So far, we have examined the infield and one outfielder.
C Rob Brantly
1B Paul Goldschmidt
2B Matt Carpenter
SS Zack Cozart
3B Lonnie Chisenhall
OF Leonys Martin
Today we examine Baltimore Orioles OF Nolan Reimold. Like stated with Leonys Martin (and tomorrow's piece on Darin Ruf), none of the OF's are guaranteed starters, unlike most of the infielders mentioned, though, Reimold should have a lead on the job. Adam Jones and Nick Markakis clearly have CF and RF locked down. Chris Davis moves over to first base. Now, there is a chance that Nate McLouth plays in LF and Reimold DH's, but let's take a look at Reimold.
Nolan Reimold was off to a very good start last season. In only 16 games and 67 at-bats, he posted a .313/.333/.627 with a .960 OPS. His traditional stat line produced a .313/5 HR/10 RBI line. In 2009, his most productive season and most games played produced a .279/15 HR/45 RBI and .279/.365/.466 with a .831 OPS. Reimold has had a history of producing some power. Over his career, according to Baseball Reference, a standard 162 game Reimold season would produce a .261/24 HR/75 RBI and .261/.338/.455 and .794 OPS. The low OPS is due to his low walk rate and not a lack of power (as shown) or his ability to hit for a decent average. When Reimold stays healthy - a rarity - he produces well. If Showalter gives him a chance, owners would be ecstatic with a .275/20 HR/70 RBI line. Fingers crossed.
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