Prospect Notebook: Michael Aubrey

With Aubrey up in Buffalo doing well, I think it is time we highlight him in Prospect Notebook. Aubrey could garner a call-up later this year and if he continues to hit at Buffalo, I can't see them sending him back to Akron, even after Jordan Brown gets back. He is out of options after this year, even though he has yet to really have significant time on the Major league club. He hit .282 in Akron with two home runs and 18 RBI. At Buffalo he is hitting .345 with five RBI.

Michael Aubrey: First Baseman Age: 25
Bats/Throws: L/L
Acquired: Drafted 1st Round in 2003
2007 Kinston/Akron: .277 AVG, 12 HR, 45 RBI, 37 R
2008 Team: Akron
ETA: 2008 September Call-up

Aubrey is just a solid hitter. His game is doubles hitting but he has some pop and can have a higher average than what he did last year.

Aubrey set the world on fire in Spring Training of 2008 showing that if he is healthy he can hit. He didn’t have much time but with that time he was a doubles machine and really impressed the Tribe. He was sent to Akron to start the year but it won’t be long before he is in Buffalo and eventually Cleveland. Being it his last option year the Tribe have to make a decision on him soon and find out if he can be a part of their club in some capacity. They have two years, but this is a crucial one for Aubrey to maintain his health and his ability to hit the ball.

Notes: Last Option Year in 2008