AFL wrapup by Matthew Pouliot (rotoworld)

這不是球探報告，是以fantacy baseball的角度去看，所以看看就好．

Brian Bogusevic - OF Astros - DOB: 02/18/84
.217/.357/.435, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 1/4 K/BB, 1 SB
　in 23 AB (A+ Salem)
.371/.447/.556, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 24/16 K/BB, 8 SB
　in 124 AB (AA Corpus Christi)
.338/.414/.459, 1 HR, 14 RBI, 16/10 K/BB, 3 SB
　in 74 AB (AFL)
It appears to be a good thing for all concerned that Bogusevic wasn't merely a mediocre pitcher. The 2005 first-round pick had a 5.91 ERA in his 23 Double-A starts before both he and the Astros came to the realization that he'd be better off leaving the mound behind and trying to make himself into an outfielder. He was an immediate success, batting .371 in 42 games in Double-A and then .338/.414/.459 in 74 at-bats in the AFL, and the possibility exists that he could reach the majors at some point during 2009.
Bogusevic's swing isn't geared for home runs, but that could begin to change as he gains confidence. He has a very good idea of what he's doing at the plate, and he's not afraid to take pitches the other way. If he learns to be a better job of fighting off inside pitches, he might have a future as a regular corner outfielder. The Astros will probably try him as a fourth outfielder first, perhaps in the second half of the season.
摘要簡譯：
棄投從打轉換的相當快速且成功，目前沒有全壘打的威脅，不過日後等他建立信心之後可能會改變．本壘版紀律相當好，很願意等球，如果他可以強化他對內角球的掌握他有機會成為先發的左或右外野手，太空人可能在下半季從嘗試讓他擔任四號外野手開始．


Chris Johnson - 3B Astros - DOB: 10/01/84
.324/.364/.506, 12 HR, 58 RBI, 61/20 K/BB, 5 SB
　in 330 AB (AA Corpus Christi)
.218/.252/.287, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 25/5 K/BB, 0 SB
　in 101 AB (AAA Round Rock)
.296/.355/.490, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 32/9 K/BB, 3 SB
　in 98 AB (AFL)
Johnson took a major step forward offensively last season after entering with a .245/.283/.358 line in a year and a half as a pro. He did struggle while spending the final month in Triple-A, but he bounced back to hit .296/.355/.490 in the AFL. Plate discipline isn't a strength for the Stetson product, but he makes a fair amount of hard contact and should develop into a 20-homer guy. Unfortunately, he's an even worse third baseman than Ty Wigginton, the player the Astros would like him to replace at some point within the next year or two. That might ultimately prevent him from having a career as a major league regular. The Astros, though, figure to give a
lengthy look at some point. It might well happen next season if Wigginton is traded.
摘要簡譯：
今年打繼上有突破性的進步，本壘版紀律還是一樣糟糕，不過他常常可以扎實的打到球，他有在大聯盟打出20隻全壘打的潛力．　不過整體而言把不如現在的三壘手Wiggy，或許他根本不足以成為先發的三壘手，目前太空人還在仔細觀望，不過如果Wiggy今年被賣掉他就會有機會。


Bud Norris - RHP Astros - DOB: 03/02/85
3-8, 4.05 ERA, 89 H, 84/31 K/BB
　in 80 IP (AA Corpus Christi)
0-0, 1.89 ERA, 14 H, 20/13 K/BB
　in 19 IP (AFL)
Norris, a 2006 sixth-round pick out of Cal Poly, has been a starter the last two years, but command issues have limited him to right around five innings per outing. It's assumed by most that he'll be a long-term reliever, and he went to the bullpen in the AFL and posted a 1.89 ERA in 19 innings. Norris can pitch at 94-96 mph out of the pen, and he has a very good curveball. The combination could make him a closer if command comes with more experience. The Astros do have quite a bit more relief depth than starting, so there is the chance that Norris will log some time in the big-league rotation next year. However, he's far more likely to contribute as a middle man in the short term.
摘要簡譯：
過去兩年都是擔任先發，不過控球問題讓他常常只能投五局左右就達到投球數．　大部分球探都認為長遠來看他還是適合擔任後援工作． Norris擔任後援速球大約94-96mph而且有很棒的曲球(ＢＡ說那是犀利的滑球　whatever 反正就是噁心變態的變化球就是了)，如果他在增加經驗並且加強控球之後有機會發展成終結者。　目前太空人牛棚的深度比輪值好多了，所以明年他有機會分擔一些輪值的工作．


Drew Sutton - 2B Astros - DOB: 06/30/.83
.317/.408/.523, 20 HR, 69 RBI, 98/76 K/BB, 20 SB
　in 520 AB (AA Corpus Christi)
.315/.426/.611, 7 HR, 24 RBI, 31/24 K/BB, 3 SB
　in 108 AB (AFL)
Maybe the breakthrough player of the 2008 minor league season, Sutton wasn't one of the Astros' top 30 prospects according to Baseball America after hitting .269/.351/.388 in his first year in Double-A. He bettered that OPS by 200 points in his second year in Double-A, and just to show it wasn't a fluke, he went and hit .315/.426/.611 with seven homers in 108 at-bats the AFL. Sutton is a switch-hitter with plenty of patience at the plate, perhaps even a little too much. His power should hold up once he gets to Houston, but his average probably won't, as he does strike out a lot. Also, he's a below average defensive second baseman. He might, however, fit nicely at third base if the Astros opt to go that route. The likelihood of a Kaz Matsui injury or a Ty Wigginton trade will make him a nice reserve pick in NL-only leagues.
摘要簡譯：
今年是突破性的一年，他去年BA排名連太空人的前30都擠不進去．　他在AFL的成績證明他今年球季的好表現不是塞到的．　他是左右開弓的打者，打擊時相當有耐心很會ㄠ球數，不過甚至是等球等過頭了．　他的power應該可以帶到大聯盟，不過應該沒辦法維持高打擊率，因為他被三振率實在很高．　他在二壘的守備是平均以下，不過可能會是個不錯的三壘手．　如果Matsui受傷或是Wiggy被交易他會有機會的．