Stephen Drew
- Height: 6-0
- Weight: 185 lbs
- Born: Mar 16, 1983
- Debut: July 15, 2006
SEASON
| AVG | HR | RBI | Runs | SB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Newsbreakers
September 30, 2009
Stephen Drew was the only Diamondback with more than one hit on Wednesday night, as Brad Penny tossed a one-run complete game in a 4-1 Giants win.
Our View:
Drew is batting just .240 in September. A fitting end to a disappointing season that has seen him hit only .258 in 131 games.
September 26, 2009
Stephen Drew could be shopped by Arizona this offseason in an effort to boost the pitching staff, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
Our View:
Drew hasn't had the best season in 2009 but is still a very talented 26-year-old shortstop. Nightengale listed the Red Sox as a potential suitor, and you can bet there would be a few more, so it will come down to the Diamondbacks' asking price as to whether or not he ends up getting moved.
September 4, 2009
Stephen Drew went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, and an RBI in the D-Backs' 4-2 loss to the Dodgers on Thursday.
Our View:
Drew has 12 homers on the season, and while this year has been a bit of a disappointment, he will look to finish strong. His average is at .262, and he may still be worth a look if you are desperate for a shortstop.
August 23, 2009
Stephen Drew will miss his second consecutive game on Sunday to be with his pregnant wife, according to USA Today.
Our View:
Doesn't he know he has fantasy baseball players that are depending on him! In all truthfulness, we extend our congratulations to Stephen and his family. He will be back with the team "in a couple of days," according to manager A.J. Hinch.
August 22, 2009
Stephen Drew will not start for the Diamondbacks on Saturday night. He will be replaced at shortstop by Augie Ojeda.
Our View:
Drew has started to show some power as of late, but he is still having trouble hitting consistently. His average is at .262, and he is still worth owning in most leagues.
August 18, 2009
Stephen Drew accounted for Arizona's only run in their 5-1 loss to the Phillies courtesy of a solo shot in the first inning.
Our View:
Drew has four homers this month, but is hitting just over .200. The power surge is nice, but the D-Backs need him on base much more often.
August 16, 2009
Stephen Drew went 1-for-4 with a triple and an RBI in Sunday's 9-3 loss to the Dodgers.
Our View:
Drew looked to be turning his season around in July (.323), but has struggled mightily in August hitting just .203 for the month.
August 12, 2009
Stephen Drew is getting the afternoon off on Wednesday. Augie Ojeda will get the nod at shortstop today.
Our View:
Drew has really come on since being moved to the leadoff position, and he should be a solid play moving forward. Many thought this was going to be a great season for Drew, but he isn't living up to the expectations, even though he has been better lately.
August 7, 2009
Stephen Drew stayed hot in the Diamondbacks leadoff spot on Friday, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI, but it wasn't enough, as the Snakes lost to the Nats 7-6 in Washington D.C.
Our View:
Drew has been a different player in the leadoff spot, and is a great bet going forward even though the D-Backs are firmly out of it.
August 5, 2009
Stephen Drew went only 1-for-5 on Wednesday, but his one hit drove in the game winning runs in the eighth, as the Diamondbacks beat Pittsburgh 4-3 on the road.
Our View:
Drew has revived his season since moving into the D-Backs' leadoff spot, and is currently hitting .272 after batting just .248 on July 1.
July 21, 2009
Stephen Drew helped the Diamondbacks squeak by the Rockies 6-5 on Tuesday, going 4-for-4 with two runs and an RBI from the leadoff spot.
Our View:
Since taking over the leadoff spot for the recently traded Felipe Lopez on Monday, Drew has gone a sizzling 6-for-9, driven in four runs, scored four runs and hit a home run. The move has woken up his bat, and his production is slowly climbing toward the level it was at in 2008. Buy low while you still have a chance.
July 12, 2009
Stephen Drew provided pretty much all of the offense Arizona could muster against Josh Johnson and the Marlins on Sunday. He was 3-for-5 and drove in the only run in their 8-1 loss.
Our View:
Since June 1st Drew has really turned his season around. He's hitting .333 this month and has tacked on two doubles, three triples and a homer as well. He seems primed for a big second half.
July 4, 2009
Stephen Drew went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs on Saturday as the Diamondbacks outslugged the Rockies 9-6 in Denver.
Our View:
Drew raised his average eight points to .251 on the night, and now has six home runs and 33 RBIs during his injury-shortened season. He should continue to improve his numbers, and is a solid option at shortstop.
June 27, 2009
Stephen Drew went 1-for-2 with a two-run homer off Jered Weaver in tonight's 12-3 loss to the Angels at Chase Field.
Our View:
Drew ended a nine-game drought without a homer, and has three in June. He has 15 RBI with a .308 batting average this month as well.
June 17, 2009
Stephen Drew went 2-for-6 with a triple, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored in Arizona's 12-5 win over Zach Greinke and the Royals.
Our View:
11 of Drew's 20 hits this month have been for extra bases. He's also hitting .323 in June after hitting a mere .200 in April and .215 in May. The kid is showing you can't keep stud talent down long and he should remain a fantasy force for the remainder of the season.
June 11, 2009
Stephen Drew had his 14-game hitting streak snapped on Thursday, as he went 0-for-3 with a walk in the Diamondbacks 2-1 victory over the Giants.
Our View:
After getting off to a slow stat that included a DL stint this season, Drew has rebounded and rounded into his 2008 form that prompted many fantasy owners to draft him high this year. He should be a solid option at shortstop going forward the rest of 2009.
June 11, 2009
Stephen Drew was 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI as Arizona fell 6-4 to the Giants on Wednesday.
Our View:
Drew has a 14-game hitting streak and he has 19 hits in that stretch. He appears to be getting comfortable in the cleanup spot and should start living up to his high fantasy expectations.
June 10, 2009
Stephen Drew went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 9-4 loss to the Giants at Chase Field.
Our View:
Drew ended a 21-game drought without a homer, and only has three for the season.
June 7, 2009
Stephen Drew was 4-for-8 with a walk and a run scored in Arizona's marathon 18-inning win over the Padres on Sunday.
Our View:
Drew has his average up to .248 and holds an 11-game hitting streak. His average is up from .190 over that span and he appears to be putting it all together... finally.
June 2, 2009
Stephen Drew went 2-for-4 with a single and a double in Monday's 3-2 win at Los Angeles.
Our View:
Drew extended his hitting streak to seven games, with nine hits over the span. He is off to a good start in June after only hitting .215 in May.
May 15, 2009
Stephen Drew hit his second home run of the season on Friday in the Diamondbacks' 4-3 loss to the Braves. Drew was 2-for-4 on the game with a run and an RBI.
Our View:
Drew homered to tie the game in the ninth, but the D-Backs turned around and lost the game in the bottom. Hopefully this is the start of Drew getting back to where many expected him to be this season: an elite fantasy shortstop. Only time will tell.
May 13, 2009
Stephen Drew is expected to start at shortstop in tonight's game against the Reds at Chase Field, according to the Arizona Republic. He was activated from the DL Tuesday following his recovery from a hamstring ailment.
Our View:
Drew has the skills to be an elite fantasy shortstop, but was only hitting .205 with one homer over 44 at-bats prior to landing on the DL. Perhaps he will start to find his swing soon and get on the right track.
May 12, 2009
According to the East Valley Tribune, the Diamondbacks have activated shortstop Stephen Drew Tuesday from the disabled list.
Our View:
Drew has been a fantasy disappointment this season. Before landing on the DL in late April with a hamstring injury he was hitting just .205 with one home run and five RBI. Hopefully the promising young hitter puts it together now that he's healthy or he'll wind up being one of the biggest fantasy busts of the year.
May 11, 2009
Stephen Drew (strained left hamstring) went 1-for-5 with a triple in the first game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Reno, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View:
Manager A.J. Hinch indicated that Drew could be activated from the DL during Arizona's homestand, which ends Wednesday against the Reds.
May 9, 2009
According to the Arizona Republic, Stephen Drew was sent to Triple-A to start a rehab assignment as he recovers from a hamstring injury.
Our View:
Drew has been out since April 25th and isn't quite ready to return. He'll play several games in the minors until he's up to snuff and is scheduled to rejoin the team next Wednesday.
May 8, 2009
Bob Melvin has been fired as the Diamondbacks' manager following a disappointing 12-17 start, according to the Arizona Daily Star. GM Josh Byrnes said, "This is a difficult decision, but I feel that our organization needs to move forward with a new voice."
Our View:
A.J. Hinch is expected to replace Melvin. The 34-year-old was working as the vice president for player development. This will mark Hinch's first job as a professional manager.
May 5, 2009
Stephen Drew took grounders during batting practice Monday and could return to action in a little over a week, according to MLB.com. Manager Bob Melvin said he expected Drew, who is coming back from a hamstring injury, to start a rehab stint Thursday in extended spring training, and after that to move to Triple-A Reno for a few rehab games. "If that's the case, we're probably looking latter part of the homestand," Melvin said.
Our View:
The D'Backs could use Drew's bat back in the lineup, because their offense has been sputtering big time.
May 1, 2009
Stephen Drew took batting practice Thursday for the first time since landing on the DL with a strained hamstring, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View:
Drew could return to Arizona at some point in mid-May. Hopefully he will find his swing when he comes back, as he was only hitting .205 (one homer) over 44 at-bats prior to going down.
April 26, 2009
As expected, the Diamondbacks have placed shortstop Stephen Drew on the 15-day disabled list due to a sore left hamstring.
Our View:
The Diamondbacks have the option of using Felipe Lopez, Josh Wilson, or Augie Ojeda at short for the next two weeks. We expect Ojeda to benefit the most from this injury, but he is no more than a short-term NL-only grab.
April 26, 2009
MLB.com, via Twitter, reports that Stephen Drew will indeed be placed on the 15-day DL. Drew's left hamstring has been an issue dating back to April 17.
Our View:
This is probably best for Drew as hamstrings typically don't get better without significant rest. Hopefully his injury has been caught early enough that 15 days is all that he will need to get back to 100 percent.
April 25, 2009
The Arizona Republic reports that Stephen Drew is out of Saturday's lineup with a sore hamstring. Manager Bob Melvin says that the shortstop could land on the DL.
Our View:
Drew injured his hamstring back on April 17 and then re-injured on Friday on a play up the middle. Hopefully he can avoid the DL, but that may be the only way to get his hamstring enough rest to fully recover.
April 22, 2009
Stephen Drew was back in action for the Diamondbacks on Wednesday after missing the previous five days with a hamstring injury. He finished the game 0-for-4 with three strike outs.
Our View:
Clearly Drew accumulated some rust while he was out of the lineup. He should be able to shake it off soon and resume his role as one of the better offensive shortstops in the game.
April 22, 2009
Stephen Drew was held out of Tuesday's lineup to be safe, but may get the green light to return to the diamond today against the Rockies at Chase Field, according to the Arizona Republic. He has been dealing with hamstring tightness.
Our View:
Today's game is scheduled to start at 3:40 pm ET. We will keep you posted on Drew's status.
April 21, 2009
MLB.com reports that Stephen Drew was out of the Diamondbacks lineup again on Tuesday, but he should be back for Wednesday's game. He is dealing with a tight hamstring.
Our View:
Drew doesn't have the reputation of his older brother, so we'll believe the report that he'll play tomorrow. One of the game's better shortstops, Drew has gotten off to a slow start this season.
April 21, 2009
Stephen Drew was available to pinch hit Monday night, according to the Arizona Republic. Drew has been out since Friday with tightness in his left hamstring. He is expected back at some point in the next two or three days.
Our View:
Drew has struggled to start the season, but he still projects to be an upper-level shortstop option this season. After his breakout year in 2008, the fantasy community is expecting quite a bit from Drew. Don't give up on him.
April 19, 2009
Stephen Drew will miss his second straight game with tightness in his right hamstring and is also expected to sit Monday, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View:
Drew has not gotten off to too hot of a start and now has problems with his hamstring to boot, although it seems like he could be back by Tuesday or Wednesday. It'd be best not to sell low on him, as the young shortstop is sure to get things going at the plate eventually.
April 18, 2009
Stephen Drew is day-to-day while dealing with right hamstring tightness, according to TSN.
Our View:
Drew is uncertain for tonight's game at San Francisco. We will keep you posted on his status.
April 13, 2009
Stephen Drew has a good track record versus tonight's opposing hurler Todd Wellemeyer of St. Louis, according to the Arizona Republic. Drew is 4-for-6 with a home run against Wellemeyer.
Our View:
Drew has four hits (one homer) over the first six games of the season. Keep him active in fantasy lineups for tonight's game at Chase Field.
March 26, 2009
The Arizona Republic reports that Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew will visit the team doctor on Thursday to get his abdominal strain looked at.
Our View:
Drew has been out since Saturday, and he could be back by the end of the week, so the injury should not be of concern to fantasy owners at this point.
March 23, 2009
Stephen Drew exited Saturday's game with a groin/abdomen injury, according to the Arizona Republic.
Our View:
Drew was not slated to play Sunday, and may get Tuesday off as well. If healthy, Drew would be worth targeting as a top-5 fantasy shortstop. He won't offer speed like those ranked higher at the position, but he has solid power and should hit a nice average.
March 2, 2009
Stephen Drew recorded a double on Sunday with an RBI and a run. It wasn't all good for him though, as he struck out in his other two at-bats.
Our View:
Drew showed some pop in 2008, collecting 21 home runs and 11 triples. He'll be more valuable in leagues that use slugging percentage and total bases due to this fact, as long as he keeps it up in 2009.
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