Before the training camp, the GM of the Nashville Sounds jeanpaul22 told me that there was some young talents in this team and since the camp has begun, I can only agree with him, this team has some young guys that will be in the Major Leagues soon.
Let's start with Mark Blackwell a fantastic young SS, at only 20 years old, he could play in the majors right now. He hits for contact, power and see no difference between lefties and righties. Of course a little time in the minors will help his development but he's not far from the bigs.
Adam Huff will be a rookie this year for the Sounds but make no mistake, this young guy will play a very important role with the team. At 24, Huff, a third baseman, will hit in the clean-up spot, he has everything he needs to be successful in that spot, power, contact, and he's not afraid of lefties or righties.
Hulk Bryne and Luis Mendoza, both 21, also play SS but with Blackwell in front of them they could end up anywhere in the field as they are very good defensively and offensively.
Note that Mendoza has more power then Bryne.
Another position that seem very strong in the farm system is catcher.
Albert Osuna, 23, will be a very good defensive catcher, while Hideo Matsui, 20, will probably play DH.
The one that combines offensive and defensive abilities is the 19 years old Tim Barnes. He is good at calling the game and has a very good arm. At the plate, he brings power and he is tough to get out especially against righties.
Another catcher to mention is the 20 years old Fergie Lowell.
One of the best prospect in camp is a pitcher, Tony Crespo, 22, an amazing young starter that should be here very soon, maybe this season. With a great control, a suberb fastball, he can pitch many innings each outing.
Other guy to watch: Ed Parnell(3B), Matt Rivera(RP) and Yank Phelps(SP).
Well that's it for today, next time, we will take a look at the Sounds debut.
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