5. BEN ZOBRIST, ss, Tri-City Valley Cats (Astros) Age: 23 Ht: 6-3 Wt: 200 B-T: B-R Drafted/Signed: Astros '04 (6) If not for his age, Zobrist might have been at the top of this list. Managers raved about his hitting ability from both sides of the plate, his defense at shortstop, his speed, his work ethic and his 6-foot-3, 200-pound frame. "Zobrist is just such a good, well-rounded player," Hudson Valley manager Dave Howard said. "He's a four-tool guy. He doesn't hit for power but he can hit, he can run, he can steal bases, and he has great instincts. He defended really well against us." Zobrist has a major league body to go with average range and arm strength for a shortstop, but his size might precipitate a move to third base.His excellent plate discipline and decent gap power should give him enough bat to play at the hot corner. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG 257 50 87 14 3 4 45 43 31 15 4 .339 .438 .463 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. HUNTER PENCE, of, Tri-City Valley Cats (Astros) Age: 21 Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200 B-T: R-R Drafted/Signed: Astros '04 (2) Pence was a surprise second-rounder, going to the Astros with their top pick. But he definitely can hit, stinging the ball to all fields and showing good plate discipline. His swing isn't picturesque, but he sets up well and has an effective trigger. "He has incredible hand and bat speed, the ability to hit it out anywhere," Langbehn said. "His power to all fields is pretty special." Though he's gangly, Pence played some center field for Tri-City and was able to run down balls in the gap. He's a sound defender, albeit with a lackluster arm, and probably will wind up in left field. AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS AVG OBP SLG 199 36 59 18 1 8 37 23 30 3 5 .296 .369 .518 --

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