Projecting: Geovany Soto

[jta4437]

If you find such exercises pointless, then don't post, this is for those who don't

If you don't post a projection that follows the established format first, then don't comment, simple as that... if your scientific mind doesn't allow you to post such numbers, then don't post... easy peasy Japanesey

C: Geovany Soto

Batting Average: .247
OBP %: .330
SLG %: .423
HR: 16
R: 50
2B: 21
3B: 1
RBI: 55
SB: 0
WAR: 1.5

 

[ChicagoIrish]

Batting Average: .239
OBP %: .317
SLG %: .410
HR: 13
R: 45
2B: 18
3B: 0
RBI: 49
SB: 0
WAR: 1.4

 

[jta4437]

Batting Average: .239
OBP %: .317
SLG %: .410
HR: 13
R: 45
2B: 18
3B: 0
RBI: 49
SB: 0
WAR: 1.4

Thanks for playing, solid numbers

He's hard to project for b/c he's a catcher, but glad he's getting a chance, should have got it last year over AJP

 

[ChicagoIrish]

Thanks for playing, solid numbers

He's hard to project for b/c he's a catcher, but glad he's getting a chance, should have got it last year over AJP

AJ had a pretty good year last season didn't he?

If Soto can just find his power, then he can be a valuable bat.

 

[scotsman1948]

BA .248
OBP .335
SLG .439
HR 22
2B 31
3B 1
R 65
RBI 77
SB 1
WAR 1.3

 

[romeo212000]

AJ had a pretty good year last season didn't he?

If Soto can just find his power, then he can be a valuable bat.

Aj was absolutely infuriating to watch.

 

[ChicagoIrish]

Aj was absolutely infuriating to watch.

Doesn't shock me, I can't stand the guy.

He hit about .270 with an OBP of about .290 didn't he? Lol, yeah that's frustrating

 

[Windingmywatch]

Doesn't shock me, I can't stand the guy.

He hit about .270 with an OBP of about .290 didn't he? Lol, yeah that's frustrating

Funny comment if it hadn't been so frustrating ... you were close ... .272BA .297OBP.

 

[terpsfball09]

I think he'll have an okay year. I think he'll hit a little better than most projections. He won't be outstanding, but he has shown that he can be a good offensive catcher in 2 other seasons, and the dude is only about to turn 31. He calls a great game regardless and I'm happier he's behind the dish than AJP. But anyway...

Batting Average: .258
OBP %: .342
SLG %: .410 ?
HR: 14
R: 54
2B: 23
3B: 2
RBI: 59
SB: 2 I'll give him a couple lol
WAR: 1.7

 

[anotheridiot]

We watched Geo too many seasons in chicago, bottom line, when he was THE #1 catcher, with a backup like Blanco that was not threatening any playing time, he has better offensive numbers. Your catcher situation points to him having a pretty good year.

 

[terpsfball09]

That's what I thought as well. This is his first season with us where he's our guy, so I think his numbers will be slightly higher than his career averages

 

[jta4437]

Basically I see him getting somewhere between his 2010 & 2011 numbers

 

[romeo212000]

We watched Geo too many seasons in chicago, bottom line, when he was THE #1 catcher, with a backup like Blanco that was not threatening any playing time, he has better offensive numbers. Your catcher situation points to him having a pretty good year.

That would be a nice bonus. He's always had good pop and worked pitchers very well.

 

[Windingmywatch]

BA .248
OBP .335
SLG .439
HR 22
2B 31
3B 1
R 65
RBI 77
SB 1
WAR 1.3

I see what you did there ... and think you are right Scotty. Anything on par or north of his career numbers would be fantastic. I have come to realize that if a team is getting good field leadership, game management and defense from their #1 catcher it is worth it if he has a line equal to Soto's career line.

If you are getting all the catcher value points ... plus better than .250BA and .335OBP ... make sure you have him signed for as long as that is likely to last.

 

[Bmurph]

Geo Soto

C

BA: .255
OBP: .335
SLG: .476
HR: 17
2B: 19
3B: 0
RBI: 45
Runs: 42
SB: 1
WAR: 1.6

I look for a pretty good year with more playing time, hope it works out for him.