Fowler Lighting Basepaths on Fire
By Todd Gold
ProFantasyBaseball.com
Dexter Fowler was feeling good tonight against the San Diego Padres. And so are his fantasy owners, as the Rockies rookie swiped FIVE bases in the first 4 innings while going 2-for-2 with a walk and 3 runs. Normally I would wait for the game to end to give you his final line, but time is of the essence; PICK HIM UP RIGHT NOW!
Coming into 2009 Dexter Fowler had very limited (and unsucessful) big league experience, so it is understandable that Colorado's top prospect went undrafted in a lot of fantasy leagues. The fact that the current National League leader in Stolen Bases is still unowned in 91.6% of ESPN.com leagues is not. If you are in a league where the stud 23-year old Rockies leadoff man is available, well, you know what to do.
Chris Farino of this very site tipped our readers off to this kid's talent earlier this young season, you can read it here.
Fowler has been a speed demon throughout his professional career, swiping at least 20 bags in each of the past 3 seasons in the Rockies organization. Fowler also shows some pop and will hit for a nice average (or OBP) with the sweet swing he wields from either side of the plate (though he is better from the right side).
While it is early, it is quite possible that Fowler will win the NL Stolen Base crown and perhaps contend for Rookie of the Year.
Todd Gold is a first-year professional baseball scout and a sports junkie who enjoys taking his friends' hard earned money in fantasy leagues and helping his readers do the same. You can contact him here.
Dexter Fowler was feeling good tonight against the San Diego Padres. And so are his fantasy owners, as the Rockies rookie swiped FIVE bases in the first 4 innings while going 2-for-2 with a walk and 3 runs. Normally I would wait for the game to end to give you his final line, but time is of the essence; PICK HIM UP RIGHT NOW!
Coming into 2009 Dexter Fowler had very limited (and unsucessful) big league experience, so it is understandable that Colorado's top prospect went undrafted in a lot of fantasy leagues. The fact that the current National League leader in Stolen Bases is still unowned in 91.6% of ESPN.com leagues is not. If you are in a league where the stud 23-year old Rockies leadoff man is available, well, you know what to do.
Chris Farino of this very site tipped our readers off to this kid's talent earlier this young season, you can read it here.
Fowler has been a speed demon throughout his professional career, swiping at least 20 bags in each of the past 3 seasons in the Rockies organization. Fowler also shows some pop and will hit for a nice average (or OBP) with the sweet swing he wields from either side of the plate (though he is better from the right side).
While it is early, it is quite possible that Fowler will win the NL Stolen Base crown and perhaps contend for Rookie of the Year.
Todd Gold is a first-year professional baseball scout and a sports junkie who enjoys taking his friends' hard earned money in fantasy leagues and helping his readers do the same. You can contact him here.Labels: dexter fowler, KC Scouts
