Is it possible that the Padres have finally found an ace for their staff. Is it possible that the next great pitcher in the bigs is a 21 year old kid out of Virginia? Well it is pretty hard to judge that at this point of his career but he is certainly off to a great start.
Latos has made four career starts. He lost his 1st start and since that time has won his last three. He has lowered his ERA to an eye popping 2.66. He has 16 K's over his 23 innings pitched. He will likely be a pitcher that throws up 1 K/ inning pitched. It is not easy to get wins in San Diego, so it is even more impressive that he is pitching so well.
Latos has been tagged as the best prospect in the Padres system for the last couple of years. He was picked in the 11th round and 333rd overall in the 2006 draft. I have a feeling he may be even more impressive than many of the 332 selected before him. If you get a chance to watch him pitch you won't be disappointed.
Mark Reynolds continues his hot hitting of late. He hit HR #31 and #32 on the season and
is hot on the heels of Albert Pujols. I have a feeling Albert will get back on track, but it has been a while. Incidentally Reynolds hit 2 HR on his birthday, so happy birthday to him.
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