2009 FBS Sleeper Player: Josh Fields
Team: Chicago White Sox
Bats: Right
Position: 3B
Fields first introduced himself to the fantasy world two seasons ago when White Sox 3B Joe Crede went down with one of his famous back injuries. Fields would play 100 games that year and swat 23 homers. He would also, unfortunately, hit just .244 and whiff 124 times. Back to the minors in 2008, Fields still showed some power, but still struggled some causing his stock to drop some since that second half surge of 2007. However, the third base job is his to lose this spring, and with only Wilson Betemit to challenge him, Fields should be at the hot corner for the Pale Hose in 2009. He has always showed good pop in his bat throughout his professional career, and there's no reason to believe that it won't continue. He does need to work on his plate discipline and batting average, but before 2007 he always hit for a solid average so it is very possible that he could get up into the high .270s. Now that he has more maturity and experience, look for Fields to break through and keep a stranglehold on the starting job for the White Sox for a long, long time. He won't bring you speed, but for those of you who miss out on the David Wrights and A-Rods, Fields is definitely a young guy who can boost your power numbers, and should be targeted very late in drafts, especially in keeper leagues.
Prediction: .276 avg, 23 HRs, 78 RBI, 76 runs scored
Bats: Right
Position: 3B
Fields first introduced himself to the fantasy world two seasons ago when White Sox 3B Joe Crede went down with one of his famous back injuries. Fields would play 100 games that year and swat 23 homers. He would also, unfortunately, hit just .244 and whiff 124 times. Back to the minors in 2008, Fields still showed some power, but still struggled some causing his stock to drop some since that second half surge of 2007. However, the third base job is his to lose this spring, and with only Wilson Betemit to challenge him, Fields should be at the hot corner for the Pale Hose in 2009. He has always showed good pop in his bat throughout his professional career, and there's no reason to believe that it won't continue. He does need to work on his plate discipline and batting average, but before 2007 he always hit for a solid average so it is very possible that he could get up into the high .270s. Now that he has more maturity and experience, look for Fields to break through and keep a stranglehold on the starting job for the White Sox for a long, long time. He won't bring you speed, but for those of you who miss out on the David Wrights and A-Rods, Fields is definitely a young guy who can boost your power numbers, and should be targeted very late in drafts, especially in keeper leagues.
Prediction: .276 avg, 23 HRs, 78 RBI, 76 runs scored
posted by Ryan Hallam at
Saturday, January 31, 2009
5 Comments:
What are your thoughts on the 19-year-old Cuban star Dayan Viciedo can he compete for playing time at 3B this year?
Dayan Viciedo has incrediable talent and is no doubt in the future plans for the White Sox. The 20 year old Cuban star has a chance to make the opening day roster, but at this point we think he will start tyhe season in the minors as he continues his conditioning programs. Our view could change on Fields if something else develops, but as of now we feel he is going to be the starting 3B for the White Sox.
Primetime,
I have heard that there is a chance that he could make the team but it is unlikely. Fields should start the year at 3B and unless he totally sucks should hold down the job. Someone might be moving positions eventually, but for now Fields is a nice late draft choice.
Thanks guys, I may take a chance with my last round pick with Viciedo. It pan out last year with
Alexei Ramirez i know he was older and ready to play but I stuck it the 1st month and he helped me win my league.
I would certainly consider a late round flyer on him. They are paying him quite a bit of money.
Todd
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