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Updated World Futures Game Roster

Staff Report
July 11, 2008

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. Because of a sore arm, he won't pitch in the Futures Game or in the Olympics for Team Canada.
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
FERNANDO SALAS												RHP
Double-A Springfield/Cardinals
The Cardinals purchased Salas from Saltillo of the Mexican League last year, and he struggled in a starting role. He has been much better as Springfield's closer this season, relying on an average fastball and power curve.
W	L	ERA	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	BB	SO	AVG
4	2	3.62	39	0	0	15	50	39	11	69	.217
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
RAMIRO PENA												SS
Double-A Trenton/Yankees
The Yankees signed Pena out of Mexico in 2005 and he skipped right to full-season ball on the strength of his slick defense. His offense has lagged behind, but if he can hold his own he should find big league work.
AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	OBP	SLG
.272	334	42	91	16	5	2	38	31	64	6	.336	.368
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
PABLO SANDOVAL												C
Double-A Connecticut/Giants
Sandoval has also played both corner infield positions for the Giants, but he seems to have found a home behind the plate. His bat is his calling card, however, as he's a switch-hitter who can hit for power and average.
AVG	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	OBP	SLG
.349	344	69	120	30	2	14	70	27	50	2	.399	.570
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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