Future Keeper of the Week: Lonnie Chisenhall

    This week's "Future Keeper of the Week" is third baseman from the Cleveland Indians organization, Lonnie Chisenhall. The 22 year old was the 25th ranked prospect according to Baseball America and the second ranked third baseman on that list (first being Mike Moustakas).
     Third base is a premium position offensively and usually takes a little while to learn. Chinsehall is no exception to that rule. He was a shortstop when the Indians drafted him in the first round of the 2008 MLB draft. He has since had had a few growing pains defensively and literally (right shoulder injury last season). He showed good power last season in AA Akron hitting .278 17 HR 84 RBI in 460 at bats.

     Chisnehall doesn't wow the scouts with any of his tools but is above average in every faze of the game. I see him being a .300 guy who gets about 25 home runs a year. He has been often compared to his mentor and 5 time All-Star Travis Fryman.

    The only thing stopping him from being called up is his defense which is much improved from last season. Upon Indian reports he'll come up around the All-Star break. The Indians don't have any road blocks keeping him in the minors. Look for him to have a long leash once brought up, the Indians will give him every chance to be their guy of the future.