Will Brett Gardner Hold Fantasy Baseball Value In 2010?

Posted: 26th February 2010 by Eric Stashin in MLB
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With Johnny Damon heading out of town, it appears that the Yankees are primed to hand an outfield job to Brett Gardner.  Does he have the potential to be a viable fantasy option?  It’s doubtful, but let’s take a look: 2009 Statistics: 248 At Bats
.270 Batting Average (67 Hits)
3 Home Runs
23 RBI
48 Runs
26 Stolen Bases
.345 On Base Percentage
.379 Slugging Percentage
.312 Batting Average on Balls in Play   What You Need To Know: In 1,467 career minor league at bats, he had just 55 doubles, 28 triples and 9 home runs.  That led to a slugging percentage of just .383 and the potential for much power, even in the new Yankees Stadium, is minimal. He’s likely to bat ninth, meaning, even in that loaded lineup, he’s not l ...

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