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Wednesday, January 26, 2005Scouting Report: Chone FigginsBio:
Stats (complete):Name: Desmond DeChone Figgins Birthday: January 22, 1978 (27 on Opening Day) Height: 5-9 Weight: 155 Bats: Switch Throws: Right Position: Util. Acquired: Trade w/COL Drafted: 1997, 4th round (132), COL Roster: 25-man Contract: TBA Hitting:YEAR(L) G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS ----------|---|---|---|---|--|--|--|---|--|--|--|---|----|----|----|-- 2002(AAA) 125 511 100 156 25 18 7 62 39 8 53 83 .305 .378 .466 844 2002(MLB) 15 12 6 2 1 0 0 1 2 1 0 5 .167 .167 .250 417 2003(AAA) 68 285 55 89 14 15 4 30 16 6 29 36 .312 .379 .509 888 2003(MLB) 71 240 34 71 9 4 0 27 13 7 20 38 .296 .345 .367 712 2004(MLB) 148 577 83 171 22 17 5 60 34 13 49 94 .296 .350 .419 769 ----------|---|---|---|---|--|--|--|---|--|--|--|---|----|----|----|-- MLB TOTAL:234 829 123 244 32 21 5 88 49 21 69 137 .294 .346 .402 748 True switch hitter - equally effective from both sides of the plate. Works deep into counts and will collect more than his fair share of strikeouts (.147 SO/PA in 2004), but will also take a walk. Showed surprising power in 2004 (25.7 XH% - a number in-line with his career numbers at all levels) and finished second in the league in triples. Numbers are eerily similar to those of Adam Kennedy (seriously- it's scary), who he will replace at second to start the coming season.Defense: Plays many positions well, but is best suited to the middle infield. Shows plus range and a surprisingly powerful (but inaccurate) arm. Has a tendency to over-think throws and step back on liners - flaws that were exposed during his time at third last season. While in the middle infield, he struggles with footwork around the bag. This could be due more to inexperience at the position and the constant shuffling between positions than anything else. Once Figgins has a position to call his own he should become an excellent defensive player.Baserunning: One of the five fastest players in baseball. Anything hit in the gap will be a triple. He relies purely on that speed to steal bases. His poor instincts led him to be caught 13 times last season and he often appears lost between bases. Despite all this he is still a powerful weapon on the basepaths, capable of effecting the game with his very presence.2005 Outlook: The loss of Adam Kennedy - a gold glove defender and solid offensive contributor - may seem like a huge blow to the Angels. I don't think that is the case. Figgins should easily match Kennedy's production at the plate, and I feel that if given the time to settle into the position, he could become Kennedy's equal with the glove. Look for that to happen this season. But what happens upon Kennedy's return from injury? Projected line: .300/.355/.420 See the complete list of scouting reports here. |
