#46 Chris Prinzivalli

2015 was very kind to Chris Prinzivalli in all aspects of the game. Prinzivalli opened the season at Baseball Heaven, starting in center field, and his name in the #8 spot in the lineup. He recorded the first ever out for the Jays by making a diving catch in shallow center field in the top of the first inning. When game three of the tournament came around, Prinzivalli had convinced Coach Wanderlingh to let him try and start at first base. Let's just say that Prinzivalli never saw another pitch from standing in center field the rest of the summer.

Sticking with the defense, Prinzivalli was a vacuum at first base. He only committed two errors all season, while being a part of eight double plays, and even a triple play. I think it is fair to say that his finest moment at first base was a double play that he started and finished by himself against the Hampton Surf.

Transitioning to offense, Prinzivalli played a huge role for this team. He finished the summer hitting .327, good for third highest on the team. His OBP was up to .422, good to finish top five on the team. He saw his name everywhere in the lineup from the #2 hole down to the #8 hole throughout the season. I would say his most memorable moment at the dish was in the same game against the Hampton Surf. No score, top of the 7th... There is a man on and Prinzivalli steps in. You can call it a home run, you can call it an error, I call it a statement W for the Jays, taking down one of the better teams in the league. The funny thing is that Prinzivalli's shining moments on offense and defense happened in the same game.

Expect another big year from the big fella at first base, both on the bag and on the rubber. Prinzivalli is the only left handed pitcher the Jays have, and Coach Wanderlingh would love to use him in relief, at least, this summer. He has all the makings of being a great piece to the puzzle on the mound, as well as a great mentor to whoever his backup first baseman is going to be. It might be Fauvell, it might be Steinberg, it might be McArdle. Whoever the head coach throws at Prinzivalli, he better be up to the task of turning that player into a durable first baseman, so that he can see some time on the bump this season.

Looked at as one of the true leaders of this team, Prinzivalli is a tremendous part to how far the Blue Jays go this season.