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Prospects in Proper Context, Pt. 3: High-A California League
After uncovering some of the better young batsmen in the Florida State League
and the Carolina League, let’s now shine the spotlight on the California
League. While some of the numbers that you’ll see on this list will look
downright wacky, it is important to keep in mind that the California League is
the domain of offensive explosions. In particular, High Desert (Mariners) and
Lancaster (Red Sox) are known for giving pitchers nightmares. With that said,
let’s take a look at the top 5 in the California League, starting off with an
astute trade pickup.
California League
Singles (1.13), Doubles (1.04), Triples (1.01), Home Runs (1.04)
1. Carlos Santana, Indians: .429 wOBA
2. Lars Anderson, Red Sox: .408 wOBA
Age: 21 (20 during ‘08 season)
Position: 1B
BA California League Ranking: 3rd overall (2nd hitter)
2006-2008 Park Factor (Lancaster): R (1.14), H (1.08), 2B (1.04), HR (1.21)
As a lefty-swinging first baseman with good plate discipline, Anderson seems to
have a good bit in common with the FSL’s top batting prospect, Logan Morrison.
Boston coaxed Anderson to sign on the dotted line for $825,000 as an 18th-round
selection in the 2006 draft, and the California native has impressed ever
since. Sure, he did play in an absolute bandbox (for the aptly-named Jet
Hawks), but it’s still pretty rare to find a 20 year-old with such a refined
approach at the plate: Anderson drew walks at a 13.1% clip. Even better, Lars
upped his wOBA to .430 and improved his ISO from .196 to .211 upon moving up to
Portland of the AA Eastern League.
3. Pablo Sandoval, Giants: .437 wOBA
4. Carlos Triunfel, Mariners: .338 wOBA
5. Josh Reddick, Red Sox: .422 wOBA
Age: 22 (21 during ‘08 season)
Position: RF
BA California League Ranking: 8th overall (4th hitter)
2006-2008 Park Factor (Lancaster): R (1.14), H (1.08), 2B (1.04), HR (1.21)
Reddick also had the good fortune of playing his home games in Lancaster’s
wind-aided environs, but he did post a .343/.375/.593 line with a .250 ISO.
Taken one round before Lars Anderson in the ‘06 draft, Reddick has some juice
in his left-handed swing, but he’s going to have to do a better job of working
the count as he moves up the organizational ladder: he drew a walk just 5.2% of
the time at Lancaster. There’s some hope on that front, though, as Reddick
upped that figure to 9.3% upon reaching AA Portland.
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