2009 FBS Sleeper Player: Jed Lowrie
Team: Bston Red Sox
Bats: Right
Position: SS/3B
Last year Lowerie got called up early to fill in for the ailing Mike Lowell and Julio Lugo. A shortstop by trade, Lowerie is able to play most any position in the infield and should qualify for third base and shortstop in most leagues. While his offensive numbers weren't that impressive last season (.258 Avg, 2, Hrs, 1 SB in 260 at-bats), he will start the 2009 season on the roster and most likely become the Red Sox starting shortstop. IN college and the minors Lowrie showed some power, speed, and batting for average, but those numbers don't give him the credit he deserves. Scouting Lowrie last year we noticed not only could he be a viable .300 hitter someday, but he possesses skills like raw power and the ability to hit in the clutch. Not all of that applies to fantasy players, but he's on a team that will need clutch hitting all the time and that should bode well for the 25-year old shortstop. We expect him to have a great rookie campaign and by being at the bottom of the Red Sox lineup (likely 8th) he will get plenty of time to mature and produce for the Red Sox. If he bats before Varitek, expect some stolen bases, mainly from hit and runs. Also, his OBP should top .370 this year as Lowrie is very patient and works allot of walks.
Prediction: .278, 14 HRs, 71 RBI, 68 Runs, 5-7 SBs
Bats: Right
Position: SS/3B
Last year Lowerie got called up early to fill in for the ailing Mike Lowell and Julio Lugo. A shortstop by trade, Lowerie is able to play most any position in the infield and should qualify for third base and shortstop in most leagues. While his offensive numbers weren't that impressive last season (.258 Avg, 2, Hrs, 1 SB in 260 at-bats), he will start the 2009 season on the roster and most likely become the Red Sox starting shortstop. IN college and the minors Lowrie showed some power, speed, and batting for average, but those numbers don't give him the credit he deserves. Scouting Lowrie last year we noticed not only could he be a viable .300 hitter someday, but he possesses skills like raw power and the ability to hit in the clutch. Not all of that applies to fantasy players, but he's on a team that will need clutch hitting all the time and that should bode well for the 25-year old shortstop. We expect him to have a great rookie campaign and by being at the bottom of the Red Sox lineup (likely 8th) he will get plenty of time to mature and produce for the Red Sox. If he bats before Varitek, expect some stolen bases, mainly from hit and runs. Also, his OBP should top .370 this year as Lowrie is very patient and works allot of walks.
Prediction: .278, 14 HRs, 71 RBI, 68 Runs, 5-7 SBs
posted by The True GURU at
Monday, March 09, 2009
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