Conor Jackson

by dmitri on Jul 13, 2007 1:30 PM EDT Comment 4 comments

Despite playing in a very good home ballpark for hitters, all of the young D'Backs have struggled -particularly Jackson, Quentin, and Drew. I expected Jackson to build on last season and hit .300 or better this year.

Do you think Jackson is just experiencing normal growing pains and will eventually turn it around, or was he overrated after playing in favorable hitters' parks in the minor leagues?

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Coor Jackson - What Kind of Hitter Will He Become?

Jackson will hit .300+ during his prime.

39 votes

Jackson will hit .285- .300 during his prime.

34 votes

Jackson will hit .270 -.285 during his prime.

16 votes

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He'll hit for average

but I am woried about him developing power

by count sutton on Jul 13, 2007 2:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Mike Sweeney like

I think he will comp to Mike Sweeney in his peak...45 doubles 20 hr's .300 avg for 4 years.

Frank Tanana is my all time favorite player and he was a member of VTTigers beloved team....my tribute to VTTigers

by gashousegang on Jul 13, 2007 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

PT

I think the biggest problem right now is the D-Backs are struggling to find playing time for everyone. Now that Reynolds is in the mix they have three full-time players competing for two sports (Reynolds, Tracy and CoJack.) To make room for Reynolds they have given Tracy some time a 1B.

Add in regular back up time for Tony Clark and there are not nearly enough AB's for three young players who should all be playing on a regular basis.

I also think they need to establish a more regular lineup. One day Cojack is hitting in the two hole, the next day cleanup.

I still like CoJack alot. I think the bat is special and he has the potential to be a 300/400/500 guy in his prime for 3-5 seasons.

by bl on Jul 13, 2007 3:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs