Marlins’ Volstad and Maybin Make Good Impressions
- 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.”
MLB Prospect News on April 11th 2008 in 2008 Fantasy Draft Sleepers, CF, Cameron Maybin, Chris Volstad, Marlins Prospects, SP
