Iwamura, Akinori

- Second Base, Pittsburgh Pirates

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Baseball Player Info

NL
Age	31
Bats or Throws	Left

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well things be better Aki?

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Reviewed by SteveP
March 08, 2010
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Iwamura was really a pretty credible low-end middle infield option in Tampa when he was playing. He was not a great baserunner, but still stole a few bags, hit a few home runs and got on base enough to score 82 and 91 runs in his two full seasons. A lot will depend on where he bats in the order, but if Iwamura can stay on the field (and he didn't have any problems prior to last season, nor in Japan), he looks to provide the same sort of numbers. For what it is worth, he has been batting second in the Pirates order this spring.

Aki is an excellent end game play for middle infield. .290-90-7-45-10. 600ABs

Positives / Upside	Good on-base percentage and nestled in between the few good hitters that the Pirates possess, Aki should be good for good average, runs and perhpas even 10/10. .290-90-10-50-10. 625ABs
Negatives / Downside	Iwamura will rise or fall according to the fortunes of the Pirates. That's a bit scary. .280-70-5-35-5. 550ABs
Recommendation	Go the extra dollar
Draft Position	373