Tyler Colvin and Mike Stanton are giving some power-starved owners a sign of hope.  After a combined 372 ABs, the duo has totaled 30 HRs and 79 RBI to go along with 73 runs.

Not too shabby.

Rookie sluggers can often be maddening, as evidence by Colvin’s 254 AVE and the .260 mark for Stanton.  But, they have that all-important “upside potential” when it comes to overall production.  Here’s a snapshot of their stats through the season:

Tyler Colvin - 71/280 - 47R 18HR 42RBI 4SB .254 AVE

Mike Stanton - 50/192 - 27R 12HR 37RBI 4SB .260 AVE

Stanton is the better acquisition, especially considering his current hot streak while Colvin battles through a slump.  If we do a simple calculation using 480 ABs as a benchmark, and, assuming they continue at their current pace, we get this:

Tyler Colvin - 480 ABs: 30 HR & 72 RBI – 80.5 Runs

Mike Stanton - 480 ABs: 30 HR & 92.5 RBI – 67.5 Runs

As you can see the HR total is basically identical, but I think Stanton has the power pedigree and a better opportunity to  “continue at his current pace.”  It’s not that Colvin is devoid of value, he’s spent most of his time hitting leadoff, so run scoring opportunities abound.  But, for the last several weeks of the season, Stanton is the way to go.