Monday, April 19, 2010

1st Basemen of the AL East

1st Basemen of the AL East

The AL East has produced such fantastic first basemen as: Johnny Mize, Eddie Murray, Don Mattingly, Boog Powell, and the forever great Lou Gehrig. This year's group of first baseman are not exactly on the road to greatness. Here's my take on this year's starters:




Garrett Atkins

Garrett Atkins (Onetwo1--en.wikipedia)

(previously with Colorado)

The Baltimore Orioles are the not so good team in the AL East today. They are 2-11 currently. Their starting 1st baseman is a guy named Garrett Atkins. Atkins is a 30 year old, 7 year veteran in the MLB. He hasn't been with the Baltimore his whole career. So far this year he has a :

  • .239 batting average
  • 5 RBIs and no home runs (98 in career)
  • 11 hits
  • 2 runs
  • 0 home runs (98 home runs in career)
  • 0 stolen bases (8 in career)

My opinion is he is a below average hitter. If I were a coach I would not tell him to steal a base.

Garrett Atkins Stats, News, Photos - Baltimore Orioles - ESPN



Kevin Youkilis

Kevin Youkilis (Keith Allison--Flickr)


The Boston Red Sox have had an average year so far with a 4-9 season. The first baseman is Kevin Youkilis. Youkilis is 31 years old, six year veteran. Youkilis has been with Boston since he started out in 2001. Here are some quick facts:

  • .217 batting average
  • 2 home runs (95 home runs in career)
  • 6 RBIs (414 RBIs in career)
  • 1 stolen base (20 in career)
  • 10 hits (715 hits in career)
Youkilis is an average hitter at the plate. I would feel comfortable to let him steal a base.
This veteran is going to get a higher average at the end of the year.

Kevin Youkilis Stats, News, Photos - Boston Red Sox - ESPN





Lyle Overbay 
Lyle Overbay (Jeramey Jannene--Flickr)

The Toronto Blue Jays have a rather good year, 8-5 season. Their first baseman is Lyle Overbay. Overbay is a 33 year old, 9 year veteran. He was not drafted by Toronto, he was actually drafted by Arizona. This year is not a good year for Overbay:

  • .115 batting average
  • 0 home runs (102 home runs in career)
  • 3 RBIs (460 RBIs in career)
  • 6 hits (940 hits in career)
  • 0 stolen bases (12 stolen bases in career)
Lyle Overbay is doing not so good this year. There is a lot of season left so, there still might be hope. I will say he still is a good hitter.

Lyle Overbay Stats, News, Photos - Toronto Blue Jays - ESPN





Mark Teixeira 
Mark Teixeira

Chris Ptacek--Flickr)


The New York Yankees are on a 9-3 season right now. Their main first baseman is Mark Teixeira. Mark Teixeiara is a 30 year old, 7 year veteran. Mark Teixeiara has not started off on a good note:
  • .114 batting average
  • 1 home run (243 home runs career)
  • 6 RBIs (804 RBIs)
  • 5 hits (1172 hits career)
  • 0 stolen bases (15 stolen bases in career)

This isn't like the Mark Teixeiara I am used to. I think though he will be able to pull off a good season. It is only the 12th game.

Mark Teixeira Stats, News, Photos - New York Yankees - ESPN 





Carlos Peña

(Keith Allison--Flickr)



Carlos Pena

The Tampa Bay Rays have had an excellent start to the season with a 10-3 season. Their first baseman is Carlos Pena. Pena is a 31 year old, 9 year veteran. Pena has had a good year so far:

  • .273 batting average
  • 4 home runs (206 home runs career)
  • 12 RBIs (578 RBIs career)
  • 12 hits (787 hits)
  • 1 stolen bases (19 stolen bases in career)
Carlos Pena is a fantastic hitter. I would recommend him at bat and stealing bases.

I believe from what is here, these guys are not the best in the business. However they could be great one day.

Carlos Pena Stats, News, Photos - Tampa Bay Rays - ESPN

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