J.P. @Jaypers413 Hultzen started off great, but command deserted him, thus leading his relief to allow inherited runners to score. 4 IP, 4 H, 5 R, 3 BB, 7 K
Solid debut for Matt Barnes yesterday as well: 5 IP, 2H, 9-2 K/BB, 4-2 GO/FO Swihart also showing some nice patience for a guy his age.
Taijuan Walker made his debut for the season today. Went 5 innings gave up 4 hits and 2 runs and struck out 8 giving up 1 walk. Excited for him and the other 2 pitchers in Double A.
this is probably long but if anyone can spoiler tag and post this it would be much appreciated http://insider.espn.go.com/mlb/stor...mlb-top-10-prospects-assignments-organization
Spoiler American LeagueNational League Baltimore Orioles 1. Manny Machado, SS (Bowie-AA) 2. Dylan Bundy, RHP (Delmarva-Low A) 3. Jonathan Schoop, 3B/2B (Bowie-AA) 4. Nick Delmonico, 3B/1B (Delmarva-Low A) 5. Parker Bridwell, RHP (Delmarva-Low A) 6. Bobby Bundy, RHP (Bowie-AA) 7. Jason Esposito, 3B (Delmarva-Low A) 8. L.J. Hoes, OF (Bowie-AA) 9. Glynn Davis, CF (Delmarva-Low A) 10. Eduardo Rodriguez, LHP (Del.-Low A) Arizona Diamondbacks 1. Archie Bradley, RHP (South Bend-Low A) 2. Trevor Bauer, RHP (Mobile-AA) 3. Tyler Skaggs, LHP (Mobile-AA) 4. Matt Davidson, 3B (Mobile-AA) 5. Evan Marshall, RHP (Mobile-AA) 6. Chris Owings, SS (Visalia-High A) 7. Pat Corbin, LHP (Mobile-AA) 8. Wade Miley, LHP (MLB) 9. A.J. Pollock, CF (Reno-AAA) 10. Anthony Meo, RHP (Visalia-High A) Boston Red Sox 1. Xander Bogaerts, IF (Salem-High A) 2. Blake Swihart, C (Greenville-Low A) 3. Will Middlebrooks, 3B (Pawtucket-AAA) 4. Ryan Lavarnway, C/DH (Pawtucket-AAA) 5. Matt Barnes, RHP (Greenville-Low A) 6. Anthony Ranaudo, RHP (Portland-AA) 7. Brandon Jacobs, OF (Salem-High A) 8. Bryce Brentz, OF (Portland-AA) 9. Garin Cecchini, 3B (Greenville-Low A) 10. Drake Britton, RHP (Salem-High A) Atlanta Braves 1. Arodys Vizcaino, RHP (Out for season) 2. Julio Teheran, RHP (Gwinnett-AAA) 3. Christian Bethancourt, C (Mississippi-AA) 4. Randall Delgado, RHP (MLB) 5. Andrelton Simmons, SS (Mississippi-AA) 6. Tyler Pastornicky, SS (MLB) 7. Sean Gilmartin, LHP (Mississippi-AA) 8. Zeke Spruill, RHP (Mississippi-AA) 9. J.R. Graham, RHP (Lynchburg-High A) 10. Matt Lipka, OF (Lynchburg-High A) Chicago White Sox 1. Addison Reed, RHP (MLB) 2. Nestor Molina, RHP (Birmingham-AA) 3. Simon Castro, RHP (Charlotte-AAA) 4. Trayce Thompson, CF (Winston/S-High A) 5. Keenyn Walker, OF (Kannapolis-Low A) 6. Jacob Petricka, RHP (Winston/S-High A) 7. Erik Johnson, RHP (Extended) 8. Hector Santiago, LHP (MLB) 9. Marcus Semien, SS/2B (Winston-High A) 10. Jared Mitchell, OF (Birmingham-AA) Chicago Cubs 1. Anthony Rizzo, 1B (Iowa-AAA) 2. Brett Jackson, OF (Iowa-AAA) 3. Javier Baez, SS (Extended) 4. Trey McNutt, RHP (Tennessee-AA) 5. Zach Cates, RHP (Daytona-High A) 6. Welington Castillo, C (Iowa-AAA) 7. Dillon Maples, RHP (Extended) 8. Josh Vitters, 3B (Iowa-AAA) 9. Reggie Golden, OF (Peoria-Low A) 10. Matt Szczur, CF (Tennessee-AA) Cleveland Indians 1. Francisco Lindor, SS (Lake County-Low A) 2. Austin Adams, RHP (Akron-AA) 3. Dillon Howard, RHP (Extended) 4. Nick Hagadone, LHP (Columbus-AAA) 5. Ronny Rodriguez, SS (Carolina-High A) 6. Chun Chen, C (Akron-AA) 7. Jesus Aguilar, 1B (Carolina-High A) 8. Chen Lee, RHP (Columbus-AAA) 9. Jake Sisco, RHP (Extended) 10. Tony Wolters, IF (Carolina-High A) Cincinnati Reds 1. Devon Mesoraco, C (MLB) 2. Daniel Corcino, RHP (Pensacola-AA) 3. Billy Hamilton, SS (Bakersfield-High A) 4. Robert Stephenson, RHP (Extended) 5. Tony Cingrani, LHP (Bakersfield-High A) 6. J.C. Sulbaran, RHP (Pensacola-AA) 7. Zack Cozart, SS (MLB) 8. Didi Gregorius, SS (Pensacola-AA) 9. Yorman Rodriguez, OF (Bakersfield-High A) 10. Todd Frazier, UT (Louisville-AAA) Detroit Tigers 1. Jacob Turner, RHP (Toledo-AAA) 2. Nick Castellanos, 3B (Lakeland-High A) 3. Drew Smyly, LHP (MLB) 4. Casey Crosby, LHP (Toledo-AAA) 5. James McCann, C (Lakeland-High A) 6. Tyler Collins, OF (Lakeland-High A) 7. Daniel Fields, CF (Lakeland-High A) 8. Brenny Paulino, RHP (Extended) 9. Dixon Machado, SS (Lakeland-High A) 10. Jay Voss, LHP (Erie-AA) Colorado Rockies 1. Nolen Arenado, 3B (Tulsa-AA) 2. Drew Pomeranz, LHP (MLB) 3. Chad Bettis, RHP (Tulsa-AA) 4. Wilin Rosario, C (MLB) 5. Tim Wheeler, OF (Colorado Springs-AAA) 6. Trevor Story, SS (Asheville-Low A) 7. Tyler Anderson, LHP (Extended) 8. Josh Rutledge, SS (Tulsa-AA) 9. Kyle Parker, 1B (Modesto-High A) 10. Will Swanner, C (Asheville-Low A) Kansas City Royals 1. Wil Myers, RF (Northwest Arkansas-AA) 2. Bubba Starling, CF (Extended) 3. Cheslor Cuthbert, 3B (Wilmington-High A) 4. Mike Montgomery, LHP (Omaha-AAA) 5. Jake Odorizzi, RHP (NW Arkansas-AA) 6. Jason Adam, RHP (Wilmington-High A) 7. John Lamb, LHP (Northwest Arkansas-AA) 8. Yordano Ventura, RHP (Wil.-High A) 9. Chris Dwyer, LHP (Northwest Arkansas-AA) 10. Jorge Bonifacio, OF (Kane County-Low A) Miami Marlins 1. Christian Yelich, LF/1B (Jupiter-High A) 2. Jose Fernandez, RHP (Greensboro-Low A) 3. J.T. Realmuto, C (Jupiter-High A) 4. Chad James, LHP (Jupiter-High A) 5. Marcell Ozuna, RF (Jupiter-High A) 6. Matt Dominguez, 3B (New Orleans-AAA) 7. Austin Brice, RHP (Greensboro-Low A) 8. Rob Rasmussen, LHP (Jupiter-High A) 9. Jose Ceda, RHP (Out for season) 10. Mason Hope, RHP (Extended) Los Angeles Angels 1. Mike Trout, CF (Salt Lake-AAA) 2. Jean Segura, SS (Arkansas-AA) 3. Garrett Richards, RHP (Salt Lake-AAA) 4. John Hellweg, RHP (Arkansas-AA) 5. Taylor Lindsey, 2B (Inland Empire-High A) 6. Kaleb Cowart, 3B (Cedar Rapids-Low A) 7. C.J. Cron, 1B (Inland Empire-High A) 8. Nick Maronde, LHP (Inland Empire-High A) 9. Luis Jimenez, 3B (Salt Lake-AAA) 10. Ariel Pena, P (Arkansas-AA) Los Angeles Dodgers 1. Zach Lee, RHP (Rancho Cucamonga-High A) 2. Allen Webster, RHP (Chattanooga-AA) 3. Nate Eovaldi, RHP (Albuquerque-AAA) 4. Chris Reed, LHP (Rancho Cucamonga-High A) 5. Garrett Gould, RHP (R. Cucamonga-High A) 6. Angel Sanchez, RHP (R. Cucamonga-High A) 7. Chris Withrow, RHP (Chattanooga-AA) 8. Joc Pederson, OF (Extended) 9. Josh Lindblom, RHP (MLB) 10. Scott Barlow, RHP (Extended) Houston Astros 1. Jonathan Singleton, 1B (C. Christi-AA) 2. George Springer, OF (Lancaster-High A) 3. Jarred Cosart, RHP (Corpus Christi-AA) 4. Jonathan Villar, SS (Corpus Christi-AA) 5. Domingo Santana, OF (Lancaster-High A) 6. Brett Oberholtzer, LHP (Corpus Christi-AA) 7. Paul Clemens, RHP (Oklahoma City-AAA) 8. Adrian Houser, RHP (Extended) 9. Telvin Nash, 1B/OF (Lancaster-High A) 10. Delino DeShields, OF/2B (Lex.-Low A) Milwaukee Brewers 1. Wily Peralta, RHP (Nashville-AAA) 2. Taylor Jungmann, RHP (Brevard C.- High A) 3. Jed Bradley, LHP (Brevard County- High A) 4. Tyler Thornburg, RHP (Hunstville-AA) 5. Taylor Green, 3B (Nashville-AAA) 6. Scooter Gennett, 2B (Hunstville-AA) 7. Cody Scarpetta, RHP (Hunstville-AA) 8. Logan Schafer, CF (Nashville-AAA) 9. Caleb Gindl, OF (Nashville-AAA) 10. Nick Ramirez, 1B (Injured-TBD) Minnesota Twins 1. Miguel Sano, 3B (Beloit-Low A) 2. Eddie Rosario, CF (Beloit-Low A) 3. Aaron Hicks, CF (New Britain-AA) 4. Oswaldo Arcia, RF (Fort Myers-High A) 5. Joe Benson, OF (Rochester-AAA) 6. Levi Michael, SS (Fort Myers-High A) 7. Brian Dozier, IF (Rochester-AAA) 8. Kyle Gibson, RHP (Injured-TBD) 9. Travis Harrison, 3B (Extended) 10. Alex Wimmers, RHP (New Britain-AA) New York Mets 1. Zack Wheeler, RHP (Binghamton-AA) 2. Matt Harvey, RHP (Buffalo-AAA) 3. Jeurys Familia, RHP (Buffalo-AAA) 4. Brandon Nimmo, OF (Extended) 5. Reese Havens, 2B (Binghamton-AA) 6. Cesar Puello, OF (St. Lucie-High A) 7. Domingo Tapia, RHP (Savannah-Low A) 8. Wilmer Flores, OF (St. Lucie-High A) 9. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, OF (Buffalo-AAA) 10. Juan Lagares, OF (Binghamton-AA) New York Yankees 1. Manny Banuelos, LHP (Scranton-AAA) 2. Mason Williams, CF (Charleston-Low A) 3. Gary Sanchez, C (Charleston-Low A) 4. Dellin Betances, RHP (Scranton-AAA) 5. Tyler Austin, 3B/1B (Charleston-Low A) 6. Jose Campos, RHP (Charleston-Low A) 7. Dante Bichette, 3B (Charleston-Low A) 8. Austin Romine, C (MLB-Disabled List) 9. J.R. Murphy, C (Tampa-High A) 10. Slade Heathcott, OF (Tampa-High A) Philadelphia Phillies 1. Trevor May, RHP (Reading-AA) 2. Jesse Biddle, LHP (Clearwater-High A) 3. Jonathan Pettibone, RHP (Reading-AA) 4. Sebastian Valle, C (Reading-AA) 5. Freddy Galvis, SS (MLB) 6. Brody Colvin, RHP (Clearwater-High A) 7. Larry Green, OF (Extended) 8. Julio Rodriguez, RHP (Reading-AA) 9. Maikel Franco, 3B (Lakewood-Low A) 10. Perci Garner, RHP (Clearwater-High A) Oakland Athletics 1. Jarrod Parker, RHP (Sacramento-AAA) 2. A.J. Cole, RHP (Stockton-High A) 3. Sonny Gray, RHP (Midland-AA) 4. Michael Choice, OF (Midland-AA) 5. Derek Norris, C (Sacramento-AAA) 6. Grant Green, CF (Sacramento-AAA) 7. Brad Peacock, RHP (Sacramento-AAA) 8. Raul Alcantara, RHP (Burlington-Low A) 9. Max Stassi, C (Stockton-High A) 10. Chris Carter, 1B (Sacramento-AAA) Pittsburgh Pirates 1. Gerrit Cole, RHP (Bradenton-High A) 2. Jameson Taillon, RHP (Bradenton-High A) 3. Josh Bell, LF (West Virginia-Low A) 4. Starling Marte, CF (Indianapolis-AAA) 5. Robbie Grossman, OF (Altoona-AA) 6. Luis Heredia, RHP (Extended) 7. Kyle McPherson, RHP (Injured-TBD) 8. Stetson Allie, RHP (West Virginia-Low A) 9. Colton Cain, LHP (Bradenton-High A) 10. Zack Dodson, LHP (West Virginia-Low A) Seattle Mariners 1. Jesus Montero, C/DH (MLB) 2. Taijuan Walker, RHP (Jackson-AA) 3. Danny Hultzen, LHP (Jackson-AA) 4. James Paxton, LHP (Jackson-AA) 5. Nick Franklin, SS (Jackson-AA) 6. Francisco Martinez, 3B (Jackson-AA) 7. Erasmo Ramirez, RHP (MLB) 8. Vinnie Catricala, 3B/OF (Tacoma-AAA) 9. Phillips Castillo, OF (Extended) 10. Guillermo Pimentel, OF (Clinton-Low A) St. Louis Cardinals 1. Shelby Miller, RHP (Memphis-AAA) 2. Carlos Martinez, RHP (Palm Beach-High A) 3. Oscar Taveras, RF (Springfield-AA) 4. Zack Cox, 3B (Memphis-AAA) 5. Tyrell Jenkins, RHP (Quad Cities-Low A) 6. Jordan Swagerty, RHP (Out for season) 7. Trevor Rosenthal, RHP (Springfield-AA) 8. Kolten Wong, 2B (Springfield-AA) 9. Matt Adams, 1B (Memphis-AAA) 10. Joe Kelly, RHP (Memphis-AAA) Tampa Bay Rays 1. Matt Moore, LHP (MLB) 2. Hak-Ju Lee, SS (Montgomery-AA) 3. Chris Archer, RHP (Durham-AAA) 4. Enny Romero, LHP (Charlotte-High A) 5. Mikie Mahtook, CF (Charlotte-High A) 6. Taylor Guerrieri, RHP (Extended) 7. Alex Torres, LHP (Durham-AAA) 8. Tim Beckham, SS (Durham-AAA) 9. Alex Colome, RHP (Montgomery-AA) 10. Drew Vettleson, OF (Bowl. Green-Low A) San Diego Padres 1. Casey Kelly, RHP (Tucson-AAA) 2. Rymer Liriano, OF (Lake Elsinore-High A) 3. Joe Ross, RHP (Fort Wayne-Low A) 4. Yasmani Grandal, C (Tucson-AAA) 5. Yonder Alonso, 1B (MLB) 6. Jedd Gyorko, 3B (San Antonio-AA) 7. Austin Hedges, C (Fort Wayne-Low A) 8. Joe Wieland, RHP (Tucson-AAA) 9. Cory Spangenberg, IF (Lake Elsinore-High A) 10. Jaff Decker, RF (San Antonio-AA) Texas Rangers 1. Jurickson Profar, SS (Frisco-AA) 2. Martin Perez, LHP (Round Rock-AAA) 3. Mike Olt, 3B (Frisco-AA) 4. Neil Ramirez, RHP (Round Rock-AAA) 5. Robbie Ross, LHP (MLB) 6. Rougned Odor, 2B (Hickory-Low A) 7. Leonys Martin, CF (Round Rock-AAA) 8. Cody Buckel, RHP (Myrtle Beach-High A) 9. Leury Garcia, SS (Frisco-AA) 10. Jorge Alfaro, C (Hickory-Low A) San Francisco Giants 1. Gary Brown, CF (Richmond-AA) 2. Heath Hembree, RHP (Fresno-AAA) 3. Tommy Joseph, C (Richmond-AA) 4. Kyle Crick, RHP (Augusta-Low A) 5. Andrew Susac, C (San Jose-High A) 6. Joe Panik, IF (San Jose-High A) 7. Francisco Peguero, OF (Fresno-AAA) 8. Ehire Adrianza, SS (Richmond-AA) 9. Hector Sanchez, C (MLB) 10. Clayton Blackburn, RHP (Augusta-Low A) Toronto Blue Jays 1. Travis d'Arnaud, C (Las Vegas-AAA) 2. Drew Hutchison, RHP (New Hampshire-AA) 3. Jake Marisnick, CF (Dunedin-High A) 4. Anthony Gose, CF (Las Vegas-AAA) 5. Aaron Sanchez, RHP (Lansing-Low A) 6. Justin Nicolino, RHP (Lansing-Low A) 7. Noah Syndergaard, RHP (Lansing-Low A) 8. A.J. Jimenez, C (New Hampshire-AA) 9. Adonis Cardona, RHP (Extended) 10. Deck McGuire, RHP (New Hampshire-AA) Washington Nationals 1. Bryce Harper, RF (Syracuse-AAA) 2. Anthony Rendon, 3B (Potomac-High A) 3. Alex Meyer, RHP (Hagerstown-Low A) 4. Destin Hood, RF (Harrisburg-AA) 5. Brian Goodwin, CF (Hagerstown-Low A) 6. Sammy Solis, LHP (Out for season) 7. Matt Purke, LHP (Potomac-High A) 8. Steve Lombardozzi, IF (MLB) 9. Robbie Ray, LHP (Potomac-High A) 10. Michael Taylor, CF (Potomac-High A)
Will Middlebrooks with his 3rd homer of the year in AAA but only his first walk taken of the season today. Barnes went 5 giving up 1 hit, 0 walks and 7 strikeouts. Imagine he will be promoted to high A fairly quickly.
Chris Harris @CHarris731 Reply Retweet Favorite · Open Walker is done after 6 innings. Brilliant start. 6 IP, no runs, 2 hits, 7 strikeouts, 1 walk. 77 pitches in his second start. JXN leads 5-0 Chris Harris @CHarris731 Reply Retweet Favorite · Open The only right handed pitcher I have seen that is in @tai_walker 's ballpark is Michael Pineda. That is the only pitcher even comparable.
Will Middlebrooks with his 5th homer of the year. Slash line of .368/.390/.684 although Only 2 walks compared to 9 Ks. Barnes with another dominating start yesterday as well with 6 innings, no runs and 9 Ks.
Sonny Gray tonight for Midland: 7 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 5 SO/1 BB his line was 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R until some trouble
Chris Harris @CHarris731 Reply Retweet Favorite · Open Final line for Hultzen, 6.1 IP, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 SO, 82 pitches
That is his ceiling. He has a 95-97 MPH fastball with a nice curve as well as a solid change up. Not sure if he has a 4th pitch or not. He probably would be a top 5 pick in a weak draft this year. Overall he is still in low A which he should be dominating. We will see how good he is in high A and most likely AA. He should be promoted in a couple of weeks to Salem.
Curt Casali and Aaron Westlake were teammates together for four years at Vandy and are now teammates on the West Michigan Whitecaps....both had fantastic plate approaches with good power potential. Might be nice pieces for Detroit to trade at some point
Leonys Martin is starting to get it Don't expect him to do much at the big league level this year (unless Hamilton starts doing mollys) but he's putting himself in position to take over CF in 2013
Billy Hamilton having a great start to his first year in high A. Hitting .396 with 15 runs 5 doubles 3 triples 1 hr 8 rbi's and 12 stolen bases through 14 games
Sano already has 6 HR for Low-A Beloit (Minnesota) in the Midwest league. In the last 3 years 6, 4, and 3 players have reached 20 HR and only 1 has made 30 HR. I think he is still 18 years of age, turning 19 soon. They are still trying to keep him at 3B but his bat could play anywhere.
PCL . That said hope he tears it up with the Cubs and can start hitting left handed pitching more consistently. Meanwhile Middlebrooks with his 6th homer in Pawtucket.
http://www.baseballprospectus.com/ar...rticleid=16548 April 20, 2012 Future Shock Blog Minor League Update: Games of April 20 by Kevin Goldstein Anthony Rizzo, 1B, Cubs (Triple-A Iowa): 2-for-3, 2 HR (7), 2 R, 3 RBI, BB. Make no mistake about it, Rizzo is raking, as after last night's big game he's now at .393/.433/.786 in 14 games. Just as interesting are the scouting reports that indicate Rizzo has addressed some of the bad habits he got into with his swing last year. This has led to an outcry from all corners of the interwebs for Rizzo to be in the big leagues, and now. Two words: Calm down. 1. It's easy to forget what happened in 2011, when Rizzo had the best numbers in the minors and then turned into the National League's version of Adam Dunn when summoned to the big leagues. The Cubs don't want a repeat of that and don't want to call up Rizzo until they are assured he can stay up for good. 2. Calling him up is going to require a lot of deck chair re-arranging. Bryan LaHair is hitting quite well, and there's nowhere to put him should the Cubs recall Rizzo (and no, the Cubs are not just going to release Alfonso Soriano). 3. The Cubs are not going to complete for a playoff spot this year, so what's the rush? Others Of Note: Jordan Akins, OF, Rangers (Low-A Hickory): 3-for-5, 2 K. How early is it? Two games turn slow start in to impressive showing as OPS is up 211 points in nine plate appearances to .286/.318/.452. Jorge Bonifacio, OF, Royals (Low-A Kane County): 3-for-5, 2B, R, K, 2 SB. 18-year-old is quickly becoming one of the most impressive pure hitters in the Midwest League; .407/.500/.556 in 14 games. Jackie Bradley, OF, Red Sox (High-A Salem): 2-for-4, 2 2B, 2 R, RBI, K, SB. Third straight multi-hit game and .333/.448/.429 overall as concerns about last year's trouble with the bat begin to melt away. Garin Cecchini, 3B, Red Sox (Low-A Greenville): 3-for-5, 2B, 2 R, SB. Reviews of the bat have been impressive, of the defense . . . not so much. Lonnie Chisenhall, 3B, Indians (Triple-A Columbus): 3-for-5, 2B, R, RBI, K. Recovers from first two-game hitless streak of the year; .344/.364/.625 in 15 games and likely just one Jack Hannahan slump away from the big leagues. Patrick Corbin, LHP, Diamondbacks (Double-A Mobile): 7 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 2 BB, 9 K. While Bauer and Skaggs are better prospects, don't be surprised if Corbin is the first to get the call to the big leagues should a need arise. Travis d'Arnaud, C, Blue Jays (Triple-A Las Vegas): 1-for-4, HR (1), R, RBI, K. One of the more disappointing starts to the season among prospects; .188/.278/.313 in 12 games. Terry Doyle, RHP, White Sox (Triple-A Charlotte): 6 IP, 1 H, 1 R (0 ER), 2 BB, 9 K. Two straight good starts for rule 5 pick that didn't stick with the Twins; far more command than stuff. Nathan Eovaldi, RHP, Dodgers (Double-A Chattanooga): 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K. Pulled after one inning by design (he wasn't hurt), but no move yet. Evan Gattis, C, Braves (High-A Lynchburg): 2-for-4, HR (5), R, 2 RBI, K. Home runs in five of last eight games and .435/.509/.848 overall; turns 26 in August and needs a sterner test. Scooter Gennett, 2B, Brewers (Double-A Huntsville): 3-for-4, 2 R, 3 RBI, SB. 21-for-46 during 11-game hitting streak and .375/.388/.531 in 15 games; potential every day second baseman who is blocked in Milwaukee. Darin Gorski, LHP, Mets (Double-A Binghamton): 6 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 4 K. The Eastern League is hitting .120 against him after three starts, and his prospect stock will move up significantly if he continues to prove that his stuff will play at the upper levels. J.R. Graham, RHP, Braves (High-A Lynchburg): 7 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 6 K. 2011 draftee has outstanding sinker and could move quickly if he continues to throw strikes. Didi Gregorius, SS, Reds (Double-A Pensacola): 2-for-3, R, K. Not just any eight-game hitting streak, but a 18-for-33 streak to raise season averages to .383/.424/.383. Sonny Gray, RHP, Athletics (Double-A Midland): 7 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 5 K. Best pro start for last year's first-round pick in an efficient 85 pitches. Angelo Gumbs, 2B, Yankees (Low-A Charleston): 2-for-4, HR (1), R, 5 RBI, 2 K. Grand slam gets him to the Mendoza line; .200/.298/.325 in 11 games. Billy Hamilton, SS, Reds (High-A Bakersfield): 2-for-4, BB, 2 K, SB (12). Fifth straight multi-hit game (11-for-22) and .396/.484/.660 overall; Cal League helps, but how much influence on a burner without much power? Danny Hultzen, LHP, Mariners (Double-A Jackson): 6.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 5 K. Has allowed just seven hits over 16 innings while striking out 21; leading the race among the big three starters at Jackson in terms of first to the big leagues. Kyle Kubitza, 3B, Braves (Low-A Rome): 3-for-4, 3 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI, BB. 2 SB. Just four of third-round pick's hits have been singles; .298/.377/.702 in 12 games. Taylor Lindsey, 2B, Angels (High-A Inland Empire): 2-for-4, HR (2), R, 6 RBI, K. Starting to roll after aggressive assignment looked to be questionable; .286/.368/.490 in 13 games. Barret Loux, RHP, Rangers (Double-A Frisco): 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 8 K. Unsigned 2010 first-round pick has pitched well in Texas and could end up back-end starter if he can remain healthy; that's still a big if. Will Middlebrooks, 3B, Red Sox (Triple-A Pawtucket): 2-for-5, HR (5), 2 R, 4 RBI. 11-for-26 (.423) with four home runs and 13 RBIs in last six games; if Youkilis was still struggling, this would be getting interesting. Mike Montgomery, LHP, Royals (Triple-A Omaha): 7 IP, 4 H, 2 R (1 ER), 2 BB, 7 K. Encouraging . . . Tyler Moore, 1B/OF, Nationals (Triple-A Syracuse): 3-for-4, 2B, 3 RBI, BB. Getting some playing time in left field of late which is going to be a challenge with his limited athleticism. Justin Nicolino, LHP, Blue Jays (Low-A Lansing): 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K. 0.00 ERA after nine innings with 11 Ks and just one walk; scouts find it hard to get a feel for a pitcher only throwing three innings at a time. Mike Olt, 3B, Rangers (Double-A Firsco): 2-for-3, HR (3), 2 R, RBI, 2 BB, K. Contact issues (16 Ks in 46 at-bats) are effecting him at the upper levels; .239/.327/.500 in 12 games. Trevor Rosenthal, RHP, Cardinals (Double-A Springfield): 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K. Best start of year for last year's breakout pitcher in Midwest League; has excellent fastball but still refining secondary offerings. Aaron Sanchez, RHP, Blue Jays (Low-A Lansing): 3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K. Third straight outing of three shutout innings with one hit allowed. Miguel Sano, 3B, Twins (Low-A Beloit): 2-for-4, HR (6), 3 R, 2 RBI, BB, K. Not sure what's more impressive for the 18-year-old; the power or the 11 walks? Travis Snider, OF, Blue Jays (Triple-A Las Vegas): 2-for-4, 2 R, RBI, BB. 13-game hitting streak and .431/.508/.745 overall. When's the free Travis Snider movement begin? J.C. Sulbaran, RHP, Reds (Double-A Pensacola): 6 IP, 6 H, 4 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 11 K. More than just a sleeper; a power arm who is figuring things out quickly and has 21 Ks in 17 innings. Oscar Taveras, OF, Cardinals (Double-A Springfield): 3-for-4, R. 19-year-old is handling Double-A just fine; .340/.352/.623 in 12 games. Nick Tropeano, RHP, Astros (Low-A Lexington): 8 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 9 K. 2011 fifth-round pick has allowed one run over 19 innings while striking out 27; just average stuff, but highly advanced pitchability. Jordany Valdespin, 2B/CF, Mets (Triple-A Buffalo): 3-for-4, HR (2), R, RBI, BB. Center field reviews have been encouraging, but there are worries it's effecting the bat; .269/.319/.373 in 15 games. Yordano Ventura, RHP, Royals (High-A Wilmington): 5 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 9 K. Figuring some things out and a subject of discussion on today's podcast (out this afternoon).
Need a couple quick opinions on Mike Trout here boys. I've had him stashed away in a very competitive dynasty league just waiting to be unleashed, I've tried to educate myself as much as possible about Trout and the Angels depth in the OF. Anyone have any idea when he is going to get the permanent call up and everyday job? I mean I'm sick of watching Bourjous and Vernon Wells hit .220 or worse with terrible triple slash numbers. Last thing, you all seem very well educated on Trout and prospects in general, any idea what kind of numbers to expect from him once he gets called up for the rest of 2012? In the future are we hopefully looking at a 20-20 or even 30-30 kind of guy? I need this guy called up immediately, not to get too in depth since this isn't the fantasy baseball thread, but I'm looking at having a stacked team for the next 5-7 years with Starlin Castro, Longoria, Jennings, McCutcheon, Trout, Matt Moore, Felix Hernandez.
Ryan Flaherty, the Orioles got him from the Cubs through the Rule 5 Draft, hit 20 for Peoria in 09....