H/W: 5-11 245 lb. B/T: S/R DOB: 8/11/86
The switch hitting former catcher broke out in a big way in 2008, tormenting pitchers at both High-A San Jose and AA Connecticut for a .350 BA with 20 HR 96 RBI, 90 runs scored and 38 doubles in just 112 games. Sandoval earned a promotion to San Francisco where he didn't miss a beat, hitting .345 with 3 HR 24 RBI and 10 doubles in 145 AB. Sandoval has a lightning-quick bat that produces easy power from both sides of the plate. He makes excellent contact, but doesn't work counts as effectively as someone with his potent bat should. Last season Sandoval combined to walk just 35 times in nearly 600 AB. Defensively, the rotund Sandoval is quite mobile at both infield corner positions, earning just one error in 179 chances. He has excellent arm strength and soft hands ideal for the hot corner.
2009 Projection: All signs point to Sandoval having a huge first full season as a major leaguer. He has hit almost .450 this spring with excellent XBH power and solid plate discipline. The main concern with Sandoval going forward will be his weight, as heavier set players have increased difficulties staying healthy over the course of a 162 game season. His bat, though, is for real and has all the look and functionality of a switch-hitting Edgar Martinez. The Giants are an organization filled with younger talent waiting to blossom. Sandoval will be one of the parties leading the charge very soon.
Key Pablo Sandoval Baseball Cards:
- 2006 Bowman Chrome Prospects
- 2006 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2008 Donruss Elite Extra Auto #/849
- 2008 Topps Red Hot Rookie REDEMPTION
- 2008 Bowman Chrome Draft
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 Pablo Sandoval Lot Of 2 2008 Bowman Draft Prospects US $.50 |
 2010 Bowman Expectations Pablo Sandoval Thomas Neal US $1.59 |
 2010 Topps 2 T15 Pablo Sandoval 2020 3d Insert Giants US $1.00 |
 Pablo Sandoval 5 Card Lot W Bowman Chrome Rookie US $.99 |
 2009 Ballpark Pablo Sandoval Auto Rc Giants 96 300 US $12.01 |
 Pablo Sandoval Autographed Etopps US $100.00 |
 2010 Topps Turkey Red Pablo Sandoval Insert Giants Star US $.01 |
 2006 1st Bowman Chrome Pablo Sandoval Rookie Card Fg6 US $.01 |
 Pablo Sandoval Rare Color Shirt San Francisco Giants US $9.99 |
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