PLAYER PROFILE
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Pitching/Defense:
It's not fair to call Rocket a one-trick pony pitcher, but his slider is good enough that he really could be, and still win 10 games a season. He'll mix in a straight 4-seamer and more looping curve, but more times than not, that slide-piece leaves batters looking down right silly.
Batting/Baserunning
Rocket remains one of the more consistent hitters in the league. Ample power compliments his ridiculous propensity for not striking out. The Royals love seeing this guy stroll to the plate with men in scoring position.
2007 Outlook:
Rocket has done nothing but produce all three of his seasons in the league. There's no reason to not expect more of the same this time around.
PERSONAL
Honors & Awards