60.38 Montreal Claims Second Baseman Suzuki

[Bob Breum]

In their ongoing quest to stabilize their middle infield, the Blazers added another candidate today when they claimed former San Fernando second baseman Takeichi Suzuki off waivers.


Takeichi Suzuki
The left-handed hitting Suzuki projects to play a platoon role at the keystone if he makes the team. Only 25, he was originally selected in the second round of the 2054 amateur draft by San Fernando. For two consecutive offseasons, they worked with him in their development complex to improve his defense, but to no avail. He is an average defender with good hands but a below average throwing arm.

He appeared in 222 games for the Bears, starting 181 of them. His career slash line is .278/.330/.368 (93 OPS+).

[BaseClogger]

Looks kinda ok and then doesn’t accrue positive WAR. Had 6 contact at one point and looked like a player. Doesn’t have much defensive versatility.

[BaseClogger]

Looks like you technically claimed him from ATC. I expect him to contribute for you based on what the other giveaway Bears have done in Montreal.

[Bob Breum]

He has been disappointing to date. Perhaps a change of scenery will help.