The Book on Antonio Bastardo
Prospect Info
Antonio Bastardo
Born 9/21/1985
LHP, PHI
A scrawny Dominican lefthander who enhances his average stuff with good deception, Bastardo was almost a Phillies fill-in last season before shoulder problems ended his season early. A changeup specialist in the Jamie Moyer fashion, he could have success frustrating slower-handed NL hitters. With Kyle Drabek out of the way and only Phil Aumont to now contend with, he could break into the MLB club by midseason.
Ranking in ScoutingBook (3/14/2010): #97 
Ranking in Baseball America 2010: Unranked
Ranking in Baseball Prospectus: Unranked
Ranking in MiLB.com 2010 Season Preview Unranked
Ranking from the Sporting News: Unranked
Ranking from ESPN: Unranked
Player Updates and Notes
Antonio Bastardo will get the call as he first fill-in for Brett Myers, who's out for the year. He should start on Tuesday against the Padres. Bastardo will get a chance first, followed by righthander Carlos Carrasco. The weakest links in the Happ-Bastardo-Carrasco chain will end up back in the minors very soon, though, if the Phillies land a veteran.
6/1/2009 by KDaddy
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