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Wednesday, January 12, 2005Scouting Report: Garret AndersonBio:
Stats, last five seasons:Name: Garret Joseph Anderson Birthday: June 30, 1972 (32 on Opening Day) Height: 6-3 Weight: 220 Bats: Left Throws: Left Position: LF,CF Acquired: Draft Drafted: 1990, 4th round (123), ANA Roster: 25-man Contract: $48m/4 years (through '08), option for '09 ($3m buyout) Hitting:YEAR(L) G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS ----------|----|----|---|----|---|--|---|---|--|--|---|---|----|----|----|-- 2000(AL) 159 647 92 185 40 3 35 117 7 6 24 87 .286 .307 .519 826 2001(AL) 161 672 83 194 39 2 28 123 13 6 27 100 .289 .314 .478 792 2002(AL) 158 638 93 195 56 3 29 123 6 4 30 80 .306 .332 .539 871 2003(AL) 159 638 80 201 49 4 29 116 6 3 31 83 .315 .345 .541 886 2004(AL) 112 442 57 133 20 1 14 75 2 1 29 75 .301 .343 .446 789 ----------|----|----|---|----|---|--|---|---|--|--|---|---|----|----|----|-- CAREER 1477 5897 760 1766 369 28 207 947 68 42 280 807 .299 .329 .477 806 Smooth, consistent stroke has allowed Anderson to compile a .299 average during his career. Power developed late (first 20+ homerun season was 1999, his fifth full season), but he blossomed into one of the most consistent sluggers in the game. Arthritic condition in back and shoulders sapped Anderson's power in 2004 (HR and 2B numbers were cut half). It could become a chronic condition, though his power numbers did rebound somewhat late in the season. Never been what you would call a "patient hitter," though he did put up the best BB/PA (.061) and P/PA (3.57) numbers of his career in 2004.Defense: Anderson was one of the better left fielders in baseball due to his excellent instincts for the position. Move to centerfield in 2004 was nothing short of a disaster, as Anderson lacked the range and speed to cover any ground. Will be moved back to left for 2005.Baserunning: Never fleet of foot to begin with (career-high 13 SB in 2001), injuries have ended Anderson's days as a basestealer. As smooth a runner as he is a hitter, capable of going 1st to 3rd, and rarely makes baserunning mistakes.2005 Outlook: I fully expect his homerun stroke to return for 2005. Perhaps he will never return to the level he was at during his 2000-2003 peak, but should still be solid protection for Guerrero. I'd like to say that his eye will continue the improvement shown in 2004, but that was likely more a product of changed approach caused by the injury than anything else, and will probably disappear once Anderson is again comfortable with his power stroke. Projected line: .300/.330/.490 with 22 HR. See the complete list of scouting reports here. |
