MiLB 5/16

by tmannino on May 16, 2025 6:05 PM EDT

From @Jaypers413 on Twitter: Today's notable SPs - Asher Wojciechowski vs Brody Colvin, Jameson Taillon, Parker Bridwell, Luke Jackson, Cody Buckel, Jake Odorizzi Chris Hernandez vs Trevor May, Jose Fernandez, Andrew Chafin, Robbie Ray, Simon Castro. Some of his tweets: St. Lucie's Wilmer Flores hit his 6th HR of the year. Note - he hit it off Jameson Taillon. Charleston's Gary Sanchez and Tyler Austin have both gone yard today, their 2nd and 12th HRs of the year, respectively

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Sad news for Cardinals Prospect Charlie Tilson

http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/prospect-tilson-headed-for-shoulder-surgery/article_37601306-9ebe-11e1-ac28-0019bb30f31a.html

by Bravesin07 on May 16, 2025 6:18 PM EDT reply actions

Wow

If this was his throwing shoulder, I’d say his career would pretty much be over now.

by CoolCat23 on May 17, 2025 12:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Buckel nor Odorizzi is pitching today

Alex Bunbury = good. Teal Bunbury = a colour

by Lesean25 on May 16, 2025 6:31 PM EDT reply actions

Odorizzi starting Friday for Omaha

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by doublestix on May 16, 2025 6:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Wil Myers to Omaha too!

https://twitter.com/#!/wilmyers

by noelman31 on May 16, 2025 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Wilmer Font is alive

In his last 3 starts (including tonight: 5IP, 3H, 1R, 5K, 0BB) he has pitched 13.2 innings, allowed 5 hits and 3 runs, struck out 17 and walked only 1.

That is a 36.2 K%, 2.1 BB%, 1.98 ERA, 0.44 WHIP.

by auclairkeithbc on May 16, 2025 6:46 PM EDT reply actions

Nice

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions

more on Wilmer Flores

3-6, HR, 2B, BB, K
still has more XBH’s than K’s this season

by secret defense on May 16, 2025 6:52 PM EDT reply actions

im pulling for this guy

mainly because I have him stashed and got him cheap

Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
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by mathisrocks5 on May 16, 2025 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Andrew Chafin

Not sure if pitching at High Desert made him shy at throwing anything hittable…
5 IP, 7 H, 5 R, 4 ER, 1/7(!!) K/BB

Gave up a run through the first 5 but couldn’t get anyone out in the 6th

by bbtng on May 16, 2025 8:05 PM EDT reply actions

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Jurickson Profar extends his hitting streak to 26 games with an opposite field single on a 9-pitch at bat in the 5th. 1-1 bottom 5 in MID

an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 16, 2025 8:55 PM EDT reply actions

Great start for Wilmer Font

5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 Ks.

an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall

by MonkeyEpoxy on May 16, 2025 8:56 PM EDT reply actions

Jedd Gyorko promoted to AAA

by mlbprospectpulse on May 16, 2025 9:00 PM EDT reply actions

Mistor Lindor

2 - 5, double, single, hitting .322

by casejud on May 16, 2025 9:50 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Five stolen bases tonight for Delino DeShields Jr..in five innings.

Team was up big, so he was pulled.

by mlbprospectpulse on May 16, 2025 9:56 PM EDT reply actions

26 for 27 on the year

by kyuss94 on May 17, 2025 12:46 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

Alen Hansen had an interesting

3 - 5 with a double and, a home run in the 9th inning of a blowout loss and … 4 errors
17 on the year now.

by casejud on May 16, 2025 9:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Eh

I’d rather see a hot bat and a questionable glove than vice versa.

Reports are starting to suggest he will be at 2B or CF in the future anyway.

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by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 17, 2025 4:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Brent Keys (MIA OF)

Incredibly Under the Radar guy…

3-6, 2 R, 1 3B, 0 BB, 0 K

Season line (135 ABs):

.385/.465/.511, 3 HR, 10 SB, 20 BB, 11 K

Any thoughts on him?

by kicker31 on May 16, 2025 10:01 PM EDT reply actions

As a Marlins prospect writer...

I’ve been hearing some very good things about Keys. He has plus speed and his defense has improved. He’s made great strides since the 2009 draft, but this is the first year where scouts are starting to believe in his potential. Stay tuned, next Wednesday I will have an in-depth analysis of Brent Keys up on Fish Stripes, the Marlins SB Nation website.

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by SamEvans on May 16, 2025 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions

nice

by daveh33 on May 16, 2025 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions

looking forward to it

by RedHopeful on May 17, 2025 12:43 AM EDT up reply actions

Pitching matchup of the year tomorrow

Trevor Bauer v Danny Hultzen.

by mlbprospectpulse on May 16, 2025 10:36 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Bundy & Barnes

might argue that one.

by gghulsebus on May 16, 2025 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Definitely not the pitching matchup of the year.

A) I assume you mean minor league pitching matchup of the year, but if you mean in all of baseball, there are much better matchups every week in the majors.
B) Hultzen has been pretty bad this season. 5.50 BB/9. Reports have been extremely disappointing and not what you want to hear about the #2 pick.
C) Bauer has been pretty good, but he’s not the best pitching prospect in the minors.
My point is, this will be a tremendous pitching matchup but that doesn’t require a statement about how it’s the best of the year. For example, Bundy and Barnes as gghulsebus said. Or whenever Bundy faces Jose Fernandez. I’m not sure what you mean by this comment. Do you mean it might be the pitching matchup of the year from a scouting standpoint? Or in terms of how well each pitcher will pitch?

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by SamEvans on May 16, 2025 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Nothing against you Sam

. . . but, this is not one of the best comments of the year, in my opinion. If Bauer facing Hulten is a “tremendous matchup” then why all the analysis over whether it is the “best” one?
It’s kind of a subjective assertion anyways.

That said, I disagree on nearly all the points used to refute

Hulten has been closer to excellent than bad - only if one fixates on the walks and ignores every other pitching number. It’s bizarre to suggest he’s been bad.

It’s the number 2 pick from last years draft versus, the number 3 pick.

One guy is 7-1 with a 1.68 ERA, with twice as many Ks as hits

The other is 3 - 3 with a 1.91 with twice as many Ks as hits.

They have combined to allow 2 homers in more than 85 innings.

I think you are REALLY overthinking things here Sam.

by casejud on May 16, 2025 11:51 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 3 recs

I agree kind of.

I definitely was overthinking things. However, I still don’t think this is the best pitching matchup of the year. I’m not saying that Hultzen has been bad, but he hasn’t performed how a #2 pick is supposed to. I don’t really care whether or not this is the best pitching matchup of the year, but I’m tired of people making that argument in early-May. How about we wait until the end of the year before we decide what was the best pitching matchup of the year?

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by SamEvans on May 17, 2025 12:33 AM EDT up reply actions

I was unaware that there was a "recommended level of performance in the minors by slot"

Expectations of future major league performance might be a different story.

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by mrkupe on May 17, 2025 1:54 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

So...

You’re making the assumption that Hultzen has been sub par through early May, when we are still in SSS territory, but then go on to say we should wait until the end of the year to draw conclusions?

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by Kerm on May 17, 2025 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

We should wait until the end of the year..

To draw a conclusion on which was the best pitching matchup of 2012. Not in reference to Hultzen in general. Sorry for the confusion.

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by SamEvans on May 17, 2025 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Don't ignore the fact that Hultzen started his professional career at AA.

Maybe you prefer Cole’s walk rate, but Cole is doing it at A+. Barnes has put up most of his numbers two levels below where Hultzen started his career. Context is important.

by PissedMick on May 17, 2025 12:16 PM EDT up reply actions

"Reports have been extremely disappointing"

Really? Links?

by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Kevin Goldstein on Hultzen's slow start.

Here is just one place I heard about Hultzen’s “slow” start.

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by SamEvans on May 17, 2025 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions

that is/are just his source(s) talking

There are a lot more scouts in the world, or even in just the Southern League, than there are scouts who talk to Kevin Goldstein. And some of those scouts have an interest in trying to portray Hultzen as “disappointing”.

I’m sure you’ll find some scouts who are quite pleased with Hultzen so far. Just a matter of whose opinion is getting reported . . .

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by mrkupe on May 17, 2025 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I see what you're saying

but it’s not just Goldstein.
Larry Stone (who saw Hultzen in person)
Some scouts might be pleased with Hultzen, but in their own context. Nobody thinks he can’t be an effective MLB starter anymore, but opinions of whether he is a future #2 or #3 have varied greatly since the start of the season.

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by SamEvans on May 17, 2025 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions

So we have

a tweet and a story (Stone) that seems more to speak to a guy gutting out a game without his best stuff than a “disappointment”. Opinions on his future rotation slot have varied since he became a first round lock last year, not the start of the season.

by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Maybe disappointment was the wrong choice of words.

The numbers look great, but there is a lot behind the numbers that is even more important for determining his future success. Opinions on his future rotation slot have varied since forever, but never as much as they have this year.

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by SamEvans on May 17, 2025 9:16 PM EDT up reply actions

"there is a lot behind the numbers that is even more important for determining his future success"

No offense, but nobody here needs to be told that, Sam. lol

I’ve been watching Hultzen pitch since his freshman year, and I am in no way unfamiliar with his performance or ability. Just to make that clear, so you don’t imagine that I’m some fanboy who judges players on their K/9 and ERA.

by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 11:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Ariel Pena

6IP 3H 1R 1ER 2BB 8K and 1 HRA. 46:17 K:BB in ~46 IP, but 7 HRA. Has given up at least one homer in six of eight starts.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

Taillon with a tough outing

5.2IP 7H 6R 6ER 2BB 4K and 2 HRA. First homers allowed this season.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

Luke Jackson shelled

2IP 6H 6R 6ER 5BB 1K and 1 HRA.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

Hanser Alberto

2 for 5. Nine-game hitting streak.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:23 PM EDT reply actions

Where's the power though?

by Ryne Alber on May 17, 2025 2:44 AM EDT up reply actions

IDK

I’ll ask him next time I see him.

by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Tyler Austin

1 for 4 with a homer (12), walk, strikeout.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:23 PM EDT reply actions

interesting

by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 17, 2025 3:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Christian Villanueva

1 for 4 with a home run (2) and strikeout. Fits and starts right now.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:24 PM EDT reply actions

Jared Mitchell

3 for 3 with a double, walk. Could be a see-saw year.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:26 PM EDT reply actions

Maikel Franco

2 for 4 with a double.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:27 PM EDT reply actions

Xander Bogaerts

2 for 5 with a strikeout. Power lull, but plugging away.

by charles wallace on May 16, 2025 11:28 PM EDT reply actions

Did the J-Bon do it or did the J-Bon do it?

3/4 HR (2) back up to a .340 average

by gghulsebus on May 16, 2025 11:56 PM EDT reply actions

Billy Hamilton

Somebody told him that he was down to 1 stolen base per game. So he has stolen 3 in 5 inning. :)

by turambar85 on May 17, 2025 12:02 AM EDT reply actions

dude is mythical

by daveh33 on May 17, 2025 12:34 AM EDT up reply actions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ck0cq1Rqip0

nuff said

by gore51 on May 17, 2025 1:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Mike Trout and Delino Deshields, Jr

in that, too.

by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 17, 2025 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Let's throw

in Mike Wallace, Chris Johnson, and Usain Bolt for kicks.

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by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 17, 2025 4:40 AM EDT up reply actions

This reminds me of my theory

that no one will care about.

Can you imagine how nasty we could be at soccer if our elite athletes played that sport instead of basketball/football.

Just kinda randomly choosing. Imagine playing a standard 4-4-2.

Goalie - Dwight Howard
Defensive Mids - Lebron James, Julius Peppers
Cornerbacks - Troy Polamalu, heck, lets pick a baseball player, Mike Trout
Wingers - Chris Johnson, DeSean Jackson
Midfielders - Kobe Bryant and Andrew Luck
Forwards - Russel Westbrook and Derrick Rose

Good freakin game.

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by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 17, 2025 4:49 AM EDT up reply actions

With a limited knowledge on soccer to pull from...

Goalie - Serge Ibaka (holy CRAP last night)
DM - Ray Lewis, Ndomakung Suh (who’s running into our D, really?)
CB - Metta World Peace, Troy Polamalu (enforcers)
Wings - Billy Hamilton, Chris Johnson (elite speed group)
Midfielders - LeBron James, Calvin Johnson (athletes galore)
Forwards - Derrick Rose, Mike Trout (skills and speed)

Honorable Mentions (bench players):
Julius Peppers, Brian Urlacher, Kobe Bryant, Anthony Davis (goalie), James Harrison (our real enforcer), Jonathan Vilma (head of the locker room if you know what I mean), Robinson Cano, Michael Bourn

Head Coach: Gregg Popovich
Offense: Bill Belichick
Defense: Tony La Russa (out of retirement)

Seriously, who’s gonna beat this group?

by kicker31 on May 17, 2025 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Pretty much any futbal team from anywhere

over the age of 14. It has MUCH MORE to do with skill than you want to admit. It’s like saying that Bolt would be an awesome WR b/c he runs fast.

by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 17, 2025 7:12 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Obviously he means if they grew up playing soccer instead of their respective sports.

Nobody thinks you can step on a soccer field and dominate just because you’re fast and coordinated.

by PissedMick on May 17, 2025 12:22 PM EDT up reply actions

+1

It would be really interesting. Soccer does require a lot of skill, but if they put as much time into it as their respective sports, I’m sure they would have some degree of success.

by mr. maniac on May 17, 2025 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions

Like it was said

Soccer takes practice and practice and more practice just like every sport. But imagine if our best athletes (like other countries’ best) grew up playing soccer. Imagine if LeBron was playing soccer, how difficult it’d be to head it over a guy who’d head can get 10+ feet in the air. We’d be legit, but we diversify our sports.

by kicker31 on May 17, 2025 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions

unfortunately for LeBron in soccer you have to pass the ball. A lot.

by pedrophile on May 17, 2025 5:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Stick to baseball, Pedro

for a big man and a go-to scorer, LeBron racks up a significant number of assists. Almost seven a game for his career.

by PissedMick on May 17, 2025 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

right mick

Seems like he much prefers to pass the rock late in the 4th q rather than take the shot.

by St.Steve on May 18, 2025 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

how many of those passes come from his feet?

BTW - do you, or others, really think that if stars like LeBron (or others) focused on soccer they would be equally as successful in soccer?

I agree that the USA would have a much better team if soccer was a more popular, read: lucrative, sport. But I imagine many of the stars in soccer would likely be players that are only ok in other sports. For example: I’m sure there are many SS or 2B in baseball that never made MLB because they didn’t have the bat to complement their defensive skills. Some of these would have IMO turned out to be very good soccer players.

Many of the stars in sports like basketball just aren’t a match for soccer. How many 6’8 soccer players exist? I wouldn’t say none of them could make it. But I think it’s more marginal players that would be the stars.

by pedrophile on May 18, 2025 2:24 AM EDT up reply actions

I would bet you're exactly right about the type of players that would cross over well.

I’d probably look for smaller, quicker guys with good defense and coordination. Utley, Pedroia, Brendan Ryan, Dee Gordon.

by PissedMick on May 18, 2025 8:11 AM EDT up reply actions

yes but those are body types that are found in most of soccer

i think the original argument was that we could field a ridiculous team [both size and speed unseen in the sport] if our country’s prime sport was soccer rather than mlb/nba/nfl.

i’m sure some would’ve been good at it, but who’s to say how good.

look at Jordan and his baseball experiment. extreme aptitude/skill doesn’t always translate

by daveh33 on May 18, 2025 12:03 PM EDT up reply actions

are you kidding?

Jordan hit .202/.289/.266 in Double A . . .despite having not played baseball at all in fifteen years. That is freaking amazing.

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by mrkupe on May 18, 2025 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I sort of agree. Given the context of the situation, Jordan’s performance really wasn’t that bad. I’m certainly not suggesting he was ever going to find success (i.e. have a positive contribution at the MLB level), but I think he did WAY better than the vast majority of former ball players would have done. Baseball really isn’t the kind of sport you can just dust off once every other decade and expect to excel at.

by jfish26101 on May 18, 2025 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions

how much better do you think he would've gotten?

we are talking about the greatest / most popular athlete in the world. putting up a very below average line in AA. i know he hadn’t played in a while, but come on, its not that great.

if he had done another year of completely focusing on baseball, how far do you think he would’ve gone? he might’ve been able to do league average in AA?

by daveh33 on May 20, 2025 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions