Brad Hawpe
Contract: Signed though 2010 with club option for 2011
- Height: 6-3
- Weight: 205 lbs
- Born: Jun 22, 1979
- Debut: May 1, 2004
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
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Newsbreakers
October 19, 2009
Despite rumors to the contrary, the Rockies do not plan on trading Brad Hawpe and his $7.5 million 2010 salary this offseason, according to InsideTheRockies.com.
Our View:
Hawpe was an All-Star last season, but struggled down the stretch, and started just one of four Rockies' playoff games. But after hitting .284 with 23 home runs and 86 RBI on the season, the Rox insist he is still in their long-term plans.
October 11, 2009
The AP reports that All-Star outfielder Brad Hawpe has been replaced in the lineup by Ryan Spilborghs for Sunday's Game 3 between the Rockies and Phillies. Spilborghs will hit seventh.
Our View:
Hawpe will be available off of the bench, but manager Jim Tracy felt Spilborghs was a better option against left-hander J.A. Happ. Hawpe has struggled throughout most of the second half of the season.
October 4, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 2-for-2 with his 23rd home run of the season in a 5-3 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.
Our View:
The All Star outfielder was a beast in the first half, hitting .320 with 14 homers and 59 RBI, but he fizzled drastically after the break. Since the mid-summer classic he hit under .240 with nine homers and just 27 RBI.
September 27, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 2-for-3 and popped a two-run homer against Adam Wainwright in the Rockies 6-3 loss to the Cardinals on Saturday.
Our View:
Hawpe was bumped to seventh in the order before the game due to his recent offensive struggles, but was the most productive bat for the Rockies in the game. Perhaps Jim Tracy's strategy worked. It was Hawpe's first homer since August 29th.
September 26, 2009
According to the Denver Post, Brad Hawpe has been dropped to seventh in Saturday's batting order.
Our View:
Hawpe has struggled recently (.146 September average) and was lifted for a pinch hitter in Friday's win over the Cardinals. Looks like the Rockies want to pull out all the stops and lock up the Wild Card.
August 29, 2009
Brad Hawpe's ninth inning solo home run broke up Barry Zito's shutout bid, but did little else, as the Rockies lost 5-3 in San Francisco for their fourth straight loss.
Our View:
Hawpe has very quietly put together a solid season in 2009, batting .299 with 19 home runs and 76 RBI.
July 19, 2009
Brad Hawpe drove in the Rockies lone run in their 3-1 loss to the Padres on Saturday.
Our View:
Colorado's All-Star should continue to produce at a high level in the second half of the season, and be in your starting lineup every day, in every format.
July 12, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4 and blasted his 14th homer of the season in the Rockies' dramatic come from behind, walk-off win on Sunday. Hawpe also drove in two and drew a walk in the contest.
Our View:
Hawpe was on fire through the first three months of the season, but in July he's hitting just .250. He's still worthy of his All Star berth, but he's cooled as of late. The homer was his first since June 30th.
July 7, 2009
According to MLB.com, Rockies' outfielder Brad Hawpe will start for the NL in the All-Star game in place of the injured Carlos Beltran. Hawpe gets the start because he was the top pick on the players' ballot.
Our View:
Hawpe has been excellent this season, and he certainly deserves to be on the team and to start. It will be his first All-Star start of his career.
July 1, 2009
Brad Hawpe had two of the Rockies three hits on Wednesday, as a gaggle of Dodgers pitchers suffocated their lineup in a 1-0 loss.
Our View:
Hawpe is now batting .333 on the season, and has a good shot at making his first All-Star roster.
June 28, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 2-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and his 12th home run of the season on Saturday.
Our View:
Hawpe had raked in the middle of Colorado's lineup all year long and is clearly a must-start in the outfield at this point.
June 23, 2009
Brad Hawpe carried the Rockies offensively in Monday's 11-1 win at the Angels, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit a single and a three-run homer off Matt Palmer.
Our View:
Hawpe continues to lead the Rockies with a .335 batting average and 53 RBI. He crushed his fourth homer of June tonight, and his 11th of 2009.
June 21, 2009
The Denver Post reports that GM Dan O'Dowd put to rest any notions that outfielder Brad Hawpe is on the trading block. "I don't know where any of that came from," O'Dowd said. "I don't foresee us doing anything with him. That's something you would only do strategically, for the big picture. That would be something for the offseason, if at all."
Our View:
It was widely whispered around baseball that Hawpe was available for the right price, but O'Dowd's statement should quell some of those circling rumors. What likely happened is that Hawpe was for sale, but the Rockies went on a fantastic run and now that they are back in the mix they don't want to dump their most productive player. If they start to fade again, look for Hawpe to become available once more.
June 19, 2009
Brad Hawpe carried the Rockies offensively in Friday's 7-3 win over the Pirates at Coors Field, as he went 3-for-4 with three RBI. He hit a two-run homer, double and a single.
Our View:
Hawpe hit his third homer of June and his 10th of the season. He continues to lead the Rockies with 50 RBI and a .343 batting average.
June 13, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Saturday's 5-3 win over the Mariners at Coors Field. He had a double and a single.
Our View:
Hawpe raised his average to .333, and continues to lead the Rockies with 46 RBI.
June 10, 2009
Brad Hawpe was 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two RBI, and a run scored as the Rockies defeated the Brewers 4-2 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Bradley Bonte Hawpe is having one heck of a season out in Denver. He has an 12-game hit streak going, in which he's totaled 17 hits. His batting average has only increased by .004 in that span. He ranks fourth in the NL in batting average (.339) and fifth with 45 RBI.
June 10, 2009
The Denver Post is reporting that Brad Hawpe would void his player option for 2011 if traded and become a free agent.
Our View:
This might dampen Hawpe's tradeability a little bit, but many teams are still likely to pursue the slugging right fielder, who is batting .335 with eight home runs and 43 RBIs in 2009.
June 3, 2009
Brad Hawpe was 2-for-2 with two walks but just one run scored in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Astros. He is now hitting .353.
Our View:
Hawpe's batting average seems to be a direct result of his improved plate discipline. He has drawn 22 walks against his 26 strikeouts. His 40 RBI has him on pace for 138 RBI this season, a pace that we doubt he can sustain.
June 2, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 1-for-3 with an RBI double in Tuesday's 3-2 loss at Houston.
Our View:
Hawpe has a four-game hitting streak, and notched his team-leading 40th RBI. He also leads the Rockies with a .345 batting average.
May 30, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Saturday's 8-7 win over San Diego at Coors Field. He had a single, double and a two-run homer.
Our View:
Hawpe registered multiple hits in 14 games this season, and ended a 10-game skid without a home run. He raised his season average to .343, and he leads the Rockies with 39 RBI and 13 doubles.
May 26, 2009
According to FOXSports.com, the Rockies may be headed for a fire sale and Brad Hawpe is their most intriguing bargaining chip.
Our View:
With the Rockies already 12 games out they are considering packing it in for 2009. Hawpe makes $12 million a year for the next two seasons and has a $10 million option for 2011. He's cheaper than Todd Helton and more productive than Garrett Atkins and several teams would love to have him. The Rays and Braves have been mentioned as nice fits.
May 26, 2009
According to the Denver Post, Brad Hawpe is out of the lineup on Tuesday due to a groin strain he suffered in Monday's game.
Our View:
Consider Hawpe day-to-day and keep him out of your lineup until further notice. He was held out of the lineup as a precaution, but the severity of the strain is unknown and he may miss a handful of games. Hawpe is having a very strong season so far, which makes this unjury especially frustrating for owners.
May 25, 2009
Brad Hawpe continued his strong season in Monday's 16-6 loss to the Dodgers. The right fielder was 2-for-2 with a walk, two doubles, two RBI, and two runs scored.
Our View:
Hawpe was just three for his last 20 and his average had fallen all the way to .326. He is currently fifth in the NL with 36 RBI and sixth with a .603 slugging percentage.
May 21, 2009
Brad Hawpe was 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in the Rockies' 9-0 win over the Braves on Thursday.
Our View:
Hawpe has been a fantasy life saver this season. He's hitting .336 with six homers and 33 RBI. He's also been good for 19 extra-base hits. He should be employed in all fantasy formats.
May 15, 2009
Brad Hawpe came up big in the ninth inning for the Rockies on Friday as he pounded a two-run homer off of Pirates closer Matt Capps to give Colorado the victory. Hawpe was 2-for-4 on the night with a run scored and two RBI.
Our View:
The Rockies couldn't do much off of Pirates' starter Paul Maholm, but Hawpe struck off Capps when he needed to in the ninth. Hawpe's shot made sure the outstanding start by Jorge De La Rosa didn't go to waste.
May 12, 2009
Brad Hawpe had a huge night at the plate on Tuesday. He was 4-for-4 with a homer, a double, two runs scored and five RBI in the Rockies' 12-1 pounding of the Astros.
Our View:
Hawpe is having a huge year, hitting .359 with five homers and 25 RBI. He has the benefit of hitting in Coors Field, but is still hitting .306 on the road this season. He's a solid fantasy outfielder.
April 29, 2009
Outfielder Brad Hawpe (neck) is expected to return to the Rockies lineup on Friday, the Denver Post confirms.
Our View:
Hawpe suffered a neck bruise when he was hit with a thrown ball on Monday. He was rattled and in pain, but it's great news that he is slated to return so quickly.
April 28, 2009
Updating a previous report, Brad Hawpe suffered a neck contusion and not a concussion during Monday's battle with the Padres, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:
Hawpe is expected to dress for tonight's game, but will not likely play. This is good news, as a concussion could have sent him to the DL.
April 28, 2009
Updating an earlier report, Brad Hawpe is feeling better after being struck in the neck by a pickoff throw in Monday's game against San Diego, according to the Denver Post. It remains to be revealed if he suffered a concussion.
Our View:
A concussion could send him to the DL. The Rockies are expected to update his status at some point later today.
April 28, 2009
Brad Hawpe was struck in the neck by a pickoff throw in Monday's game against the Padres, according to the Associated Press.
Our View:
Hawpe was taken to the hospital with a possible concussion. He is doing OK, but it remains to be determined if he will need to miss time.
April 27, 2009
Brad Hawpe was 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, and two runs scored as the Rockies beat the Padres 12-7 on Monday.
Our View:
Hawpe is actually hitting better on the road than at home in the early going, but we don't suspect that will last very long. He is off to a strong start this season and could be on the verge of his breakout campaign now that he is out of Matt Holliday's shadow.
April 18, 2009
Outfielder Brad Hawpe went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer in Friday's loss to the Dodgers. Ir was his first long ball of the year.
Our View:
The first one is always the toughest, right? Impatient fantasy owners were probably starting to worry, but we have little doubt that Hawpe will ultimately hit another 25-30 bombs this year.
April 15, 2009
According to the Denver Post, Brad Hawpe will not be starting in Wednesday's game against the Cubs. He will be replaced by Ian Stewart.
Our View:
Hawpe's hamstring is feeling better today, but he will sit as a precaution. He is available to pinch hit, so he should be back in the lineup for the Rockies' next game.
April 13, 2009
The Denver Post reports that Brad Hawpe is day-to-day after exiting Monday's game against the Cubs following a strike out in the fifth inning. Apparently his hamstring tightened up following the out.
Our View:
It was a miserable day in Chicago and not the type of conditions you want to risk any soreness. Hopefully Hawpe will not miss significant time, and we'll update his status as more is made known.
April 6, 2009
Brad Hawpe started the season off 3-for-4 with two doubles, a run scored, and three RBI as Colorado fell 9-8 in Arizona.
Our View:
Hawpe hit fifth behind Garrett Atkins and ahead of Troy Tulowitzki. He has averaged 25 home runs and 95 RBI over the last three seasons.
April 3, 2009
Brad Hawpe, who has been recovering from a hamstring ailment, is close to 100 percent health again, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:
Hawpe looks to be ready to go for opening day, and should be a solid source for homers and RBI. He averages 25 homers and 95 RBI over his last three seasons.
March 30, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a run scored as the Rockies beat the Diamondbacks 10-3 on Monday. He has missed most of spring training with a hamstring injury, but is now back to 100 percent.
Our View:
Hawpe will be counted on to provide pop in the middle of the Rockies order this season. He could provide excellent value given how deep he has fallen in most drafts.
March 24, 2009
Brad Hawpe, who is recovering from a hamstring injury, is a few days away from returning to the Rockies' lineup, according to the Denver Post.
Our View:
The ailment is minor, and Hawpe should still be looked at as an outfielder with the ability to hit 25 or more home runs while pushing the century mark in RBI.
March 21, 2009
Brad Hawpe deemed his hamstring ailment to be minor, according to the Denver Post. He said, "I just felt it cramp up a little bit when I came around first, so I thought it would be best to come out. It is no big deal. I was going to come out the next inning anyway."
Our View:
Fantasy owners do not need to be concerned, and Hawpe should be fine to draft among the top 35-40 fantasy outfielders.
March 13, 2009
According to the Denver Post, Brad Hawpe is scheduled to play Saturday against the Mariners. He has been held out of action due to a lacerated pinky he injured earlier this spring.
Our View:
It's good to know Hawpe is getting back on the field. He's a solid fantasy outfielder and you can take his 25-30 home runs, .280+ average and 80+ RBI to the bank.
March 4, 2009
Brad Hawpe, who is dealing with a badly cut finger, is 7-10 days away from taking part in spring games again, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Hawpe has been a very consistent hitter over the past three years, both on the road and at Coors Field. Don't expect anything more than a .290 hitter with 30 home runs and 80 walks. Don't expect much less either.
February 27, 2009
The Denver Post reports that outfielder Brad Hawpe required stitches on his pinky following a slide into second base on Friday. As a result, he is not expected to play in the World Baseball Classic.
Our View:
The injury won't have any effect on him come opening day, but he was expected to start for Team USA. Ryan Ludwick may be called on to replace him.
February 27, 2009
Brad Hawpe was forced out of Friday's game against the Angels with an apparent hand injury. He was spiked by Hainley Statia on a pickoff attempt at second base.
Our View:
No further details are available as of now. He was expected to join Team USA for the WBC soon.
February 25, 2009
Brad Hawpe went 2-for-3 on Wednesday with a pair of singles to open spring training competition for the Rockies.
Our View:
Hawpe will see plenty of playing time this spring, as he'll be with Team USA in a little over a week in the World Baseball Classic.
January 12, 2009
Brad Hawpe has accepted an invitation to play for the United States in the 2009 World Baseball Classic, according to the Rocky Mountain News.
Our View:
Hawpe will be one of two Rockies players on Team USA, with catcher Chris Iannetta being the other.
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