Tonight we look at Jason Bourgeious and Jimmy Paredes.
Jason Bourgeious
Jason has a Houston native, one of us. He is a Texans and a Rockets fan, and he is proud of his hometown. I love the guy. He has the background of a guy that the city could get behind. There is only one problem. He is projected as the fourth outfielder if the season started today. He has lead off hitter speed and a solid glove, but he doesn't have lead off hitter plate discipline. He had just ten walks in 248 plate appearances. That takes a strong .294 batting average and only produces an on base percentage of .323. That isn't something to scoff at, but we need more than that at the top of the order. Last year was his best, and he could improve upon it, but it isn't likely. My point is that I don't know if he will get enough playing time to gain fan notoriety.
Jimmy Paredes
Here is a major dark horse candidate. Jimmy has speed and gap power. He once stole 50 bases in the minors and stole 48 over the course of the entire season including Lexington, Corpus Chrisi, and Houston. He has hit for solid average at every level, but he has problems with plate discipline. He doesn't walk much. He has the tools to be an exciting player, but he has to get on base more to show off his most valuable and exciting tool. I am very high on this kid. I think that we might have stolen a solid player in the Berkman deal. Fans love speedy toolsy players, and that is exactly what he is.
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