August 20 and 21 minor league thread
by casejud on Aug 21, 2009 2:17 AM EDT
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Thought Id do this kinda in reverse, just for fun- look at the most intriging pitching matchups, THEN see what happened tonight- and might as well list tomorrows matchups as well since these things have been slowing down lately with all the draft signing talk going on.
AAA- Jeremy Hellickson K'd 10 in 5 innings in Durhams 10-2 win. now 4-1 3.31 (Corrected) at AAA
AA - Was supposed to be an intriging Guerra vs Holt matchup but Brad Holt didn't start for whatever reason.Guerra pitched well 6.2 5 2 1 0 6 - Madison Bumgarner 5 4 2 1 3 5, now 8-1 2.05 in AA, really struggling lol - Kyle Drabek was brilliant 7-3-0-0-1-4
A- Carlos Zambrano went 5 shutout innings for Peoria on the rehab train
Not today but, yesterday Brett Wallace had a HUGE game, 2 Bombs, Double, 5 RbI
Pitching on Friday, at least scheduled to: AAA- Bowden, Carrasco, Hayden Penn, AA- Inman, A- Clayton Tanner, Mike Montgomery, Jay Jackson (2-0, 0.36), Randall Delgado, Jason Knapp
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Hellickson
Hellickson’s ERA is in no way reflective of the way he’s pitched in AAA. His FIP is 3.26, K/9 is 9.66, K/BB over 3/1,. his hit rate is good and he’s just down right making people look silly. Last night he had 16 swinging strike out of 92 pitches. That’s fantastic.
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by Tyler on Aug 21, 2009 8:15 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wrong ERA
A big reason why his ERa is in no way reflective of the post is because it is 3.31 since his move to AAA This guy is for real and I hope he gets a shot at the Rays rotation next year
by dlpme77 on Aug 21, 2009 9:20 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really understand the people
who write off Hellickson’s dominance at every level of the minors, due to pitchability and command.
IMO, Hellickson is making a serious bid at top 25 status.
In addition to his elite poise and command, this guy throws 91-93 on his fastball (touching 95), has arguably a plus curveball, and a serviceable changeup.
With smooth mechanics to boot, there’s really nothing lacking in Jeremy’s profile.
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by Frederick0220 on Aug 21, 2009 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been high on Hellickson as well for 3 years
I think he could be a lot better than Kyle Drabek.
by Bravesin07 on Aug 21, 2009 4:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about
Hellickson vs. Moore?
Who will be better for the Rays?
And what about Nick Barnese?
100 years would have been nice, but 101 years still has a nice ring to it.
by airweino on Aug 21, 2009 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hard to say.
Moore has the higher ceiling. Better fastball and breaking ball, but is in low-A and has command problems. Hellickson is dominating at a high level currently and just about big league level.
Nick Barnese isn’t close to either of them. He’s got a sinker and that’s about it at this point.
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by Tyler on Aug 21, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
Barnese is a good distance behind.
Moore does indeed have a tremendous ceiling. Deadly 1-2 fastball/curveball combo.
Hellickson is behind Moore IMO. Good fastball and control, but limited ceiling.
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by Dewey Finn on Aug 22, 2009 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I haven't gotten a good look at Moore's
curveball, but he has really bad mechanics.
He’ll probably be a reliever down the line.
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by Frederick0220 on Aug 22, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers 8/20
Kasey Kiker: 6.0IP 7H 3R 2ER 2BB 7K 0HR
Wilfredo Boscon: 3.2IP 8H 5R 5ER 0BB 3K 2HR
Miguel Velazquez: 2-5 2HR 5RBI
Juan Grullon: 4.0IP 3H 1R 0ER 1BB 5K 0HR
Tomas Telis: 2-5 3B 2R
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 21, 2009 9:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lead Rzep Rocked it...
IP R ER H SO BB
6.1 1 1 3 6 1
by ChalupaCabrera on Aug 22, 2009 1:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thomas Neal
2-3, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB
by ChalupaCabrera on Aug 22, 2009 2:00 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
boom-shaka-laka
Dewey Finn = Dylan McKay, King Billy Royal = Zack Morris, RedSoxFaithful = Millhouse Van Houten, Paul Thomas = Steve Urkel, Galt = Screech Powers, Bravesin07 = Richard Stabone, Hero66 = Beavis, Slurve = Phoebe Buffay
by Dewey Finn on Aug 22, 2009 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
JOHN LAMB
7 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 0 bb, 7 k
monster. just turned 19 but he’s waaaaaaaay too advanced for the pioneer league. he’s going to fly through the system if they let him.
baseball rules.
by doublestix on Aug 22, 2009 4:26 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rangers 8/21
Guillermo Moscoso: 7.0IP 7H 4R 4ER 3BB 9K 0HR
Justin Smoak: 0-4 2K
Chris Davis: 1-3 BB K
Max Ramirez: 2-4 HR
Michael Kirkman: 6.0IP 2H 0R 3BB 5K
Joe Wieland: 4.2IP 7H 7R 7ER 1BB 5K 2HR
Vin DiFazio (now at low-A) 2-4 HR
Miguel Velazquez: 1-4 BB K
Tommy Mendonca: 1-4 HR BB
Tomas Telis: 0-4
Edwin Escobar: 5.0IP 3H 0R 2BB 2K
Robbie Erlin: 1IP 1H 0R 1BB 3K
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 22, 2009 9:28 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
erlin
hasn’t recorded a non-K out in his 2 innings so far. he’s my neighbor so i have high hopes for him
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Aug 22, 2009 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
Thats cool.
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 22, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
not next-door, but it’s an 8 minute walk to his house, which is pretty close. i played on his little league and pony team for 2 years and my brother player with his older brother and my parents are friends with his dad, he was always a couple years older than me but it’s still pretty cool i think
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Aug 22, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, thats really cool.
Is he a good dude?
The 2009 Texas Rangers offense: sigh...
by Kinslerhomer on Aug 22, 2009 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like to think so
He’s always been super nice to me. Obviously, like everybody, has a few people who don’t like him, but he’s pretty well liked.
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Aug 27, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Allen
The beast makes his debut tonight for the snakes. I was surprised by the promotion.
Dewey Finn = Dylan McKay, King Billy Royal = Zack Morris, RedSoxFaithful = Millhouse Van Houten, Paul Thomas = Steve Urkel, Galt = Screech Powers, Bravesin07 = Richard Stabone, Hero66 = Beavis, Slurve = Phoebe Buffay
by Dewey Finn on Aug 22, 2009 6:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Domonic Brown
8/21
2-4, 2 RBI, 1 K
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Aug 22, 2009 6:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed Neil Walker
former highly regarded C prospect Neil Walker is red hot:
8/21:
2-4
August:
.371/.395/.629 with 12 2B but a 4:12 BB:K ratio
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Aug 22, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Knapp
4 inn, 2 R (1 ER), 3 K, 3 BB
he’s struggling with the Indians organization right now.
Adoptive parent of Kyle Nicholson
by gore51 on Aug 22, 2009 6:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not really
3.72 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 10 K in 9.2 IP
I do agree that the walks are high (5).
Let’s keep in mind that he was out for a looong time. He’s just getting back into the groove of things.
Dewey Finn = Dylan McKay, King Billy Royal = Zack Morris, RedSoxFaithful = Millhouse Van Houten, Paul Thomas = Steve Urkel, Galt = Screech Powers, Bravesin07 = Richard Stabone, Hero66 = Beavis, Slurve = Phoebe Buffay
by Dewey Finn on Aug 22, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Miller
5.1 innings 1 Hit 0 Runs 5 Ks
29 Ks 8 Walks in 21 Innings Overall in A ball
by matthewmafa on Aug 22, 2009 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Carl Webster
19 year old in his first start in ogden pioneer league.. 18th round pick in 2008
7 2/3 innings 4 hits 0 walks 9 Ks
by matthewmafa on Aug 22, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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