Nick Swisher is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. In the off-season, the White Sox, despite being rich in hitters of Swisher's ilk, traded for him anyway. There has to be a reason for that. Swisher, who is first base and outfield eligible, will supposedly anchor CF for the White Sox and perhaps bat second. Now, the two hole is a great spot for Swisher, especially in the potent White Sox lineup. No doubt the Sox are hoping that the Swisher who hit 35 homers in the 2006 season is the one they'll see this year. Last year his HR production dropped significantly to 22 and his average isn't that good to where you can accept a 15-homer drop in production. But, as a 27-year-old, Swisher still has enormous ceiling and playing in one of the AL's most hitter friendly parks, Swisher has an enormous ceiling. If I would give him a comparison, I would say he matches up with Adam Dunn-like ability (with better defense). Swisher has 40-HR potential, but does strikeout a lot and won't hit for average.

Swisher's multi-position eligibility makes him a little more draftable than one of his teammates like Paul Konerko. I had the choice of the two of them and I opted for a younger player who looks more on the upswing than an aging guy like Konerko. That being said anyone who drafts Swisher as anything more than a Corner Infielder/flex guy or fourth outfielder is taking a major risk. Swisher hasn't proven to generate the power numbers expected from a #1 first baseman and doesn't have the average or speed of a fantasy center fielder. So, buyer beware. Swisher is bargain or bust.

In this mock draft, I am looking at Swisher as my starting first baseman, unless something changes. If he comes up to his potential and hits over 30 HRs and drives in 100 runs (which is certainly possible), then I'll have gotten a steal. If his season more mirrors last season, then I better be finding another first baseman, just in case.