Former league MVP checked in with .370-2-27 totals in 2004…helps anchor middle of lineup as productive run producer with timely hitting and long ball potential…starting third baseman who is also is capable of pitching if necessary…took home league MVP in 2002…begins tenth year in USOTB…

2004 G AB R H BI AVG
  26 92 28 34 27 .370

2003 G AB R H BI AVG
  27 92 25 40 11 .404