26-year old righty swinging Mark Reynolds had a monster breakout year in 2010 and the D-Backs hope he can build on it. Reynolds played in 155 games for the Diamondbacks last season and he was 150 for 578 (.260 avg, .892 OPS) with 98 runs scored, 44 homers, 102 RBIs and 24 stolen bases. However, Reynolds struck out an amazing 223 times so it’s doubtful that he will hit .260 again because he hit an amazing .423 when he didn’t whiff. Reynolds made 19 errors in 130 games at 3B last season while showing average range. Reynolds has the type of power to lead the majors in homers some time down the road and maybe in 2010.

29-year old righty swinging Ryan Roberts will backup Reynolds at the hot corner in 2010. Roberts made 3 errors in 19 games at 3B last season while showing slightly below average range.

PROJECTED GRADE FOR THE 3B IN 2010: B+