Austin Jackson

[thatguy27]

What are the board's thoughts on this guy? He's still very young, but is off to a very good start and should be a in a position to get a lot of runs and stolen bases batting leadoff in a pretty solid lineup. I really don't know much about this guy, just curious to hear the thoughts of others far more informed than I.

[thatguy27]

Any thoughts on this guy? Anyone?

[k.k.]

I just picked up A.Jackson in the league I'm in, dumping Matt Laporta. Laporta is likely headed to a platoon situation when Branyan is back and I have little patience for those situations. Jackson is at least playing everyday and he'll get me some stolen bases that Laporta won't. I am a little worried about the possible high strikeout rate though. Still, he's my 4th or 5th OF, so it's worth a shot for a while.

[thedude]

The Yankees touted him pretty highly as a prospect. He has a lot of tools. Had decent success in the minors, but he never hit for a ton of power. I did not expect a great year this year, but he does have the tools to be a good major league player.

[AquaMan2342]

He has a tool of tools.

[thedude]

He has a tool of tools.

Another guy who is a "tool of tools."

[Neato Torpedo]

David Wright is the tool of tools.

[AussieDodger]

He's going to have to get a better handle on the strike zone to succeed in the bigs.
His '09 ratio of 40/123 BB/K isn't going to cut it.

He could "get it", or he could be another Fred Lewis.

[AquaMan2342]

He's going to have to get a better handle on the strike zone to succeed in the bigs.
His '09 ratio of 40/123 BB/K isn't going to cut it.

He could "get it", or he could be another Fred Lewis.

His plate discipline was excellent this spring, and has carried over to an extent so far. Being young, it's easy to see he has some pitch recognition issues though. I agree with your assessment for the most part, but definitely don't think he will be another Fred Lewis.

[Dan Lambskin]

he could post Denard Span-esque numbers