Marlins Prospect Report
BA 2008 Minor League All-Star Team
2B Chris Coghlan ï Marlins
A top-of-the-order presence for Double-A Carolina all season, Coghlan may not have game-changing power or speed, but his disciplined approach and plus instincts could make him the successor to Dan Uggla in Florida. Drafted as a third baseman, the 23-year-old lefthanded hitter has made strides at second base, where his work habits have made his average-at-best defensive tools play up. (M. Eddy)
SP Jhoulys Chacin ï Rockies
Embarking on his first full season, Chacin established himself as one of the most durable, efficient and effective starters in the minors. Despite his tender age, and despite pitching in inhospitable home parks in Asheville and Modesto, the 20-year-old Venezuelan compiled 1772⁄3 innings, falling two shy of the minor league lead. The righthander's 18 wins were tops, however, and his 2.03 ERA and 160 strikeouts weren't far off the pace, both ranking sixth. The secret to Chacin's success was command of the lower regions of the strike zone, as he used his fastball/changeup combo to register a strong 2.83 groundouts for every fly out. (M. Eddy)
