Spring Training Summary - Hitting Prospects

It has been awhile since I've had a chance to post. I'm currently in the middle of two multi-week drafts and got into a wr eck last week. (It wasn't my fault) With that said, I was thumbing through spring training statistics this morning and a few caught my eye. Here are a few prospects whose S.T. numbers can do nothing but help. BTW, I only used guys with 20+ spring at bats as of today (Sunday).

Gordon Beckham, INF, CHW (.375/.423/.833) - With 0 strikeouts in 24 spring at bats, Beckham has shown a combination of contact skills and power projection which may lead to the White Sox accelerating his timetable. Is September too early?

Kyle Blanks, 1B, SD (.324/.409/.676) - While the average and OBP are in line with his minor league numbers, the SLG is a pleasant surprise. However, 14 K in 37 at bats after averaging about a strikeout every 5.5 at bats in AA shows he needs a little more seasoning.

Michael Brantley, OF, CLE (.391/.423/.435) - I'm a big fan of players like Brantley who possess plus speed and contact skills making them relatively safe prospect players. With Sizemore manning center field for the Indians, Brantley's lack of power is an afterthought in cleveland where he could post .300 averages with 30+ steals annually.

Allen Craig, INF, STL (.476/.560/.714) - Buried in St. Louis, Craig could wind up at first or DH for a second division team. Not ranked a top prospect, all Craig does is continue to hit and hit a ton. Coming off back to back .300+/.370+/.490+ seasons, he's at the point where he's about ready for a shot somewhere.

Jason Donald, INF, PHI (.350/.447/.450) - At 24, it seems as if Donald is finally ripe for a big league job. After dominating the AFL, his impressive spring training could earn him a shot to stick with the team at third base.

Freddie Freeman, 1B, ATL (.280/.280/.400) - For a guy who hasn't played above low A, Freeman's line is awfully impressive. Especially when you factor in the fact he has only two strikeouts thus far.

Jesus Guzman, 3B, SF (.393/.433/.893) - A gift that keeps on giving, Guzman continues to try to hit his way onto the Giants. With the big league club looking weak offensively, Guzman's bat looks like one of the brightest in the system even at his advanced age. He's one of the more intriguing prospect sleepers of the spring.

Josh Reddick, OF, BOS (.524/.478/.714) - Admittedly not a big fan of Reddick's pedigree, his spring is just too much to be ignored. With impressive numbers and a lone strikeout in 21 at bats, he has likely left an impression on the Red Sox brass.

Matt Tuiasosopo, 3B, SEA (.500/.541/.882) - Tui is making quite a statement this spring as a player ready to take over for Adrian Beltre in 2010. With the Mariners rebuilding, Beltre is already looking like a prime candidate for a trade deadline deal.

Matt Wieters, C, BAL (.440/.462/.680) - I know the Orioles don't want to "rush" Wieters, but the guy is ready for the show. This certainly isn't the Orioles year, but Orioles fans deserve a player to be truly excited about and Wieters is the guy. I mean seriously....did Longoria spending a month in AAA do anything for his development? In retrospect, it seems kind of silly.

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