VETERAN PRESENCE

Has anyone noticed Raul Ibanez? Perhaps you saw the absolute bomb he hit this past weekend in Yankee Stadium. I can’t think of anyone with a more obscure professional career. It’s amazing how many Major League teams passed up on him as a free agent this past winter. It’s amazing how many of you passed up on him during your fantasy drafts.

Over the past three years this veteran has averaged 26HR’s, 113 RBI, .291BA, 89 Runs

This year he’s on an absurd pace of 62HR, 162 RBI, .339 BA, 139 Runs

This is a veteran that no one talks about in either MLB circles or in Rotisserie circles. I’m guessing that the guy in your fantasy league who has him (I’m certain for cheap) is in 1st place. If you are getting that kind of production from players that are not high profile that you pick up at the bottom of the draft, you have to be doing well. - David Fry

David Fry is an independent sports photographer currently covering Major League Baseball. David will be reporting on observations as he sees them in MLB stadiums throughout the year.