Orioles' Andino Making Most of Starts

Baltimore Oriole rookie infielder Robert Andino is seeing some starting time with Cesar Izturis on the DL and Andino is making the most of it.

Andino has 8 hits in his last 24 at bats (.333) with 1 double and 1 stolen base. Nothing flashy yet, although his steal was of home, but Andino has interesting potential.

In 2007 AAA Andino batted .278 with 13 home run, 13 triples and 21 stolen bases before a brief call up to the Marlins.

In 2008 Andino spent much of his time on the bench as a Florida Marlin backup as he has done for the Orioles in 2009, but now at age 25 Andino is prime to begin his full-time Major League career.

Andino has a good chance to get playing time in Baltimore as they should begin their annual mid season "give up" and go with more youth. He can play second base, shortstop, third base and even outfield if need be, so the starts should be there and this is all if he doesn't steal the shortstop job from the veteran Cesar Izturis.

Andino is not a potential gold mine, but a .280, 8 home run, 20 stolen base full season is very possible and his capability to play most of the infield could make him a nice addition to a fantasy team in need, especially in AL-Only-Leagues.

Sin City Scout