23-year old righty swinging CF George Springer came into this season as the Astros’ #3 prospect according to Baseball America, and he’s showing why so far in 2013. Springer has played in 56 games in AA-ball so far this year and he is 64 of 207 (.309 avg, 1.047 OPS) with 47 runs scored, 17 homers, 47 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. He has whiffed 69 times while walking 33 times so far this year, so he does have some holes in his swing, but that comes with his power. Springer has now played in 192 games in his first three years in the minors and he is 222 of 741 (.300 avg, .939 OPS) with 164 runs scored, 42 homers, 137 RBIs and 53 stolen bases. Springer could be the Astros’ starting CF in late 2013.
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