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Spikes Tracks: Slow start; but intriguing storylines about at State College

Welcome to “Spikes Tracks,” your weekly look at the State College Spikes, low-A short-season affiliate for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Each week, we’ll give you a snapshot look at the club, picking out the most intriguing “need to know” storylines and performances from the previous week.

#DelvinWatch

The Cardinals’ number 20 prospect — INF Delvin Perez — has scuffled over the first week of action, posting a .200/.304/.250 slash over his first five games with one extra base hit.

Manager Joe Kruzel isn’t worried.

“I think for him, it’s just a matter of getting the at-bats.