Wong getting help from veterans: Cardinals prospect Kolten Wong is in his first big league camp after being taken 22nd over all in the 2011 draft. He told MLB.com on Wednesday that he has received help from many veterans thus far, as well as former players Ozzie Smith and Jose Oquendo. "It's been amazing," said Wong. "As soon as I got here, everyone brought me in with open arms. A lot of those guys have been really good to me and have really helped me get better in every aspect of the game." (Updated 02/29/2012)
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Fantasy Analysis
Wong batted .335 with five homers and 25 RBI in 47 games for Class A Quad Cities last season. He also slugged .510 and had 22 extra-base hits in 194 at-bats. The former Hawaii standout has a load of upside so keep an eye on his progress in the minors. But since he is still a few years away from making an impact in the majors, continue to view Wong as more of a long-term Fantasy prospect at this point. (Updated 02/29/2012).
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Did you noticed how Nick Punto started at second base for the Cardinals during much of their playoff run? Doesn't inspire much confidence for their future at the position, does it? Apparently, the Cardinals didn't think so either, which is why they invested their 2011 first-round pick in a second baseman whose bat is nearly major-league ready. Kolten Wong, a native of Hawaii, skipped the lower levels of the minors after getting drafted 22nd overall and went straight to Class A, where he produced a batting average that would have led the Midwest League if he had the at-bats to qualify. Clearly, the 21-year-old can hit, demonstrating a good batting eye and gap power, and at his age, he shouldn't need long to advance to the big leagues. If he can provide even Neil Walker-level power, he'll be a significant asset in Fantasy. Don't be surprised if he gets a taste of the majors at some point in 2012, but he likely won't compete for a starting job until 2013. (Updated 2/9/12)
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