Jedd Gyorko is five games into his career as a San Diego Padre and his play is as advertised.
Analysis: Gyorko hit 30 home runs last year between Triple-A and Double-A with a slugging percentage north of .500. He’s now twenty-four years old playing on a team that needs all the power bats it can get. Through his first five games Gyorko has three doubles, five hits, three RBI and two runs. He’s played two games at second base and three at third so he is on his way to multiple position eligibility. Chase Headley will eventually be back at third base and Gyorko should be the full time second baseman for the Padres.
Gyorko will have the month of April and possibly May to prove his bat is big league ready which should not be much of a problem. He’s available in over sixty percent of fantasy leagues but his stock is rising. Gyorko is a fine alternative for those counting on other low profile second basemen like a Brian Roberts. Roberts could only make it two full games and change this season without an injury… shattering his previous records.