Corey Patterson
.276/.314/.443, 19 doubles, 5 triples, 16 homeruns, 53 RBIs, 45 stolen bases
Grade: B-
2007 outlook: Patterson will be the starting center fielder to start next season. He is a great benefit with his defense and speed on the bases. He has some power too, but don’t count on him to draw a walk. Patterson struggles against left handed pitching and in a perfect world would get the at bats against righties in a platoon with a lefty basher.
Luis Matos
.207/.278/.331, 7 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homeruns, 5 RBIs, 7 stolen bases
Grade: D
2007 outlook: Matos’ 2007 season will not be with the Orioles. Got picked up by the Nationals after being designated for assignment by the O’s. Struggled mightily with the O’s for the first couple months.
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