Adam Lind first year struggles

by Jgaztambide on Nov 8, 2007 2:05 PM EST

This time last year, there was a large group of people who thought Adam Lind was an A- prospect, based mostly on his performance in the minors in 2006, where he hit 330/394/556 between AA and AAA

This year in the majors, however, he hit 238/278/400, looking completely over-matched for most of the season

Despite his low batting average and very low Walk Rate, he still hit for a very nice amount of power (11 HR in 89 games) with an IsoPower of .162, which isn't too bad for a rook

So what can we expect from Lind moving forward? Was this a bump in the road, or was his high K rate catching up to him? Is next year a breakout year for Mr Lind?

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Is next year a breakout year for Mr Lind?

Matt Stairs was just resigned to a 2 year contract. The contract breakdown is as follows; $2.25M for 2008 & $1M for 2009. The rationale is that Stairs will get 350 - 400 ABs next year, while taking from Lind's playing time, & by '09, Lind will be ready to take over full time. So to answer question, barring injuries, next year is not a breakout year for Mr Lind.

by judges on Nov 8, 2007 3:12 PM EST reply actions

I feel like they rushed Lind

When Johnson got hurt they used Lind in the 2-hole between Rios and Wells. He was wild in his pitch selection. His swing look beautiful especially when he made contact. He kept chasing high and low pitches out of the zone etc.

He seems to "sort of" get on track once he was near the bottom of the lineup where the young guys on the Jays were actually winning some games.

I don't think he'll breakout and I feel like it will be more of a slow progression. He will have to earn his playing time as well. I also don't want him shielded from left-handed pitchers which the Jays were employing. He will become a platoon player that way.

2008 probably isn't a breakout year but he will get his at-bats to prove he's what we (or some) thought he was in 2009.

Go Jays!!!!

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by achengy on Nov 8, 2007 6:15 PM EST reply actions