Quentin, Carlos

- Outfield, Chicago White Sox

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AL
Age	28
Bats or Throws	Right

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Reviewed by SteveP
February 25, 2010
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When on the field, Carlos Quentin has become a reliable source of power. He is an extreme fly ball hitter, generating only 15.9% line drives for his career (Ryan Howard, for reference, has produced 23.3%). Because of this and despite the fact that he makes excellent contact for a power hitter, it is difficult for him to maintain a reasonable batting average. This makes Quentin a three category contributor and a potential negative in one.

I would certainly project Quentin at 35-40 dingers and 90-100 RBI in a healthy season. But even so, there's a significant risk he would hit .250 or less with next to no steals. It's not Jack Cust exactly, but hardly fantasy gold. He's healthy now and was quite good in a high-power, low-average way at the end of 2009. .260-75-28-90-3 in 450 AB

Positives / Upside	He's slugged 57 homers in 968 Chicago AB or about 30 per 500 AB. Batting in the middle of a rejuvenated White Sox lineup, this means the opportunity to drive in runs in bunches. He gets on base reasonably well, although his batting average is a concern, so he should hold his own on runs. Heel problems can linger for years, but all reports are positive. Off-season wrist surgery was a routine matter to remove pins. .280-35-100-85-5 in 550 AB
Negatives / Downside	Quentin hasn't played anything resembling a full season since 2006. Although he is not costing a lot this year, he still represents significant risk and is projected only to be a positive contributor in two categories (although not a net negative in R unless he gets pushed towards the end of the lineup). .250-65-25-70-0 in 450 AB
Recommendation	Only at a discount
Draft Position	120