Prospects Harper and Trout Get Called Up

Probably the two best prospects in all of baseball, both received call ups to the majors for Saturday's games. Young phenom Bryce Harper will make his Washington Nationals debut. Harper has been hyped since he was young due largely to exemplary physical abilities, such as very strong power from the plate and a equally strong arm. He skipped his final year of high school and played a year of semi-professional baseball to become eligible for the draft. Harper was selected #1 overall in the 2010 MLB Draft by the Nationals. Despite his only being 19 years old, the Nationals are convinced that the youngster can produce right away. Injuries to their two best hitters, Ryan Zimmerman and Michael Morse, kind of forced the issue of a need for the big bat. That is exactly what they've got in Bruce Harper. Now, we have to see if he is ready for the majors.

The Los Angeles Angels' hitters have struggled throughout the lineup this season. The front office decided something had to be changed. The veterans have been terrible this season, and as a result, the Angels cut veteran outfielder, Bobby Abreu. The open roster spot will be filled by prospect stud Mike Trout. Trout played some in the majors this past season. This season, the 20-year-old was destroying Triple-A ball. Trout was hitting for a .403 batting average and a 1.091 OPS so far this season. The Angles want to be playoff contenders, but for that to happen, they must get this offense on track. Trout has the capability and talent to help make that happen, but it is matter of how soon. If you are an Angels fan, you better be praying that is sooner, rather than later.