Fontenot, who played college ball at LSU with Ryan Theriot, is potentially an impact player in the Cubs lineup. While he had an off year last year (batting .236 with 22 doubles, 2 triples, 9 homers, 43 RBIs, 35 walks and 83 strikeouts), Fontenot has provided a pretty good bat in the past. In 2008, he batted .305 in 243 at bats, hitting nine dingers and driving in 40.
Fontenot is one of the key players that the Cubbies need to return to form. If Fontenot can have a full season with numbers like what he did in 2008, he would easily hit 15 - 18 homers and drive in 80 or more. Such production from second would go a long way toward the Cubs making it to the postseason and beyond.
The hiring of Rudy Jaramillo as hitting coach should help a lot of the Cubs' batters, including Fontenot. In fact, Jaramillo may have been the Cubs' key acquisition during the offseason as he could potentially affect multiple Cubs' starters.
Fontenot is a quality player with a potentially potent bat. If the Cubs can tap into some of that potential in 2010, they should fare far better in 2010 than last season.
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