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Scott Kingery 2020 Outlook: Power, Speed, Versatility - Consistency?
5 years agoScott Kingery joined a rare group in signing a long-term MLB contract before he had even played a game in the big leagues. His rookie year was a letdown, but last season saw him post a respectable .258/.315/.474 line with 19 home runs and 15 stolen bases in 500 plate appearances. The 25-year-old logged time at second base, third base, shortstop, and all three outfield positions; he even recorded four outs as a pitcher. He enters the 2020 season eligible at only 3B and OF on most platforms (retaining 2B and SS on the less-stringent Yahoo standard), and will open the year as the starting third baseman after Maikel Franco was shown the door over the winter. Perhaps having a regular home in the field will help Kingery remain consistent at the plate, which has been a problem for him to this point. He slumped badly in the second half of 2019, posting an OPS 179 points lower than he had before the break. Contact issues will likely continue to suppress his batting average, but Kingery offers 20/20 potential at a reasonable price (current NFBC ADP of 166)
