Howie Kendrick potential?

[rib217]

I apologize but i could not find a thread on Kendrick 2007 predictions. If you have a link that would be great. If not what is everyone's thoughts on Kendrick for the season? an average hitter, power, speed?

[dc928]

I think he will hit for .300 or .320 range with about 10 SB and about 80 runs and 80 Rbi, not bad from a 2B. Oh I also think he will hit 15 HR as well.

[FalcoAtL]

He's def. a guy you will be able to count on hitting .300 every year. This year there is a possibility he won't, but he will hit right around there. He also has the potential to hit 20 hrs and drive in 90 IMO.

[SmartassBoiler]

I liked him as a .300/15/15 guy heading into the season, but after a nice start, he's really struggled since that HBP that put him on the DL. He's 10 for his last 29, so let's hope that's the start of a nice hot streak for him.

[gws226]

Its tough to say with Kendrick. He was well on his to taking over that coveted #1 spot in the batting order before he got injured. But now he has to earn that all over again. With Chone batting something like .600 over the last 3 weeks, and Willets pretty well entrenched its going to take a monster hot streak, and a couple of major slumps to get him back in that 1-2 spot.

I still think a .300BA is by no means a stretch; the remaining stats are going to swing wildly based on whether he winds up batting infront of Vlad and Mattews or infront of Molina and Hillenbrand

[zhutou]

i doubt kendrick will ever lead off... he doesn't have a very high obp. willits seems more suited for the position, especially since he also steals more.