Padres MiLB April 28, Players of the Day

Hitter(s) of the Day

Logan Forsythe (High-A): 2-3, HR, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB, CS
Kyle Blanks (AAA): 2-5, HR, R, RBI, SO

Pitcher of the Day

Simon Castro (Low-A): 5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 SO, 0 HR

Commentary

System sweep! The TinCaps, Storm, Missions, Beavers, and Padres all won Tuesday night.

According to Baseball America, Kyle Blanks is the 4th best 1B prospect in baseball (behind Lars Anderson, Logan Morrison, and Angel Villalona). Because he played High-A and AA in hitters leagues (Cal League & Texas League respectively) many thought his numbers were inflated (.920 OPS in ’07 and .918 in ’08). However, Blanks paid in two pitchers’ parks in those leagues… Now, in AAA, Blanks is playing in a neutral park. Expectedly, Blanks is improving his career numbers (.958 OPS). Yes, it’s early – but Blanks can friggin’ hit.

Castro has good starts and bad starts and currently sports a rather mediocre 4.32 ERA. Prediction: Castro will finish 2009 with a sub-3.10 ERA in the Midwest League.