This week’s hot hitter is Great Falls infielder Jose Vargas. In his last 10 games through August 3rd, his first 10 with Great Falls after a demotion from Kannapolis, Vargas is hitting .350 (14-40) with 12 runs scored, 3 doubles, 5 home runs, 11 RBI and 4 walks. On the season he’s hitting .233 in 41 games with 8 home runs and 23 RBI combined.

On the cold side, Winston-Salem shortstop Greg Paiml is mired in a slump. In his last 10 games through the 3rd, he is only hitting .114 (4-35), 2 RBI, 1 walk, 10 strikeouts and 2 stolen bases. On the year he is hitting .236 in 100 games with 3 home runs and 42 RBI.

Cheers,
JPN