He's getting pretty old, and he's not doing very well.
2007-06-28 08:58:21 · 12 answers · asked by Coolio 5 in Sports ➔ Baseball
He's no superstar, but can he help a ballclub? Yes he can. He still hits for average, steals bases and has the ability to make things happen.
If I was a contending team this year and in the need for a speedy outfielder, I would be calling Texas asking if they'd be willing to trade him.
2007-06-28 09:06:59 · answer #1 · answered by Pat W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's still a productive player. The last average I saw for him was in the .290's, and he's always had good strike zone judgment...so he'd walk a lot. He's not as fast as he used to be, I'm sure...few players are at his age...but he's still a good baserunner. He's not the acrobatic center fielder he used to be...but he's not a liability in the field, by any means.
You'd much rather have a young player than an old one, of course....but Lofton's still a good lead off man, who can help a team win.
2007-06-28 16:09:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sure, he might not be doing as good as he did when he first started but he's a great lead off guy to have on our team. He makes GREAT plays and he still has a 4 or so good seasons left. As for being old, he JUST turned 40. It's not like he's 55. Give him a break. He's great.
2007-06-28 18:24:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, he is still productive. He is batting .290, has 5 home runs, 11 doubles, and on base % of .372. He has some years left.
2007-06-28 16:17:01 · answer #4 · answered by Soccerdanger 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He is doing just fine. Older players can continue to florish well into their late 30s and early 40s.
2007-06-28 16:18:20 · answer #5 · answered by Adam 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He still is in demand and has some value but the time is growing near.
2007-06-28 16:06:49 · answer #6 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, he is doing fine. .290, 16 sb's, .372 ob%. He is still very productive and better than most leadoff men.
2007-06-28 16:04:51 · answer #7 · answered by Frank P 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
No, I have seen him make some great catches in the outfield. That is just in the last month, too.
2007-06-28 16:51:30 · answer #8 · answered by Sharon S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No way! He still has some good years left.
2007-06-28 16:06:32 · answer #9 · answered by jracer524 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
As long as he's productive and there is someone willing to pay his sallary, let him play.
2007-06-28 16:16:46 · answer #10 · answered by Silvio 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋