Future Shock

NL Great Leaps Forward

by Kevin Goldstein

Arizona Diamondbacks

Third baseman Jamie D'Antona regained some of his prospect luster with a .365/.405/.604 season at Triple-A Tucson. Previously written off as a Four-A type of player, scouts now think that he could develop a career as a backup corner infielder who provides power off the bench.

Runner-up: Center fielder Evan Frey showed 70 speed (on the 20-80 scouting scale) and a true leadoff man's approach while compiling a .314/.400/.411 line with 37 stolen bases between Arizona's two A-ball affiliates. He has very little in the way of power, but could end up as a fourth outfielder.

Atlanta Braves

A second-round pick last June, first baseman Freddie Freeman showed plus raw power and outstanding hitting ability in his full-season debut, compiling a .316/.378/.521 at Low-A Rome. A tighter approach and more translation of his raw power to in-game performance could move him to the elite level.

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