Franklin Gutierrez

by Dewey Finn on Jul 18, 2009 10:26 PM EDT

Not sure if you have noticed, but this former prospect is quietly putting together a pretty good season for the Ms.

2009 Stats: (291 AB) .296/.356/.464, 44 R, 12 HR, 40 RBI, 6 SB, 61/26 K/BB

Believe it or not, he is actually hitting better at Safeco (hell for RH hitters) than on the road. Over the past couple of seasons he has gained the reputation of a guy that rakes lefties, but struggles against righties. However, a .284/.335/.405 line against right-handers this season isnt exactly horrendous. From what I remember, he was considered a pretty good prospect 4 or 5 years ago. He had the 'toolsy' label coming up through the minors.

Do you think he is finally putting it together or is he just on a hot streak? FWIW, he plays excellent defense in CF.

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yeah his .400 BABIP at home is probably helping…

by world dictator on Jul 18, 2009 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

Do you think he is finally putting it together or is he just on a hot streak?

a little of both. I think he’s a good player considering his defense, though. Should hang around MLB for awhile and I see some upside there.

by alskor on Jul 19, 2009 12:19 AM EDT reply actions

Joe Carter upside?

I read that comparison on a Seattle prospects site. Not sure if I agree with it though. Joe had mo power.

Now raise your goblet of rock. It's a toast to those who rock!

by Dewey Finn on Jul 19, 2009 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

I see more of a poor man's Mike Cameron

Lots of glove with a little bit of speed and power.

Not as good as peak Mike Cameron, by any means, but a player who brings the same elements to the table, but nowhere near the same quantities, other than the glove.

by alskor on Jul 19, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

and Im not sure I trust him to hit for AVG

but he does walk a good bit…

by alskor on Jul 19, 2009 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

What site?

by JonBBT on Jul 19, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

No Joe Carter

…. but i think Gutierrez’z gains as a hitter are for real. he just looks like a ==differnet guy lately. really worked at being more selective early in the season- moving runners over- and just contributing offensively. now is getting pitches to drive and his very good natural power is starting to show.

Btw, i dont take or get the chance to gloat a lot but Gutierrex was involved in the ONE fantasy trade I posted about here in my years on this site (got Gutierrez, Erick Ayabr. and Asdrubal Cabrera- gave Jose Reyes and a toss ~~in) and 94% said I got the short end as well as saying such things as Josde Reyes was a “sure thing”~~ not true, that Gutierrez was a “bench player” and. Erick Ayabr was a “utility player”- true excpt hes hitting .300 and could win the gold glove at Short

http://www.minorleagueball.com/2009/4/1/818064/what-do-you-think-of-my-trade

by casejud on Jul 19, 2009 12:54 AM EDT reply actions

You win fantasy points for fielding abilities?

Even so, that’s highway robbery my friend

by Mets2k9 on Jul 19, 2009 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Gutierrez is awesome... he's the second best CF in baseball this year

Behind Matt Kemp, who is unbelievable.

by Fett42 on Jul 19, 2009 1:40 AM EDT reply actions

Is that a joke?

What about Torii Hunter? Adam Jones? Carlos Beltran?

Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson

by gore51 on Jul 19, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Gutierrez has been an absolute freak defensively. Yes, he's been better than those 3.

Tools Whore

by Tyler on Jul 19, 2009 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

3.5 Wins Above Replacement so far

http://www.fangraphs.com/leaders.aspx?pos=cf&stats=bat&lg=all&qual=y&type=6&season=2009&month=0

ZiPS projects him to have a .347 wOBA this year, and with a +20 glove in CF, he’s 26 year old a 5-6 win player who makes the league minimum and isn’t a Free Agent until 2013.

by Decatur on Jul 19, 2009 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions