The Cardinals are becoming one of the more aggressive teams in their prospect promotions. 3B Brett Wallace hasn't even been in pro ball for a year since the Cardinals made him the 13th overall pick in the draft last year, but he's already knocking on the big league door. After opening in Double-A, the 22-year-old Wallace went to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday and has gone 11-for-21 with a double, a homer and a walk for the Redbirds.
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Jon (Sacramento): Will Brett Wllace show the same power he did last year 39 home rums. His power #'s seem to be down this year. What is his power rating on the scout scale 20-80 and will he be a 35-40 homer guy in the majors?
J.J. Cooper: I don't know where you're getting 39 home runs. He hit 22 with Arizona State and another eight in the minors. And even those are comparing apples to oranges as one set is with a wood bat and the other is with metal. He's more of a high average hitter with solid power that could develop into above-average power. I haven't heard anybody slap an 80 on his power, and that's what you're doing if you project him as a 35-40 HR guy.
Hot Sheet Chat: May 22
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