Spring Training Invitees: Kirk Nieuwenhuis

Today we’ll take a closer look at Captain Kirk

Kirk Nieuwenhuis

2009 Minor League Stats (A+): 123 G, .274 AVG, 16 HR, 71 RBI, 91 R, 53 BB, 118 K’s, 16 SB

Fun Fact: In 2009, he led the entire Florida State League in  doubles and OPS, and was third in HR.

What he needs to do to make the Team: Kirk Nieuwenhuis won’t make the team this year, but he is one of the Mets hottest prospects. He’s been said to be a 5-tool player and I’ve heard he plays a really good Center Field. He played 8 games in AA at the end of 2009 and had 13 hits in 36 ABs, good enough for a .406 AVG. His biggest problem is his high amounts of strikeouts, that’s been the only thing holding him back . He’s definitely got the potential to be a Major Leaguer and in a few years, I think everyone will know how to pronounce his last name correctly.

Where he’ll most likely end up: The Minors