Phenomenally athletic, he has a big frame and a sweet, powerful lefty swing. Runs effortlessly and has a great outfield arm. Can bat for huge power and good average and is a clutch RBI producer. Is a bit too injury-prone. Strikes out a little too much. Has struggled significantly with off-field issues, which have slightly curtailed his overall stardom, though he has overcome a lot of adversity. | |
Long Range Potential: | Veteran slugger in decline, when healthy. |
League | Honor | Description |
AL | Most Valuable Player Award | 2010 |
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award | 2013 | |
AL | Silver Slugger | 2012, 2010, 2008 |
AL | American League Championship - Most Valuable Player | 2010 |
MLB | Named to the All-Star Game | 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 |
South Atlantic League (A) | Most Valuable Player | 2000 |
South Atlantic League (A) | All-Star Team | 2000 |
Class A- | All-Star Team | 2000 |
Class A | Player of the Year | 2000 |
Appalachian League (R) | All-Star Team | 1999 |
Short Season | All-Star Team | 1999 |