The Book on Hank Conger

Prospect Info

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Hank Conger
Born 1/29/1988
C, LAA

Though he played in only 19 games last season (319/.382/.522) Hyun Choi 'Hank' Conger is already making a name for himself. (We're thinking that 'Hammering Hyun Choi' did not exactly roll off the tongue.)

The young whatever-his-name-is is known was one of the best HS bats in the 2006 class, and he's done nothing to tarnish that perception since, making consistent hard contact in his brief Arizona experience. Most important, he's doing that from the catching position, which makes him of special interest to fantasy owners dying for some extra value from that dead-dry place in their lineup.

With none of Anaheim's young catchers living up to their early billing, Conger might be one to grab now, before the Angels get frustrated with their current platoon and bring the kid up to the bigs.

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Player Updates and Notes

So much for a 2008 breakout: Angels slugger Hank Conger will miss two to four weeks to rehab a 'slight' tear in his throwing shoulder. The worst-case scenario here is that Conger could need season-ending surgery. Even if he recovers, a catcher nursing a torn shoulder is not a great bet for 2008.

3/19/2008 by KDaddy

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