Jul 2
C Kelly Shoppach, who hit 21 home runs last year, averaged one home run every 16.7 at-bats. This year Shoppach has struggled at the plate. He is batting just .200 and has hit six home runs in 145 at-bats, an average of one homer every 24.1 at-bats.
Jun 24
Shoppach went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Indians' loss to the Pirates Wednesday.
Recommendation: He had three total RBI in a game in which the Indians had a very hard time scoring against the Pirates. He continues to start behind the plate during Carl Pavano starts.
