2009 FBS Sleeper Player: Pablo Sandoval
Team: San Fransisco Giants
Bats: Both
Position: 3B/1B/C
Last year the Giants finally decided to go young and started bringing up prospects. One of those top prospects with Pablo Sandoval. IN the minors Sandoval exhibited power and batting for average and in 2008 continued to do that in his short stint in the majors. Sandoval batted .345 in 145 at bats with 3 homeruns. He won Rookie Of The Month honors for September and should qualify for two positions and by mid-season maybe 3. Currently the Giants have him slotted at 3B after playing him at catcher and first base last year. Sandoval is a big guy listed at 5'11" and a hefty 245lbs. He has very fast bat speed and a controlled swing. Another advantage for Sandoval is he's a switch hitter, and can get the advantage from either side of the plate. He should be able to maintain his average in his rookie season, but there is a worry that he could wear down by August, so keep a close eye on him and consider trading him mid-season. If he stays strong the whole year, he should have a great season. Also note he can steal some bases.
The True Guru Projections: 25 Hrs, 86 RBI, 79 Runs, .306 Avg, 2 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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posted by The True GURU at
Friday, January 16, 2009
5 Comments:
Guru,
You are putting way to much confidence in Pablo. 25 homeruns is asking way too much. He'd be lucky to get 17. Good try.
Jim,
The number may appear a bit high, but it can be achieved if he stays healthy. Every year players out perform their expectations. You think he'll hit 17 HRs and I think he'll hit 25 HRs and he will out perform your expectations. Let's see what happens since at this point we are both still really guessing.
With this guy Eligibility to play C-1B-3B and if he stays healthy he should be able to get his at bats and these just being Projections if he his 21HR oh your both wrong. Projections are just a Guide. Pablo should be a 20-25HR if things go right for him.
Excellent post Jason. His eligibility is special. He should be eligible for C in all most leagues. The question is, does he qualify for 1b in your league. Eventually he will qualify for 3b. Projections are guides and I say get him.
Todd
Thanks for the advice guys. I like Pablo, but I'm just seeing 25 homeruns. If I get him in my draft, I'll be expecting it. ;)
Jim
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