He's good on defense just because he can chase down the ball carrier, but he's not the best tackler. Other than that, he doesn't have any other skilled position. He once ran the wrong way for 20 yards, turned around, and still scored. He once averaged 90 yards per carry one game. Give him the ball and watch him run around every opponent. Similar to Luanne yesterday, Pete was made to be a running back, plain and simple. MLB Equivalent: Bryce Harper, with the speed of an Olympic sprinter Suggested Swing: Depends which leg of the cycle you want Get Pete on your team! And keep reminding him which direction to run. He's not too shabby on defense either, with that speed he can track down any fly ball. This combination of a great lefty swing and the speed of a cheetah make Pete one of the best offensive weapons in the game. And with good reason! Pete can knock the stuffing out of the ball, and Wheeler's got WHEELS! He has legendary speed, he could probably challenge Usain Bolt to a race and win.
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