MiLB 5/1: The Daily Thread To Restore Sanity and/or Fear
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 11:28 AM EDT
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PrintNo, I don't have your probables for today. Games are going on today, however, so I'm sure there will be pitchers involved, some of them right-handed, others left-handed.
The reason why I am posting the daily thread is because some things should be made very clear and they need to be at the very top of the post so that I can ensure that nobody misses them.
1) Posting about players and their daily performances happens to be the entire point of these threads. If you disagree with somebody's opinions, feel free to post about why you disagree with them. This does not mean that you can feel free to post about why somebody should stop posting about a certain player or topic - sorry, that's actually exactly NOT what the threads are for. If you have a problem with somebody's posting habits take it to e-mail, preferably mine, and stop cluttering the threads with your objections.
2) Baiting and/or posting something specifically for the purpose of antagonizing other posters is never acceptable. Think before you post, please - we're all real people, and yes, I imagine we all do get ticked off when somebody else calls us out in a thread to tell us how dumb our ways of thinking are.
3) I mentioned this in the last daily, but multiple account use is not allowed. Just don't do it, there are good reasons for this policy.
4) Do not under any circumstances accuse somebody else publicly of multiple account use. If you're right, then e-mail keeps the problem minimized on the threads and works just fine. If you're wrong, then you've just insulted another poster and you've probably riled everybody else up too.
Consider all issues that have come up in the threads over the last several days to be resolved. Back to your regularly scheduled programming . . .
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Info on T.J. Rivera?
Seems to have a nice bat for a SS. Was in the Giants’ system and now with the Mets, where he might have a shot now that Valdespin has shifted to CF. Out of the gate strong; maybe a little old for the level? Looking for feedback…
by Hairylady on May 1, 2025 11:38 AM EDT reply actions
Giants?
I think you might have him confused with someone else, as TJ Rivera was undrafted last year out of Troy College…
He’s off to an excellent start yes, but he’s very old for his level (23 in Low-A). Maybe he could be a Josh Satin type, but the odds on him becoming a useful major leaguer are quite long if you ask me. Being a local boy it would be a great story though…
by MetfanBren on May 1, 2025 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks for putting down the hammer
I love the MiLB threads, and I love good natured and witty memes in them - like Jose Altuve as Tyrion Lannister, but the outright bickering the last few days has been beyond annoying.
by delmonfan on May 1, 2025 11:53 AM EDT reply actions 2 recs
Teheran should go tonight after last night's start was rained out
I assume Gattis will be making his AA debut tonight as well
by nixa37 on May 1, 2025 11:55 AM EDT reply actions
Yes Nixa Gattis WILL BE playing tonight lol.
by Jay212033 on May 1, 2025 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Noah
I think it’s Syndergaards turn on the bump.
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 12:11 PM EDT reply actions
Since it is May 1st
I’m wondering if there’s any “storylines” or under-the-radar guys (acknowledging for somewhat SSS) from the first month for organizations. I really don’t follow the entire minors as much as I used to. This might be better off in a separate spot, but I figured that this may be a way to get some separate discussion going (and there really wasn’t an exciting Cubs probable starter to post about).
I’ll post my thoughts on the Cubs, but I’m interested to learn about other organizations (for example, I’m fascinated with Jarret Martin of the Dodgers … a bit older, but the early numbers look intriguing when combined with the fact that all indications are that he had a noticeable velocity jump).
For the Cubs -
- Seems to be some sort of mandate, of sorts, to … show more discipline. Several guys have seen noticeable bumps.
- Matt Szczur has finally gotten hot, in all the right ways, showing some pop, showing good discipline and approach. The reports sound good, but it’s only 2 weeks.
- Not many “breakouts” on the positional side. Maybe Rubi Silva falls into that classification, but he’s slumped a tiny bit after a ridiculous start (for him). A lot of guys mashing AAA … but they’ve done that before.
- On the pitching side, some intriguing starts in Peoria with Jensen, Francescon, Burke (but Francescon and Burke are a bit older … granted, Burke just went back to pitching). Very pleased with Ben Wells start to the season. Some Cubs fans may start pushing a “Free Yao-lin Wang” campaign soon.
That’d be my general take on the first month of the year for the Cubs full-season affiliates.
by toonsterwu on May 1, 2025 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Leonys Martin
for Texas, at Round Rock certainly seems to be breaking out. He had very good numbers in AA but struggled last year on promotion. Currently doing very well. I would think a mid-season promotion would be in order. Has anyone seen him live this year?
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions
does anybody know if the Round Rock starter tonight is Martin Perez or Michael Kirkman?
I’m not sure at the moment, but if Perez is on the mound I might be able to go take a look for you.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Today is Kirkman, I believe Perez goes tomorrow if he is on normal rest.
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
k
Kirkman is the listed starter on the Round Rock site, but the short preview for the game on the team’s site says Perez.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I checked the milb site also, and he would have to go on 3 days rest. I doubt they do that with Perez.
Then again, I can’t say conclusively they wouldn’t either.
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions
"Has anyone seen him live this year?"
Yes, both in the AFL after last year and in spring training.
He had a bit of a quad problem in the spring, otherwise I think he would have had a legit shot at the opening day CF job.
by mlbprospectpulse on May 1, 2025 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions
How does he project?
Is his D good enough for an every day CF? And where would you see his triple slash line given he is playing in Texas?
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
"Is his D good enough for an every day CF?..."
Oh, absolutely.
He’s got the best OF arm in the system, and is as natural an outfielder you can find, outside of Hamilton. Guys will catch one in BP and you think it’s a gapper, and then you look up and he’s standing there waiting for the ball to come down.
Martin was a teammate in Cuba with Cespedes, and his workout partner. Once he signed with Texas, they got him to back off with the bodybuilding exercises, he had really gotten tight, which cost him.
Now that he’s back to a more natural body type, his swing has loosened up like it had been when he played in the WBC, and he’s running on the bases more.
I think he’s a .300 hitter easily at the major league level, but he’s not strictly a slash hitter like Juan Pierre used to be. He’s a strong guy naturally and has good hands, I’ve seen him hit some moonshots, even by Arizona standards.
I have a hard time calling him a prospect because of his pro experience in Cuba, but I also can’t understand why he flies so far under the radar compared to Cespedes or even Jorge Soler.
He’s a fun guy to watch.
by mlbprospectpulse on May 1, 2025 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks for the great writeup
I have read a lot about him and it was all very vanilla with quite low expectations. Since I haven’t seen him it’s all I could go on. But based on the numbers I expected/believed/hoped there was a lot more to him. What with the discipline, solid power, avg, etc. it looked like he was just a very good hitter.
by pedrophile on May 2, 2025 3:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Cespedes
One thing to note. While Martin & Cespedes were team mates, it was Martin playing CF and Cespedes was in RF.
The Dodgers won't win a playoff series until the Cool-a-Coo returns.
by mckeeno on May 2, 2025 9:43 AM EDT up reply actions
Szczur
I haven’t seen any clips, but the numbers have been insane over the last 10 games. Any word on his D?
by Woodland League on May 1, 2025 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
He takes a great path to the ball and his speed helps him cover a lot of ground.
He has a quick first step and has shown a strong ability to make some pretty tough catches. Only real weakness I’ve seen is his arm, which will probably be average for a CFer at best.
You’re right though, his last 10 games have really been a break out for him.
by bdlugz on May 1, 2025 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Last 10 by the way is
.333/.435/.487 with 9SB/1CS
by bdlugz on May 1, 2025 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
haven't seen him this year
but last year in Peoria when I saw him, he was extremely instinctive in center, and like bdlugz said took excellent routes to the ball. his arm seemed definitely more average than plus, but I did see him make a nice one-hop throw from mid-center to get a guy at the plate, so it could be better than average in the end. Haven’t made it to a game this year, but he made a game-ending catch against the wall with men on base the other night which was supposedly spectacular.
by PrincetonCubs on May 1, 2025 3:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Pirates
Awesome
Alen Hanson - .410/.441/.695, 6:23 BB:K in 105 AB, 10SB/4CS (19 year old in Low-A)
Alaldberto Santos - .396/.484/.472, 9:5 BB:K in 53 AB (under the radar potential utility guy;lowest AVG/OBP he’s put up in the minors is .314/.392)
Starling Marte - .276/.351/.483, 7:22 BB:K in 87 AB, 9SB/1CS (strikeout rate is high, but BB rate is up from 3.8% last year to 7.1% thus far this year)
Rudy Owens - 26.0 IP, 19H, 6ER (5HR), 19K, 1BB
Justin Wilson - 30.0IP, 18H, 10ER, 31K, 16BB (Last start: 7.1 IP, 0H, 0ER, 2BB, 9K)
Jeff Locke - 28IP, 29H, 9ER, 7BB, 23K
Not so Awesome
Robbie Grossman - .195/.298/.280, 11:20 BB:K in 82 AB
Josh Bell - .274/.288/.403, 2:21 BB:K in 62 AB (very ugly), out for an extended period of time with a torn meniscus
Stetson Allie - .2 IP, 1H, 4ER, 8BB, K and plenty of wild pitches and hit batsmen (back to EST)
Nick Kingham - 14.2IP, 22H, 14ER, 8BB, 11K
Alex Dickerson - .256/.319/.349 (no power), 8:17 BB:K ratio in 86 AB
Meh
Tony Sanchez - .259/.338/.379, 6:17 BB:K in 58 AB
Zack Dodson - 20IP, 22H, 10ER, 8BB, 18K
Kyle McPherson - Been on the DL all year
Guess this was more of an org. overview than under the radar guys, but Hanson and Santos are it for the Pirates. Mel Rojas Jr. was having a nice season but it mired in an awful slump.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions
You got me hooked on Polanco
Where does he fall for you?
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 2:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually hadn't looked at Polanco in a bit
Very happy to see a 8:19 BB:K ratio in 91 AB. He’s only struck out 4 times in his last 40 AB. That brought him from a 29.4 K% to a 20.8 K% (using K/AB) rate.
.286/.343/.495 Showing plenty of power
Excellent tools. True centerfielder currently in a 6’4,170 lb frame
Still, he’ll turn 21 in August, so he’s behind on an ideal timeline. Plus, this is his first year doing it, unlike Alen Hanson who had an excellent first half season last year before fading. Therefore, comparing them, Hanson has a better track record, is currently slated in a more valuable defensive position, and is a nearly a year younger. I like Hanson much more, but it’s nice to see a guy like Polanco, who has massive, lottery-ticket upside, starting to figure things out.
Hanson is definitely in my top 20 while Polanco might be close to sneaking in.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Good stuff
I absolutely don’t compare him straight up to Hanson. That said, the tools are promising, CF positional value is intriguing, and I find the performance as across-the-board solid as you neatly outlined. I can’t hold his age against him as he’s 20 for most of the season. If he can post a wOBA in the .360 range as he is currently it’ll be a great start. Thanks for pointing him out.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions
His power
is a pretty big revelation, since that was really the only thing missing from his game. Looking at his past years, his plate discipline has actually been solid and he’s had some incredibly unlucky BABIPs. His BABIP looks fairly normal now and his ISO is over .200 so color me impressed and suddenly you have that nice 800+ OPS. That’s a good looking number for a guy who’s ARL is solid and has plenty of future defensive value as a CF.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Haven't seen any video on him yet
Do you know if any of the Pirate blog guys have gotten any? Seems like West VA would be a must view as far as affiliates go.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd check Pirates prospects
I’m sure they have video. I’ll be back home for the summer in Charleston soon and I’ll go to plenty of games. Shame I won’t see Bell, at least for a while.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 2, 2025 5:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Piratesprospects.com - youtube channel
Glancing through doesn’t seem to be any video. Studying for a final so I didn’t look in detail.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 2, 2025 5:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh and in those categories
definitely the awesome.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Polanco
What’s his first name and what team does he play for?
Thanks!
by fawnsmets on May 1, 2025 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gregory Polanco
Pirates — West Virginia Power.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Josh Bell – .274/.288/.403, 2:21 BB:K in 62 AB (very ugly), out for an extended period of time with a torn meniscus
I know it’s early McCutch, but should there be some worries?
by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 1, 2025 2:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Depends how
you define “worried”
I never saw Bell as the top 50 type prospect most people did. I had him at 92. His age (Bell will turn 20 in August) and the strikeout rate add to that. He’s certainly not a top 100 prospect for me anymore.
Still, he’s got ridiculous potential and natural talent and he’ll start next year at age 20. I’d say best case scenario, Bell gets back in time to get some playing time with the Power to end the year. I’ll basically ignore the stats, except for BB:K, at that point. I hope to see improvement in regard to that stat. From there, the Pirates should send him back to WV to start the year, and hopefully he comes out and just tears up it for 3 weeks at like a .350/.430/.650 type clip with 10% BB and 15% K or something good looking like that. Then a promotion to Bradenton and I’d say he’s back on track.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 3:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I never saw Bell as the top 50 type prospectmostsome people did
Before some people call me out
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha!
the internets’ll make anyone gun shy.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 5:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty quick
To forecast the entire next year of his career, cutch. Pirates haven’t even said how long he’ll be out of the lineup.
by Woo! on May 1, 2025 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think his numbers really matter when he comes back this year
My guess is that he’ll probably go to short season ball . . .but really, BB/K isn’t all that great in isolation. If he just stands at the plate with his bat on his shoulder, that might get him walks but might not be indicative of an improved approach. I say short season ball because the complex leagues will be starting right around the time he should be ready to return, and it’ll probably be easier for him to handle than having to get back into playing form against players who are already well into the season.
He can be a productive player with or without walks. I’d just like to see him back on the field, getting some ABs, being productive in whatever way he’s capable of and ending the year strong, he can figure out the walks next year with a clean bill of health.
As for how long he’ll be out . . .I can’t imagine the Pirates will rush him back and risk screwing up his leg, so I’m guessing a conservative track. This looks like a possible Josh Vitters situation . . .Vitters struggled in the early going, then got hurt, and returned to be the top rated prospect in the Northwest League that year. I could certainly see Bell having a similar next few months.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Wouldn't mind
it. I guess my point is, if Bell comes back and still doesn’t really hit the ball that’s no biggie to me. What could be a “biggie” is if he continues to strikeout at a crazy rate.
That would be the only stat I’d really care about/watch if he comes back.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
To answer your question succinctly, no, there are no worries
He played less than a month. He showed flashes of all-world potential and he showed flashes of a kid in his first pro season.
Nothing to worry about other than the health of his knee.
by Mr. Smizik on May 1, 2025 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
I disagree
I worry about. He’s almost 20, he was lauded for his advanced approach, and the numbers indicative of approach were horrendous. This injury, while it certainly doesn’t ruin his prospect status, does prevent him from working on his approach, which seems to be an issue.
I’d have to sit down and actually think about this, but since I’m in the middle of a finals week, I won’t, but I’d consider putting Hanson ahead of him on a prospect list.
He’s the same age as Bell playing at the same level, has a better pro track record, Keith Law really likes his tools, and he’s absolutely crushing the ball right now. Plus, even if Hanson has to move to 2B or CF, he’s got more future defensive value than Bell has/will have.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't agree with this
The analysis may or may not be wrong (only time will really tell), but his points have nothing to do with 1 month of games, really. He’s talking about age, approach, tools, and positional value, and a little bit of data to be sure, but the argument is not centred on it. I really don’t know enough about either guy to take a side, but I think it’s a cogent argument
by MjwW on May 1, 2025 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Data is only compiled from one month of game though
You knew the age and positional data when Bell was drafted, so the only thing that’s changed is the opinion of the approach, and that’s only being gleaned from under a month of games against his first professional opponents
by Woo! on May 1, 2025 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
It’s not even a month’s worth of at-bats. Any extrapolation of ‘his approach’ based on his first taste of pro pitching is indeed an overreaction.
Also, there’s no reason to compare Hanson and Bell. They’re completely different players w/ completely different pedigrees and skillsets.
Give the kid more than 3 weeks of games……
by Mr. Smizik on May 1, 2025 10:56 PM EDT up reply actions
That's not quite true
If you look at the stats that stablize quickest, the several of the ones that relate to approach stabilize earliest: swing rate (50 PA), K rate (150 PA), BB rate (200 PA). Now, Bell didn’t get to either of those last two thresholds, but even in one month you can start to make some general inferences, especially from something like 2/21 K/BB ratio when the approach that leads to those numbers is supposed to be a strength. It’s not beyond the pale or unreasonable to look at those numbers and make a reassessment. If it was something like BA/OBP/SLG, which take far more PA to stabilize, yeah, I’d agree, but you need a lot less data to talk about things related to appraoch
by MjwW on May 1, 2025 11:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Bunch of good names gong today
One that is frustrating is Jesse Biddle…the new Alex Torres perhaps (not a compliment).
by Woodland League on May 1, 2025 1:42 PM EDT reply actions
Biddle pulled after 1 batter
nailed by a Rubi Silva line drive
by PrincetonCubs on May 1, 2025 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Braves
Gwinnett TBA (guessing its last nights starter due to a rainout ) VS David Huff (@ Columbus)
Mississippi-Lugo VS some Bauer kid for Mobile
Lynchburg Graham VS Brach (Mudcats)
Rome-Briceno VS TBA-Hagerstown
by jerzbravesboy24 on May 1, 2025 2:00 PM EDT reply actions
Teheran
is the starter for Gwinnett according to Clippers website
by jerzbravesboy24 on May 1, 2025 2:02 PM EDT reply actions
others not mentioned yet
Garrett Richards
Tyrell Jenkins
Taylor Jungmann
Wily Peralta
Robbie Erlin
Tyler Chatwood
by Woodland League on May 1, 2025 2:04 PM EDT reply actions
I want GR with the halos so badly
by John Black on May 1, 2025 6:46 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
+1
Williams’ start tonight doesn’t help but if Santana continues to struggle Richards could see the big league club soon
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on May 2, 2025 2:17 AM EDT up reply actions
+1 for thread title
My wife and I actually drove to D.C. for that shindig.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
Hey Kupe
Maybe we can start tossing a player to discuss up in the probables? I know as the threads build we tend to find a couple, but a “prospect of the day” topic wouldn’t be the worst thing (especially if we can avoid repeats)
by ADLC on May 1, 2025 2:26 PM EDT reply actions
sounds fun
Especially if we can use it to stoke some discussion about prospects who haven’t gotten all that much coverage as of late.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions
May I suggest
Oscar Taveras
Punto 4 MVP 2012
by punto4mvp on May 2, 2025 1:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Who is he?
He sounds like a sleeper
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on May 2, 2025 4:09 AM EDT up reply actions
On another note
Going to Frederick/MB tonight to talk to a player for an unrelated interview. Might stick around for the game, though there arent any Keys I am dying to see.
by ADLC on May 1, 2025 2:28 PM EDT reply actions
this is as weak a Keys squad
as I’ve seen in awhile, prospect-wise. usually, there’s one or two guys with mild interest.
Well, Bundy may be up there at some point. Then, that could get things crazy for a bit (as crazy as Frederick can get).
by toonsterwu on May 1, 2025 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm just trying to make it worthwhile
I gave my brother my Nats tickets so I could get this contract piece done, and then looked at both rosters and got angry.
by ADLC on May 1, 2025 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Just a note
Billy Hamilton is freaking good. I know that he’s punchless and can’t sustain anywhere close to the batting average he currently has, but I have faith he can be a solid hitter for average in the majors if he keeps taking the steps he has so far in his pro career. I recently moved him up to 21st on my board and I think that is probably about his ceiling due to the defensive and power question marks, but I’m really bullish on him. What a unique and exciting prospect.
by kyuss94 on May 1, 2025 4:33 PM EDT reply actions
whatever his average ends up being
if he maintains the improvement in his BB rate (13.5%, up from 8.5% last year) that would have a pretty significant impact given his style of play. Over a full season, that’s 30-35 more times on base, and for a guy with superhuman speed…look out.
by PrincetonCubs on May 1, 2025 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Tim Beckham
Banned 50 games.
Goldstein is talking about it being weed, but says he doesnt know that for a fact.
by Woo! on May 1, 2025 5:32 PM EDT reply actions
All we know
Is that it’s a “drug of abuse” rather than a PED
Either way, this more or less closes the book on him as any kind of a prospect. I know it shouldn’t really affect him as a player, but it shows his apathy.
by kyuss94 on May 1, 2025 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions
closes the book?
No way, he’s still awfully young. But this definitely changes the tone of the conversation . . .
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 5:41 PM EDT up reply actions
It's his second time caught with a drug of "abuse/pleasure"
A third time would likely end his career. Hopefully he uses this time off wisely, he should make a solid MLB regular.
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't see him as a regular
Didn’t before this suspension, either… Utility guy at best to me. Slow, not a good defender… his bat might be okay but I don’t see enough for him to be a starter for a decent team.
by kyuss94 on May 1, 2025 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe not a 1st team regular
but on weaker teams why not? His D has improved and his bat is solid. At least it was before this year.
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, before he reached AAA
And yes, Triple A is hard. It reveals a lot of uncomfortable truths about prospects, something that I tend to think a lot of teams would prefer to avoid or at least delay by skipping their prospects past it and having the excuse of aggressive promotion to lean on.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions
?
Because teams like having excuses when their prospects fail?
by Dfarth on May 1, 2025 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
when they initially fail, absolutely
Reduces pressure on the player and maintains the player’s trade value.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
I think you're reaching on this one, Kupe
That sounds alot like they are planning for their guys to fail, and adjusting accordingly, instead of helping them develop to the point where they won’t fail.
by Woo! on May 1, 2025 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think so
Teams try to corner the market of opinion on their players all the time. Nobody plans for their players to fail, but I’m sure the top guys in major league organizations know better than anybody else the attrition rate of prospects.
That’s why you see things like Bryce Harper getting called up “because the team couldn’t do worse” and “to fill in for injuries”. Both sides have an out - if he sucks, then “he wasn’t expected to do much now anyways”, and if he’s solid, then he’s a pleasant surprise and then people start talking about just how good he could be once he’s acclimated.
We see the same thing in the minors all the time with pitching prospects. Teams will often say their pitchers are “working on something” - it used to be secondary pitches, but now fastball command has become the popular excuse. If the guy is getting lit up, then you have the excuse that the player is focusing on something else and can’t be expected to perform as well as possible. If he’s pitching well, then everything’s great - except now, you can say “and just imagine how good he’ll be once he gets to pitch normally!” It’s not unexpected for organizations to do this, especially with so much time and money invested in these players, but it is definitely something that they do, and for very good reasons.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Yankees
were famous for aggressively promoting players that had approach flaws. I remember Navarro getting promoted like crazy and everyone used the ARL argument and the Yankees traded him. It turns out he was extremely lazy, terrible attitude (ie uncoachable) and not a good approach. But since he hit OK while promoted aggressively, hey he would be so much better when he got time at a level.
by pedrophile on May 1, 2025 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions
they did that with a bunch of dudes
So did the Mets . . .and the Tigers . . .and the Dodgers . . .
Am I the only person still left on the Greg Miller bandwagon, by the way?
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly how is his bat solid?
Since 2009, here are his slash lines:
A: .273/.326/.387 (.713)
A+: .256/.340/.359 (.699)
AA: .275/.335/.390 (.730)
AAA: .255/.279/.462 (.741)
AAA: /204/.290/.278 (.568)
I don’t understand what people see in this guy that make them think he can hit in the majors. He can’t even hit in the minors. Yeah yeah, he’s young for the leagues, but he’s 22 and in AAA and hasn’t hit well at any stop in the minors.
by Looney4baseball on May 1, 2025 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Those are league average numbers in leagues where a majority never see the majors.
Those aren’t remotely close to showing his bat is solid. He’s a middle of the road prospect and an epic fail for a #1 overall pick.
by Looney4baseball on May 1, 2025 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Again, lol
Look up some history to see the success rates of #1 picks. The Rays aren’t going to all of a sudden cut a ton 10 prospect (as rated by Baseball America) in a good system because of his weed use. I’m not defending him, just giving you the truth.
by mr. maniac on May 1, 2025 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah Its way too early to give up
specially after the investment that has already been made. If its another drug then I’ll be more than concern but if its weed what ever. As long as he wants to play he’ll get a chance by someone and the Rays are still in no position to give up.
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by DominicanDandy on May 1, 2025 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course he'll be given more chances.
But that is based on his draft pick status/investment and not on his actual talent. Hell, Matt Bush got several chances and he makes Beckham look like Matt Kemp. If Beckham were a 9th round draft pick, they would have cut him already.
by Looney4baseball on May 1, 2025 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
So in essense, your argument is based on
his status of being the #1 overall pick and that they have too much invested in him to give up on him because of his mediocre statistics and off the field issues. Nothing based on his actual ability and production, got it.
As far as looking at the overall #1 picks,currently 20 of the 47 made at least 1 all star team and only 2 never made the majors (excluding Gerrit Cole and Beckham). So 43 of 45 at least made the majors and 20 of 45 made at least 1 all star game. There will be more Hall of Famers (Griffey, ARod, Chipper Jones) than players that never made the majors.
Ultimately, Beckham is a failure as a prospect.
by Looney4baseball on May 1, 2025 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Making the majors doesn't mean squat, especially since Beckham will.
There are three hall of fame players. That alone gives you an answer.
by mr. maniac on May 1, 2025 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
What you're overlooking
is that many of the others had solid major league careers and are still in the middle of them as well as almost half made at least 1 all star team, where Beckham will never see. I really don’t see what a straw man debate about the #1 draft picks has to do with Beckham’s ability and prospect status. The only reason why Beckham has any prospect status is where he was drafted, not his stats or ability any longer. It’s why the arguments for Beckham are based mainly on his draft status and how much money is invested in him and not on his production/makeup because there is little of that.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
I really don't know what to say besides that you are wrong.
I’ve interviewed Callis, Piliere, John, etc.. and the reason Beckham is rated where he is is because of who he is, not where he was selected.
by mr. maniac on May 2, 2025 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions
You can tell me I'm wrong from today till tomorrow
and provide who you’ve interviewed (like you did) and I really don’t care. John stated in the 2012 book that he sees him as a utility player, not a regular, so I don’t see how John agrees with you there. No idea where Callis, Piliere, etc. have him, but if Beckham were a 9th round draft pick, he likely wouldn’t even be mentioned as a prospect. He’s as irrelevant as a prospect as WIlmer Flores is.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
if you don't care
Why in the world do you keep posting about it?
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 5:46 PM EDT up reply actions
I said I didn't care if he told me I was wrong.
Not that I wasn’t willing to talk about it. I knew I would get this response and you didn’t disappoint.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 5:49 PM EDT up reply actions
whatever
I don’t care what you think you know or don’t know, you just need to chill out. Posting a response to somebody to the effect of “I don’t care what you have to say” is rude.
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Thanks Uncle Kupe.
I said I didn’t care if he told me I was wrong, not that I dont care what he has to say. That’s twice now you’ve misconstrued what I’ve said.
His opinion is no more correct or incorrect than mine no matter what names he throws out there and there’s no need for him to tell me I’m wrong when it’s an opinion vs. an opinion.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I am perfectly aware of what you said
You’re right, these are just opinions, and there is no such thing as a right or wrong opinion. That said, there is value to be found in an opinion that has nothing to do with right or wrong.
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Just to clarify...
If my comments offended you Mr. Maniac, I apologize. It was not intended that way. I’m not interested in thread wars or arguments, I’m just here to talk baseball.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
um
i think Beckham is a pretty bad prospect myself
but you do realize, that the expected value of a No. 7 prospect, even in a system as deep as Tampa’s, is a utility player right?
by blue bulldog on May 2, 2025 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
While the No. 7 prospect may become a utility player,
that’s their worst case scenario. There’s a lot more upside players in the Rays system and Beckham is going to fall fast, watch.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
BA ranked him in the top 10?
That’s the last time I’ll bother looking at their rankings. Thanks.
by Looney4baseball on May 1, 2025 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm assuming he meant in the Rays system?
or is that what you assumed?
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 11:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Yes, I knew he meant the Rays system.
No one is that dense to put him in the top 10 overall. Even putting him in the Rays top 10 is absurd because the Rays always have a solid farm system and draft well regardless of graduations. BA put Mahtook and Romero under Beckham and left off Sale in their top 30 so it’s hard to give them much creedence to their rankings.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Sale?
You mean the guy who still hasn’t been able to make a full season team? The guy who’s stuck in XST despite turning 21 in 2 months? The guy who can’t hit despite really, really needing to hit because he’ll be limited defensively? The guy who hit .210/.289/.346 in short season ball last year?
Any one of those things and you’d say, wow, that guy might not be all that good a prospect. But what if I told you . . .all of those guys were THE SAME GUY.
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Granted he's been awful,
but giving up on a first round pick after a half a season’s worth of at bats is basically making him the anti-Beckham.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Josh Sale wishes he could play like Tim Beckham
At this point in his career, Beckham was a league average hitter in the Florida State League. And he could projected/projects to play some infield position, whereas Sale is clearly locked into an OF corner or maybe 1B.
This isn’t really a defense of Beckham . . .it’s just that Sale has been a massive disappointment, at least to this point. He doesn’t even have Justin O’Connor’s excuses (futile effort to catch, lotsa injuries).
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 8:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Not arguing that.
My point was not giving a first round pick from 2010 any slack at all after a half season worth of at bats seems to be dismissing him completely. It’s not to say he won’t be a massive failure, just that he’s getting the opposite treatment of Beckham.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
not really
I’m not dismissing him completely, but he’s not far from being in the “inconsequential prospect” category. He didn’t hit last year and he’s evidently still not ready for full season ball, which is very troubling. If you’re comparing Sale’s start to his pro career to Beckham’s, there’s no doubt that Beckham’s start looks awesome in comparison - which is part of the reason why he gets treated very differently.
The other thing is that there really isn’t that much wiggle room for Sale. He was drafted in large part on his power potential - he really didn’t offer much else other than plus-to-plus-plus raw power. His defensive value is not very high, at best. He really, really needs to hit if he wants to have any chance to make it. Beckham stands a decent chance of making it in some capacity even if he can’t hit a lot - his glove could play well at 2B/3B/RF and he has some power potential.
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Playmakers
Hopefully he uses this time off wisely, he should make a solid MLB regular. trip to Demetrius Harris’ piss friend.
by Woo! on May 1, 2025 6:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Let;s be honest here
it pretty much closes the book. It was close to closed already. The guy has not developed much and likes to get high…. It doesn’t sound like baseball is a high priority to him - that is the big issue. Maybe he goes Josh Hamilton on us but there is a bigger chance he goes Ricky Williams…
by huztler on May 1, 2025 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Exactly what I said
Yet you haven’t had to defend your position 20 times. +1 for that.
by Looney4baseball on May 2, 2025 5:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
Maybe if he stops using the “drug of abuse” he might start playing better. He wouldn’t be the first one that let weed (or some other “pleasure drug”) ruin his life.
by guru4u on May 2, 2025 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Guess no one is going to offer up any insights
into T.J. Rivera. We know he is 23 and in A-Ball. Just think a guy hitting .389 anywhere is worth a look. He has some speed and with Valdespin changing psoitions, we think he may have a path.
by Hairylady on May 1, 2025 6:43 PM EDT reply actions
With Youk hurting...
Are we gonna see WMB soon?
by John Black on May 1, 2025 6:45 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nope.
Iglesias inexplicably got the call. They also chose to option down Tazawa, who had been excellent, rather than putting da Youka on the DL…
by kyuss94 on May 1, 2025 7:11 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions
WMb
Might have got the call, but jammed his thumb the other day…
If he proves his health and youka hits the dl I’m betting he gets a look.
by St.Steve on May 1, 2025 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions
I still think
WMb is on the market. The Red Sox have bigger needs than 3b and a fan base that is turning on the team. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him flipped for a closer/SP
by ADLC on May 1, 2025 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Thats definitely
a possibility but I think 3rd Base is a position of need for the team especially with Youkilis and his injuries. He’s not the long term answer for this team. They have a $13,000,000 option for 2013 and right now I would venture to say that they won’t pick it up.
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by DominicanDandy on May 2, 2025 12:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Jonathan Singleton
HBP in the 1st inning and immediately exited the game.
Uh oh. He has been so phenomenal this year, it would be awful if he were out an extended period of time.
by kyuss94 on May 1, 2025 8:27 PM EDT reply actions
Singleton
Pitch hit him in the knee…No other details.
by Pappagiorgio on May 2, 2025 1:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Corpus Christi beat reporter
Greg Rajan @GregRajan
Seems Jon Singleton being removed from the @cchooks lineup was a precautionary move. No definitive word, but doesn’t seem to be serious.
by MadMartygan on May 2, 2025 1:20 AM EDT up reply actions
Trevor Bauer
so far
2IP, 1H, 0R, 0BB, 4K
by dbacks25 on May 1, 2025 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
Final line
5.2IP, 8H, 6R, 5ER, 3BB, 9K
by dbacks25 on May 1, 2025 9:57 PM EDT up reply actions
i feel like middle/late innings have hurt him a lot lately
thought he was dominating through 4 today and then just seemed to lose it after what appears on Gameday to be a bunt hit
by blue bulldog on May 1, 2025 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Was at the game
Most of the earlier hits were off the first pitch of the at-bat. Surprisingly, it was also a fastball w/o the serious heat - ie. 93ish range (I assume the two seamer). When a runner did get on in the earlier innings, he’d dial it up to a consistent 96 (four-seamer?) Curve was looking good early too. This combo led to a ton of early strikeouts and the hitters were looking lost. Made Simmons just look plain dumb twice.
You could tell the first run really seemed to get under Bauer’s skin. Meaningless hit then a lousy pickoff throw that put the runner on third. When Simmons scored on a ho-hum grounder perfectly up the middle, Bauer smacked his gloved hand against his thigh.
When the Braves got to Bauer in the 6th, he was suddenly mixing in too many changeups. For whatever reason, up to this point, they still hadn’t locked into his good heater nor curve. The only player to hurt him the entire game was Gosselin who had the key sharp single to make it 4-0. Then of course, a pitching change and the first batter whacks a good ball out to center but Clevlen misplayed it pirouetting foolishly which led to Simmons triple and 2 undeserving ER’s.
Overall, Bauer looked good (besides the change). I agree that his approach/mindset appears to be his biggest detractor. Who knows whether it was the manager, catcher or Bauer calling most of those pitches in the 6th but it was detrimental. Also, that fiery competitive nature that was on display in the earlier innings just drained away in the 6th. He really should have just stayed in bulldog mode and forced them to beat his best stuff.
by RedHopeful on May 2, 2025 1:18 AM EDT up reply actions
good to know
thanks
i actually somewhat imagined that this might have happened, at least in the sense that when the first few runs were piling in, didn’t look like anything was hit hard on gameday, and i imagined that he probably got frustrated by that, which may have led to some wildness and then the bad ending etc.
changeup didn’t look good then? that’s unfortunate. i’d really like to see him have a good changeup, since we already know the fastball/curveball combo is basically fine.
as for pitch sequencing and mindset….yeah it’s something that Bauer may need to work on. really wish he can get up to the Dbacks soon and work with Montero, because i love the way Montero sequences pitches. unfortunately, this will probably be his last year here with us :(
by blue bulldog on May 2, 2025 2:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Weird
The Palm Beach Cards game says Carlos Martinez started and threw an inning, even though he pitched last night. Hmmmmmmm….
by Woodland League on May 1, 2025 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
They already fixed it.
Seth Maness was pitching.
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by DominicanDandy on May 1, 2025 9:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Dee Gordon
has more homeruns than Albert Pujols. Sigh.
Play ball!
by tmannino on May 1, 2025 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
And I have the same amount of Albert!
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Derek Dietrich hit hit first HR of the year
also Cole Figueroa promoted to AAA
by Dbullsfan on May 1, 2025 9:14 PM EDT reply actions
NW Arkansas at Springfield
Myers 0-2 K
Wong 3-3 all singles
Taveras 1-2 HR, BB, SB
by jibbers on May 1, 2025 9:20 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Christian Colon
2-3, HR
After slow start Colon is beginning to round into form
by wilriv21 on May 1, 2025 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Noel Arguelles
Is doing so poorly he is probably on the way to a demotion, yikes
by Ralpho316 on May 1, 2025 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
what’s going on with him this season?
by RedHopeful on May 2, 2025 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Even nicer
now that he’s worked two additional innings and struck out three more. One walk issued was intentional.
by realitypolice on May 1, 2025 10:28 PM EDT up reply actions
So far
the strikeout rate, which was an area even supporters pointed to as needing improvement, has been much better. Rock solid through the first month.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
He's cut the strikeouts and increased the walk rate while moving up to A+ at 19.
The ISO is still .190, and he hasn’t even been hitting homeruns yet (2 in 89 PAs). If he can add HR power anything like we saw last year, he’s going to be a MONSTER.
by PissedMick on May 2, 2025 1:09 PM EDT up reply actions
That's sort of the SSS question of the moment
Is the lower (by his standards) power a function of refining the approach? Definitely lots to like in his rates, and I remain an unabashed fan.
by charles wallace on May 2, 2025 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions
esp. considering how early on it is the power is like negligibly lower than it was last year, I really don't think that's an issue
also his home park’s HR park factor for RHH has changed from 120 to 70
by Lucretius on May 2, 2025 5:26 PM EDT up reply actions
sorry, I should make that heading clearer
it’s a really small sample, ISO takes a long time to stabilize and it’s not even that different than it was last year—it’s gone from .249 to .217
by Lucretius on May 2, 2025 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Leonys Martin
2-3 then lifted. Anyone hear of an injury?
by BryceHarper on May 1, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
doesn't appear to have been an injury
Hamilton to the DL with his back spasms, perhaps?
by PrincetonCubs on May 1, 2025 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions
don't think so
said on the Jays broadcast that Hamilton was feeling better just an extra day of rest for him (wet cold weather in Toronto).
by BryceHarper on May 1, 2025 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe replacing Gentry
after he faceplanted the wall earlier…
by PrincetonCubs on May 1, 2025 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
nevermind
“jammed thumb” says Evan Grant
by PrincetonCubs on May 1, 2025 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
And playing on the hard turf concrete of Rogers Centre.
by hrv2010 on May 2, 2025 12:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Casey Kelly
Has reported renewed soreness in his elbow upon resuming throwing.
Ugh, I really thought he was going to make a lot of people look stupid for having him out of their top50/100 lists. I guess the velo spikes were an ominous sign.
by St.Steve on May 1, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions
I don't think it was stupid...
He came out and showed why he deserved it… just happens he was injured early in the year. No one can really predict that kind of issue.
by bdlugz on May 1, 2025 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
*poor word choice w/stupid
I was much higher than most and thought people were missing the boat with him a bit.
I think tj is a comin’
by St.Steve on May 1, 2025 9:56 PM EDT up reply actions
not really
His velocity has steadily increased every year as a pro.
by mrkupe on May 1, 2025 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Padres just addressed this
Kelly is evidently progressing and the team is encouraged. Soreness still in his throwing elbow but not nearly as bad. Apparently it is just taking longer than initially thought.
by polyrhythm07 on May 2, 2025 12:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
No rush...
…Padres aren’t doing anything anyway and are well on their way to a last place finish. No reason to hurry Kelly along. Be patient with him the rest of the season in AAA and give him his shot in 2013
by rblythepittsteel on May 2, 2025 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Gary Brown
2-4, K and CS. Brown had 2 of his team’s 3 hits.
by wilriv21 on May 1, 2025 9:44 PM EDT reply actions
Teheran
3 innings 2 hits (1 HR) 0 BB 4 K’s
so far 39 pitches 4 all swinging strikeouts
by dbacksfaninGA on May 1, 2025 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
he's a tease
man he can be awesome and #@%$ in the same game…heck, in the same at bat.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 2, 2025 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Michael Kickham
3.1IP, 4H, 2ER, 5BB, 4K
Kickham threw 81 pitches in only 3.1 innings and only 39 for a strikes
by wilriv21 on May 1, 2025 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
JBJ
2-5, HR, 2B. Dude’s having a pretty good year
Brandon Jacobs of Lowell > Brandon Jacobs of NYG
by Lesterfan on May 1, 2025 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Very good year so far
XandyMan Coming for you!!!!1
by DominicanDandy on May 1, 2025 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Random collection of names:
Brett Jackson: 4-4, 2B … in the 5th inning
Rizzo: 1-3, BB
Profar: 1-3, 3B
Olt: 2-3
by bdlugz on May 1, 2025 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Bauer
5.2 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 9 K’s, 99 pitches. Same old same old.
by CaptainCanuck on May 1, 2025 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
Wow, any word on what happened to end the game? He sounded like he was cruising to start.
by bdlugz on May 1, 2025 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
hits and walks made their way into the game
by CaptainCanuck on May 1, 2025 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Make that 5ER
relief pitcher unable to strand Bauer’s base runners
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 1, 2025 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Erlin went back out for the 7th
7IP, 6H, 2ER, 0BB, 9K
by bdlugz on May 1, 2025 9:54 PM EDT reply actions
Back out for the 8th
8 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, IBB, 10 K
103 pitches - 74 strikes
6 GO / 4 FO
by polyrhythm07 on May 1, 2025 10:38 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yusmiero Petit
Is this guy another Yusmiero Petit? He has put up ridiculously good K/BB ratios (around 320/40 in his career) but the scouting reports are just ok. There aren’t many statistical comparables for a pitcher who has put up such a great k/bb ratio over the life of his minor league career while being so young age relative to league.
by drewlev on May 2, 2025 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
Erlin being a lefty
Has to help.
Triple A will be a big test.
Mourning Guy Carbonneau...
Royals obscure player to watch in ST: Lenny DiNardo
by playingwithfire on May 2, 2025 2:28 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd be surprised if he ever gets there
I doubt the Padres will be sending their valued soft-tossing LHP with noted flyball tendencies to Tucson. He’d probably have quite the adventure there.
Erlin can really pitch, there’s no doubt of that. Good secondaries, just needs time to build consistency and refine his command in the zone. I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s kept in AA for most/all of this year and then promoted to San Diego in September.
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 2:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought I'd heard that Erlin added a little bit to his fastball this year? Anyone know anything about that?
Also, it’s encouraging to see some decent GO:FO numbers from Erlin… hopefully he can continue that trend.
by bdlugz on May 2, 2025 10:39 AM EDT up reply actions
HoffmanSlowey favorite B.J. Hermsen
with a dandy of a Double-A debut: 7IP 4H 1R 1ER 1BB 5K.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
J.R. Graham
7IP 4H 2R 2ER 1BB 6K with 1 HRA.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:13 PM EDT reply actions
J. T. Realmuto
2 for 4. Scuffling aside from a stellar 11:5 BB:K. What to make of a .227 avg, .220 BABiP and 6.3% strikeout rate?
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:20 PM EDT reply actions
Matt Adams
2 for 3 with two doubles so far. Hitting well since the games off with the elbow.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:23 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like he ended 2 for 4,
and no Matt Adams line is complete with a strikeout, which he obligingly added with that fourth PA.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Wilmer Flores aka I'm still alive
4/6, HR(4)
XandyMan Coming for you!!!!1
by DominicanDandy on May 1, 2025 10:30 PM EDT reply actions
3rd season at this level (Hi-A: FSL)
Still alive yes, but I’ve seen this dance before. Any reports on hiatus defense at 3B (I believe he has made the full time switch, correct me if I’m wrong)
by BigG'S on May 1, 2025 11:18 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions
So far he has only played 3rd so yes
He made the full time switch.
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by DominicanDandy on May 1, 2025 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions
he's still only 20
and the FSL is the most pitcher friendly environment in MILB. In SSS he’s cut down on his strikeouts and showed more pop than before. He’ll probably be promoted to AA this season.
by secret defense on May 2, 2025 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Cesar Puello
3/5, 2B, K
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by DominicanDandy on May 1, 2025 10:31 PM EDT reply actions
Thought Wong
was a really nice get by the Cards, and he’s rewarding them so far.
by charles wallace on May 1, 2025 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
I can't wait
for the Cards to finally have a good homegrown MI in their line up. It’s been so long.
by sethbeno on May 1, 2025 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Haha
We’ll never forget the rally squirrel! However, Skip Schumaker is very forgettable.
by sethbeno on May 1, 2025 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Kolten Wong: Better than Skip Schumaker RIGHT NOW?
I say yes, and that he is the best 2B in the Cards organization at this moment.
The Cardinals seem perfectly content to trot Skip out there every day so I doubt we see Wong get any time outside of September this year, but I really believe he could help if given a chance.
What do you guys think?
by oplaid on May 2, 2025 4:39 AM EDT up reply actions
i would just play
Allen Craig there after berkman gets healthy.
by St.Steve on May 2, 2025 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
I think Wong is probably, as of today, the best 2B option for the Cards.
With that said, I don’t expect them to rush him this year.
by bdlugz on May 2, 2025 10:42 AM EDT up reply actions
Cheslor Cuthbert
2/5, 2B, K
Slow start so far…
by Kazanovicz on May 1, 2025 11:01 PM EDT reply actions
skaggs
anyone know when he’s throwing again?
bauer threw 4/26 and 5/1, skaggs threw before him on 4/25 but hasn’t pitched since. injury? saving innings?
by TheBigOne on May 1, 2025 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
Skaggs is scheduled to throw tomorrow.
by mlbprospectpulse on May 1, 2025 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
No problem...
..set your watch though, if you’re planning on following on Gameday..it’s a 12:35 EST start.
by mlbprospectpulse on May 1, 2025 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
any idea why they swapped him with bauer?
my first thought was it might be to line them up with question marks in the big league rotation, but they throw on the same days as cahill and kennedy now.
by TheBigOne on May 1, 2025 11:28 PM EDT up reply actions
He was a consideration for a call-up to replace Hudson...
who’s turn was Wednesday.
They pushed him back a day so the ML rotation could stay on track.
by mlbprospectpulse on May 1, 2025 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Anthony Gose: crazy fast
In the 5th inning tonight, Gose on second, bases loaded none out.
Travis d’Arnaud hits a grounder to first, comes home to get the lead runner, back t first for the double play. Gose scores from second.
Hopefully he can get on base a little more to use the speed
by MjwW on May 1, 2025 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
I’m willing to bet the defense got lackadaisical
by hrv2010 on May 2, 2025 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
Almost certainly
But you still have to great speed to take advantage.
by MjwW on May 2, 2025 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
who's win a race between Hamilton, Gordon and Gose?
that’s be pretty exciting.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 2, 2025 3:55 AM EDT up reply actions
Hamilton
I don’t think it’s even THAT close, as fast as Gordon and Gose may be.
I would be most interested in a race between Hamilton and Michael Bourn, or at least the Michael Bourn I knew in 2009-2010 (he may have slowed down a step by now).
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by OremLK on May 2, 2025 4:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Hamilton, Bourjos, Trout would probably be a good race
Trout seems to be the fastest out of the blocks but at some point Bourjos and Hamilton pass him.
by pedrophile on May 2, 2025 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
George Springer having a great game
He’s 1-2 with a HR, two walks, and a K. Defensively, he threw out Billy Hamilton at the plate.
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by OremLK on May 2, 2025 12:30 AM EDT reply actions
Not a prospect
But what do you guys think of Jed Lowrie?
1-2 with a HR and 3 BB today.
.303/.410/.470 so far this season, and his defense at shortstop has been looking good.
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by OremLK on May 2, 2025 1:19 AM EDT reply actions
really wished at the time
that the Dbacks had explored trading for him this offseason
especially if he was only going to cost a Mark Melancon
by blue bulldog on May 2, 2025 2:31 AM EDT up reply actions
solid
He’s a good one. I can’t believe he’s already 28, though . . .how time flies. I guess durability concerns and the fact that he’s already in the midst of his prime temper the excitement somewhat.
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 2:45 AM EDT up reply actions
I thought in 2010 he was blossoming as a cornerstone type player for the Sox
Since he was posting such a good slash line and it looked so legitimate and well-balanced going by his peripherals.
I feel like the injuries really sapped his production as well as his playing time.
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by OremLK on May 2, 2025 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Roenis Elias
8IP, 3H, 1ER, 0BB, 8K
Great pitching performance at High Desert
He has always thrown hard, but usually has a lack of control. Hopefully, the zero BBs is a sign of improvement.
On season:
3-1, 31.1IP, 18H, 8ER, 10BB, 21K
by bp42810 on May 2, 2025 1:19 AM EDT reply actions
Intriguing
until I realized you left out the part where he turns 24 on August 1. ;)
by charles wallace on May 2, 2025 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Grayson
1-4 today. hitting close to .400 with 7 steals and a 16:13 BB:K on the season in the SAL. Has anyone seen him personally?
by Tai Lung on May 2, 2025 1:29 AM EDT reply actions
Cam Bedrosian sighting
4.1 IP 3K 2BB GO/AO: 7/3
solid debut
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on May 2, 2025 2:28 AM EDT reply actions
Nice
Definitely on my watch list
by kyuss94 on May 2, 2025 8:51 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions
Good for him
Nice to see him back on the mound.
by charles wallace on May 2, 2025 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Chris Withrow
6 IP, 7 K, 2 ER, and most of all, 0 BB
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by Taylor Maricle on May 2, 2025 2:41 AM EDT reply actions
4th year he's pitched at this level, which means
“He’s dead to me, now let me tell you about what I had for dinner” - anonymous ESPN analyst
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 2:48 AM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, but it’s not like he’s too old for the level. He’s , what, 22-23? His stuff is still there, too.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on May 2, 2025 12:13 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions
I'm all for evaluating with regard to experience, not age
He’s gotten to pitch at this level in FOUR separate seasons. He’s repeating this level for the THIRD straight full year. That is pretty crazy.
by mrkupe on May 2, 2025 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
As a pitcher, he’s a couple of command improvements away from being in the majors.
@TElciram
by Taylor Maricle on May 2, 2025 3:39 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions
Tyrell Jenkins
May have had the best start of his career.
5.2 innings, 1 run, 0 earned, 2 hits(first hit in the 4th inning) 4 bb’s(2 in the 6th inning) and 7k’s.
by scadder21 on May 2, 2025 3:04 AM EDT reply actions
Taveras
In his last 7 games….
12-26, 2 doubles, 4 homeruns, 9 RBI’s 4bb’s and 3k’s
One of the home runs was against Paulino on a rehab stint, another was the first run scored off of lefty specialist Royce Ring. He broke up Edwar Cabrera’s no hitter with a bullet double down the line.
by scadder21 on May 2, 2025 3:10 AM EDT reply actions
I feel like he's just taunting us at this point
“leave me out of a daily thread, I dare you!”
by siddfynch on May 2, 2025 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions
I saw him play quite a bit last year and he’s as good as advertised. Had a totally different skillset last year(hitting the ball hard the opposite field) but now he has a new toy(pulling the ball in the air) and whats happening with that :)
by scadder21 on May 2, 2025 3:32 AM EDT reply actions
Yeah, he's good
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on May 2, 2025 4:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Hak Ju Lee
went 2-5, tripled
Hak has multiple hits in 6 of the past 7 games, 14 for 30 with a couple doubles, a few triples and, really cutting down on the Ks he had in a rough, early start in AA.
he is also an absolutely sensational defender and, athlete.
"Does it make your life easier to just throw a quick, racist term at somebody? A man who has seen the things I’ve seen… experienced the loss and pain that I’ve experienced… I transcend race, hombre." - Kenny Powers
by casejud on May 2, 2025 4:33 AM EDT reply actions
Just a matter of time...
…I still believe he gets to the bigs next season at some point. He is too good of a defender to keep down. The bat will be fine.
by rblythepittsteel on May 2, 2025 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions
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