR
67 RBI
1 SB
.460 slg
Despite the higher BA, Zips has hit homers and OBP lower than BP.
Now for my projections-
.301 BA
.390 OBP
20 HR
85 RBI
10 SB
.512 slg
I think Fukudome will have comparable stats to what he had in Japan. All his numbers I think will decrease some but not as much as Zips and BP has them. I think Lou will think about him in the #2 spot only if the don't acquire a Switch hitting CF/2B. I honestly thing Lou will put Fukuome in the #4 spot between Lee and Aram to break up the 2 rightys, therefore he will have alot of RBI chances and get more pitches to hit being in front of Ram. I compare Fukudome to a Matsui or a lighter hitting left-handed Vladimir Guerrero. I would also agree that he is comparable to Drew and Abreu.
3 comments:
I dont like how he wants his first name on his jersey like Ichiro. I dont like Ichiro doing it either.
I'm surprised MLB let them do this. Tradition is a big thing in baseball. What is this, the XFL? Put your last name on your jersey.
I DON'T CARE WHAT NAME HE PUTS ON HIS JERSEY, IF HE CAN HIT, DRIVE IN RUNS AND HAVE A HIGH ON BASE PERCENTAGE. THIS IS QUITE POSSIBLY A TERRIFIC AQUISITION. CONGRATS TO JIM HENDRY. KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON.
ROCK
haha...your projection is higher in all categories than the other experts....looks more biased than realistic.
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