Minor League Monday

Columbus Clippers
Jesus Flores- Jesus is not playing very heavenly. After getting the bump to the minors for Johnny Estrada many people were not very happy, myself included. The only silver lining was Flores could have some time to play everyday and develop in Columbus. Since his demotion he is hitting only .231 in the minors with 13 K’s in 39 at bats. He’s striking out 33% of the time! He was hitting .364 in the majors! I can’t explain it, maybe it’s a cold slump, maybe it’s a bad attitude about being demoted. Whatever it is, he better pick it up.

Harrisburg Senators
Luke Montz-Montz is a 24 year old catcher still in double A, he is trying to change that. In the last 10 games Montz is batting .412 with three homers and 15 RBI’s. Overall he is batting .373 with five homers and 23 RBI’s with a ridiculous OPS of 1.126. Right now Montz is simply on fire, he is on the fringe of prospect status but he’s getting a little bit old. Even if he did get the call up to triple A today he would still have to out play Jesus Flores just to get a chance in the majors.


Hagerstown Suns
Michael Burgess-Burgess hit four homers this week as his stock as a prospect skyrocketed. In 23 games in low A ball this season Burgess has 8 homers and 17 RBI’s. He combines incredible power with a good overall athletic frame that allows him to play solid defense in the outfield. With 27 strikeouts, and a batting average of only .253, Burgess has a lot of developing to do. However at only the age of 19, his power is proving to many why he is one of the best power hitting prospects in the minors.