FEATHERSTON, FITZGERALD ENJOY GREAT STARTS AS RARITIES AMONG SHORTSTOP PROSPECTS
Source: American Association News
By Bob Wirz Infielders seem to have a major challenge in trying to climb their way from an Independent league such as the American Association all the way to the major leagues. Rey Ordonez was a rare exception when the Cuban made his way from St. Paul when it was in the Northern League to a nice career at shortstop with the New York Mets and Tampa Bay. (Photo Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports) While they still have some rugged steps ahead of them to become exceptions, shortstops Ryan Fitzgerald and Taylor Featherston, both taken out of the American Association in the last two seasons, are off to strong starts. Fitzgerald is only 24 after starting his professional career at Gary two years ago, and he is turning some heads in the Boston Red Sox farm system, currently with their Advanced Class A team in Salem, VA of the Carolina League. Featherston is trying to use some time spent with the eventual champion Kansas City T-Bones last summer to work his way back to the majors through the Kansas City Royals. While he is 29, the fact the Katy, TX native and Texas Christian product has lots of experience at…
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