The Chicago White Sox have a new look at 3B for 2010
28-year old lefty swinging Mark Teahan came over from the Royals in a trade over the winter and he will be the new starting 3B for the White Sox in 2010. Teahan played in 144 games for the Royals last season and he was 142 for 524 (.271 avg, .733 OPS) with 69 runs scored, 12 homers, 50 RBIs and 8 stolen bases. Teahan has not improved much since his rookie season as he is pretty consistent as a hitter. He has averaged 68.6 runs scored, 11.8 homers, 58.6 RBIs, 8.4 stolen bases and 114.8 whiffs per season over his career. Those are very sub par numbers for a starting 3B in the majors so the White Sox better hope the light bulb finally shines over his head. Teahan made 11 errors in 107 games at 3B for the Royals last season while showing below average range.
42-year old Omar Vizquel will backup Teahan at 3B in 2010. He played in 20 error-free games at 3B for the Rangers last season while showing below average range. 27-year old righty swinging Jayson Nix can also handle playing 3B if needed. He played in 12 games there for the White Sox last season and he made 1 error while showing poor range.
PROJECTED GRADE FOR THE 3B IN 2010: C-
Three years ago it looked like Teahen was going to develop into a poor version of what Mark Reynolds was last year, but it just never happened. When the Royals are giving up on you, it’s generally not a good sign.
I agree with you Mark. I’ve never been a Teahan fan as he was one of those overhyped A’s prospects.