Futures Game rosters, player capsules (cont.)

World Roster

Manny Banuelos, LHP, Low Class A Charleston (Yankees)
Signed out of Mexico in 2008, Banuelos is a bit undersized but has a fastball that touches 92 mph. At 18 years old, he's one of the youngest players to ever play in the Futures Game.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 5-3 2.51 12 12 0 0 61 47 14 58 .207

Jhoulys Chacin, RHP, Double-A Tulsa (Rockies)
Chacin rocketed up the Rockies' depth chart last season by going 18-3, 2.03 in 177 innings of work, and he was building on that this season with a strong performance in his Double-A debut.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 6-5 2.92 14 14 1 0 83 70 26 71 .226

Neftali Feliz, RHP, Triple-A Oklahoma City (Rangers)
Feliz's electric stuff marked him one of the game's premium prospects last year. While his numbers weren't as gaudy this year, Feliz continues to show mid- to high-90s heat and a strong curveball.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 3-5 3.86 13 13 0 0 61 59 27 55 .258

Yohan Flande, LHP, High Class A Clearwater (Phillies)
You're excused for missing Flande's U.S. debut last year, after he spent three years in the Dominican Summer League. With a wild delivery and 93 mph fastball, his career 2.37 ERA is no fluke.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 7-1 2.52 13 13 1 0 82 72 24 67 .238

Chia-Jen Lo, RHP, Double-A Corpus Christi (Astros)
The first fruit of the Astros' increased scouting effort in the Pacific Rim, Lo has hit the ground running for the Astros, advancing to Double-A. He pitched for Taiwan in the Beijing Olympics in 2008.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 1-0 1.35 20 0 0 1 33 16 17 43 .147

Jenrry Mejia, RHP, Double-A Binghamton (Mets)
With a fastball that has touched 98 mph this season and has the potential to reach 100 as he fills out, Mejia's appeal is obvious. He jumped to Double-A as a 19-year-old after dominating in high Class A.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 4-4 2.50 13 13 0 0 72 64 25 68 .234

Luis Perez, LHP, Double-A New Hampshire (Blue Jays)
After taking a slow path through his first five seasons, Perez jumped to Double-A this season and has continued to get hitters out with a low-90s sinker and solid changeup and curveball.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 4-6 3.46 15 14 1 0 83 70 32 64 .226

Leyson Septimo, LHP, High Class A Visalia (Diamondbacks)
One of the minors' more intriguing power arms, Septimo is starting to convert arm strength into results. Converted from the outfield last season, he touches the high 90s with his fastball.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 2-0 2.70 22 0 0 4 33 21 21 35 .184

Juan Carlos Sulbaran, RHP, Low Class A Dayton (Reds)
Sulbaran went to high school in South Florida, but as a native of Curacao he has pitched for the Netherlands in both the Olympics and World Baseball Classic.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 2-1 4.60 10 10 0 0 43 36 24 49 .228

Junichi Tazawa, RHP, Double-A Portland (Red Sox)
Tazawa passed up Japanese professional baseball altogether, signing a $3.3 million major league deal with the Red Sox. He debuted in Double-A and has used his low-90s fastball to good effect.

W-L ERA G GS CG SV IP H BB SO AVG 7-4 2.92 14 14 0 0 77 64 25 71 .225

Jesus Montero, C, Double-A Trenton (Yankees)
Montero was one of the youngest players in the Futures Game last year and is still just 19. While some think he'll eventually move from behind the plate, there are no doubts about his bat.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .343 233 30 80 17 1 8 42 21 31 0 .401 .528

Carlos Santana, C, Double-A Akron (Indians)
A converted third baseman/outfielder formerly with the Dodgers, Santana has quickly translated his athletic skills behind the plate and has become one of the top catching prospects in the game.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .265 204 45 54 16 1 10 45 50 34 0 .405 .500

Pedro Baez, 3B, High Class A Inland Empire (Dodgers)
The Dodgers thought Baez could jump to low Class A last year, but he had to return to short-season ball. The talent has come through this year, as he jumped to high Class A with no problem.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .293 222 37 65 12 1 9 43 13 61 4 .339 .477

Starlin Castro, SS, High Class A Daytona (Cubs)
Castro showed good all-around tools in his domestic debut in the Arizona League last year, and he has handled a jump to high Class A. He has a good swing and should add power as he fills out.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .306 222 32 68 9 2 2 20 9 25 14 .338 .392

Wilmer Flores, SS, Low Class A Savannah (Mets)
Just 17, Flores signed with the Mets for $750,000 in 2007. His arm is so strong that teams considered making him a pitcher, but his swing and physical frame suggest serious hitting and power potential.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .273 227 22 62 11 1 2 18 12 32 1 .316 .357

Alcides Escobar, SS, Triple-A Nashville (Brewers)
Widely regarded as the best all-around shortstop prospect in the minors, Escobar will force the Brewers to make a decision at the position soon, provided he continues to improve his plate discipline.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .294 289 53 85 18 4 3 24 17 48 27 .339 .415

Brett Lawrie, 2B, Low Class A Wisconsin (Brewers)
Lawrie is the highest-drafted position player ever to come out of Canada, going 16th overall last year. After playing all over as an amateur, he's at second now, but his value is in his bat.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .268 194 24 52 7 4 8 40 20 37 11 .338 .469

Alex Liddi, 3B, High Class A High Desert (Mariners)
Born in Italy, Liddi learned baseball from his father, who attended high school in the U.S. Liddi first garnered attention at MLB's European academy, and now his raw strength is producing results.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .341 270 54 92 21 3 16 60 22 64 6 .390 .619

Dayan Viciedo, 3B, Double-A Birmingham (White Sox)
The White Sox signed Viciedo last winter to a major league deal worth a guaranteed $10 million, betting that he has the power to eventually deliver lots of home runs in the big leagues.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .276 272 40 75 11 0 6 43 12 48 5 .303 .382

Angel Villalona, 1B, High Class A San Jose (Giants)
The Giants signed Villalona for $2.1 million in 2007, and while he has incredible raw power he still is learning how to tap into it in game action. Of course, he won't turn 19 until August.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .287 244 40 70 10 0 9 36 9 58 0 .324 .439

Luis Durango, OF, Double-A San Antonio (Padres)
Durango has won two short-season batting titles and played for Panama in the World Baseball Classic. He excels at putting the ball in play and using his outstanding speed.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .302 248 46 75 7 1 0 11 43 35 26 .406 .339

Tyson Gillies, OF, High Class A High Desert (Mariners)
The World outfield will be exceptionally speedy, and the Canadian Gillies might be the fastest of all. He has done a better job of driving the ball this season, as he practically skipped over low Class A.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .325 243 54 79 8 9 4 21 39 43 17 .444 .481

Kyeong Kang, OF, Low Class A Bowling Green (Rays)
A native of South Korea, Kang was drafted in 2006 after moving to Georgia with his family several years earlier. He's a raw player with above-average power potential and good speed.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .276 127 16 35 12 4 1 16 10 30 4 .328 .457

Rene Tosoni, OF, Double-A New Britain (Twins)
Tosoni is a Canadian who attended junior college in Florida. He saw limited action in 2008 because of a broken bone in his left foot, but this year he was showing his all-around skills.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .262 210 33 55 11 3 9 42 29 58 4 .371 .471

Nick Weglarz, OF, Double-A Akron (Indians)
Weglarz gives the World team the chance to have an all-Canadian outfield. He was Team Canada's best hitter in the Olympics last summer, showing a great combination of power and patience.

AVG AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB OBP SLG .248 206 42 51 13 2 9 47 40 51 2 .378 .461