Prospect Potent Potables - 6/23

• No one can question Cody Johnson's raw power, but many wonder if the Braves' prospect will ever make enough contact to be a major league hitter, says Guy Curtright of MiLB.com.
• Trey McNutt's increased success can be attributed to the increased velocity on his fastball, and from learning how to pitch before he had it, says J.J. Cooper of Baseball America.
• Given the Royals' abysmal offense, it's hard to believe they haven't given Kila Ka'aihue more of a chance in the majors, given the big first baseman's penchant for not making outs, notes Chris Jackson of MiLB.com.
• Despite being in the midst of a breakout season, Jonathan Singleton is saying all the right things about taking his time progressing through the minors, according to Tyler Dunne of the Philadelphia Daily News.  Dunne also discusses the winding road that brought Jarred Cosart into the Phillies' organization, and the maturity the young righty has shown since becoming a pro.
• Pirates' catching prospect Tony Sanchez, a 2009 first-round draft pick, was struck in the face with a pitch, says Tim Williams of BuccoFans.com.  It is the second time this month Sanchez has been hit in the head with a pitch, but according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the injury is not serious.
• Ryan Lavarnway has made great strides defensively as a catcher this season, and his game behind the plate is catching up to his already solid ability in the batter's box, reports Katrina Waugh of the Roanoke Times.
• Tim Beckham's progression through the Rays' system has been far from smooth, but he's showing more and more flashes of the potential that made him the first overall pick two years ago, says Adam Berry of MLB.com.  If nothing else, Beckham is walking more than ever.
• John Sickles discusses the big league potential of Padres' OF Cedric Hunter, once a top prospect, but now profiling as more of a 4th outfielder at best.