[MiLB]Mark Trumbo

Mark Trumbo, who will be 23 this spring, hit a combined .281 with 32 homers, 93 RBI, 83 runs, eight steals, a .325 OBP and a .540 SLG in 530 at-bats between high Class-A and Double-A last season. With the departure of Mark Teixeira via free agency, and the trade that sent Casey Kotchman to the Atlanta Braves, the Angels are left with Kendry Morales to man first base. Word from many scouts at the Arizona Fall League (AFL) is that Trumbo is not too far behind.

One scout told me that Trumbo is likely to start the season at Double or Triple-A, but not to count him out for the big league roster. The scout also mentioned that Trumbo is poised, consistent with his swing and although he has a long swing he can keep it in the zone longer than most the prospects that were at the AFL.

Fantasy Impact : He's a guy you may want to stash away in deep AL only leagues.