- Marlins pitching prospect Chris Volstad had a great start on Wednesday, giving up one run on five hits in six innings. He is now 2-0 with a 2.25 ERA in Double-A Carolina. The 6-foot-7 right hander has a great chance at being fantasy-significant if he keeps pitching well, as the Marlins have already brought up Burke Badenhop from Double-A this year to replace the struggling Rick VandenHurk, and wouldn’t be afraid to promote another young pitcher if necessary. According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, Volstad’s experience in Double-A last has made him slightly ahead of other pitching prospects in the Marlins organization.
- The Marlin’s center fielder of the future, Cameron Maybin, is off to a fast start in Double-A Carolina. He’s batting .474 (9-for-19) with two homers and seven walks. Marlins president of baseball operations Larry Beinfest says:
“It’s great. It’s good for his confidence,” Beinfest said. “Spring Training was a little rough for him. Not being on field the whole time, and then he struggled a little bit at the end. It’s good for him to get off to a good start. He just needs to work on getting the experience and getting ready.”
