Jenks, Bobby

- Relief Pitcher, Chicago White Sox

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Baseball Player Info

AL
Age	28
Bats or Throws	Right

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Jenks Primed for Bounce Back?

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Reviewed by ewagner25
February 27, 2010
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Despite the down year, Jenks is primed to be a pretty good value pick. The high ERA may scare some away, but he should still at least be effective enough to hang onto the closer role and accumulate saves and solid strikeout numbers. Plus, most of his problems came during a disastrous August in which his ERA for the month was 8.59, but he finished well, giving him a good chance to post numbers closer to his pre-2009 norms. 3-34-3.40-1.26-50 in 58 IP

Positives / Upside	The most encouraging aspect of Jenks' 2009 campaign was that he once again showed he could strike batters out. In 2008, his SO/9 rate had plummeted to 5.5 SO/9, but last year he finished with a solid 8.3 SO/9, to some extent allaying fears that his stuff had fallen off. Jenks has reportedly lost 25 pounds during the offseason, and while it's hard to quantify whether this will have a noticeable impact on his performance, it suggests a maturity that may prove helpful in turning the page on last year.
Negatives / Downside	Last season was a bit of a mess for Jenks. His HR/9 rate spiked, increasing from 0.4 in 2008 to 1.5, and he became more hittable, allowing nearly a hit per inning. These numbers fueled a rise in ERA and WHIP, contributing to 6 BS and a career-low 83% save percentage. Often, relievers have a short shelf-life, and given Jenks' decreasing effectiveness, there is reason to worry he may no longer be a strong Cl option.
Recommendation	Buy at cost
Draft Position	154