Key Stats: Mark Reynolds has averaged 38 home runs over the last three years. At pick 135, that's very cheap power. There were questions about how Reynolds would fair after he left Chase Field, but Camden Yards isn't that much of a downgrade as last season proved. Reynolds also had his lowest strikeout rate in four seasons. It wasn't saying much, but it did improve his average by 23 points over last season.
Skeptics Say: Speaking of his average, it's the reason why at pick 135 there is a player that averages 38 home runs who can still be available. Only Vernon Wells was worse among players that had enough at-bats to qualify for the batting title. He also is a horrible fielder. The Orioles will make him the full-time first baseman next year, but in 43 starts there he had 5 errors last year. That is on pace to be more errors than Miguel Cabrera had at first.
Peer Comparison: To draft Reynolds means that someone else or multiple players were handcuffed with him. ...
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