Springer homers in four straight at-bats: Houston top prospect George Springer managed to homer in four consecutive at-bats on Friday during a doubleheader for Class A Lancaster against Lake Elsinore. Springer homered in his last at-bat in the first game, then opened the second by homering in his first three plate appearances. "I was just looking for something to drive and I ended up just getting some pitches up in the zone and I was able to hit them," Springer said. "To be completely honest, I was trying to hit the ball hard and get on base for the 3-4-5 guys. I just ended up hitting home runs." (Updated 05/12/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Springer, ranked the Astros No. 3 overall prospect, had a solid April but is hitting much better in May thus far. In 12 games this month, Springer has hit .375 with six homers and 14 RBI. The center fielder has a league-leading 32 RBI to this point. Not expected in the majors for a while, Springer has mostly long-term Fantasy value. (Updated 05/12/2012).
02/08/2012 04:32 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Houston Astros
To say the Houston Astros are rebuilding is an understatement, but they have more than a few surprises in the form of young talent. Michael Hurcomb breaks down the American League-bound franchise in his Fantasy team outlook.
Bubba Starling got all the buzz as the fifth overall pick in the 2011 amateur draft, but in George Springer, the Astros selected the more polished player six picks later. He was a star at the University of Connecticut, demonstrating five-category potential similar to that of Matt Kemp, but perhaps with an even more advanced approach. Springer has shown he isn't afraid to draw a walk, and though he didn't perform particularly well during a brief stint at lower Class A last year, he demonstrated excellent strike-zone judgment with only two strikeouts in 28 at-bats. His experience at the collegiate level makes him a bit safer than most prospects in the lower levels of the minors and should allow him to move quickly up the ladder. You shouldn't expect to see him in 2012 or even early in 2013, making him not such an attractive pick in seasonal formats. But if you play in a long-term keeper league and are looking for a prospect with 30-30 potential down the road, Springer is your man. (Updated 1/9/12)
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