Prospect Watch: Buch in the Saddle Again
By Todd Gold
ProFantasyBaseball.com
Former can't miss uber prospect turned bust, turned post-hype sleeper Clay Buchholz will be called up by the Boston Red Sox to join the rotation following the All-Star break. Buchholz struggled a bit in his first go-round in the show, going 2-9 with a 6.75 ERA before being sent down last season. But 2009 has been a great bounce back season for Buchholz, as the young righty has gone 7-1 with a 2.11 ERA and 86 K at AAA Pawtucket.
The 24-year old former first round pick was arguably the top prospect in all of baseball heading into his rookie season of 2007. Buchholz posted solid numbers after a late season callup, going 3-1 with a 1.59 ERA. The league figured him out and he got off to a terrible start last season and was forgotten by many fantasy owners. But it would be foolish to write off such a talented young player after one rough patch in his entire career. His 2008 stint in Boston was the only stop in his 5-year professional career in which Buchholz has posted an ERA above 4.00, and he has been well below 3.00 over the past two season of minor league ball. Buchholz has the tools to succeed in the majors and now will get a chance to do so again. He is a must-add in nearly all fantasy formats.
Todd Gold is a first-year professional baseball scout and a sports junkie who enjoys taking his friends' hard earned money in fantasy leagues...and helping his readers do the same. You can contact him here.
Former can't miss uber prospect turned bust, turned post-hype sleeper Clay Buchholz will be called up by the Boston Red Sox to join the rotation following the All-Star break. Buchholz struggled a bit in his first go-round in the show, going 2-9 with a 6.75 ERA before being sent down last season. But 2009 has been a great bounce back season for Buchholz, as the young righty has gone 7-1 with a 2.11 ERA and 86 K at AAA Pawtucket.
The 24-year old former first round pick was arguably the top prospect in all of baseball heading into his rookie season of 2007. Buchholz posted solid numbers after a late season callup, going 3-1 with a 1.59 ERA. The league figured him out and he got off to a terrible start last season and was forgotten by many fantasy owners. But it would be foolish to write off such a talented young player after one rough patch in his entire career. His 2008 stint in Boston was the only stop in his 5-year professional career in which Buchholz has posted an ERA above 4.00, and he has been well below 3.00 over the past two season of minor league ball. Buchholz has the tools to succeed in the majors and now will get a chance to do so again. He is a must-add in nearly all fantasy formats.
Todd Gold is a first-year professional baseball scout and a sports junkie who enjoys taking his friends' hard earned money in fantasy leagues...and helping his readers do the same. You can contact him here.
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