Aaron Cunningham Mechanics and Projections

by DyeLongJustice on Jan 12, 2009 8:09 PM PST

In case you guys and gals weren't aware, Aaron Cunningham has been featured in a short post over at Driveline Mechanics. Kyle Boddy's post is simply a primer for a yet-to-come analysis, but I think it's still pertinent to pick apart his swing and analyze his mechanical flaws. Of course, I'm going to let Boddy do all the dirty work, but it did give me the urge to dedicate a fanpost in an Aaron Cunningham's honor, and any ensuing discussion should primarily include what you think of his mechanics, defensive capabilities, and what your projections are for his 2009 stats.

CHONE has Cunningham with a .254 avg, .310 OBP, .400 SLG, 11 HR, and .314 wOBA in 473 ABs. He received a grade B from Sickels and ranked 4th in the AthleticsNation poll/list.

I personally believe that Cunningham is going to have a rough time this year in the majors and probably needs more seasoning in AAA. I don't mean this to be a slight towards Cunningham, but rather a comment on his age and inexperience above AA (small sample size at AAA notwithstanding). I could see him putting up a line of .250/.320/.385 with 7-10 HR's and average defense in 200-300 PAs. While that isn't terrible, it isn't great either.

Lastly, does anyone think it would be a good idea to do a Community Projections series a la Viva El Birdos and other SB Blogs? Anyway, let the discussion begin...

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I think this is an interesting post but it might become redundant when Zonis posts the next ANCom Prospect Report.

by Rocktopus on Jan 12, 2009 8:28 PM PST reply actions

Lookout Landing does/did em as well

if you want, go for it.

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by Zonis on Jan 12, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions

If his line is going to be .250/.320/.385...

then he has no business being in the majors. I wouldn’t mind seeing him get a full season in AAA. If he excels then he could replace Holliday in 2010.

"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra

by brenarlo on Jan 12, 2009 9:48 PM PST reply actions

dont most people want him in the minors for one more year anyway?

i thought that’s what ive been reading. but reading isnt my strongest point.

"My group runs some frogloks down the hall to finish them off and POP! RASTER! If there was a way to scream louder than caps in EQ I was doing it. Man I am straight panicking because I know I have NO CHANCE soloing and the party has run off. I'm in my hotel room; it's like 5am, and I am straight hollering, in EQ and in real life. Bottom line is the group comes back, heals me, and kills Raster! WOOT!" -Curt Schilling on his favorite memories in the video game "EverQuest"

by travdog6 on Jan 12, 2009 11:58 PM PST reply actions

Another year in AAA

With Holiday/Sweeney/Cust/Buck/Davis there is no room and why rush the player to the majors. Let him wait unless Holiday is traded half way through the season. After another AAA year his numbers should be in the 280/350 range with 20 homers.

by Arcman on Jan 13, 2009 9:19 AM PST reply actions

The Giambi signing likely relegated Cunningham to AAA for most of the year

Before Giambi came back, Cunningham would likely be the first option once an OF got hurt. Now, they’d likely move Cust to the OF and Giambi to DH if Buck or someone gets hurt.

I think Cunningham is a better prospect than CarGo, though he has less potential. But I’d love to see him and Buck manning the OF corners from 2010-2013.

by Danny on Jan 13, 2009 9:41 AM PST reply actions