H/W: 6-2 195 lb. B/T: L/L DOB: 8/11/86
2008 was a downer year for the Cards' top prospect. After bombarding AA pitching in '07, Rasmus was expected to continue the hot streak at AAA Memphis for a short while before patrolling CF at Busch Stadium. None of that happened, however, as Rasmus battled an early season slump and was plagued by injuries to his groin and knee. Rasmus struggled to hit .252 with 12 HR 38 RBI and 15 SB in 96 games. When healthy, Rasmus is one of the brightest 5-tool talents in all of baseball. His left handed swing generates easy power to all fields as he seemingly hits every ball with authority. Rasmus can play any OF position with Gold Glove capability and his speed translates to 20-30 SB potential at the big league level.
Rasmus' injuries are of concern, though his sprained knee was a Grade 1 sprain that did not need surgery. Additionally, Rasmus is a very streaky player who has a history of getting off to slow starts in the early part of the season. The Cardinals would like to see him develop a more consistent approach to his game. Tony LaRussa had a chance this last September to bring Rasmus up for his MLB debut and he responded by saying "He hasn't earned it" Reading between the lines, this may be an indicator that Colby has some "between the ears" developing to do before becoming the centerpiece of the Cardinals' talented 2009 OF.
2009 Projection: Spring training will be a key indicator on the immediate future of Rasmus. If he can perform well, he may not need to go back to Memphis to start the season. Though current CF Skip Schumaker had a solid '08 season, Rasmus is the future. Expect LaRussa to make him earn it this spring. Keep an eye on Colby's health and his early season stats (especially his BB/K ratio). When Rasmus comes up, whether it be April or later, he is a prime N.L. Rookie of the Year candidate.
Key Colby Rasmus Baseball Cards:
- 2005 Bowman Chrome Draft Auto
- 2005 Bowman Sterling Jersey/Auto
- 2005 Topps Chrome Update
- 2005 Bowman Heritage
- 2007 Bowman Sterling Auto
 2012 Topps Sticker Collection 37 Colby Rasmus $1.00 |
 2005 BOWMAN, COLBY RASMUS, AUTO. RC,REFRACT. BGS 8 $54.00 |
 2009 Topps Ticket to Stardom Ticket To Stardom #TTS3 Colby Rasmus $1.00 |
 Colby Rasmus RC 2005 Topps Update #UH320 $1.99 |
 2011 TOPPS HERITAGE CARD COLBY RASMUS CARDINALS # 412 $1.00 |
 2012 Topps Series 2 Gold Sparkle Parallel #423 Colby Rasmus BLUE JAYS $1.50 |
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