BA Prospect Hot Sheet

[Xavier Redleg]

Not much we didn't already know, but it's nice to see Watson get some recognition by BA.

5. Jay Bruce, of, high Class A Sarasota (Reds)
The 2005 first-rounder hit .410 with four homers and nine RBIs during a nine-game hitting that streak came to an end May 5.
15. Sean Watson, rhp, low Class A Dayton (Reds)
Continuing to prove that he's ready for a promotion to high Class A Sarasota, Watson dominated in both his starts last week. The 2006 second rounder struck out 19 in 12 innings last week, giving up seven hits and neither a run nor a walk. Watson has 42 strikeouts and a 1.69 ERA in 32 MWL innings.
NOT-SO HOT
Joey Votto, 1b, Triple-A Louisville (Reds)
Through 28 games (20 percent of the season) Votto is batting .196. He has more walks (21) than hits (18). The lefthanded batter went 3-for-18 with one extra base-hit last week. A 20-20 player last season, Votto is on pace to hit 15 home runs and steal 10 bases.
BLAST FROM THE PAST
Richie Gardner, rhp, high Class A Sarasota (Reds)
A staple of Reds organization reports, Gardner is making his way back and finally making news on the mound this season. The 25-year-old is 4-1, 1.96 in 37 innings.

[RedEye]

Thanks for the info! I don't think the link works, FYI.

[dougdirt]

I have no worries about Joey Votto. He is doing the same thing he did last year as far as line drive rates, ground ball and fly ball rates.... the key difference? His BABIP was .230 going into last night. That is simply insanely bad luck.