The Unsung Hero
Martin Prado not only has been Atlanta‘s hero in the last few games, but he has been for the entire season.
It is easy to disregard the earlier part of the season and replace it with the previous two games, in which Prado has gone 6-9 with four runs scored, two doubles, one home run and six RBI. In the last two games Prado has improved his season batting average 25 points, yes, 25 points. It is easy to overlook his complete body of work when he provides an outstanding two game stretch.
When you look past Prado’s recent success you will find a mediocre .280 batting average with 3 home runs and nine RBI. His offense has been above average, but it is his defensive versatility that really gives this young man value. Prado has played in at least 10 games at three different positions. His ability to play first, second, and third base give him value. Seeing his recent success gives me flashbacks of another versatile player named Mark DeRosa.
I believe it is safe tosay that the second base job is Prado’s to lose at this point. He has
proven time and time again that he can play solid defense and now his
offense is coming around when given the chance to play on a regular
basis.
Prado’s recent success has not only drawn whispers from fans,
but it has caught the eye of manager Bobby Cox. “He’s too hot to take
out,” Cox stated after Prado’s walk-off single against the Phillies Tuesday night.
Till next time,
Ben
Moneyball 
From the series the Yankees played against the Braves, it did look like Prado was doing a good job. Nice comparison to DeRosa.
– http://janeheller.mlblogs.com
http://clevelandbaseball.mlblogs.com/
I don’t get to watch the Braves much, but with Dersoa being on the Indians i know he is a solid all around player. Says a lot about Prado.