April 1, 2055
by Banjo Jackson
Nashville, TN
3B Essam bin Eisa
Contact | Gap | Power | Eye | Avoid K | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start 2056 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Start 2057 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
Potential | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Fast forward to 2052 and bin Eisa signs a contract with the Vancouver Mounties to join their international complex. In 2055 he cracked the top 100 prospects list for the first time and got on the radar of Bluebirds GM Chad Nason. His switch-hitting ability with a solid eye and slick infield glove was attractive and Nason traded starting SS Niaz Minhas on the eve of Opening Day to acquire bin Eisa. In his first full season of rookie ball in 2056, bin Eisa slashed .294/.362/.427 and he will likely begin 2057 in Short A for Nashville. He should get reps at 2B, SS, 3B, and all three OF positions, as Nason loves his future as a super utility guy who can hit from both sides.
ETA: 2060