2009 FBS Sleeper Player: Chris Iannetta
Team: Colorado Rockies
By Ryan Hallam
After two years of chances at holding down the Rockies starting catching job, and failing, Iannetta seemed to finally lock the job down in 2008. Although his average wasn't nearly as high as it was in the minors, Iannetta showed a good deal of pop in his bat last season. In just 108 games in 2008, Iannetta was able to hit 18 homers and drive in a more than respectable 65 runs. Was this just a one time power surge or is Iannetta ready to become the next legitimate power hitting catcher? Well, during his time in the minors he hit for a much higher average than he did last season, and in 2006 he hit 11 home runs in just 44 games at AA. Given that information there is no reason to think that he can't even improve on his 2008 statistics. Iannetta goes into the season as the undisputed starter at catcher for the Rockies and should be able to bring you great value for a guy that you will be able to get later in drafts. He will most likely be drafted as low as the tenth catcher off the board, but could possibly bring you statistics similar to the top four or five catchers in the majors.
By Ryan HallamAfter two years of chances at holding down the Rockies starting catching job, and failing, Iannetta seemed to finally lock the job down in 2008. Although his average wasn't nearly as high as it was in the minors, Iannetta showed a good deal of pop in his bat last season. In just 108 games in 2008, Iannetta was able to hit 18 homers and drive in a more than respectable 65 runs. Was this just a one time power surge or is Iannetta ready to become the next legitimate power hitting catcher? Well, during his time in the minors he hit for a much higher average than he did last season, and in 2006 he hit 11 home runs in just 44 games at AA. Given that information there is no reason to think that he can't even improve on his 2008 statistics. Iannetta goes into the season as the undisputed starter at catcher for the Rockies and should be able to bring you great value for a guy that you will be able to get later in drafts. He will most likely be drafted as low as the tenth catcher off the board, but could possibly bring you statistics similar to the top four or five catchers in the majors.
Ryan Hallam Projections: 22 Hrs, 77 RBI, 63 Runs, .279 Avg, 1 SB
We feel he will achieve these projections through our formula based on our secret formula of 11 herbs and spices (its locked at Fort Knox). Of course we are assuming he stays relatively healthy for the entire season.
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Friday, January 30, 2009
4 Comments:
A great pick here. I totally agree with you about "statistics similar to the top four or five catchers"
I agree with Ryan's projections only I think Iannetta can do a tad better. Just a tad, maybe 2 more dingers and 3-5 more points on average.
Thanks guys, Iannetta is a guy that I will be targeting this year if I miss out on McCann, etc.
Primetime, thanks for the comment, and we will have more links up very soon.
I tend to agree on young Ianetta. And of course Currs Field adds 3-5 ding dongs to every Rockie bat. And of course of course catcher is the god awfulest of pos to fill so I even think Mr. Ianetta could go higher. And in NL only leagues...he's top 5?
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