World Futures Game Roster

Staff Report
June 26, 2008
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PHILLIPPE AUMONT RHP
Low Class A Wisconsin/Mariners
A French-Canadian version of former all-star Kevin Brown, Aumont has excellent sink on his fastball, a nasty slider and an imposing mound demeanor at 6-foot-7.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
4 4 2.62 12 6 0 2 45 36 13 43 .214
CARLOS CARRASCO RHP
Double-A Reading/Phillies
The Phillies' top prospect since Cole Hamels graduated to the majors, Carrasco has flashed an improved curveball to complement his fastball and changeup this season.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
4 3 2.34 14 14 0 0 77 54 39 86 .195
JESUS DELGADO RHP
Triple-A Albuquerque/Marlins
Another part of the Marlins' payment from the Red Sox in the Josh Beckett-Hanley Ramirez deal, Delgado has struggled in Triple-A but has a power arm and nice changeup.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
4 1 6.29 27 0 0 0 44 48 26 38 .286
JAIME GARCIA LHP
Triple-A Memphis/Cardinals
Elbow problems hampered Garcia in 2007, but the Mexico native has bounced back this season, showing a three-pitch mix and relying less on his plus curveball.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
6 3 3.29 15 15 1 0 88 78 35 83 .237
SHAIRON MARTIS RHP
Triple-A Columbus/Nationals
Best-known for his no-hitter during the World Baseball Classic for his native Netherlands Antilles, Martis has vaulted to Triple-A in his first year out of A-ball.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
4 4 4.18 15 15 0 0 80 80 29 65 .261
EDUARDO MORLAN RHP
Double-A Montgomery/Rays
A native of Cuba, Morlan's family left the island in his youth, and he has established himself as a power bullpen arm. He was traded to Tampa in the Delmon Young-Matt Garza deal.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
0 0 5.25 10 0 0 1 12 16 2 8 .302
JULIO PIMENTEL RHP
Double-A Northwest Arkansas/Royals
This former Dodgers farmhand came to the Royals in the Elmer Dessens trade. He's had a rough introduction to Double-A but has a low-90s fastball and good changeup.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
3 8 5.40 15 15 0 0 83 94 25 64 .287
HENRY RODRIGUEZ RHP
High Class A Stockton/Athletics
The biggest arm in the Athletics system, Rodriguez had three dominant starts in the high Class A California League before running into adversity in the Double-A Texas League.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
2 8 6.20 15 15 0 0 65 69 50 81 .264
HECTOR RONDON RHP
High Class A Kinston/Indians
Rondon has made a significant jump this season in his strikeout rate, improving his curveball and commanding his lively low-90s fastball. Just 20, he's having a breakout year.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
5 3 3.45 15 15 0 0 76 76 22 83 .260
POLIN TRINIDAD LHP
Double-A Corpus Christi/Astros
While Trinidad doesn't have big stuff, he's shown an excellent feel for his offspeed stuff and commands all his offerings, helping him jump to Double-A for the first time.
W L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG
5 4 2.51 15 15 0 0 90 78 17 49 .231
WELINGTON CASTILLO C
Double-A Tennessee/Cubs
Signed out of the Dominican Republic in 2004, Castillo has started marrying production at the plate to his defensive tools. That allowed him to make a recent jump to Double-A.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.293 174 24 51 12 0 3 25 9 32 1 .330 .414
JESUS MONTERO C
Low Class A Charleston/Yankees
Starting to emerge as the Yankees' top hitting prospect, Montero has shown improved defense to go with his bat, which earned him a $1.6 million bonus as a 16-year-old in '06.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.309 291 45 90 20 0 7 48 17 44 1 .353 .450
ELVIS ANDRUS SS
Double-A Frisco/Rangers
A key piece  of the profitable Mark Teixeira trade for Texas, Andrus has smooth actions at shortstop and natural leadership ability. He had battled hamstring issues in early June.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.277 242 40 67 7 2 1 29 17 47 24 .335 .335
EMILIO BONIFACIO 2B
Triple-A Tucson/Diamondbacks
Always noted for his speed, Bonifacio has expanded his game, reaching the major leagues briefly and winning our Winter Player of the Year award in February.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.307 336 42 103 16 5 1 28 25 58 15 .353 .393
SCOTT CAMPBELL 2B
Double-A New Hampshire/Blue Jays
The second New Zealander ever to play in the Futures Game and the first Gonzaga alumnus. He was leading the Eastern League in hitting in his best season as a pro.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.343 236 43 81 15 2 4 25 41 35 2 .444 475
IVAN DEJESUS SS
Double-A Jacksonville/Dodgers
The son of the former Cubs and Phillies infielder of the same name was on track to follow his dad's footsteps to the major leagues. He has advanced plate discipline for his age.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.294 262 51 77 11 1 2 30 50 44 9 .409 .366
JUAN FRANCISCO 3B
High Class A Sarasota/Reds
Francisco's raw power compares to anyone in the Reds system (shy of  Adam Dunn), but he'll have to polish his approach at the plate to unlock his potential at higher levels.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.271 299 33 81 21 2 10 47 8 71 1 .288 .455
LUKE HUGHES 3B
Double-A New Britain/Twins
An Australian whose ceiling appeared to be that of a utility player, Hughes was having his best season ever before nagging injuries slowed him in June.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.335 191 41 64 9 3 13 34 24 42 4 .407 618
MAX RAMIREZ c/1B
Triple-A Oklahoma/Rangers
Ramirez may not make the game as he was called up to Texas after being added to the World roster. While he can catch, his bat is his best tool, leading the Indians and Ranges to trade for him.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.363 237 49 86 16 2 17 50 36 56 2 .457 .662
ANGEL VILLALONA 1B
Low Class A Augusta/Giants
Villalona signed for the third-highest bonus in Dominican Republic history, and at 17 is the youngest player in the South Atlantic League.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.237 236 29 56 15 0 9 32 13 70 0 .295 .415
GORKYS HERNANDEZ OF
High Class A Myrtle Beach/Braves
A key part of the Edgar Renteria-Jair Jurrjens trade, Hernandez was showing his Midwest League MVP award was not a fluke, despite playing in a pitcher's park..
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.320 175 31 56 12 5 4 24 15 27 7 .381 .514
CHE-HSUAN LIN OF
Low Class A Greenville/Red Sox
Just 19, Lin has made several adjustments since signing out of Taiwan for $400,000. His bat is improving to go with plus defense and excellent speed.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.257 269 40 69 10 6 3 26 32 51 23 .350 .372
FERNANDO MARTINEZ OF
Double-A Binghamton/Mets
Martinez, the Mets' top prospect, missed last year's Futures Game with a hand injury and was battling the injury bug again with a right hamstring pull.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.287 167 20 48 9 2 3 16 7 41 3 .322 .419
GERARDO PARRA OF
Double-A Mobile/Diamondbacks
Parra has emerged as one of the D-backs' top prospects even as his power has yet to develop. His other tools grade out as average or above.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.299 274 35 82 11 6 3 27 28 40 15 .372 .416
WILKIN RAMIREZ OF
Triple-A Toledo/Tigers
Always considered a potential impact offensive talent, Ramirez struggled with injuries and defense earlier in his career but has broken through this year.
AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG
.265 279 39 74 17 4 9 32 23 88 16 .326 .452

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