Pierzynski, A.J.

- Catcher, Chicago White Sox

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	33
Bats or Throws	Left

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No-Frills Catching Option

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Reviewed by TNord
April 04, 2009
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Everyone knows what Pierzynski brings to the party by now. If you want to focus your resources on other positions, he's worth picking up later in the draft as an acceptable starter or a stable backup for a riskier selection. .275-55-10-50-1 in 450 AB

Positives / Upside	If you miss out on the more exciting catching options, Pierzynski isn't a bad guy to select. He'll be good for a double-digit HRs and decent numbers in the other non-SB categories. He's also extremely durable, making him especially useful in AL-only leagues where bulk ABs have a lot of value.
Negatives / Downside	Pierzynski isn't exciting and is unlikely to surprise anyone with significant improvement at this point. You can draft him as a safe choice, but you'll likely spend the season looking to improve. With Tyler Flowers on the way, it's possible Pierzynski could see his ABs cut later in the season.
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	233