2009 FBS Breakout Player: Nick Markakis

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Bats: Left

Position: OF

Nick Markakis was a bit of a disappointment last year. Hitting 20 homeruns, but stealing only 10 bases was less then what we expected. At 25 Markakis is hitting his prime and has his long-term contract in Baltimore. Now he must perform, and he will. He is already going high in mock drafts this season and we think he is well worth it. This will be his tremendous breakout year. He will be the face of the Balitmore Orioles and with that he will earn it. Markakis has surprising pull power, but uses the whole field for hits. Last year he just had a bit of bad luck and frankly didn't see allot of good pitches in that lineup. Hopefully that will improve. We think with the Orioles weaker lineup they will be a running team. That being said, that should allow Markakis to steal 20+ bases. If you get Markakis in the 3rd round this season consider yourself lucky.

The True Guru Projections: 24 Hrs, 91 RBI, 111 Runs, .311 Avg, 22 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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