Cordero Tops .500

In his last 10 games, Savannah's Albert Cordero has averaged .513. Eight of those games have been multi-hit, and in three of the last five he got three hits. Further, he didn't strike out once and has an OPS of 1.315. He's been especially effective in home games, batting .344, which is 117 points higher than he's hitting on the road.

In contrast, 2010 third-round pick Blake Forsythe is again struggling with the bat. In his last 10, he hit .243 and struck out 16 times. This season, the right-handed batter has only been able to hit .218 against lefties. Surprisingly, he's hitting 94 points higher in away games. At home, he's batting only .190.

Both players are on the roster as catchers. Just from the numbers, Cordero should be behind the plate in home games and Forsythe in the away games.

Albert Cordero's Bat Heats Up Again

Albert Cordero

Albert Cordero, whom I've written about before, had another big day at the plate. He went 4 for 5 with a home run. Today, the Savannah catcher drove in six runs.

Another Savannah catcher, Blake Forsythe, has been hitting much better in his last 10 games. In them, he's averaged .314 with a .956 OPS.

Cordero Has a Career Game

A catcher who hasn't garnered much attention has caught mine. In his fourth season with the Mets organization, he currently plays for the Savannah Sand Gnats. He's demonstrated some proficiency with the bat; however, he hadn't shown much power until last season when he hit eight homers playing for Kingsport.

His name is Albert Cordero.

What caught my attention was his performance in yesterday's game. He went 5 for 5, scored four runs, drove in two, and had two doubles and a triple, accumulating nine total bases. Nine! He's now hitting .250.

Another plus: He's only 21.

Here are his Minor League stats: