LAKEWOOD– Jose Pujols is making a name for himself as one of the Class A BlueClaws’ most talented prospects in recent memory.
Tied for the South Atlantic League lead in home runs, the 20-year-old outfielder has shown considerable power, improved plate discipline and gleaming defense.
It was just four years ago that another young slugger garnered a lot of attention at Lakewood’s FirstEnergy Park.
At a similar point in his career, third baseman Maikel Franco, as a blossoming slugger, began impressing many with his bat.
Pujols calls Franco a friend and says the current Phillies star took him under his wing a bit during spring training this year.