4/19 MiLB Discussion

by gatling on Apr 19, 2025 10:03 AM EDT

Let's see what starters we have going today...

AAA

IL-Zach McAllister, Glen Perkins, Brad Lincoln, Hector Rondon, JD Martin, Travis Wood, Jake Arrieta(no starters listed for Durham/Charlotte)

PCL-Phil Humber vs. Scott Elbert, Jay Jackson vs. Chuck Lofgren, Brad Mills vs. Sam Deduno, Brandon McCarthy vs. Lance Lynn, Josh Geer vs. Madison Bumgarner(no starters listed for Sacramento/Reno)

EL-Dylan Owen vs. Felix Doubront, Carlos Gutierrez vs. Clayton Tanner(only starters listed)

SL-Alex Torres vs. Chris Withrow(only one other set of starters listed)

TL-Alexi Ogando, Aaron Crow

A+

CAL-Trevor Harden, Aaron Miller, Ross Seaton, Tyler Chatwood vs. Nick Schmidt

CAR-Randall Delgado, Kelvin De La Cruz vs. Mike Montgomery

FSL-Matt Moore vs. Kyle Gibson, Wily Peralta(only two games have starters listed)

MWL-Brett Wallach, Jason McEachern, Tyler Skaggs, Jerry Sullivan

SAL-Chad James vs. Jarred Cosart, Kendall Volz, Julio Teheran, Graham Stoneburner, Jack McGeary vs. Jake Cowan

Did I miss anyone? List them in the comments if I did, or as some of the leagues fill in the missing starters.

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Christian Friedrich, for one

by Rox Girl on Apr 19, 2025 11:12 AM EDT reply actions

wow. lots of arms to watch today

Moore v. Gibson and Torrs v. Withrow are legit matchups

by daveh33 on Apr 19, 2025 12:01 PM EDT reply actions

Gibson tonight

7 IP, 7H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

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by Jgaztambide on Apr 19, 2025 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions

go-fo 16-0

so far on the season
16.2ip 17h 2hr 18k 3bb

looks good so far, although it’s A+ so given his pedigree, it’s to be expected.

by OldDutchPots on Apr 20, 2025 3:57 AM EDT up reply actions

nice stats

I would think he’ll be in AA by May, right? Doesn’t seem like A+ is much of a challenge

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by Jgaztambide on Apr 20, 2025 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Has anyone heard what his velocity is?

Haven’t seen anything on that.

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by alskor on Apr 20, 2025 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

jose canseco's twitter is the best thing about today

well, 2nd-best… after BOSSMAN and the Rays destroying boston, again… 4-0 sweep

by daveh33 on Apr 19, 2025 1:21 PM EDT reply actions

It's nice to see Boston

sliding back into the lovable losers, even if they are doing so with a lot of unnecessary whining about it.

"This has got to hurt"

by Da.aron on Apr 19, 2025 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

I know Mike Minor has been bad so far but

He’s pitching today for Miss.

by Jay212033 on Apr 19, 2025 2:51 PM EDT reply actions

Cool

He wasn’t listed earlier or I would have had him in the opening. He’s definitely a guy to watch.

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by gatling on Apr 19, 2025 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions

shimmering review of Hellickson's last start

tasty

by daveh33 on Apr 19, 2025 2:58 PM EDT reply actions

For the Orioles

Rick Zagone for Frederick and Steve Johnson for Bowie

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by ravensfan3 on Apr 19, 2025 3:15 PM EDT reply actions

Brad Lincoln

Is going tonight for the Indy Indians.

by Slizeezyc on Apr 19, 2025 3:23 PM EDT reply actions

Can't wait to see what Jarred Cosart does tonight

by WTH31 on Apr 19, 2025 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

+1

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by JDSussman on Apr 19, 2025 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

So far

4IP, 2H, 0ER, 1BB, 7 K’s

by WTH31 on Apr 19, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow

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by OldProspects on Apr 19, 2025 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions

He's done for the day

6IP, 3H, 0ER, 1BB, 10K’s

Bringing his season line to :

17 IP, 9 H, 3 BB’s, 24 K’s, 2.65 ERA

Simply put, he’s too good for A-Ball…I’m hoping they promote him soon to A+ and honestly, I don’t even think High A will be a huge challenge for Cosart.

by WTH31 on Apr 19, 2025 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow.

Great pick by the Phillies, hope he stays healthy this year.

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by t ball on Apr 19, 2025 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Dominic Brown

Guess I won’t see him tonight. Finally saw today where he’s out with a concussion. I’m guessing it’ll be a few more days before his next appearance …

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by criminal type on Apr 19, 2025 4:17 PM EDT reply actions

supposed to be back today last i heard

wasn’t a concussion either - phillies just being cautious

by Wheelhouse on Apr 19, 2025 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Wrong

Unless you’re an executive or trainer with the Reading organization…

PHILADELPHIA - Phillies prospect Dominic Brown suffered a concussion in the second inning of Double-A Reading’s game vs. Richmond on Friday night. The right fielder collided with first baseman Ozzie Chavez while diving for a foul pop and hit his head. He left the game under his own power but did not return.

http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20100417&content_id=9378608¬ebook_id=9379258&vkey=notebook_phi&fext=.jsp&c_id=phi#9378612

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by criminal type on Apr 19, 2025 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

the much maligned aaron hicks

2 for 3 with a double so far today

by Wheelhouse on Apr 19, 2025 4:28 PM EDT reply actions

you're lying

by mrkupe on Apr 19, 2025 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Ike Davis is starting and batting 6th for the Mets tonight

by jibs on Apr 19, 2025 4:59 PM EDT reply actions

Jesus Montero

2-4, HR

by jibs on Apr 19, 2025 5:12 PM EDT reply actions

debut

Is he a Nick Johnson/Jorge Posada injury away from debuting, or will he be in AAA all season regardless?

JOSH THOLE > carlos santana

by Dewey Finn on Apr 19, 2025 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Weglarz

Hasn’t played since the 15th. Off to an awesome start (1.151 OPS), I hope he’s not injured. Anyone have any news?

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by Jgaztambide on Apr 19, 2025 5:34 PM EDT reply actions

Couldn't find anything but

he is back in the line up tonight

by hybrid on Apr 19, 2025 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions

right now 2-3, both hits are doubles

chisenhall 0-3 thus far.

by daveh33 on Apr 19, 2025 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions

weglarz tonight

2/4 with 2 doubles, a run, 1 k. hitting .344 on the year

Please lord, stay healthy. please please

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by Jgaztambide on Apr 19, 2025 11:26 PM EDT up reply actions

Kila K

2-3, HR, 2 walks

the HR was off Elbert, who was awful. 8 ER in 4 innings.

baseball rules.

by doublestix on Apr 19, 2025 5:41 PM EDT reply actions

hot damn

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by gore51 on Apr 19, 2025 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Why isn't Kila with the Royals yet, again?

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by hero66 on Apr 19, 2025 11:46 PM EDT up reply actions

AM

Excited to see how Aaron Miller looks again…I think he could be in AA by mid-summer and be a big-time riser on prosepct lists for next year if he continues to look good.

by St.Steve on Apr 19, 2025 6:56 PM EDT reply actions

Mike Montgomery

Dealing through 4 innings so far;

4 IP, 2 H, 2 BB, 0 ER (1 R), 6 Ks

He’s probably been the prospect I’ve been most intrigued with this early in the season. The increase in velocity and a big increase in strikeout rate is showing me that he could be a top 10 guy next year, especially if he can keep it up in AA

by brok515 on Apr 19, 2025 7:32 PM EDT reply actions

8 K's through 5 now.

sounds like his offspeed pitches are a big reason for the tick up in strikeouts. his breaking pitch coming into pro ball was a palm ball type pitch, but he’s throwing a more conventional curve now and has become more consistent with it. changeup is a nice pitch, too.

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by doublestix on Apr 19, 2025 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Yup

It’s the combination of three potential plus pitches from a lefty that gets me so excited, along with the athleticism and polish

by brok515 on Apr 19, 2025 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions

Gotta be top 20

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by Mets2k9 on Apr 20, 2025 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Indians

2 Tribe perfomances so far:

Kelvin De La Cruz:

6IP, 0H, 0ER, 1BB, 4K

Joe Gardner:

5IP, 2H, 4ER, 3BB, 8K — allowed his first and only flyout on the season tonight … a pop up to short.

by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2025 8:26 PM EDT reply actions

Joe Gardner

What’s this guy’s story? He’s a 3rd round pick — it sounds like last year people thought he might be a fast track ground ball reliever, but in his first three starts, he’s looking like a big time breakout starter. Anyone got a scoop?

by gogotabata on Apr 19, 2025 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

All I know is that he has a very good sinker which tops out at 93-94 MPH and combines it with a slider and change. Not sure exactly how good those two pitches are and if he’s simply dominating with his fastball. Even among the loyal Tribe followers he’s flown under the radar a bit, so I’ll pass along the info as soon as more is known about the guy.

by JP_Frost on Apr 19, 2025 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks

by gogotabata on Apr 19, 2025 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Matt Moore

Apparently he isn’t starting today. Chris Andujar went and from looking at RaysProspects.com, his game yesterday was rained out. I assume that Moore will go tomorrow.

by jar75 on Apr 19, 2025 8:42 PM EDT reply actions

That's a bummer

I was looking forward to the Moore-Gibson matchup.

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by gatling on Apr 19, 2025 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Ryan Kalish

1/4 2R HR BB

by jar75 on Apr 19, 2025 8:43 PM EDT reply actions

Braves Arms

Teheran 5 1/3 4H 1R 0BB 3K

R. Delgado 6 2/3 5H 3R 2BB 6K

by sunking1056 on Apr 19, 2025 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

And Minor

Still pitching

6IP 1H 3BB 8K

by sunking1056 on Apr 19, 2025 9:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Mediocre Night for Withrow

6IP
3H
3ER
HR
2BB
4K
6GO-4AO

All 3 runs came in the 5th inning

by jar75 on Apr 19, 2025 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Brett Wallace

2 for 4 with his 5th HR of the season; another opposite field HR (he has at least 2 opposite field HRs and one that was the left-center).

by metafour on Apr 19, 2025 10:30 PM EDT reply actions

Robbie Erlin

2 IP, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K

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by gore51 on Apr 19, 2025 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

Straight $ Homie

Andrew Cashner: 7IP 2H 0ER 2BB 5K’s He is really looking nice, lotta development in the SSS that we have seen so far.

by St.Steve on Apr 19, 2025 10:33 PM EDT reply actions

Matt Davidson

3-4, K

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by gore51 on Apr 19, 2025 10:34 PM EDT reply actions

White Sox

Dayan Viciedo 2-4, HR, SO
Jordan Danks 1-3, 2B, SO (64.3% XBH% and nearly a .300 ISO)
Tyler Flowers 0-2, 2 BB
Trayce Thompson 1-3, BB, 2 SO

Obviously too early to say if Danks is truly growing into his power this year or if it’s just a SSS, but early signs are encouraging. 14 K in 47 AB is a little worrisome though.

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by The Big Hurt on Apr 19, 2025 10:35 PM EDT reply actions

Orioles Recap

http://oriolesprospects.com/2010/04/19/minor-league-scores-41910/

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by ravensfan3 on Apr 19, 2025 11:05 PM EDT reply actions

Hak-Ju Lee

1-3, BB, K…and 4 SBs (in 4 attempts.) 7 so far on the season. I don’t think Jose Bonilla is total garbage as a catcher defensively, either, so not bad..

by PrincetonCubs on Apr 19, 2025 11:44 PM EDT reply actions

2nd HR in 2 days for Oscar Tejeda

by rdf8585 on Apr 20, 2025 12:07 AM EDT reply actions

Jay Jackson

2 hitter in AAA over 8 ip. 12/2 go/fo

so far in 4 starts: 18ip 9h 3bb 12k 2.00era

looks good

by octopusink on Apr 20, 2025 12:13 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

that's a damn impressive line

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by gore51 on Apr 20, 2025 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions

12 ks in 18 ip?

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by OldProspects on Apr 20, 2025 1:47 AM EDT up reply actions

talkin more about the single game

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by gore51 on Apr 20, 2025 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Sorry - I misunderstood

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by OldProspects on Apr 20, 2025 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Christian Friedrich

5 IP, 5 H, 1 BB, 1 ER, 8 K

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by koolkerns101 on Apr 20, 2025 12:41 AM EDT reply actions

nice BB:K

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by gore51 on Apr 20, 2025 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Rangers

Robbie Ross: 4.0IP 3H 2R 1ER 3BB 6K 0HR
Chad Bell: 1.0IP 1H 1R 1ER 2BB 0K 0HR
Miguel Velazquez: 0-4 2K
Leury Garcia: 0-4 BB
Edwin Garcia: 0-2 2BB
Wilfredo Boscon: 6.0IP 6H 3R 3ER 2BB 7K 1HR GO/FO: 6-3
Alexi Ogando: 3.0IP 1H 1R 1ER 0BB 3K 0HR
Ben Snyder: 2.2IP 0H 0R 1BB 2K
Brandon McCarthy: 7.2IP 4H 3R 3ER 1BB 7K 1HR HBP
Justin Smoak: 0-1 3BB
Mitch Moreland: 2B 3RBI K
Chad Tracy: 1-2 2B BB HBP

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by Kinslerhomer on Apr 20, 2025 12:52 AM EDT reply actions

Smoak and the BBs

Its getting insane. Is his eye that good, or is he getting pitched around?

14 BB in 12 games, only 5 K.

Either way, Chris Davis’ days are numbered. The Rangers have to put forth their best lineup if they want to be serious contenders in the AL West division. I think Smoak makes their lineup better as opposed to Davis. Agree/disagree?

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by Dewey Finn on Apr 20, 2025 1:22 AM EDT up reply actions

I think its both, too. He is super patient, though.

Smoak would definitely be an upgrade. He might end up their 3rd best hitter.

I don’t think Davis is a “bust” - though he was tremendously overrated as a prospect - but the Rangers can’t afford to let him learn on the job and make adjustments when they have another kid in Smoak who (I think) can produce at the MLB level right now.

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by alskor on Apr 20, 2025 1:37 AM EDT up reply actions

agreed

Do you think a promotion happens before or after June 1st for Smoak?

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by Dewey Finn on Apr 20, 2025 1:43 AM EDT up reply actions

before

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by JDSussman on Apr 20, 2025 9:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Looks like well before right now

Davis is batting .222/.282/.333 w/ 0 HRs and 3 BBs to 13 Ks. That’s a 7.7% BB rate and a 36.1% K rate. He actually has a .348 BABIP, too, so this isn’t him hitting the ball right at fielders. He’s swinging at pitches outside the zone at a rate of 34.4% this year and 35.5% career (league average is 25-26%). He makes contact on pitches outside of the zone at a rate of 33.3% this year and 47.8% career (league average is 61-64%). Each year of his career he’s had a contact rate in the 60%‘s - and the average is around 80%. This is a kid with a bad eye who chases bad pitches and doesn’t make a lot of contact. That’s what he is. That’s what I thought he was as a prospect but I understand why people thought otherwise.

Things Davis does well:
-Pretty good defender at 1B
-Plus plus raw power

Things Davis does NOT do well:
-Hit for average
-Control the strikezone (Lay off bad pitches, NOT strikeout, Walk enough)
-Make enough contact/lay off enough pitches out of the zone to use much of his power.
-Have a good enough bat to be the starting 1B on a first division team.
-Have a good enough glove to play 3B regularly in the majors.

He’s a useful ballplayer but he has major flaws in his game that were hidden by deceptive minor league batting AVGs. He’s not a “bust” since he’s doing exactly what he’s always done - the only reason expectations were higher in some quarters was a misunderstanding of scouting reports and minor league performance - that’s not on Davis.

There isn’t some bright future around the corner for Chris Davis IMO. He can be better than this but I would be shocked if he’s hitting 40-50 HRs in his peak like some predicted. He reminds me of Josh Fields (of the White Sox and now Royals) in some ways.

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by alskor on Apr 20, 2025 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm convinced

that Davis just had an absolutely incredible run in 2008 and came up too fast. He’s never going to walk much, but I think he could use some time. The Rangers have been very aggressive in promoting their top guys, and he probably wasn’t really ready.

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by t ball on Apr 20, 2025 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions