JUPITER, FL- Michael Stanton and Graham Taylor were named the Florida Marlins Player and Pitcher of the Month for June 2008.

 

In 27 games with Greensboro (A), Stanton scored 21 runs and batted .300, compiling 33 hits, including seven doubles, one triple and 10 home runs. He finished the month with a .355 on base percentage and a .655 slugging percentage while driving in 22 RBI. Stanton stole three bases in four attempts. He currently leads the South Atlantic League with 21 home runs this season. He was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the second round of the 2007 First-Year Player Draft.

 

Taylor went 3-0 in four starts for the Hammerheads (A). Over 26 2/3 innings pitched, Taylor compiled a 1.35 ERA and allowed 18 hits, four runs, and walked six while striking out 26 batters. He held opposing batters to a .188 batting average. He currently ranks among the Florida State League leaders in wins (T-1, 8), strikeouts (T-3, 82), and innings pitched (2, 102.1). He was the Florida Marlins 2007 Organizational Pitcher of the Year, and was also a 2008 Florida State League Mid-Season All-Star. The Florida Marlins selected the left-hander in the 10th round of the 2006 First-Year Player Draft.

 

 

 

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Looks like we might have a 5 tool player on our hands here in Stanton.

Looks like we might have a 5 tool player on our hands here in Stanton.

 

That 07' draft class might be a special one with Matt Dominguez, Mike Stanton, and Bryan Peterson all playing really well right now. Especially Peterson. He might be playing in AA before the season is over. He is progressing rapidly, and looks to be moving up the system an accelerated pace.