PITTSBURGH PIRATES

Jimmy Anderson (25, L)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 AAA 9 10 35 17 0 0 0 124 144 72 63 502 1999 AAA 11 2 21 21 1 0 0 134 153 41 93 384 1999 PIT 2 1 13 4 0 0 0 29 25 16 13 399 2000 PIT 5 11 27 26 1 0 0 144 169 58 73 525

Jimmy Anderson (25, L)

 YEAR    TEAM  WN  LS  GP GS CG SH SV  IP HIT  BB  SO ERA
 1998     AAA   9  10  35 17  0  0  0 124 144  72  63 502
 1999     AAA  11   2  21 21  1  0  0 134 153  41  93 384
 1999     PIT   2   1  13  4  0  0  0  29  25  16  13 399
 2000     PIT   5  11  27 26  1  0  0 144 169  58  73 525

Anderson spent almost a full year in Pittsburgh's starting rotation; he survived, barely. He got hit hard, and he will likely continue to get hit hard. His one chance at survival is to cut down on the walks; he's still young, and the Pirates' pitching woes ensure that he will get a chance to work things out.

Bronson Arroyo (24, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 AA 9 8 23 22 1 0 0 127 158 51 90 546 1999 AA 15 4 25 25 2 1 0 153 167 58 100 365 2000 AAA 8 2 13 13 1 0 0 89 82 25 52 365 2000 PIT 2 6 20 12 0 0 0 72 88 36 50 640

Bronson Arroyo (24, R)

 YEAR    TEAM  WN  LS  GP GS CG SH SV  IP HIT  BB  SO ERA
 1998      AA   9   8  23 22  1  0  0 127 158  51  90 546
 1999      AA  15   4  25 25  2  1  0 153 167  58 100 365
 2000     AAA   8   2  13 13  1  0  0  89  82  25  52 365
 2000     PIT   2   6  20 12  0  0  0  72  88  36  50 640

Arroyo is a young pitcher with the Pirates who got lit up in his rookie season, but who holds some promise for the future. He has made steady progress through the minors; he throws strikes, and I think he has some success in his future. The Pirates, like everyone, have had their starting rotation depleted by injuries; Arroyo should get a fair shot this year.

Derek Bell (RF, 32, R/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 HOU 156 630 198 41 2 22 111 108 51 126 314 364 490 13 3 1999 HOU 128 509 120 22 0 12 61 66 50 129 236 306 350 18 6 2000 NYM 144 546 145 31 1 18 87 69 65 125 266 348 425 8 4

Derek Bell (RF, 32, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     HOU 156 630 198 41  2 22 111 108  51 126  314 364 490  13   3
 1999     HOU 128 509 120 22  0 12  61  66  50 129  236 306 350  18   6
 2000     NYM 144 546 145 31  1 18  87  69  65 125  266 348 425   8   4

Bell played a full season with the Mets; he was better than in 1999, not as good as he was in 1998. His biggest selling points have always been his power and speed, but the past couple of years that combination hasn't put many runs on the board. He's an ordinary outfielder, at best.

Kris Benson (26, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 AAA 8 10 28 28 1 1 0 156 162 50 129 537 1999 PIT 11 14 31 31 2 0 0 197 184 83 139 407 2000 PIT 10 12 32 32 2 1 0 218 206 86 184 385

A terrific young pitcher, Benson had another very solid season, despite the losing record. His strikeout rate shot upwards last season, which often happens to young pitchers who know what they are doing. He doesn't get much support from his team, but Benson should remain one of the best pitchers in the league for several years.

Adrian Brown (OF, 27, S/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 PIT 41 152 43 4 1 0 20 5 9 18 283 323 322 4 0 1999 PIT 116 226 61 5 2 4 34 17 33 39 270 364 363 5 3 2000 PIT 104 308 97 18 3 4 64 28 29 34 315 373 432 13 1

Adrian Brown (OF, 27, S/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     PIT  41 152  43  4  1  0  20   5   9  18  283 323 322   4   0
 1999     PIT 116 226  61  5  2  4  34  17  33  39  270 364 363   5   3
 2000     PIT 104 308  97 18  3  4  64  28  29  34  315 373 432  13   1

Brown was almost a regular last season, and he actually played much better than I would have guessed. He got the most out of his talent, hitting for average and getting on base and stealing bases and scoring runs. The only downside to his season was a strained left hamstring that twice put him on the DL.
I'm convinced now that Brown can be an excellent fourth outfielder. He could even be a good regular, if he hits .315 again. I like him... but let's stretch out that hamstring, eh?

Emil Brown (OF, 26, R/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1999 AAA 110 430 132 20 5 18 97 60 35 80 307 366 502 16 5 2000 AAA 70 237 74 20 1 5 44 25 40 44 312 423 468 26 4 2000 PIT 50 119 26 5 0 3 13 16 11 34 218 299 336 3 1

Emil Brown (OF, 26, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1999     AAA 110 430 132 20  5 18  97  60  35  80  307 366 502  16   5
 2000     AAA  70 237  74 20  1  5  44  25  40  44  312 423 468  26   4
 2000     PIT  50 119  26  5  0  3  13  16  11  34  218 299 336   3   1

Brown didn't have much fun in 2000. He struggled with the Pirates, then went on the DL in June following "urological surgery". But he played really well at Nashville; if I needed a spare outfielder on my bench in 2001, Brown's name would be near the top of my list.

Francisco Cordova (29, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 PIT 13 14 33 33 3 2 0 220 204 69 157 331 1999 PIT 8 10 27 27 2 0 0 161 166 59 98 443 2000 PIT 6 8 18 17 0 0 0 95 107 38 66 521

Cordova went on the DL in May with inflammtion in his right elbow. In June, he again went on the DL, this time for right elbow tendinitis. He made his third trip to the DL in August, with a bone spur in his right elbow.
As you may have guessed, there is something wrong with his right elbow. Cordova used to be a wonderful pitcher, but his immediate future is in doubt.

Brian Giles (OF, 30, L/L)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 CLE 112 350 94 19 0 16 56 66 73 75 269 396 460 10 5 1999 PIT 141 521 164 33 3 39 109 115 95 80 315 418 614 6 2 2000 PIT 156 559 176 37 7 35 111 123 114 69 315 432 594 6 0

Brian Giles (OF, 30, L/L)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     CLE 112 350  94 19  0 16  56  66  73  75  269 396 460  10   5
 1999     PIT 141 521 164 33  3 39 109 115  95  80  315 418 614   6   2
 2000     PIT 156 559 176 37  7 35 111 123 114  69  315 432 594   6   0

After two straight MVP-calibre seasons, Giles has to be considered one of the best players in baseball. Last year was at least as good, if not better, than his wonderful 1999 season. He has no flaws as a hitter... in fact, he is still improving, raising his walk total last year while again cutting down on the strikeouts.

Chad Hermansen (24, OF, R/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 AAA 126 458 118 26 5 28 81 78 50 152 258 334 520 21 4 1999 AAA 125 496 134 27 3 32 89 97 35 119 270 321 530 19 9 2000 AAA 78 294 66 12 1 11 47 38 25 89 224 304 384 16 4 1999 PIT 19 60 14 3 0 1 5 1 7 19 233 324 333 2 2 2000 PIT 33 108 20 4 1 2 12 8 6 37 185 226 296 0 0

Chad Hermansen (24, OF, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     AAA 126 458 118 26  5 28  81  78  50 152  258 334 520  21   4
 1999     AAA 125 496 134 27  3 32  89  97  35 119  270 321 530  19   9
 2000     AAA  78 294  66 12  1 11  47  38  25  89  224 304 384  16   4
 1999     PIT  19  60  14  3  0  1   5   1   7  19  233 324 333   2   2
 2000     PIT  33 108  20  4  1  2  12   8   6  37  185 226 296   0   0

His new nickname: "Swish!!"
Hermansen struggled with Pittsburgh, was sent back to the minors, and continued to struggle the rest of the season. The good news is that he is very young, can hit lots of home runs, and the Pirates need him in their lineup. I expect him to play better in 2001.

Adam Hyzdu (OF, 29, R/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 AAA 34 100 34 7 1 4 21 14 15 23 340 419 550 0 1 1999 AA-AAA 117 424 128 27 2 30 74 97 48 86 302 377 587 8 4 2000 AA 142 514 149 39 2 31 96 106 94 100 290 405 554 3 7 2000 PIT 12 18 7 2 0 1 2 4 0 4 389 389 667 0 0

Adam Hyzdu (OF, 29, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     AAA  34 100  34  7  1  4  21  14  15  23  340 419 550   0   1
 1999  AA-AAA 117 424 128 27  2 30  74  97  48  86  302 377 587   8   4
 2000      AA 142 514 149 39  2 31  96 106  94 100  290 405 554   3   7
 2000     PIT  12  18   7  2  0  1   2   4   0   4  389 389 667   0   0

Hyzdu began playing professional ball in 1990, and last season finally made his major league debut. He has no potential, but if you're looking for a cheap spare outfielder who is hungry for a job and who can hit the ball a long way... Hyzdu might be worth a look.

Jason Kendall (CA, 27, R/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 PIT 149 535 175 36 3 12 95 75 51 51 327 411 473 26 5 1999 PIT 78 280 93 20 3 8 61 41 38 32 332 428 511 22 3 2000 PIT 152 579 185 33 6 14 112 58 79 79 320 412 470 22 12

Jason Kendall (CA, 27, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     PIT 149 535 175 36  3 12  95  75  51  51  327 411 473  26   5
 1999     PIT  78 280  93 20  3  8  61  41  38  32  332 428 511  22   3
 2000     PIT 152 579 185 33  6 14 112  58  79  79  320 412 470  22  12

He recovered from a broken leg to play 147 games behind the plate. He was, well, awesome. Kendall is already one of the best players in baseball, and is entering his prime. He could win the MVP Award this season... if anyone bothers to notice him.

Rich Loiselle (29, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 PIT 2 7 54 0 0 0 19 55 56 36 48 344 1999 PIT 3 2 13 0 0 0 0 15 16 9 14 528 2000 PIT 2 3 40 0 0 0 0 42 43 30 32 510

Loiselle missed most of 1999 after having surgery. He came back last season, but didn't throw strikes. His arm also wasn't 100% sound; he went on the DL in June with bursitis in his shoulder. He's still a long way from being a good pitcher.

Pat Meares (SS, 33, R/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 MIN 149 543 141 26 3 9 56 70 24 86 260 296 368 7 4 1999 PIT 21 91 28 4 0 0 15 7 9 20 308 382 352 0 0 2000 PIT 132 462 111 22 2 13 55 47 36 91 240 305 381 1 0

Pat Meares (SS, 33, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     MIN 149 543 141 26  3  9  56  70  24  86  260 296 368   7   4
 1999     PIT  21  91  28  4  0  0  15   7   9  20  308 382 352   0   0
 2000     PIT 132 462 111 22  2 13  55  47  36  91  240 305 381   1   0

Meares played a full season, and was his usual self. He's not a good hitter, but he's consistent, and reliable in the field. The Pirates have some young players who can play shortstop, and they're really not helping themselves if they keep putting Meares out there every day.

Warren Morris (2B, 27, L/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 AA 139 541 179 30 8 19 87 103 67 97 331 406 521 17 9 1999 PIT 147 511 147 20 3 15 65 73 59 88 288 360 427 3 7 2000 PIT 144 528 137 31 2 3 68 43 65 78 259 341 343 7 10

Warren Morris (2B, 27, L/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998      AA 139 541 179 30  8 19  87 103  67  97  331 406 521  17   9
 1999     PIT 147 511 147 20  3 15  65  73  59  88  288 360 427   3   7
 2000     PIT 144 528 137 31  2  3  68  43  65  78  259 341 343   7  10

Morris had a disappointing sophomore season; his average dropped, and his home run power almost completely disappeared. On the good side, he stayed healthy, and it's not unheard of for a young player to recover his home run stroke after an off-year. Morris should hit around .280 with 15-20 home runs; he's a solid player, probably won't be an All-Star.

Terry Mulholland (38, L)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 CHC 6 5 70 6 0 0 3 112 100 39 72 289 1999 CHC-ATL 10 8 42 24 0 0 1 170 201 45 83 439 2000 ATL 9 9 54 20 1 0 1 157 198 41 78 511

Mulholland spent the year with Atlanta, pitched poorly, then was signed after the season by the Pirates. He pitched well as a reliever with the Cubs in 1998; the Pirates might be advised to keep him in the bullpen this year, pitching long relief and making the occasional emergency start.

Chris Peters (29, L)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 2000 AAA 2 4 11 11 0 0 0 53 71 26 32 547 1998 PIT 8 10 39 21 1 0 1 148 142 55 103 347 1999 PIT 5 4 19 11 0 0 0 71 98 27 46 659 2000 PIT 0 1 18 0 0 0 1 28 23 14 16 286

Chris Peters (29, L)

 YEAR    TEAM  WN  LS  GP GS CG SH SV  IP HIT  BB  SO ERA
 2000     AAA   2   4  11 11  0  0  0  53  71  26  32 547
 1998     PIT   8  10  39 21  1  0  1 148 142  55 103 347
 1999     PIT   5   4  19 11  0  0  0  71  98  27  46 659
 2000     PIT   0   1  18  0  0  0  1  28  23  14  16 286

After his disastrous 1999 season, it was hard to imagine that things could get worse for Peters. They did. He pitched very badly with Nashville, then went on the DL late in the year with synovitis in his left elbow. I don't know what that is, but it sounds ugly. Peters' stock has fallen badly the past two years, and I don't expect it to go back up.

Aramis Ramirez (3B, 23, R/R)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1999 AAA 131 460 151 35 1 21 92 74 73 56 328 425 546 5 3 2000 AAA 44 167 59 12 2 4 28 26 11 26 353 407 521 2 1 1998 PIT 72 251 59 9 1 6 23 24 18 72 235 296 351 0 1 2000 PIT 73 254 65 15 2 6 19 35 10 36 256 293 402 0 0

Aramis Ramirez (3B, 23, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1999     AAA 131 460 151 35  1 21  92  74  73  56  328 425 546   5   3
 2000     AAA  44 167  59 12  2  4  28  26  11  26  353 407 521   2   1
   
 1998     PIT  72 251  59  9  1  6  23  24  18  72  235 296 351   0   1
 2000     PIT  73 254  65 15  2  6  19  35  10  36  256 293 402   0   0

Ramirez is one of the Pirates' best young players. He began the year at Nashville, and destroyed pitchers there for two months. He got the call in June, and the results were mixed. His batting average was okay, and he showed some power; he also committed 14 errors, and dislocated his shoulder.
Ramirez is still very, very young; there is little doubt that he will become an outstanding player, starting shortly.

Tike Redman (OF, 24, L/L)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 A 131 525 135 26 10 6 70 46 32 73 257 298 379 36 16 1999 AA 136 532 143 20 12 3 84 60 52 52 269 332 368 29 16 2000 AAA 121 506 132 24 11 4 62 51 32 73 261 306 375 24 18

Tike Redman (OF, 24, L/L)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998       A 131 525 135 26 10  6  70  46  32  73  257 298 379  36  16
 1999      AA 136 532 143 20 12  3  84  60  52  52  269 332 368  29  16
 2000     AAA 121 506 132 24 11  4  62  51  32  73  261 306 375  24  18

Redman is a young outfielder with the Pirates whom I have absolutely no interest in.

Todd Ritchie (29, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 MIN 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 24 30 9 21 563 1999 PIT 15 9 28 26 2 0 0 173 169 54 107 349 2000 PIT 9 8 31 31 1 1 0 187 208 51 124 481

Ritchie was one of the top surprises of 1999; last year, he didn't pitch too well. But he wasn't a disaster, either; he managed to post a winning record, plus he had more strikeouts and fewer walks. I think he'll pitch a little better in 2001.

Scott Sauerbeck (29, L)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 AAA 7 13 27 27 2 0 0 160 178 68 119 393 1999 PIT 4 1 65 0 0 0 2 68 53 38 55 200 2000 PIT 5 4 75 0 0 0 1 76 76 61 83 404

Sauerbeck would be a terrific pitcher if he could throw more strikes. There's still hope: he's a better pitcher than Al Leiter was at the same age.

Jason Schmidt (28, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 PIT 11 14 33 33 0 0 0 214 228 71 158 407 1999 PIT 13 11 33 33 2 0 0 213 219 85 148 419 2000 PIT 2 5 11 11 0 0 0 63 71 41 51 540

Schmidt lost most of the season to shoulder problems. The word this year is that his shoulder is still bad, and that he's not likely to start the season with the Pirates. He's a quality pitcher, but injuries may finish him.

Dan Serafini (27, L)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 MIN 7 4 28 9 0 0 0 75 95 29 46 648 1999 CHC 3 2 42 4 0 0 1 62 86 32 17 693 2000 PIT 2 5 14 11 0 0 0 65 79 28 35 551

Serafini has been bruised pretty badly the past three seasons, and now has a career ERA of 6.06. I think he needs to work on that platoon advantage; left-handers last year hit .383 off of him. Obviously, he's a little short in talent.

Jose Silva (27, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 PIT 6 7 18 18 1 0 0 100 104 30 64 440 1999 PIT 2 8 34 12 0 0 4 97 108 39 77 573 2000 PIT 11 9 51 19 1 0 0 136 178 50 98 556

Silva is a big guy who throws strikes; he can start or relieve, and last season had a winning record. He's not getting better, but he isn't getting worse, either. How many other positive things can I say about him? He's not a good pitcher, obviously, but he is still young, and there are many who are worse.

Steve Sparks (26, R)
YEAR TEAM WN LS GP GS CG SH SV IP HIT BB SO ERA 1998 A 2 8 16 12 0 0 0 72 66 34 73 465 1999 A 6 9 30 17 1 1 0 115 133 66 92 487 2000 AA 6 7 23 17 3 2 0 109 103 54 66 477

This is not the Steve Sparks who throws a knuckleball; at least, I don't think it is. No, this Steve Sparks is only 25 years old, and he just made his major league debut, appearing in three games with the Pirates. So far, he has pitched poorly in the lower minors; there is no obvious reason why he should be in the big leagues.

John Vander Wal (OF/1B, 35, L/L)
YEAR TM GM AB HT DB TP HR RUN RBI BB SO AVG OBA SLU SB CS 1998 COL-SD 109 129 36 13 1 5 21 20 22 34 279 382 512 0 0 1999 SD 132 246 67 18 0 6 26 41 37 59 272 368 419 2 1 2000 PIT 134 384 115 29 0 24 74 94 72 92 299 410 563 11 2

John Vander Wal (OF/1B, 35, L/L)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998  COL-SD 109 129  36 13  1  5  21  20  22  34  279 382 512   0   0
 1999      SD 132 246  67 18  0  6  26  41  37  59  272 368 419   2   1
 2000     PIT 134 384 115 29  0 24  74  94  72  92  299 410 563  11   2

In 1999, Vander Wal set career highs in homers and RBI with 6 and 41, respectively. Last year, at age 35, he had 24 homers and 94 RBI, in only 384 at bats. I've always liked Vander Wal, but I never expected him to turn into Willie Stargell. We all know that he's not going to drive in 94 runs again... but who knows? Maybe his best days are ahead of him.

John Wehner (3B/OF, 34, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     FLO  53  88  20  2  0  0  10   5   7  12  227 281 250   1   0
 1999     PIT  39  65  12  2  0  1   6   4   7  12  185 264 262   1   0
 2000     PIT  21  50  15  3  0  1  10   9   4   6  300 352 420   0   0

Wehner has been in the majors for ten years, and has never had more than 139 at bats in a season. He spent most of 2000 at Nashville, where he was his usual unremarkable self, batting .255 with a few homers and stolen bases. Obviously, his career could end at any time... though there is no reason why he couldn't return for another 50 at bats this year.

Enrique Wilson (IF, 26, S/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     CLE  32  90  29  6  0  2  13  12   4   8  322 354 456   2   4
 1999     CLE 113 332  87 22  1  2  41  24  25  41  262 310 352   5   4
 2000 CLE-PIT  80 239  70 15  1  5  27  27  18  24  293 340 427   2   2

Wilson had nowhere to play in Cleveland, and was dealt to the Pirates for Wil Cordero. He's a good young player, a career .283 hitter who can hit doubles, and play any infield position. The Pirates should be able to make good use of him.

Kevin Young (1B, 32, R/R)

 YEAR      TM  GM  AB  HT DB TP HR RUN RBI  BB  SO  AVG OBA SLU  SB  CS
 1998     PIT 159 592 160 40  2 27  88 108  44 127  270 328 481  15   7
 1999     PIT 156 584 174 41  6 26 103 106  75 124  298 387 522  22  10
 2000     PIT 132 496 128 27  0 20  77  88  32  96  258 311 433   8   3

Young regressed badly last season, completely losing the command of the strike zone that he had developed. His entire career has been something of a puzzle; at age 32, I would expect his production to steadily decrease, though for now he still has enough power to contribute.