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Drew Stubbs | Outfielder

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (28) / 10/4/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 200
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Texas
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Drew Stubbs tallied four hits, including a walk-off RBI double in the 10th inning, leading the Indians to a 7-6 victory over the Twins on Friday.
Stubbs finished the night 4-for-5 with three doubles, a run scored and an RBI. The 28-year-old outfielder has turned in three straight multi-hit performances to raise his season line to .280/.340/.420 with two homers, eight RBI and a pair of stolen bases. While he's not expected to contribute a positive average, his power/speed combination makes him a worthwhile option as a fourth or fifth outfielder in all formats. May 3 - 10:49 PM

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Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs is batting just .207 with a .483 OPS through his first 29 plate appearances this season.

Stubbs has struck out 12 times and attempted only one stolen base. There was some hope that this winter's trade to Cleveland might provide a spark for the talented 28-year-old outfielder, but it hasn't happened yet.
Apr 11 - 10:26 AM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs worked on changing his approach over the offseason, ditching his leg kick in favor of a toe tap.

Austin Jackson implemented the same change last season, and Stubbs is hoping it will pay off for him in a similar fashion. The outfielder struck out 539 times from 2010-2012 (180 per season). "When things are going good and you have a leg kick, it's great," Stubbs said. "When you're not, it's a scramble. For a lot of last year, that was the case with me. I said, 'I have to find something to simplify my swing and be able to repeat it.' I kind of rededicated myself after a rough year, trying to get myself back to where I know I should be."
Source: ESPN.com
Feb 13 - 9:38 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports that the Indians are "not looking to move" Drew Stubbs or Michael Brantley.

There was some speculation that Stubbs or Brantley could be on the block after the Indians agreed to terms with Michael Bourn on Monday night, but it appears there will be room for all of them. As of now, the plan is to use Bourn, Brantley and Stubbs in the outfield while Nick Swisher will mostly play first base and Mark Reynolds will get the majority of his at-bats from the DH spot.
Related: Michael Brantley
Source: Jon Heyman on twitter
Feb 12 - 12:02 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Indians may use outfielder Drew Stubbs as trade bait.

The Indians signed free agent center fielder Michael Bourn to a four-year, $48 million contract on Monday night, making Stubbs expendable. Stubbs, 28, was acquired in a trade earlier this winter with the Reds and Diamondbacks. He hit just .213/.277/.333 in 2012 for Cincinnati but stole 30 bases in 37 tries.
Source: Jon Heyman on Twitter
Feb 11 - 10:49 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Indians and OF Drew Stubbs avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.825 million contract.

The deal also carries $50,000 worth of performance-based bonuses. Stubbs was traded to the Indians in mid-December after batting just .213/.277/.333 in 2012 for the Reds. He still has an attractive combination of power and speed, however, and should again be fantasy-relevant this season in Cleveland.
Source: Jerry Crasnick on Twitter
Jan 17 - 11:34 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Indians acquired OF Drew Stubbs from the Reds in a three-team trade.

Stubbs is a terrific athlete who will give the Tribe fine defense in center field, but he's terribly inconsistent at the plate, where he's a .241/.312/.386 career hitter. From a fantasy perspective, he should continue to provide nice stolen bases totals, some pop and a poor average. With the acquisition of Stubbs, the Indians are likely to move Michael Brantley to left field.
Related: Michael Brantley
Tue, Dec 11, 2012 09:39:00 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs went 3-for-5 with three runs scored, an RBI and his 30th stolen base in Wednesday's 6-5, 10-inning win over the Cubs.

Stubbs singled home the game-winning run in the top of the 11th. True to form, he also struck out twice. The multi-hit night was his first since August 21. Stubbs has now stolen at least 30 bases in three consecutive seasons, but that does little to soften his ugly .218/.285/.347 slash.
Thu, Sep 20, 2012 12:17:00 AM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs is not in Friday's lineup against the Astros.

Stubbs was also held out of Wednesday's lineup. Reds manager Dusty Baker is currently giving him some time off so that he can work through his recent struggles. Chris Heisey will make another start in center field Friday.
Related: Chris Heisey
Source: John Fay on Twitter
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 04:26:00 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies.

Stubbs has really struggled recently and is batting just .199 with 99 strikeouts in 311 at-bats against right-handed pitching this season, so he's taking a seat against Roy Halladay. Chris Heisey will make the start in center field.
Related: Chris Heisey
Source: John Fay on Twitter
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 11:04:00 AM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs is not in Friday's lineup against the Astros.

Stubbs is 2-for-23 (.087) with 14 strikeouts over his last five games, so Reds manager Dusty Baker hopes some rest will get him going. Chris Heisey will start in his place in center field on Friday night.
Related: Chris Heisey
Source: Cincinnati Enquirer
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 07:23:00 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Brewers.

It looks like Reds manager Dusty Baker is using Wednesday's day game to rest a couple of his regulars. Chris Heisey will make the start in center field and bat leadoff.
Related: Chris Heisey
Source: John Fay on Twitter
Wed, Aug 8, 2012 11:20:00 AM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs hit a two-run homer, drew a walk, scored two runs and posted three RBI in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

The victory was Cincinnati's 10th straight. Although he's still hitting a miserable .231/.300/.393 on the year, Stubbs has now gone deep three times in his past five games. Two of those shots came in the thin air of Colorado, however. Stubbs' mixed-league value could take a hit if the Reds acquire an outfielder before Tuesday's non-waiver trade deadline.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 06:20:00 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs roped a pair of doubles, drove in three runs and stole his 20th base in Wednesday's win over the Astros.

Stubbs' second double came in the ninth inning, and plated the tying and go-ahead runs in a game the Reds had been trailing 3-2. He's now seven for his past 15, and has roped three extra-base hits in the process. There's still much work to be done on his .230/.298/.378 slash, however.
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 11:45:00 PM
Drew Stubbs - OF - Indians

Drew Stubbs hit a two-run, game-shifting home run with one out in the ninth inning on Tuesday, leading the Reds to a come-from-behind 4-2 victory.

Stubbs finished the night 3-for-4 with a walk, and his go-ahead homer spoiled the debut of new Astros closer Francisco Cordero. Stubbs has struggled to make consistent contact this season, batting just .227, but he has provided decent pop and speed with 10 homers, 26 RBI and 19 stolen bases.
Tue, Jul 24, 2012 11:53:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
2Cord Phelps
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9David Huff
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann