Bourn, Michael

- Outfield, Houston Astros

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Baseball Player Info

NL
Age	27
Bats or Throws	Left

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Reviewed by buck
February 22, 2010
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Last updated: February 24, 2010

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Bourn's plate discipline is his bane, but he improved his OBP skills in 2009. If he can continue that trend, he'll be well worth a mid-round pick in fantasy drafts this season. The abundance of speed available late, though, makes us hesitant to recommend reaching for Bourn... rather, we'd recommend waiting until the price is right. .270-90-5-50-55 in 610 AB

Positives / Upside	Bourn can flat-out fly, and he proved that in 2009 by stealing an NL-best 61 bases. He also slugged 12 triples and batted a respectable .285, establishing himself as one of baseball's top speedsters. He should once again bat atop what figures to be an improved Astros lineup -- especially if slugger Lance Berkman can stay healthy for the entire season. .280-100-8-55-60 in 620 AB
Negatives / Downside	Bourn's complete lack of pop -- he managed only 16 homers in four minor league seasons and just three last year -- should signal that he is indeed a one-trick pony. Factor in that his career batting average is a pedestrian .262 and that he fanned a whopping 140 times last season, and you have a bust waiting to, well... burst. .260-80-4-45-45 in 550 AB
Recommendation	Only at a discount
Draft Position	85