Endy Chavez
| AB | 3149 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .27 |
| OBP | .308 |
| SLG | .364 |
| HR | 30 |
- Full name Endy Chavez
- Born 02/07/1978 in Valencia, Venezuela
- Profile Ht.: 5'11" / Wt.: 170 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Liceo Batalia Carabobo
- Debut 05/29/2001
Top Rankings
Minor League Top Prospects
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Chavez has been on the move in the last year. The Tigers claimed him off waivers from the Royals last December, then lost him on waivers to the Mets, who later had him grabbed in the same manner by the Expos. He's on the move as a player as well. He chases down anything hit into the outfield, beats out grounders and bunts, and swipes plenty of bases. "Endy's the best center fielder in the league, one of the top center fielders playing the game today," Leiper said of Chavez. "He goes and gets everything. He saves the team more runs than I can imagine. Everything that goes in the air he gets." Chavez' only defensive shortcoming is his throwing arm. Offensively, he doesn't provide many extra-base hits or walks, so he has to hit for a high average to contribute. He did that this year, and his small-ball skills are a perfect fit for Montreal's Olympic Stadium.
Best Tools List
- Rated Best Defensive Outfielder in the International League in 2002
