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Player Profile #135: Michael Cuddyer | 1B/2B/OF | COL

Found January 21, 2012 on Baseball Professor: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Michael Cuddyer,  Torii Hunter,  Rickie Weeks,  Edwin Encarnacion
TEAMS: Colorado Rockies,  Los Angeles Angels,  Milwaukee Brewers,  Toronto Blue Jays

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When news broke that Michael Cuddyer agreed to a three-year deal to play in Coors Field I bet fantasy owners were doing cartwheels in the streets. Anytime an average power hitter moves from a pitcher’s park to a hitter’s park it’s good news. Unfortunately for Cuddyer, he tends to keep the ball on the ground (career 46.5 GB%) so the power upside is fairly limited, but I could see 25 homers in his future. However, the real value for Cuddyer is his versatility as you can start him anywhere except catcher, shortstop and third base. Given that he’s played 171 games at third over his career he could always get that back. Best case scenario: Corey Hart (MIL) Similar players: Torii Hunter (LAA), Freddie Freeman (ATL), Rickie Weeks (MIL) Worst case scenario: Edwin Encarnacion (TOR) Strengths Versatility, ballpark. While Cuddyer’s stats aren’t very flashy for a first baseman, or even an outfielder, he makes for a great second baseman. A .280 hitter with 25...
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