MiLB 5/17
by tmannino on May 17, 2025 12:29 PM EDT
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From @Jaypers413 on Twitter:
Today's minor league baseball notable startin pitchers - Deck McGuire Felix Sterling, Yordano Ventura, Gerrit Cole, Zack Wheeler, Taylor Jungmann, Jesse Biddle...
Cody Buckel, Tyler Anderson, Julio Teheran, Nick Tropeano, Noah Syndergaard, Aaron Miller, Domingo Tapia, Matt Barnes...
Noel Arguelles, Brad Peacock, Anthony Meo, Wily Peralta and the Matchup of the Season - Trevor Bauer vs. Danny Hultzen.
Random notes:
Cuns called up relief pitcher Blake Parker today.
Adam Jones is first player since Mark McGwire in 1988 to hit a HR in the 15th inning or later in multiple games in the same season.
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Nope
Bauer moved up to AAA today…so no matchup with Hultzen today
by jwa1417 on May 17, 2025 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
how dare them
Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
If you didn't know by now, my screen name is sarcastic
by mathisrocks5 on May 17, 2025 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Any news on when Bauer will make his next start for Reno? Trying to figure out if he will make a start here in Sacramento next weekend.
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by Jason Hunt on May 17, 2025 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Bah
was hoping to see him one more time in Mobile
by RedHopeful on May 17, 2025 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yup...
confirmed.
DBacks to the prospect world
http://static.tumblr.com/avxdhvl/n80lslh5c/u_mad.jpg
I’m disappointed.
by CaptainCanuck on May 17, 2025 1:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Time for speculation
I think this move makes it highly probable that Bauer will be called up some time this year. There’s not much reason to leave him in Reno and the PCL for more than half a season.
Will be interesting to see how he does when facing batters with major league experience
by bbtng on May 18, 2025 12:11 AM EDT up reply actions
pretty sure
More than a few people thought he had a small chance to make the rotation out of spring, he certainly is better than corbin or whomever is occupying the back of their rotation…in the very least he should be up right after they get past his super2 date.
by St.Steve on May 18, 2025 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Lind demoted to Triple A by the Jays. Jays called up ST sensation Yan Gomes.
by hrv2010 on May 17, 2025 2:16 PM EDT reply actions
Is there any chance hosmer gets sent own?
by mattyice1515 on May 17, 2025 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Not news but funny
Stetson Allie has a 108/9 BB rate and a WHIP of 13.50
by huztler on May 17, 2025 4:23 PM EDT reply actions
That doesn't matter
All that matters is he has a 13.5 k/9
by mattyice1515 on May 17, 2025 5:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Jesse Biddle
Looking strong tonight against a good Jupiter lineup.
4IP, 3H, 0ER, 0BB, 5K
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 8:00 PM EDT reply actions
Biddle me this
No walks tonight!
6IP, 5H, 1ER (HR), 0BB, 7K
Over his last 4 starts
24.2IP, 16H, 3ER, 10BB, 24K
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Cody Buckel having his way with Winston Salem
Can’t wait to see if there are more reports that agree with Baseball America’s 91-93 mph fastball assertion.
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 17, 2025 8:04 PM EDT reply actions
and on the other end, someone named Matthew Heidenreich has a perfect game through 5
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 17, 2025 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions
He's had his way with everyone
He’s given up more than 3 ER one time since he was drafted.
by ROBERTS04 on May 17, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
done. lawdy lawd
8 IP | 2 H | 0 R | 1 BB | 11 K
7-3 GO-AO probably kept his GB rate above 60%
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 17, 2025 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
x
Jason Cole @LoneStarDugout
89-92, occasional 93-94. Sits 91-92. RT @Tex2044: I read on Buckel that he’s 93-94 this year. Is he still 88-91, T94 or has he ticked up?
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 17, 2025 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Barnes
doing this thing
3IP, 1H, 0ER, 0 BB, 4K
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 8:05 PM EDT reply actions
Done
6IP, 2H, 0ER, 1BB, 5K
After 3 starts in high A, 18IP, 11H, 2 ER, 2BB, 25K 1.00 ERA 3:1 GO:AO ratio
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions
#1 Starter Club
Doesn’t Barnes have to be in the conversation with Bundy, Bauer, Bradley, and Taillon?
by delmonfan on May 17, 2025 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Nah
Don’t get me wrong. I’d love to say yes. But he doesn’t quite have the stuff. Fastball 2-3 mph slower than a lot of those guys. Curve is way behind, but maybe getting better. Change is really good, maybe better than most of those guys.
The thing is, those guys, with the exception of Bauer, are 2 years younger. They are pretty special talents.
For me, I like to compare Barnes’ year so far with Bauer, Hultzen and Cole. That’s a pretty interesting group to follow. But distinctly different than the younger guys.
Two fun groups of pitchers that I like watching this year:
Cole, Bauer, Hultzen and Barnes
And
Bundy, Bradley, Fernandez and Taillon
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 10:08 PM EDT up reply actions
Taijuan
Throws his hands up in disgust.
;)
by St.Steve on May 17, 2025 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Apparently
The ProJo reported that Barnes hit 101 on the stadium gun. LOL Even they said it was laughable. But he likely touched 97, and sat at 94. I’d be great to get a more accurate reading on his FB. If he’s gone up a couple of ticks, that would help explain his dominance. I thought he was sitting around 92-93 coming out of college.
by Woodland League on May 19, 2025 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Profar with a walk in his first PA
reached base in 36 straight games now
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 17, 2025 8:19 PM EDT reply actions
And hit streak up to 27 I believe?
Ichiro, on facing Daisuke Matsuzaka for the first time: "I hope he arouses the fire that's dormant in the innermost recesses of my soul. I plan to face him with the zeal of a challenger."
by DaleCoop14 on May 17, 2025 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
so awesome
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 17, 2025 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions
just realized that 36 game streak includes all but the first two games of the season
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 17, 2025 10:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Yep, and he reached in the first game
The only game he hasn’t reached in is the 2nd game of the season. 37 of 38 games.
by Tex2044 on May 18, 2025 7:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Teheran with a disaster start.
2.2IP 7H 4ER 5BB 2K
Yikes.
by The Goat on May 17, 2025 8:33 PM EDT reply actions
yeah
that’s pretty scary, actually.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 18, 2025 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions
Just glancing at his season stats, it looks like it is just another solid year from him.
I was one of those who said he looked like a 2/3 starter much more than an ace, and I still hold by that.
by mr. maniac on May 18, 2025 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
He just hasn't been the same pitcher since July 31 of last year
Before: 8.2 K/9, 2.4 BB/9, and 0.17 HR/9
After: 6.6 K/9, 4.0 BB/9, and 1.03 HR/9
I’m not sure if he’s injured or if he’s just lost his mechanics/timing, but something clearly isn’t right with him.
by nixa37 on May 18, 2025 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions
In terms of FIP
Those work out to roughly a 2.45 before 8/31 and a 4.55 since
by nixa37 on May 18, 2025 10:58 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
For those who say he is bored with Triple-A, if that is true, I would consider that a knock against his makeup.
by richieabernathy on May 18, 2025 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Gerrit Cole
6 IP, 5 H, ER, O BB, 4 K
10-3 GO/AO
Dude has been dealing lately. I particularly like that awesome GO/AO ratio.
by Mr. Smizik on May 17, 2025 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
Man
JMac (not a prospect - James McDonald) was dealing and I posted it in the wrong thread and now everything has gone to hell.
by McCutchenIsTheTruth on May 17, 2025 8:59 PM EDT reply actions
BJax would have slapped JMac right in his NutSax
He’s 2-2 tonight.
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions
Stadium gun had him at 95 in his 4th inning (though it was almost certainly hot, had Syndergaard at 95 touching 97)
by MjwW on May 17, 2025 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
DeSclafani
Is he still getting talked up as a potential reliever, or is there thinking that he can start. That gun is probably hot, but Syndergaard is legit 92-95 in starts this year, right? That kid defines easy gas.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Syndergaard sits a legit 92-95, yeah, and that’s from reports independent of the Lansing gun (see here for example)
On DeSclafani, the Jays modus operendi is basically to have guys start and keep them there as long as they succeed, even if they’re seen as relievers. They sent Carreno down to AAA at the beginning of the year to have him start, have Wojo starting, Stilson starting, DeSclafani, and Sam Dyson (who began the year starting in Dunedin, was promoted to AA about 10 days ago and is now relieving).
From what I’ve heard, he’s most likely a reliever down the road. Anecdotally, listening to his starts this year, he seems to get better results the first time through. Hard to tell for sure unless they let him go to 5-6 innings later this year, and he consistently has to turn a line-up over multiple times
by MjwW on May 17, 2025 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
Jays have had some success turning college relievers into starters - Marcus, Cecil - so who knows. It was a different regime, but AA was part of that regime
by MjwW on May 17, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Great info as always
Much appreciated!
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Followed the link
I think “Pat Hentgen, roving pitching instructor” is the best thing I’ve read all day. Used to love that guy, and I’m glad he’s still with the org. Now if they could find a spot for Duane Ward…
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Hentgen
He was actually the bullpen coach last year, I think his daughters are high school age so he found all the travel and being away from the family a bit much for the near future. I too am glad he’s still coaching within the org, and wouldn’t be surprised to see him back as a full-time coach at some point.
I had read that article before, but had skimmed over the blurb at the beginning in favour of the individual player info. I think it’s interesting they have a “quality at-bats instructor”. Don’t think I’ve ever heard that title before.
by MjwW on May 17, 2025 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Blake P
Went to HS with him. Good guy. It’s certainly been a long road…
by Dfarth on May 17, 2025 9:32 PM EDT reply actions
He's rebounded well
in the past year or so. He struggled a bit in 2010, slowing down some of the steam he was building up as a pen arm. That said, solid year last year and still has good velo on the fastball (tops out mid-90’s) with a good slider. I don’t really think of him as a late inning type, I guess. More middle relief/borderline setup.
by toonsterwu on May 18, 2025 1:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Brett Jackson
moved down to the 6 hole.
3-3, 3B, HR. Double shy of the cycle.
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 9:35 PM EDT reply actions
Hultzen
dealing tonight
6IP, 3H, 1ER, 1BB, 7K
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 9:47 PM EDT reply actions
destroyed us
though, it was nice to see Davidson hit a double off of him
by blue bulldog on May 17, 2025 9:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Done
7IP, 3H, 1ER, 1BB, 8K
Yeah, he brought the A game. I didn’t watch any of it, you?
by Woodland League on May 17, 2025 10:10 PM EDT up reply actions
But wait,
he’s disappointing. And OMGWALKRATE!
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Listened to the game on the radio.
It still sounds like he has a future 60 changeup.
Twitter:@RJA206
by SamEvans on May 17, 2025 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions
I'd have put a 60
on the change last year. The ones he threw in the Rising Stars game were excellent examples. Trout looked stricken as he swung through it. Keys are still FB command and consistent shape on the slider. He’s a peach.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions
He did
give up a homer tonight as well. Just his second allowed this year.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 11:11 PM EDT up reply actions
no, sorry
just went by the box score
but i mean, our AA Mobile squad isn’t exactly a sad sack…..Davidson is arguably the best hitter in the Southern League, and Krauss/Nick aren’t too shabby either. it was impressive for him to pitch that well.
i’m just sad the Dbacks weren’t able to draft both Hultzen and Bauer :(
i also think it’s a minor travesty that Hultzen will be pitching in the AL where he can’t use his bat to his advantage
by blue bulldog on May 18, 2025 5:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Josh Sale
2-4, HR, K
.333 4 HR 2 SB 7BB 5K in 37 PAs
by sethbeno on May 17, 2025 10:16 PM EDT reply actions
Looks like he may need a promotion sometime.
It isn’t just a hot streak. I listen to their games, and almost every ball he hits he crushes.
by mr. maniac on May 17, 2025 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions
Already?
That would be something for a guy who was considered a bust just a few weeks ago. It’s not at all surprising that he’s crushing the ball — he has rare power.
by sethbeno on May 17, 2025 10:45 PM EDT up reply actions
No, not yet.
The Rays have a ton of flexibility to move OFs up and down in the minor leagues, so, if he keeps hitting (like really well), I’d say mid-June to mid-July.
by mr. maniac on May 18, 2025 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions
Anthony Rizzo
HR #14. Get him out of the PCL already!
by noelman31 on May 17, 2025 10:29 PM EDT reply actions
Do what with him?
That NL keeps stubbornly refusing to add a DH.
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 18, 2025 3:19 AM EDT up reply actions
+1
I’m not a fan of letting pitchers hit, and it would be nice to see more guys like LaHair get an opportunity to play and see if they can perform.
by mr. maniac on May 18, 2025 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions
http://mlbprospectpulse.com/the-enigmatic-case-of-clint-robinson/
by mlbprospectpulse on May 18, 2025 11:54 AM EDT up reply actions
?
The AL keeps stubbornly refusing to honor the spirit of the game.
LeHair can play OF. Poorly, but no worse than Soriano.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 18, 2025 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions
adorable
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by MonkeyEpoxy on May 18, 2025 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Neither the AL nor the NL have allowed spit balls in 90 years.
Or is that not “spirit” enough for you?
Fans are typically idiots.
by The Typical Idiot Fan on May 19, 2025 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
If I was Theo
I’d be trying to trade LaHair. Sell high, buy low. Somebody will give up a good prospect or two for him.
by noelman31 on May 18, 2025 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
yes
Assuming “somebody” never sees a tape of him swinging at a breaking ball.
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by mrkupe on May 18, 2025 3:05 PM EDT up reply actions
apparently
a lot of major league pitchers haven’t seen that tape either
by ManConley on May 18, 2025 3:11 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
have you been paying attention?
He is still playing pretty good ball, but he’s seeing a crapload of breaking balls right now, and for good reason.
I like LaHair, but nobody is going to give up “a good prospect or two” for a 29 year old defensively-challenged player on the strength of 200 good plate appearances over this year and last.
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by mrkupe on May 18, 2025 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Lahair on the phone
by pedrophile on May 18, 2025 4:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Tyler Austin
1 for 2 with a homer (13), walk, strikeout so far.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:33 PM EDT reply actions
The power
is something else. I’m still wondering how the aggressiveness works at higher levels.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:59 PM EDT up reply actions
he's SUPER YOUNG
kid’s got a bat, though.
by JoelGuzman'sScout on May 18, 2025 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Super young?
He’s got a ‘91 DOB on a team with a significant number of guys who are as much as a year younger. He’s young for the level at 20, but ot super young.
by charles wallace on May 18, 2025 5:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Engel Beltre
2 for with a double, two strikeouts. Still not walking but the IsoP is impressive.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
Xander Bogaerts
2 for 3 with a walk. Steady.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:37 PM EDT reply actions
Salem
Brandon Jacobs 3-4 in that game as well
by Slinger on May 17, 2025 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Delmonico
2 for 3 with a homer and a walk. Played 2B again.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
Kyle Waldrop
2 for 4 with two doubles. Four doubles in last four games, but he’s been tepid after a hot start and still yet to hit a home run.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
Avisail Garcia
2 for 5 with a triple, strikeout. Major regression in May.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:45 PM EDT reply actions
Nick Tropeano good and bad
6IP 10H 5R 5ER 0BB 8K.
by charles wallace on May 17, 2025 10:46 PM EDT reply actions
Carter Capps
was good today. 1.1IP 0H 2K 0BB. Only threw eight pitches, albeit against a weak lineup.
Twitter:@RJA206
by SamEvans on May 17, 2025 10:53 PM EDT reply actions
Scored 2 runs, hit a double, drove in a run, walked once, stole his 7th base…oh, what a night
Play ball!
by tmannino on May 18, 2025 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Hope the XBH's can continue
hadn’t had one in a very long time
by RedHopeful on May 18, 2025 1:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Random Lines
Yordi Calderon 1-2, 2B, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB
Michael Taylor (WAS) 3-4, 2B, R, 3 RBI
Raul Alcantara 6 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 4 K, BB
Matthew Andriese, 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 3 K, 2 BB, 9-2 GO:AO (needs to be less hittable and could take a big step this year)
Brad Peacock 6 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 6 K, 2 BB
by SoxFan12 on May 17, 2025 11:45 PM EDT reply actions
Garin Cecchini
1-4, 1bb, 2k, sb(15), hitting .300 for the season.
a bit surprised though that he only has 1hr so far.
by bk11 on May 18, 2025 12:16 AM EDT reply actions
Gyroko
2-3, 2B, BB so far in his AAA debut,
by Woodland League on May 18, 2025 12:26 AM EDT reply actions
Added another BB
2-3, 2B, 2 BB
Continued playing 2B, I might add.
by polyrhythm07 on May 18, 2025 1:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Padres let Orlando Hudson go
maybe they are clearing a spot for Gyorko later this year?
Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
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by mathisrocks5 on May 18, 2025 6:40 AM EDT up reply actions
Las Vegas 51s
Anthony Gose - 1-3, HBP, 2B
Adeiny Hechavarria - 2-3, SF
Travis d’Arnaud - 2-4, 2B
by MjwW on May 18, 2025 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
Yordano Ventura
another strong outing-
6ip, 2h, 1er, 1hr, 2bb, 7k
by bk11 on May 18, 2025 4:12 AM EDT reply actions
i need to hear how the secondaries look
This guy has been rolling all year and needs to be recognized much more.
by St.Steve on May 18, 2025 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Parks mentioned his curve was flashing plus-plus
on twitter a few weeks ago. said he showed some things with the changeup too.
really impressive. 49/14 k/bb this year in only 38 innings.
http://twitter.com/doublestix
by doublestix on May 18, 2025 12:37 PM EDT up reply actions
thanks stix
I figured you would have the scoop. Wow flashing a / curve to go with upper 90’s heat and a developing change sounds really interesting. I know he is small and there is some effort but I think we have a big time riser in the ranks here.
by St.Steve on May 18, 2025 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
#6 on the BA hot sheet
Interesting note that Wilmington is a nice pitchers park, but 6 of his 8 starts have come on the road for a 1.95 ERA.
Yordy ‘future ace’ Ventura.
by St.Steve on May 18, 2025 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions
calling him a future ace?
Sounds like you had your mind made up on him before you posted.
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by mrkupe on May 18, 2025 3:01 PM EDT up reply actions
just copying someone that called him
‘Ace’ a couple weeks back, believe it was a play on the pet dic Jim Carey movies.
by St.Steve on May 18, 2025 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Danny rosenbaum
Just promote him to AAA already. 7 more scoreless, ERA is now 0.61…..
by Kirkie on May 18, 2025 6:29 AM EDT reply actions
OT
Jason Parks@ProfessorParks
I also got this nugget from an industry source: “Oscar Taveras is a future batting champion; best pure bat in the minors. 80 all the way.”
by Tex2044 on May 18, 2025 7:33 AM EDT reply actions
That's merely his power grade
They actually made exception for him — his bat is a 90
by sethbeno on May 18, 2025 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Old news
He was a great pure hitter, who hit for power, last year. Anyways…
He was supposed to have the night off last night but, came off the bench to single in two in a six-run ninth. Hitting .318
by casejud on May 18, 2025 1:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Grant Green
3-6 3B K
He’s been crushing the ball in May 385/.418/.635
by gobruins12345 on May 18, 2025 1:59 PM EDT reply actions
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