Round Two, Game Six: Numbers and Words
May 17, 2008Nothing Else Matters
May 17, 2008With Jeremy Sowers being sent down to Triple-A, the Indians have called up first baseman Michael Aubrey.
While his injury history is not good (never played more than 98 games in a season), the fact that he is a former first-round selection – 11th overall in 2003 – and was once a top-25 prospect (21) in all of baseball has me intrigued to say the least. For comparison purposes, Philly’s Ryan Howard was ranked 25th during the same year.
Aubrey will provide another left-handed bat on the bench, and unlike the one that is represented by #48, this one can play in the field if needed. All of 26-years of age, this is Aubrey’s first trip to the majors thanks to a .341 average with four doubles for Triple-A Buffalo.
While the number of at-bats Aubrey receives remains to be seen, there’s no denying this kid’s potential.
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First hit= Home run. Nice way to start the career…