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. 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. 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. 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. --

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