Grading the Rangers: Infielders & Catchers

Let's take a look at the infielders through this point of the season:

Michael Young's Stats: .332 AVG, 7 HR, 21 RBI, 20 2Bs

Michael has played very well at 3rd base and seems to be getting better everyday. He has struggled with runners in scoring position (.133) but his average has been steady throughout the season. His power has come back this season with the 7 home runs and he is looking at hitting 60 doubles. Young's grade: B+

Elvis Andrus' Stats: .278 AVG, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 9 SBs

Elvis has surpassed everyone's expectations in the early season. His play at shortstop with his timely hitting has made him an instant sensation among Rangers fans. He has only scratched the surface on his potential.
Andrus' grade: B

Omar Vizquel's Stats: .333 AVG, 0 HR, 6 RBI

He has been a great mentor for young Elvis and when has been called on to play, he has held his own. This year he has been called to do something he has never done: play 2nd base and 3rd base and has done so very well. He is for the infielders what Everyday Eddie is for the bullpen.
Vizquel's grade: B+

Ian Kinsler's Stats: .281 AVG, 15 HR, 44 RBI, 11 SBs

Ian started off on fire and since has cooled down but his overall numbers are still startling. He is on pace for 45 HRs and 132 RBIs not to mention 33 SBs. Those are MVP numbers, but it would be nice if he could pick up the average to around .300. The big question is whether or not he can stay healthy. Time will tell.....
Kinsler's grade: A

Chris Davis' Stats: .210 AVG, 12 HR, 27 RBI

Much has been discussed on whether Davis should be in the lineup or not. He has been much better the last 3 games including going 3-4 last night. He is hitting .268 with runners in scoring position and his glove is keeping him at first for now. Hopefully Davis' struggles are behind him and we will be laughing about this by the end of the season. He is on pace for 36 HRs and 81 RBIs. Davis' grade: D

Hank Blalock's Stats: .259 AVG, 12 HR, 29 RBI

Hank is sort of a mystery because there has been times when he has not played for several days in a row. Nevertheless, he is still on pace for 36 HRs and over 80 RBIs but his average is 15 points below his career average.
Blalock's grade: C+

Jarrod Saltalmacchia's Stats: .248 AVG, 5 HR, 23 RBI

His defense has been most improved this year while his bat has not been an issue. He is on pace for 180 strikeouts which is way too high and has struck out 20 times in the last 10 games. Overall, on pace for 15 HRs and 69 RBIs at the catcher position: not bad.
Saltalmacchia's grade: C+

Taylor Teagarden's Stats: .239 AVG, 0 HR, 6 RBI

I would have thought Taylor would get more playing time this season, but Salty has proven with his defense that he belongs in the everday lineup. Playing sparingly has hurt Teagaraden more than anything as he can't get in a routine. He played so great last September, I had high expectations for him.
Teagarden's grade: C-

Those are the grades: Agree or Disagree?