Thursday, March 17, 2011

Analysis: Jason Donald

In 3,443 minor league plate appearances, Jack Hannahan has 64 HRs. That is a HR in almost 2% of his PAs.

In 1,694 minor league plate appearances, Jason Donald has 31HRs. That is a HR in almost 2% of his PAs.

There is no evidence that Hannahan has more power than Donald. Neither has much. My earlier comment was just to say that Jack Hannahan is not the next Casey Blake. Donald's future is not at 3rd base. It is at second. If Donald develops as a hitter, he will challenge Kipnis for the second base position next year. If he doesn't develop as a hitter, then Jason meet your future, Jack Hannahan.

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