17. Craig Wilson Atlanta Braves
Wilson will see time at both first base
and in the outfield. Depending on how young Scott Thorman hits against lefties,
Wilson may eventually be in a platoon role at first base. Wilson has power and could be good for 20-25
homers with 500 or more at bats. The
problem is, it's unlikely he will see 500 plate appearances if Thorman is effective against the league's southpaws.
Craig Wilson 2007 Projections
|
G
|
AB
|
Runs
|
Hits
|
2B
|
3B
|
HR
|
BB
|
RBI
|
SO
|
SB
|
CS
|
E
|
AVG
|
|
136
|
436
|
64
|
113
|
22
|
3
|
20
|
44
|
65
|
12
|
4
|
0
|
5
|
0.260
|
Remaining NL First Basemen Rankings
18. Wes Helms Phi
19. Scott Hatteberg Cin
20. Mike Lamb Hou
21. Jeff Conine Cin
22. Chris Duncan StL
23. Scott Spiezio StL
24. Lance Niekro SF
25. Chris Coste Phi
26. Mark Sweeney SF
27. Ryan Doumit Pit
28. Olmedo Saenz LA
29. Tony Clark Ari
30. Daryle Ward ChN
31. Julio Franco NYN
32. John Mabry Col
33. Ryan Klesko SF
34. James Loney LA
35. Robert Fick Wsh
36. Travis Ishikawa SF
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