J.J. Hardy
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 181 lbs
- Born: Aug 19, 1982
- Debut: April 4, 2005
SEASON
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Newsbreakers
November 6, 2009
Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel reports that the Brewers have traded shortstop J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for outfielder Carlos Gomez. Hardy batted just .229 in 414 at-bats last season.
Our View:
This move makes a ton of sense for the Brewers. With Alcides Escobar ready to take over at shortstop, and the Brewers thin in the outfield, Hardy was a perfect piece to trade away after he was benched and even demoted last season. The move almost surely signals the end of the short, but successful, Orlando Cabrera era in Minnesota.
September 1, 2009
According to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel, the Brewers have recalled shortstop J.J. Hardy and inserted him in Tuesday's lineup against the Cardinals.
Our View:
Hardy was demoted to Triple-A on August 12th due to his .229 batting average (among other offensive struggles), but the team has decided to give him another shot. He's playing short and hitting eighth in Tuesday's game, but it's best to see how he performs over the next few games before giving him any fantasy consideration in NL-only leagues.
August 12, 2009
Brewers' beat writer Adam McCalvy is reporting on his Twitter page that the team has optioned shortstop J.J. Hardy to Triple-A Nashville. Hardy is hitting .229 for the team this season.
Our View:
Hardy has not been good this year, but this move still comes as a surprise. Hardy has been a staple in the Brewers' lineup for years, but apparently the team has run out of patience with him. He barely had any fantasy value before this move, but obviously he has none now.
August 11, 2009
GM Doug Melvin shot down the rumor that the Brewers placed shortstop J.J. Hardy on waivers, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Our View:
There was speculation swirling that the Red Sox claimed Hardy off waivers, but Melvin proved that to be false. Melvin did state the Brewers would like to add a starting pitcher though.
August 10, 2009
There is belief that the Red Sox are interested in Brewers' shortstop J.J. Hardy, according to NESN.com.
Our View:
Shortstop remains the weakest link of the Red Sox, and GM Theo Epstein could be interested in Hardy even after putting in a waiver claim for Cristian Guzman.
July 16, 2009
J.J. Hardy was one of two Brewers with three RBI on Thursday, as the Brews outslugged the Reds 9-6 in Cincinnati.
Our View:
Hardy is having a miserable 2009 season, batting just .235 through 80 games. Thursday was his third straight multi-RBI game, however, and he could be worth a look if you are in need of an upgrade at shortstop.
July 16, 2009
MLB.com is reporting that Brewers' shortstop J.J. Hardy missed the team's last game before the break with soreness in his left collarbone/shoulder. Hardy tweaked the shoulder during a swing in Saturday night's game.
Our View:
This doesn't seem like anything serious, but it remains to be seen if he will be in the lineup tonight. With the time off during the break, it seems likely that Hardy will be fine for tonight's game, but we will keep you updated on his status.
July 10, 2009
J.J. Hardy was productive in tonight's 12-8 loss to the Dodgers at Miller Park, as he went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a run scored. He hit a single and a solo homer off Chad Billingsley.
Our View:
Hardy was in need of a solid performance as he only had two hits over his previous 15 at-bats. He has two homers so far this month, and 10 for the season.
June 16, 2009
J.J. Hardy picked up two RBIs in the Brewers 7-5 victory over the Indians on Tuesday night. It was his first two-RBI game since May 19.
Our View:
The struggling shortstop still only has three for the month of June, but is now three for his last nine and showing signs that he might be emerging from his season long slump.
June 15, 2009
Skipper Ken Macha dropped J.J. Hardy to eighth in the batting order for tonight's game against Cleveland, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Hardy was dropped while stuck in an 0-for-28 slump at the plate. He is only worth using in deeper fantasy leagues right now.
June 11, 2009
J.J. Hardy is not in the Brewers starting lineup today against the Rockies as manager Ken Macha is giving him and other slumping players the day off according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Our View:
After seeing his average reach a season high .247 on May 27, the Brewers shortstop has seen it fall all the way to .219. He has not homered since May 8 and has only nine RBIs in that span. It might be time to start exploring other options at shortstop if you haven't already.
June 1, 2009
J.J. Hardy went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's 7-4 loss at Florida.
Our View:
The Brewers had 11 hits, all of them singles. Hardy hit .313 in May, despite being bothered by back spasms.
May 27, 2009
J.J. Hardy is penciled into today's lineup at shortstop, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Our View:
He has been dealing with back spasms, and fantasy owners will be pleased to get him back today. Hardy is hitting .328 over 64 at-bats in May.
May 26, 2009
According to MLBlogs.com, J.J. Hardy is out of the lineup once again on Tuesday due to complications from back spasms.
Our View:
Hardy was expected to play Tuesday, but was held out of the lineup at the last minute. He should return tomorrow, and it appears he just needed one more day to rest the back. Be sure to pull him out of your lineup for today. Craig Counsell will once again get the start at short.
May 25, 2009
J.J. Hardy missed his fourth straight game Sunday while still recovering from back spasms, according to MLB.com.
Our View:
Hardy is expected to be fine in a couple of days, and remains day-to-day. Craig Counsell has been filling in at shortstop in his absence.
May 23, 2009
J.J. Hardy will miss tonight's game at Minnesota after suffering from back spasms in Friday's loss, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
Our View:
The ailment is believed to be minor. There is no timetable for his return, and Hardy is considered day-to-day. Craig Counsell will replace him at shortstop.
May 22, 2009
J.J. Hardy left Friday night's game in the fourth inning with back spasms, according to the AP.
Our View:
Hardy has dealt with back issues for the past few seasons and we don't expect him to land on the DL due to this. However, he may end up missing a few games.
May 19, 2009
J.J. Hardy was 2-for-4 and drove in two in the Brewers' 4-2 win over the Astros on Tuesday.
Our View:
The Brewers' shortstop is loaded with potential, but can't seem to put it together this season. He has five homers and 23 RBI (decent power numbers for a shortstop), but is hitting just .229 on the season. If you use Hardy just make sure your team isn't full of Dan Ugglas and the like or your average will drag you into the cellar.
May 6, 2009
J.J. Hardy was 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a walk in Wednesday's 15-3 win over the Reds.
Our View:
After a brutal April, Hardy has been excellent following his two-game "mental break." He has six hits and eight RBI in his last three games. Another positive is that he has drawn four walks against just one strike out in that stretch.
May 5, 2009
J.J. Hardy may finally be breaking out of his slump. He was 3-for-3 with four RBI and two walks in Tuesday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.
Our View:
Hardy is still below the Mendoza Line (.195) even after the big day on Tuesday, but is a streaky hitter by nature and this may be the spark he needed to send him on one of his patented tears. Cross your fingers Hardy owners.
April 29, 2009
J.J. Hardy went 0-for-4 on Wednesday to drop his average to a sickly .164 over 73 at-bats.
Our View:
Hardy has been a total mess so far. Still, his streaky nature is well documented, as is the fact that he has hit at least 24 home runs with an average of 77 RBI the past two years. We still expect him to turn things around, but it has been a brutal start for the shortstop.
April 26, 2009
Shortstop J.J. Hardy will get the day off on Sunday against the Astros. Craig Counsell will start in his place, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel notes.
Our View:
Hardy is hitting just .177 thus far, and we have no problem with him getting a one-day rest. He is not injured.
April 22, 2009
J.J. Hardy went 2-for-3 with a home run, a walk, an RBI, and a run scored as the Brewers beat the Phillies 3-1 on Wednesday.
Our View:
Hardy is still hitting just .157 but he is 3-for-7 in his last two games. Hopefully he is on his way to breaking out of his April slump. The good news is that he has been able to milk seven RBI and three home runs out of his eight hits.
April 16, 2009
J.J. Hardy, who was scratched on Wednesday with a stiff back, says he should be good to play on Friday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He added that he could have played on Wednesday, but felt it was a good day to take off as the team is out of action on Thursday, giving him two of rest.
Our View:
This is certainly good news for his fantasy owners. Hardy has dealt with back problems through the years, but he has still been an effective fantasy player. Despite hitting just .156 he has at least one RBI in his last three games and two of his five hits have been home runs.
April 15, 2009
According to MLB.com, J.J. Hardy was scratched from Wednesday night's game against the Reds due to mild back stiffness.
Our View:
Hardy has been dealing with back problems for a while, but they're usually not extreme enough for him to miss a game. This particular night it must have just flared up more than the others. Expect him to be back Thursday.
March 28, 2009
J.J. Hardy and the Brewers beat the A's 4-2 behind Hardy's fourth home run of the season.
Our View:
Hardy went 2-for-3 with three RBI in the game, though he also made his fifth fielding error (not that that matters to fantasy owners). He now has 15 RBI this spring, equaling the number Prince Fielder has.
March 26, 2009
J.J. Hardy was 3-for-4 with three RBI on Thursday. He hit his third home run of the spring in the contest and is now batting .423.
Our View:
If his spring is any indication of what he'll do in the regular season, then Hardy could improve upon the already impressive numbers he has posted each of the past two years when he hit at least 24 home runs with 74 RBI.
March 19, 2009
J.J. Hardy was 2-for-2 with a walk, a double, a triple, two runs scored, and two RBI in Thursday's 7-5 win over the Indians.
Our View:
Hardy is enjoying a nice spring as he is hitting 14-for-39 (.359). 2008 saw him make some good strides from his 2007 season, and similar improvement this year would make him an excellent bargain at shortstop.
March 2, 2009
J.J. Hardy went 1-for-3 on Sunday, driving in a pair with his third double of the spring.
Our View:
Hardy has 50 home runs and 154 RBI in his last two seasons with the Brewers, so we expect more of the same from him in 2009.
February 26, 2009
J.J. Hardy went 2-for-3 at the plate with an RBI in Milwaukee's 7-4 loss to the Cubs Thursday.
Our View:
The 26-year-old Hardy is a solid middle-round pick who, barring any significant injuries, has an excellent chance to produce career-highs in home runs, RBI, and average.
January 12, 2009
The Brewers avoided arbitration with J.J. Hardy and have signed him to a one-year $4.65 million contract, according to Sports Illustrated.
Our View:
Hardy has been drawing trade interest all offseason, as he would be a viable power option in the infield. Still, it looks unlikely that he will be traded, even without a long-term deal in place.
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