During the Caribbean Series in Venezuela, Mets minor league outfielder Jesus Feliciano is hitting .435 with one home run and three RBI in 23 at bats, and has played a pivotal role in Puerto Rico’s current three game winning streak to battle for the Carribean Series title today against the Dominican Republic.
In 39 games during 2009-2010 Winter League season, the 30 year old Feliciano hit .352 in 159 at bats with 12 doubles, two triples, no home runs, and 14 RBI with 16 walks and 17 strikeouts.
In 130 games for Triple-A Buffalo in 2009, Feliciano hit .311 with 30 doubles, one triple, one home run and 42 RBI.
…i think we will be seeing and hearing about Feliciano when camp opens in a couple of weeks, as he has had a standout performance this winter coupled with a strong showing in Buffalo last year…he’s now 30, doesn’t hit for much power and he’s an outfielder on an already long line to Citi Field, which includes Fernando Martinez who is ten years younger…i’m not sure if he’ll ever have a place on the big league roster, but at the very least, it’s nice to see both he and F-Mart enjoying some success this winter…
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source: MetsBlog.com
