Assets: | Owns a sweet swing, power and a willingness to take walks. Can be clutch when driving in runs. Has very soft hands and is good defensively at first base. |
Flaws: | Lacks speed and swings a little too freely at times, which sometimes limits his batting average from reaching top-tier levels. Is also lacking in range at first. |
Career Potential: | Veteran first baseman in decline. |
League | Honor | Description |
NL | Silver Slugger | 2014 |
AL | Silver Slugger | 2011 |
AL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2011 |
NL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2014, 2009, 2008 |
MLB | Named to the All-Star Game | 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 |
Midwest League (A) | Most Valuable Player | 2001 |
Midwest League (A) | Prospect of the Year | 2001 |
Midwest League (A) | All-Star Team | 2001 |
Class A- | All-Star Team | 2001 |