After breaking out in 2006 at A+, Carlos Gonzalez has endured a steady path through the minors and reached the majors last year, compiling 302 at-bats. Throughout his minor league career, Gonzalez has shown a tantalizing mix of power and speed that made teams drool over his potential.
When he reached Oakland, Gonzalez struggled mightily, compiling a line of .242/.273/.361 hitting 4 homers and 26 RBI. The 23 year old showed absolutely no plate discipline, walking only 13 times while striking out 81.
Over the off-season, Gonzalez was shipped to Colorado as part of the Matt Holliday trade. If there is any environment for Gonzalez to thrive in, Colorado is the one. The Rockies are in the midst of a rebuilding year and currently have an open center field position that will be able to get Gonzalez regular at-bats. In the thin air, he has a chance to put up some gaudy offensive numbers over the next few years if he can harness his talent.
Gonzalez has good speed, and an incredible throwing arm which make him a very good choice to patrol the wide outfields of Coors Field. The Rockies are going to give him every opportunity to succeed next year, and if he can improve his terrible plate discipline (that's a big if) his offensive game should come together nicely.
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