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Everyone starts with zeros.(BASEBALL)

The Sporting News

| April 14, 2006 | Fagan, Ryan | COPYRIGHT 2006 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Sure, big spring training numbers might help some players win jobs and influence managers, but those stats don't mean squat now that the regular season is here. Players who struggled in spring also get a chance to wipe the slate clean.

Likely to slow down

OF Reggie Abercrombie, Marlins. Abercrombie grabbed a spot in the lineup by hitting .358 with four homers and 17 RBIs in 67 at-bats. Considering he hasn't played above Class AA and strikes out way too much, the jump to the bigs will be rough.

RHP Scott Proctor, Yankees. He won the last spot in New York's bullpen by compiling a 1.06 ERA and allowing seven hits in 17 spring innings. Legends Field isn't quite the pressure cooker that Yankee Stadium is, however.

3B Ryan Zimmerman, Nationals. He homered once every 11.6 ...

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