David Price – Pitcher – Tampa Bay
David Taylor Price was born on August 26, 1985 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The southpaw had a remarkable high school career posting a combined 0.43 ERA and 153 strikeouts.
Player Profiles
Roy Halladay – Pitcher – Philadelphia Phillies
Roy Halladay is a pitcher’s pitcher. Blessed with a live arm, there was never any question whether Halladay would make the Major Leagues. The only question was whether he could develop into the complete pitcher that he has become.
CC Sabathia – Pitcher – New York Yankees
Large is a way of life for the New York Yankees star pitcher CC Sabathia. The 6’7” 290 pound lefthander is among the largest pitchers in the game and possesses the biggest contract ever offered to a major league pitcher.
Jay Bruce – Right Field – Cincinnati Reds
There have been times in Jay Bruce’s baseball career where he must have felt he was on a merry-go-round with no end in sight.
Justin Morneau – 1st Base – Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins will be representing the American League Central in the 2010 playoffs. Manager Ron Gardenhire has overcome plenty of obstacles to capture the division in runaway style.
Vladimir Guerrero – DH/Outfielder – Texas Rangers
In his first season with the Montreal Expos, Vladimir Guerrero was criticized for being too aggressive at the plate. Despite his now legendary aggressiveness, the rookie hit .302, hit 11 homeruns and drove in 40 runs in just 325 at bats.
Josh Hamilton – Outfielder Texas Rangers
Josh Holt Hamilton’s career is a feel good story waiting for a screenwriter to happen. Born on May 21, 1981 in Raleigh, North Carolina, Josh was a high school phenom with a “cannot miss” label.
Robinson Cano – 2nd Baseman New York Yankees
2010 All Star Robinson Cano is in the midst of his best year as a professional baseball player, yet he remains one the the game’s hardest workers. In his early years, he was constantly trade bait that other teams rejected.
Joe Mauer – Catcher Minnesota Twins
Joe Mauer is the heart and soul of the Minnesota Twins and a great ambassador of the national pastime. A four time All Star, Mauer is as close to a “franchise player” as exists in baseball today.
Ryan Howard – 1st Baseman, Philadelphia Phillies
Ryan James Howard was born November 19, 1979 to Cheryl and Ron Howard in St. Louis Missouri. As hard as it is to miss the bruising 6’4”, 255 pound lefthander, collegiate and professional scouts overlooked the power hitting first baseman for several years.
Derek Jeter – Shortstop New York Yankees
In many ways, shortstop Derek Jeter is a throwback type player. Once he was drafted and signed by the New York Yankees, he became a Yankee for good and for the good of the Bronx Bombers.
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