Progress Report for Cardinals Top Prospects

Colby Rasmus, OF:
Rasmus has spent the entire 2009 season on the big league roster, and after a slow start has really caught fire in the month of June. He will likely continue to see more steady playing time in the coming months, as he has provided a huge lift as a new cleanup hitter.

.273/.328/.472 with 7 HR's and 24 RBI's in 55 games

Brett Wallace, 3B:
After a solid start in Double-A Springfield, Wallace was promoted to Triple-A and hasn't seen quite the success he is used to. I'm sure he will figure it out soon, but there are grumblings among Cardinals followers that perhaps the Cardinals jumped the gun and promoted Wallace prematurely. Time will tell.

AA- .281/.403/.439 with 5 HR's and 16 RBI's in 32 games
AAA- .227/.274/.309 with 2 HR's and 8 RBI's in 27 games

Chris Perez, RHP:
Perez has been a reasonably solid presence in the Cardinals bullpen in 2009, having already made 25 appearances with a 3.48 ERA. Though hitters are only batting .189 against him, he has been his own worst enemy as his control problems have led to trouble at times (.344 OBP). His control problems are the only thing keeping him from dominating.

1-1 record with 3.48 ERA, .189 BAA, 11.3 K/9, 6.5 BB/9 (25 appearances)

Bryan Anderson, C:
It hasn't been the most productive season thus far for Anderson, showing reduced numbers compared to the past. Anderson has spent the entire year in Triple-A, and not only is showing reduced success at the plate, but has also committed 4 errors already (45 games) and isn't as successful throwing out would be base stealers (23% as opposed to 36% in 2008)

.241/.296/.404 with 4 HR's and 10 RBI's in 45 games

Jess Todd, RHP:
Todd is having great success with Triple-A Memphis in 2009, after being converted to the closer role. Other than one unsuccessful appearance with the big league club, Todd has been spectacular while compiling a 3-1 record with a 2.88 ERA and 11 saves.

AAA- 3-1 record with 2.88 ERA, 11 saves, 12.2 K/9, 2.9 BB/9
MLB- 1 appearance, 10.80 ERA

Clayton Mortensen, RHP:
Clayton has much improved numbers when compared to his Triple-A stint in 2008. He has compiled a 6-3 record with a 3.29 ERA in 11 starts. He is showing improved control and an improved home run rate over last year.

6-3 record with a 3.29 ERA, 6.3 K/9, 3.0 BB/9, .9 HR/9 (11 starts)

Source:
Baseball Reference