Fukudome’s sophomore season was a virtual mirror image
Fukudome’s sophomore season was a virtual mirror image of his rookie campaign in every major offensive category. Another common thread was his cooling off down the stretch -- he’s batted a combined .193 over the last two Septembers -- something directly attributable to the grind of a longer season than he was accustomed to in the Japanese leagues. Considering his keen batting eye (career .367 on-base percentage) and the fact that he should begin to better adjust to the 162-game slate now that he’s had a few years under his belt, the 32-year-old outfielder should make for a solid pick late in drafts next spring.
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