Matsui, Kazuo

- Second Base, Houston Astros

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Baseball Player Info

NL
Age	34
Bats or Throws	Switch

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Kazuo Matsui

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Reviewed by buck
February 28, 2010
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The Houston second baseman is a last-resort option at middle infield if you're lacking speed. Second base is fairly deep this year, and there are more reliable options than Matsui available late in your draft. .270-60-7-55-18 in 420 AB

Positives / Upside	Injuries limited Matsui to just 132 games last season, but the veteran still managed to steal 19 bases and swat a career-best nine homers. He carries a career batting average of .271 into the 2010 season, and should again put up solid numbers if he can remain healthy. .280-75-8-50-20 in 485 AB
Negatives / Downside	Remaining healthy has been a problem for Matsui his entire career, and the fact that he's 34 years old doesn't help his prospects for playing a full season in 2010. He batted just .250 last season, and he may well have begun his career decline. .260-55-5-35-15 in 400 AB
Recommendation	Only at a discount
Draft Position	300