Two of the best first base prospects in baseball, Justin Smoak and Ike Davis, have already gotten the call and are seeing everyday Major League at-bats. Which is the better option for 2010? How about beyond? Let’s take a look:
Justin Smoak - Texas Rangers
The 2008 first round draft pick has proven that he can hit, though his minor league success has been mixed, at best. Just look at his splits from 2009:
Double-A: .328, 6 HR, 29 RBI in 183 AB
Triple-A: .244, 4 HR, 23 RBI in 197 AB
The BABIP tells a big story, with respective marks of .380 and .297. The likelihood is that he’s somewhere in the middle, like he showed at Triple-A prior to his recall (.300 in 50 AB). What helps is his incredible plate discipline.
Over his minor league ca ...
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Justin Smoak vs. Ike Davis: Fantasy Baseball Smackdown
Posted: 26th April 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLBComments Off on Justin Smoak vs. Ike Davis: Fantasy Baseball Smackdown