Jacoby Ellsbury

Here's one of my articles that I have recently written on BleacherReport.com

About 2 years ago, Jacoby Ellsbury had become the first rookie to hit 2 doubles in the same inning of a World Series game, from that point on, fans, analysts, and scouts, expected a lot from this young speedy center fielder.

The 2008 season, everyone expected Jacoby to have a big break out season, that didn't really happen. Jacoby did struggle at times but did put up some decent numbers ( .280 9 HRs 47 RBIs and 50 SB). During the '08 campaign Jacoby proved that he could be a top center fielder by flashing some leather and making some unbelievable catches and players in the triangle at Fenway.

Now that the 2009 season for the Sox is well past the mid-point, Jacoby has proved to be a reliable offensive threat, not only an amazing fielder. Jacoby has stolen a total of 40 bases, 10 shy of his total in '08. Jacoby is currently batting .297 with 5 homers, 29 RBIs, and 47 runs scored.

Jacoby, along with Bay and J.D. Drew have become one of the best defensive and offensive outfields in the bigs. It is a very difficult task to hit a gaping shot, or even a double against these 3 guys. They all have pretty solid arms and great range.

Jacoby has compiled some pretty big achievements too, he stole home plate in a very crucial game against the Yankees on April 26th, that's how impressive his blazing speed is.

Jacoby's career post season stats are also pretty solid too (.263 11 RBIs 10 R and 5 SB in 19 games).

For the up-coming seasons I myself, and many other Red Sox fans and analysts will expect a lot out of this young soon-to-be super star. Seeing Ellsbury, Pedroia, Youkilis, and their young pitching staff which includes, Bard, Masterson, Buchholz, Bowden, and Delcarmen, I expect some future World Series rings on all of these players.