Fantasy Baseball Preview: Do You Believe in Colby Rasmus?

Colby Rasmus had his ups and downs in his rookie season, but is a player that many (myself included) predict will improve in 2010.

He showed some pop hitting 16 HRs in 474 at-bats. He also scored 72 runs. Unfortunately he hit .251 and managed just 36 walks. 

He had just three stolen bases for the Cardinals, but I think that’s an area where he can improve. He had double-digit SB totals every year in the minors.

He’s just 23 and will have some growing pains, but he could is a nice low risk-high reward candidate. He’s definitely worth taking a chance on in five outfield leagues. After all, he is slated to hit in front of Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday. 

Prediction:  .260, 85 runs, 20 HRs, 60 RBI, 9 SBs

Past profiles :
Arizona Diamondbacks:  Brandon Webb
Atlanta Braves: Yunel Escobar
Baltimore Orioles:  Adam Jones
Boston Red Sox:  Clay Buchholz
Chicago Cubs:  Geovany Soto
Chicago White Sox:  Jake Peavy
Cincinnati Reds:  Joey Votto  
Cleveland Indians:  Grady Sizemore
Colorado Rockies: Ubaldo Jimenez
Detroit Tigers: Miguel Cabrera
Florida Marlins: Cameron Maybin
Houston Astros: Lance Berkman
Kansas City Royals: Billy Butler
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim: Howie Kendrick
Los Angeles Dodgers: James Loney
Milwaukee Brewers: Corey Hart
Minnesota Twins: Joe Nathan
New York Mets: Jason Bay
New York Yankees: Robinson Cano
Oakland A’s: Kevin Kouzmanoff
Philadelphia Phillies: Jimmy Rollins
Pittsburgh Pirates: Octavio Dotel
San Diego Padres: Everth Cabrera
San Francisco Giants: Barry Zito
Seattle Mariners: Franklin Gutierrez

Originally published at LestersLegends.com .