Comments on: Matt Wieters: An Early 2010 Projection

By: Justin

Justin — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:45:58 +0000

Those are VERY optimistic numbers. But obviously possible because if he proves himself then he’ll be moved up in the order. And if he is batting near Nick Markakis then his RBIs or Runs (depending on if he is in front of him or behind him) will definitely go up. I would love for him to have those numbers! It would certainly help my fantasy team.

By: Rotoprofessor

Rotoprofessor — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:44:04 +0000

Gavin, is it possible that he’s better than Mauer? Possibly, but only if Mauer does regress in the power department. If he’s in the 15-20 range, it’s def. possible Wieters surpasses him, but it’s a long-shot.

An optimistic line for Wieters? .320, 28 HR, 100 RBI, 90 R. I’d say that’s pretty optimistic and probably his ceiling for 2010. What does everyone else think?

By: Gavin

Gavin — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 18:17:32 +0000

What kind of stat line do you think would be optimistic for Wieters in 2010? Also, do you think in a couple years he could be better than Mauer?

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:14:43 +0000

We can’t forget that the Orioles slotted him in the bottom part of the order to begin the season, so his RBI numbers will automatically be a bit lower. By the end of the year (granted because of some injuries), Wieters was moved to the middle of the order. Wieters was excellent in September, .362 BA/3HR/14RBI, so owners have to hope it’s Wieters showing his true colors.

By: Rotoprofessor

Rotoprofessor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:53:48 +0000

Dave, keep in mind that the rankings were extremely preliminary and the plan was to update them throughout the offseason as news comes and I get all of my projections done. I would anticipate this projection to move him up a few notches in the rankings next time around.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:40:02 +0000

Reasonable projections. I think he’ll hit for a slightly better avg. in the low .290’s, but these seem fair.

My question is, with these numbers, why did you have him ranked 8th among catchers for 2010? There are not seven other C’s that are going to beat those numbers. This is basically what McCann did last year, and he’s ranked #2.

By: LestersLegends

LestersLegends — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:52:47 +0000

I’m like you and think he’ll have a solid year, but probably not one that will live up to his draft position. I doubt I will own him in any leagues next year because someone will take him before I’m willing to.

I think your numbers are very reasonable.