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A detailed report based on the author's attendance at a Power game, with video

0-5 with 4 Ks. Polanco, on the other hand, is 2-2 with 3 BBs! It's 6-6 in the bottom of the 9th. Mike Jefferson pitches for the Power.

After praising Hanson's offensive production, the article continued by noting that: "The blight on Hanson’s spring has been his defense, as he’s made 17 errors in 32 games, easily the most of any SAL shortstop. He made four errors on Wednesday, all of them fielding errors. Hanson’s throwing arm is expected to be the biggest obstacle to him staying at shortstop, but just three of his 17 errors have been of the throwing variety. His errors have also tended to come in bunches. Wednesday was his fifth multi-error game, and he committed seven in his first 11 games at shortstop in April."

Law believes Hanson is a legitimate hitting prospect who also has the tools to remain at SS. He liked Carvajal but chided him for showboating. He liked Polanco and Bell, but believes they need to clean up their swings. He liked Dodson. He worried about Allie.

Hanson had another great game. I wonder if his second half fade in 2011 was due to fatigue? It is not as though the crafty pitchers in the GCL learned how to pitch to him!