Mets top prospect OF Fernando Martinez has had a cool beginning to the 2008 season for the Mets’ AA affaliate the Binghamton Mets.

He is batting .230 in 61 ABs with 1 HR and 5 RBIs.  He has struck out in 17 of his 61 ABs. 

Despite his struggles, it has been a bumpy ride with both ups and downs.  He has four multi-hit games including last night when he was 2-5 with an RBI.

Also of note, he is batting .111 vs. lefties, while he is batting .324 vs. righties.

He’s only 19, but from watching him in Spring Training I think we know the type of power he has.  He really has to improve his plate discipline though, K’s at the plate will come from power hitters, but he is also supposed to be a very strong average guy so his eye has to improve.