Fantasy MLB: Overrated Youngsters?

The Goose by Correspondent Written on January 24, 2009
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Even in Arlington he will not be able sustain that number over 600 plate appearances. 

 

The same goes for that .353 BABIP—expect his batting average to be in the .245-.255 range until he learns to cut his strikeout rate.

 

This season, I am thinking Davis is Mark Reynolds with a slightly higher batting average.  Is there value in that?  Absolutely, but maybe I’d rather wait a few rounds and take...Reynolds.

 

Other Options Likely Available: Edwin Encarnacion (10th 3B, 145th overall), Mark Reynolds (13th 3B, 170th overall)

 

 

Other honorable mentions:

 

Matt Wieters (Ninth C, 178th Overall)

 

Wieters will be a great fantasy catcher someday, but I guarantee someone in every league will take him too early. Don’t be that person—take Bengie Molina.

 

 

Alexei Ramirez (Sixth 2B, 64th Overall)

 

Keith Law’s favorite player swings at too many pitches outside of the strike zone (42.6 percent O-Swing)—that will catch up to him this season. Consider Dan Uggla or even Mark DeRosa a few rounds later.  

 

 

Joakim Soria (Sixth RP, 93rd Overall)

 

So few chances, I expect his ERA to increase and I am not convinced the Royals are ready to compete this season. Consider Jonathan Broxton two rounds later.

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