2009 FBS Breakout Player: Brad Hawpe

Team: Colorado Rockies

Bats: Left

Position: OF
With Holiday out of the lineup, Its up to Hawpe to makeup for the power loss. Hawpe will turn 30 this year and has reached the pinnacle of his career. Not only will he be the main power in Colorado, but he will also play for Team USA in the Baseball World Classic. Hopefully that will not impact his 2009 season in any negative way. We expect Hawpe to handle his role well. He is a very mature hitter, and as he has over the past few seasons, he will take advantage of the thin air in Colorado. He is capable of hitting .300 and we think he will. He hammers fastballs, and he is somewhat patient with breaking balls. Its that he will improve on in 2009. He will have to be more patient in general without Holiday. We also expect him to steal a few more bases. His breakout won't be a big breakout, but enough for you to consider him for your outfield.

The True Guru Projections: 29 Hrs, 112 RBI, 79 Runs, .301 Avg, 7 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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