Owned a sweet swing, power and a willingness to take walks. Was great in the clutch when driving in runs. Had very soft hands and was good defensively at first base. Lacked speed and swung a little too freely at times, which sometimes limited his batting average from reaching top-tier levels. Was also lacking in range at first, especially later on in his MLB career. | |
Long Range Potential: | Excellent first baseman. |
League | Honor | Description |
NL | Silver Slugger | 2014 |
AL | Silver Slugger | 2011 |
AL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2011 |
NL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2014, 2009, 2008 |
MLB | Named to the All-Star Game | 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008 |
Midwest League (A) | Most Valuable Player | 2001 |
Midwest League (A) | Prospect of the Year | 2001 |
Midwest League (A) | All-Star Team | 2001 |
Class A- | All-Star Team | 2001 |