Fukudome has doubles-power and will likely put up a high OBP in the Majors, but won’t slug a lot of home runs. Defensively, he’s best suited for right field, but could plug into center if need be.Mike Plugh, of Baseball Prospectus, says that “Fukudome is tailor-made for the Major Leagues. [...] He has patience as well as power to the gaps, a recipe for success, especially if he chooses to play in a ballpark with a spacious outfield.” Plugh warns that Fukudome won’t hit more than 20 homers, “but 50 doubles is not out of the question[, and] when compared to his [Japanese] peers, [...] his habitual .400+ OBP.

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One projection system estimates that a 2007 version of Fukudome would put up a .300/.375/.500 line in the Majors.

I think this is a good player the Cardinals should pursue. Estimates have him as a rightfielders and sometimes centerfielder that will command about $10-12 mil.

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By: on Oct 9th, 2007
Tagged as: GM Suggestions