The Pirates 2004 first round draft pick, Neil Walker is no longer a catching prospect, he’s a third base prospect. With Ronny Paulino’s solid season in 2006, Walker is going to have a new avenue to making it to the big leagues. Of course right now, Freddy Sanchez is in his way but we’ll see whether he becomes the regular second baseman or if Jose Castillo keeps his job. Walker had a solid season at High A but then a rough time at Double A when he got promoted.
Fortunately, Walker has played third before, it’s just been a while and it was still in high school. Regardless, it should be interesting seeing how Walker does when he goes back to Double A in 2007.
