Uribe is still young and learning. He needs to have a more consistent approach at the plate, working deeper counts and making more frequent contact. He'll make the natural progression to Double-A this year, and could be in the big leagues by the end of the 2002 season. Freeman was the first sign the Rockies were going to start taking chances with the draft. Freeman was selected with a supplemental first-round pick gained for the loss of free agent Andres Galarraga.
Freeman is a pure athlete.
He has the physical abilities to be an impact center fielder, as well as the power potential to play left field. He's mentally tough and willing to put in the time it takes to be successful. Freeman just needs to play so he can turn his tools into skills. He has started to develop timing at the plate but needs to be more selective. He has the speed to steal 50-plus bases once he gets a better feel for that part of the game.