2009 FBS Sleeper Player: Jayson Werth
Team: Philadelphia Phillies
Jason Werth is a intriguing player this year. I'm willing to bet that a high percentage of the fantasy world probably didn't realize this quite 4th outfielder for the Phillies, who played in 134 games and started less then that was actually a 20/20 player. That is one of two primary reasons we are calling Werth a sleeper. Right now his ADP according to Mock Draft Central is 139 overall (12th round). Name another 20/20 player that low and a player that did it in 134 games. So naming him a sleeper is truth because you would not be crazy to draft him in the 4th or 5th round. The other reason is we expect him to massively increase his 2008 numbers across the board. That is saying allot with Werth knocking 24 homeruns out with 20 stolen bases. His average and RBI's were nothing to write home about, but 73 runs was the direct result of being in the Phillies offense and he should continue to provide him fantasy gold in 2009.
Throws: Right
Position: OF
Jason Werth is a intriguing player this year. I'm willing to bet that a high percentage of the fantasy world probably didn't realize this quite 4th outfielder for the Phillies, who played in 134 games and started less then that was actually a 20/20 player. That is one of two primary reasons we are calling Werth a sleeper. Right now his ADP according to Mock Draft Central is 139 overall (12th round). Name another 20/20 player that low and a player that did it in 134 games. So naming him a sleeper is truth because you would not be crazy to draft him in the 4th or 5th round. The other reason is we expect him to massively increase his 2008 numbers across the board. That is saying allot with Werth knocking 24 homeruns out with 20 stolen bases. His average and RBI's were nothing to write home about, but 73 runs was the direct result of being in the Phillies offense and he should continue to provide him fantasy gold in 2009.
The True Guru Projections: 30 Hrs, 107 RBI, 98 Runs, .281 Avg, 26 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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Sunday, February 15, 2009
2 Comments:
That is going to require a huge improvement against right handed pitching. He was limited in games last year because he is a lefty mashing hitter. I really can't see him adding 6 homers when he is just going to add 100-150 AB's against mostly right handed pitching.
He only hit 8 homers in 2008 against righties in 311 ABs.
Tony Cincotta,
I completely disagree. When you start ond get more consistent at bats he can easily add 6 homeruns. IF he only adds 4 or 5 it weill be ok. I think Werth is one of the steals of the draft, so I'll stick with my calls.
Thanks Mr. Anonymous
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