3. Colby Rasmus, STL (8/11/86) - AA
There are quite a few people who like Colby Rasmus more than Jay Bruce. And those people aren't some kind of lunatic fringe. Rasmus endured a severe sinus infection last June. This wasn't some minor illness that Rasmus supporters are trying to milk for all it's worth. The guy lost about 10 pounds because of it -- said he'd never been that sick. Anyone who doesn't account for this in their evaluation of Rasmus isn't doing his or her homework. Rasmus had a .353/.700 batting average/slugging between May and August versus .203/.368 during June and July. The affect of his illness pretty black and white. The lefty hit .274/.380/.550 in Double-A last season (12.6% BB). He'll have to hit above the magical .300 line before some people officially see him as a potential stud. Do yourself a favor and toss that kind of logic aside. Rasmus could blossom into a 35+ home run talent and the best center fielder in the National League inside of the next three seasons.
http://www.projectprospect.com/top-10-center-fielders-under-2/
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