Jonathan Singleton’s professional career thus far includes plenty of talk on potential and his value as the centerpiece of Houston’s return in the Hunter Pence trade.
According to MLB.com, he’s well on his way to fulfilling both.
Jonathan Mayo ranked the top ten prospects at first base and Singleton slots third, behind recently acquired Chicago Cub Anthony Rizzo and new San Diego Padre Yonder Alonso.
Just 20, the 6’2, 215 pound lefthander spent the majority of his season in High-A Clearwater before moving to High-A Lancaster and continuing his assault on opposing pitching.
Singleton finished 2011 with a .833 OPS but in 35 games as an Astros minor leaguer, that statistic shot up to .917. His traditional stat line reads like a burgeoning, raw power-hitter’s should: a batting average of .298, 13 home runs and 63 RBI’s.
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