Pre Season Power Rankings – Position Players

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This is one of my favorite features on the site – and it’s back!!

My rankings include the entire 40 man roster .

These rankings were compiled with the help of MLB stats, FanGraphs, misc. data, personal opinion, and some fairy dust I found hidden in Shoemaker’s beard.

Rank Player Last Week Change High Low Comments
1 troutMike Trout  – 1 1 The 2014 AL MVP absolutely tore up spring training with a .541 OBP, 3 double, 3 triples, 5 HR and 5 stolen bases.  Let’s hope he didn’t peak too soon, but this is Mike Trout and he hasn’t even hit full stride in MLB yet!
2 cron
C.J. Cron
2 2 We may need Cron’s bat in 2015 with Josh Hamilton (and even if Josh does come back).  Somehow Cron even hit 2 triples in spring training on his way to a .426 avg and his best spring training yet.
3 pujolsAlbert Pujols 3 3 Pujols was looking good but not amazing.  4 HR, .322 OBP and .538 SLG. He’s in the #3 spot because he’s Albert Pujols.
4 navarroEfren Navarro 4 4  Navarro had a very impressive spring with a .411OBP and some great defense.  He’s  base hitter so not much for power but he can get on base.
5 cowgillCollin Cowgill 5 5 Cowgill played like he was in line to replace Josh Hamilton full time in left field and he probably earned it.  He hustled and played his ass off on the way to a .377OBP, 6 doubles, a triple and a HR.
6 freeseDavid Freese 6 6 I’d say 2 HR, .366OBP and 4 doubles in Tempe  means Freese is ready for the season to start.
7 mattjoyceMatt Joyce 7 7 Joyce has impressed at the plate with a .349AVG, 2 HR and 4 doubles this spring.  I’m not convinced he’ll stay in the top 10, but we will see!
8 aybarErick Aybar 8 8 A good spring for Aybar.  HR, .309AVG, 2 doubles and 2 triples.  Let’s hope he can put up offensive numbers like he did in 2014.
9 giovotellaJohnny Giavotella  – 9 9 Giavotella likely earned the starting second base job even though it hasn’t yet been announced.  Scioscia is a last minute guy.  .368OBP with 5 walks, 5 doubles, 2 triples and  a home run.  He also played some great defense.
10 kubitzaKyle Kubitza 10 10 A whole bunch of Ks (12) but .357OBP, a triple, double and HR.  Kubitza could be a solid backup third baseman in 2015 though he may not make the active roster.
11 ianettaChris Iannetta 11 11 Ianetta didn’t have a great spring.  He only batted .231 but thanks to some discipline, a .311OBP.  14Ks and 2 home runs as well.
12 calhounKole Calhoun 12 12 Judging by spring, we may need a new leadoff hitter.  Let’s hope Calhoun comes around in April.  He only had one SB, one HR and batted .250.
13 robertsonDaniel Roberston 13 13 Robertson adds some good outfield depth to the organization. He’s probably start in AAA but his spring numbers were decent and he only struck out 4 times in 43 AB.
14 carlosperezCarlos Perez 14 14 I really wanted Perez to win the backup backstop job but no dice.  He only batted .226 in spring though, so was not super impressive.
15 featherstonTaylor Featherson 15 15 Featherston is a great utility player but hit worth crap in spring and had a .215AVG with 12Ks.
16 greenGrant Green 16 16 Green was my favorite for the second base job then spring happened.  He might even start in AAA.  Ouch.  ZERO walks, a .250AVG and a triple.  Pretty blah.
17 rutledgeJosh Rutledge 17 17 Rutledge can’t hit.  He is barely better than sucky hitting Butera.  .192 in spring?  14Ks?  Yep.  Let him go Dipoto.  We gave up Diaz for this??
18 buteraDrew Butera  – 18 18 This year’s Ibanez.  He can’t hit the broad side of a barn but is our backup catcher.  He had a HR in spring (whoopee) but did it with a  .172AVG.
19 jettbandyJett Bandy 19 19 Bandy went 0 for 8 in spring training.  He’s not ready for the big league yet anyway.
20 hamiltonJosh Hamilton 20 20 Currently on the 40 man roster so he made the list.  That’s about it for Hamilton.

 

 

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