With job security for the first time in his career, what kind of final stats do all you baseball thinkers predict for Nick this year? Geez, i ask a lot of Twins questions... I am just getting pumped for the season to start!
2007-02-23 19:32:37 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Baseball
I love the Twins questions and all the best answers I get from them! I think Punto knows his role, he won't go out there and try to hit for power or anything. he should get 500 plus at bats this year. i would say he will hit a solid .280 - .290, with a handful of homers, maybe 50 rbi, and 85-90 runs. He doesn't walk a ton, so his obp will be around .350. He plays an awsome 3b as well... that is his primary value to the squad... a true pirana and Twinslike player. gardy loves this guy and he does a lot with a little talent b/c of his hard work. He and Bartleet are gonna be airtight on the left side this year!
Hopefully Silva can rebound this year, then that Milton trade will end up being another Terry Ryan steal!
2007-02-23 19:41:41 · answer #1 · answered by Eho 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I umpired Nick when he was in the Phillies organiztion in 1998 when he was a member of the Batavia Muckdogs. I had a sense then that he would make it far in the game because he was grounded within himself and knew even then that he was part of something larger than himself.
I think if he stays healthy about a 270-285 hitter, 10-15 HR 75-85 RBI and an overall solid link on defense.
2007-02-26 07:38:47 · answer #2 · answered by david w 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Punto is a solid player. You should probable expect an average better than .275, more than 15 homers, and at least 75 RBIs. He is a talented player. The Twins will have to worry about their pitching this year. However, they have some great young pitchers like Bonser, Neshek, and I think their best is Matt Garza.
2007-02-25 12:57:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with EHO
2007-02-24 21:42:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋