Has been one of the game's best all-round performers at the hot corner. Is a power hitter that can also maintain a solid batting average. He is great defensively. Performs well under pressure. If he has one main flaw at the plate, it is a reasonably high strikeout rate. Also, he can go into prolonged hitting slumps at times. Is not really much of a base-stealing threat, either. | |
Long Range Potential: | Veteran, all-around third baseman. |
League | Honor | Description |
AL | Rookie of the Year | 2008 |
AL | Silver Slugger | 2009 |
AL | Rawlings Gold Glove Award | 2017, 2010, 2009 |
MLB | Named to the All-Star Game | 2009, 2008 |
Southern League (AA) | Most Valuable Player | 2007 (injured) |
Southern League (AA) | All-Star Team | 2007 |