West Michigan Whitecaps manager Joe DePastino smiled after he was asked about the talent of the Class A players he had coached Wednesday to a 5-3 victory over the Houston Astros' Class A team at the Joker Marchant Stadium minor league facility.
Many of those players could join him this seaon in West Michigan.
"I'm very happy," DePastino said. "After struggling the first couple of spring games, we're playing great.
Like who?
Wednesday, the Class A Tigers pounded out 11 hits against Houston, with center fielder Kyle Peter (Washburn, Kan.) leading the attack with three singles and an RBI.
A 34th-round draft selection last season, Peter played for the Gulf Coast League Tigers (rookie ball) and the Oneonta Tigers (short season club).
There's a strong possibility he will start the season in West Michigan. Ron Bourquin and Chris Carlson also are on that list.
The Whitecaps visit Appleton April 28-30.
UPDATE: Missed this blog post in which DePastino says: This is our team. What would a starting lineup look like for the Caps?
Kyle Peter, right field
Mark McBratney, left field
Justin Henry, second base
Casper Wells, center field
Cory Middleton, designated hitter
Audy Ciriaco, shortstop
Jordan Newton, catcher
Joe Tucker, third base
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