K is for Strikeout

The 24-year-old Brad Eldred struck out 97 times in 334 at-bats.

Strikeouts are less of a worry with power guys since they don't shorten up with two strikes. But one in a three is a lot for a 24-year-old in A ball, don't you think?

For the AA Reading Phillies, 24-year-old first-base slugger Ryan Howard has 117 strikeouts in 346 at-bats.