Farm Bureau: April 2, 2009

* DEXTER FOWLER - The Colorado Rockies, the last hold-outs with the Diamondbacks in the Old Pueblo, got a big spring from one of their brightest prospects: Dexter Fowler. At 23 years old, with a charismatic smile and a rangy 6'4", 173 lbs build, the Rockies' center fielder is a player who compares favorably to Arizona's own Chris B. Young. 

The greatest likenesses are in the field, where each uses speed and instincts to play premium defense. Like Young, Fowler glides to the ball with grace, so he is well suited to patrol the spacious middle garden at Coors Field. Both can throw powerfully and accurately, although Fowler's arm is rated higher by scouts. Each saw his ML debut as a 22-year old after posting large numbers at his final minor league stop; Young made the leap from AAA Tucson in 2006 and Fowler was called up last season from AA Tulsa.

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Tags: Angel Villalona, California League, Carlos Gonzalez, Charlie Culberson, Colorado Rockies, Dan Haren, Dexter Fowler, Jackson Williams, Juan Castro, Los Angeles Dodgers, Madison Bumgarner, Manny Ramirez, Matt Holliday, Nick Noonan, Oakland Athletics, Tim Alderson, Tim Lincecum, Wendell Fairley