Adopt-A-Prospect: Iggy Update #2

Following up my April 17 report on Iggy Suarez, here's what he's been doing for the Wilmington Blue Rocks (Carolina League, Class A Advanced):

Jed Lowrie is on the disabled list and in extended spring training, so Iggy is the Rocks' starting shortstop, usually batting second.

     AB  R  H RBI  NOTES
0518  4  2  2  3   bases loaded double in 10-3 win
0519  4  0  2  0   CS
0520  4  0  1  1   3 game sweep of Myrtle Beach
0521  Off Day
0522  6  0  1  0   13 inning loss
0523  4  0  2  2   BB, made 4th E (batted 8th)
0524  4  0  0  0   CS, made 5th E
0526  Rained Out

Not known for his hitting, Suarez has actually poked into the Top 10 in batting average a few times this year.

The Blue Rocks site has an eight-minute interview with Iggy (video), posted May 18. It's a good interview. As you might expect, younger players (especially in the minors) are a bit more revealing about themselves than veterans. Iggy doesn't spill any big secrets, but it's a refreshing surprise.

Season stats:

 AVG  G  AB  R  H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB CS  SLG  OBP
.275 38 138 15 38  6  2  0  15 14 32  1  4 .348 .340

Despite having a .500 record (23-23), Wilmington leads the the Carolina League's Northern Division by .5 games.