Blogs

Jesus Guzman

First Baseman
Position
1B
Bats
R
Throws
R
 
  • Height: 6-1
  • Weight: 170 lbs
  • Born:

  • Debut: December 31, 1969

SEASON

AVGHRRBIRunsSB

Newsbreakers

May 27, 2009

Jesus Guzman has been optioned to Triple-A Fresno by the Giants, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. The club activated outfielder Andres Torres from the DL as the corresponding move.

Our View:

Guzman was given some playing time with the Giants after a very strong spring training, but failed to prove his worth with just one hit over nine at-bats.

May 22, 2009

Jesus Guzman is starting at first base for the Giants on Friday. It is just his second game in the majors.

Our View:

Guzman hit .412 this spring and was the co-leader on the Giants with 15 RBI. He also broke the Venezuelan Winter League record for RBI this past winter. He has spent the initial weeks of this season trying to learn first base. Keep a close eye on Guzman as there have not been many better hitters over the past six months.

March 31, 2009

Jesus Guzman was reassigned to minor league camp by the Giants, according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Guzman hit .412 in spring action, and was co-leading the club with 15 RBI. But he did not make the Giants due to his lack to find a position.

March 16, 2009

The San Jose Mercury News reports that Jesus Guzman is impressing his Giants coaches this spring. He is batting .394 and his 29 total bases leades the team. He has two home runs to go with eight doubles. The infielder has worked out at multiple positions, and he's currently working with Giants assistant J.T. Snow at first base.

Our View:

Guzman was named the Venezuelan Winter League MVP after he broke a 35-year-old record with 67 RBI and he also won the batting title in the Double-A Texas League last summer. The Giants will have to get creative if they keep him on the major league roster. It's a better to bet that he starts the season at Triple-A, but his name is worth filing away for future purposes.

March 8, 2009

Jesus Guzman drove in the only run of the day for the Giants in a 8-1 loss to the Angels with a double in the fourth.

Our View:

Assuming he continues to hit fairly well, Guzman may have an outside shot at obtaining a spot in the Giants' clouded infield picture. He'll battle with players such as Rich Aurilia, Kevin Frandsen, Brian Bocock, and Juan Uribe.

January 9, 2009

Third baseman Jesus Guzman has been invited to spring training by the Giants, according to MLB.com. The prospect recently achieved a Venezuelan Winter League record 67 RBI.

Our View:

Guzman shot through the minor league ranks last season, and he appears to be near-Major League ready. He will have to play very well in the spring, though, if he hopes to stick with the Giants come April.

January 1, 2009

Giants farmhand Jesus Guzman has 67 RBI in the Venezuelan Winter League to set a new league record surpassing the previous mark of 65 held by Pete Koegel (1973-74), according to MLB.com.

Our View:

Guzman hit .364-14-74 in the Texas League in 2008 (double-A), this after hitting .301-25-112 in '07 at Single-A, and the Giants have high hopes that Guzman will be able to help the big league club at some point in the 2009 season.

BASEBALL

FOOTBALL

HOCKEY

BASKETBALL

GOLF

RACING

OWNER'S EDGE

About Us | Advertise With Us | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Customer Service

Fanball Network Partners: Rototimes.com | TQStats.com | FantasyCup.com

© 1993 - 2010 CDM Fantasy Sports Corp. dba Fanball. All Rights Reserved