WAG Projections for 2002: Padres Hitters
Sat, Feb 16, 2002
by Geoff Young
Obviously all the talk around here is about Mike Darr. Everything you hear about the guy from those who knew him is good. There are some folks taking shots at him now, I guess because a dead man can’t defend himself. Regardless of the circumstances regarding the accident, his loss is tragic and is affecting a lot of people in the community, to say nothing of those close to him.
On a lighter note, how about some WAG projections for 2002? Okay, here goes…
AB BA OBP SLG
Gonzalez, Wiki 375 252 319 398
Lampkin, Tom 175 238 315 382
Walbeck, Matt 100 221 274 309
Nevin, Phil 550 298 376 566
Jimenez, D'Angelo 400 280 361 404
Burroughs, Sean 450 289 352 421
Vazquez, Ramon 400 267 338 380
Cruz, Deivi 300 256 283 406
Jackson, Damian 300 248 330 367
Lankford, Ray 500 262 359 488
Kotsay, Mark 550 298 365 461
Klesko, Ryan 550 294 398 554
Trammell, Bubba 300 276 352 508
Gant, Ron 250 249 331 457
DeHaan, Kory 150 218 274 335
I’m most comfortable with the numbers for Nevin, Kotsay, and Klesko. Almost everyone else is being thrust into a new role in 2002, and it will be interesting to see how they respond. The playing time for all the infielders except Nevin is up in the air. My suspicions are that Wiki will see his production go down with increased playing time, while Jackson and Trammell will improve in more limited roles. It also wouldn’t shock me (although it probably would surprise most everyone I know) to see Burroughs post a 450+ SLG. Not that it will happen, just that if it does, I won’t be as surprised as most folks.
Maybe if I’m feeling real adventurous I’ll try pitchers in a few days.
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