Pence, Hunter

- Outfield, Houston Astros

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Baseball Player Info

NL
Age	27
Bats or Throws	Right

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Hunter Pence

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Reviewed by buck
February 24, 2010
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Pence's inconsistency makes him something of a draft day gamble, but his five-category game is just too attractive to pass up. He may be limited by a weak supporting cast, but Pence should again provide at least serviceable production in most fantasy hitting categories this season. There is still a fair amount of upside here as well. Don't reach, but don't flinch, either. .290-90-25-85-15 in 590 AB

Positives / Upside	Pence rebounded from a lackluster 2008 to post a strong line of .282-76-25-72-14 last season, while displaying the blend of speed and power that so endeared him to fantasy managers during his breakout 2007 campaign. His OBP jumped nicely upward last year, while his K rate dropped appreciably from his 2008 effort. Pence's best years may still lie ahead of him, and if last season was any indication, they should be exciting years indeed. .295-95-28-90-18 in 610 AB
Negatives / Downside	Pence is not a very efficient base stealer (11 CS in 25 attempts last year), and his OBP skills are still rather mediocre. He batted a pedestrian .263 in the second half last season, while posting a lackluster .792 OPS. Which Hunter Pence will show up in 2010? .275-80-20-75-10 in 550 AB
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	87