Justin Bour

Marlins envision Justin Bour as everyday player

Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour will be an everyday player this season, manager Don Mattingly said on Monday.

What It Means:

"We think there’s a lot in the tank with this guy," Mattingly said Monday. "He brings fear to the lineup." Bour has typically been part of a platoon due to his struggles against left-handed pitching for his career (.223/.273/.291). "This is a guy who has an opportunity," Mattingly said. "We think he’s getting better."

Bour slashed .264/.349/.475 with a .343 wOBA across 321 plate appearances last season. He tallied 15 home runs and 51 RBI's.