Gonzalez Can Hit Leadoff...or Anywhere Gonzalez, 24, stole 16 bases in 89 games last year. He and Fowler, who turns 24 on March 22 and finished last year with 27 steals, could make a jump in that category after a year's expereince. Rockies beat writer Thomas Harding from MLB.com discussing who should hit leadoff for the Rockies in 2010. I am not a fan of Fowler, but he could be a sleeper in mixed leagues if he is allowed to steal more. Granted, he has to play everyday to do so. http://harding.mlblogs.com/archives/2010/02/gonzalez_can_hit_leadoff_or_an.html