2010 Look Back: Raul Ibanez

My Fellow Phans, 

It’s time to take a look back at the outfielders. We’ll go from left to right and start with Raul Ibanez. 

Raul Ibanez 2010 Stats: .275 AVG 16 HR 83 RBI (Postseason: .226 AVG 0 HR 0 RBI)

Recap:

Ibanez had an abominable first half. As good as he was in the first half of 2009, was as bad as it was this season. However, Raul came on strong with a great second half. He hit .309 with 9 homers and 44 RBIs after the All-Star break last year. It took him awhile, but he eventually got to the level that we all know and came to expect from him.  He has a crappy postseason, but that seemed to be a common trend amongst Phillies hitters this season. 

Looking Ahead:

I think Ibanez picks up where he left off in the second half of last season, he found his stroke again and we all know what he is capable of. 2011 is the last year of his contract so we will see what becomes of him. My gut tells me that this may be his last year with the Phillies, but we will see. Either way, I hope the good Raul Ibanez shows up next season. 

Grade: B-

He has a decent year, but the slow start really damaged his numbers. He wasn’t completely bad so that’s how he swings the B grade and not in the C department. 

Until we meet again Phillies fans; Happy Readings and Go Phillies