MiLB Gameday Discussion 6/24
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Alex Meyer, Felipe Rivero, Nick Tropeano, Daniel Corcino vs. Aaron Miller, Kyle Smith (Low-A Debut), Blake Snell...
Drew Pomeranz, Robert Stephenson, Trey McNutt, Trevor Bauer, Jesse Hahn, Nestor Molina, Anthony Meo, Brandon Workman
Taylor Jungmann, Enny Romero, Matt Harvey, Erik Johnson, Garrett Gould, Hudson Boyd, Daniel Norris, Tyler Matzek
Matchup of the Day - Jared Cosart (HOU) vs. Cody Buckel (TEX) with Buckel making his AA Debut tonight
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As of now it appears so
But a lot can happen in the 2 hours before the game.
Down 2 in the bottom of the ninth?
Lets Bring in Willie Harris!
by ShaqKazaam on Jun 24, 2025 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Call to the Pen @CalltothePen
Trevor Bauer still scheduled to start for Reno today which means a call-up before the ASG seems unlikely. #Dbacks
Chris Gabel, RGJ.com @RGJ_Aces
Aces’ Bauer will make scheduled start today at Salt Lake. He could pitch for #Dbacks on Friday or Saturday, though, if they go that route.
by kicker31 on Jun 24, 2025 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions
This is the one time I don't want him to pitch! lol
But it wouldn’t be the worse thing ever. Skaggs would be awesome too and I’d still look forward to Bauer in the Futures Game.
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 24, 2025 2:52 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I doubt Skaggs gets the call
Sadly it will probably be Collmenter or Corbin again.
Down 2 in the bottom of the ninth?
Lets Bring in Willie Harris!
by ShaqKazaam on Jun 24, 2025 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Castellanos has his 3rd HR in AA
and matched in 15 games his total in 55 games in the FSL.
by BryceHarper on Jun 24, 2025 2:15 PM EDT reply actions
Mike Trout
according to the fangraphs WAR leaderboars Trout is now the AL leader. Pretty neat.
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 24, 2025 3:22 PM EDT reply actions
In 50 games as a 20 year old
Man…
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 24, 2025 3:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
baseball reference has him second to Brett Lawrie and his ridiculous dWAR
go long with extenze...i do
by angelsownredsux on Jun 24, 2025 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Gary Brown
hit his 3rd HR…heating up?
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jun 24, 2025 3:47 PM EDT reply actions
Yes
GB has begun to heat up. Hitting very well the last week or so. His steals have begun to rise also. Hope he continues improvement in July and August.
by wilriv21 on Jun 24, 2025 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Nick Tropeano
6 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jun 24, 2025 4:02 PM EDT reply actions
AJ Griffin
Making his major league debut today
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 4:04 PM EDT reply actions
first major league K on the first batter he faces
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 4:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Wilmer Flores
4-4 with 2 doubles through 6 innings
by Metfan on Jun 24, 2025 4:07 PM EDT reply actions
Youkilis just pulled out of the Sox game
Hugs and a curtain call. Tip of the cap to the fans.
by noelman31 on Jun 24, 2025 4:10 PM EDT reply actions
Deal finalized? Sounds like he is packing his bags if that is how he is walking off the field today.
by jfish26101 on Jun 24, 2025 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
#FreeTrevorBauer
pulled after 2.2 innings
2H, 1R, 1ER, 2BB, 5K
50 pitches
by dbacks25 on Jun 24, 2025 4:15 PM EDT reply actions
Bauer pulled after 50 pitches
Oh my god….
/runsdownstreetnakedandscreaming
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 24, 2025 4:16 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
maybe the D'Backs acquired Youkilis
for collmenter or miley?
I have NOOOOOOO idea, PURE TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL SPECULATION
but 1+1 tends to equal 2
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 4:22 PM EDT up reply actions
collmenter or miley?
Because they’re so similar in value? :)
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions
i have NO idea honestly
haha
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions
basically
Collmenter = fluky starter who is a solid pen option.
Miley = not as good as he’s been this year, but should stick for a while as a mid-back of the rotation lefty starter, which is VERY valuable
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
ah ok
thanks
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
also
even if they aren’t equal in value
one could mean the D’Backs picking up Youk’s tab, the other could mean Boston picking up Youk’s tab
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 4:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Boston Globe
reporter just said it’s not the Dbacks or Dodgers. Probably going to White Sox…
by Woodland League on Jun 24, 2025 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Or traded to the Red Sox!
/worldexplodes
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 24, 2025 4:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I really loved Youk being a Sox fan
but I’ll be the first to sadly admit that I will despise him in another uni. God that stance is horrendous.
by Woodland League on Jun 24, 2025 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
he rates as a solid 0.7 on the Pierzynski scale, IMO
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions
There's a 100% chance
that they have an intense bromance for the first 4 weeks, and then have an explosive and team-desctructive break up come August.
by Woodland League on Jun 24, 2025 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
Pirates
Just announced they’re making a roster move after the game…..hmmmmm.
by Woodland League on Jun 24, 2025 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Not sure how I would feel about that as a quasi Pirates’ fan. I mean if it was cheap, I don’t mind them taking the chance. However if it cost anyone substantial, I am worried it would resemble a DL move (aging vet past his prime).
by jfish26101 on Jun 24, 2025 4:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Kyle Smith
6 ip, 0 h, 0 r, 1 bb, 6 k
http://twitter.com/doublestix
by doublestix on Jun 24, 2025 4:41 PM EDT reply actions
I am assuming pitch count?
Smith is exciting so far.
by vic1124 on Jun 24, 2025 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
threw a lot of pitches in the first couple innings. then settled down.
he does look pretty good so far. kind of reminds of Odorizzi to be honest.
http://twitter.com/doublestix
by doublestix on Jun 24, 2025 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Blake Snell has been superb in his two starts so far in the Appy league.
by mr. maniac on Jun 24, 2025 4:43 PM EDT reply actions
Rain shortened this gem today. Would've been great to see how he would've finished.
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Youk update
@JJStankevitz: Zach Stewart was scheduled to start for Charlotte tonight. He isn’t anymore.
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 24, 2025 4:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I really liked Stewart coming out of Texas Tech. 2 plus pitches with movement…too bad he hasn’t really developed but I still hope he can at least be a good RP.
by jfish26101 on Jun 24, 2025 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions
jeez
really didn’t take much to get him if this is the case.
http://twitter.com/doublestix
by doublestix on Jun 24, 2025 4:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah if that is the only prospect involved. Curious what they do about the remaining contract as well. I still hope Stewart becomes a useful arm but wouldn’t miss him too much.
by jfish26101 on Jun 24, 2025 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
White Sox
another DFA for the O-dog
by another know it all on Jun 24, 2025 4:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Drew Pomeranz
5.1 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 4 BB, 4 K - inconsistent
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jun 24, 2025 5:20 PM EDT reply actions
as usual, lights out for the first couple of turns in the order before running into trouble
by steakman on Jun 24, 2025 6:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Quite a deal for the White Sox
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 24, 2025 5:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you told me this trade was going to happen a few months ago I would have laughed
This could be a great deal if they can get just 75% of the normal Youkilis
Down 2 in the bottom of the ninth?
Lets Bring in Willie Harris!
by ShaqKazaam on Jun 24, 2025 5:29 PM EDT up reply actions
#Dbacks Bauer to make major league debut Thursday after dominating at two minor league levels. FOXSportsArizona.com. bit.ly/MPGprQ
— Jack Magruder (@JackMagruder) June 24, 2025
by dbacks25 on Jun 24, 2025 5:41 PM EDT reply actions
yep
Just hope he doesn’t struggle . . .can’t close that box once you open it.
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 11:49 PM EDT up reply actions
The Era has begun
Out with the Old Lincecum in w/ the New
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 24, 2025 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I hope not
Baseball is a lot more fun (for me at least) with a vital & relevant Tim Lincecum.
by Matt0330 on Jun 25, 2025 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
We interrupt this Youkilis thread
for Francisco Lindor stealing a pair, getting on twice with a single and a walk. That’s his first stolen bases in a while (outside the all-star game), meanwhile his 11th walk in his last 8 games (6 in one contest of course)
by Revilo on Jun 24, 2025 5:42 PM EDT reply actions
Doing his best
Jose Vinicio impression
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions
he is as long as you keep making that comparison in every other thread
by mrkupe on Jun 24, 2025 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Overreaction much?
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 11:52 PM EDT up reply actions
maybe it just feels that way
Rest assured I’m not stalking you.
by mrkupe on Jun 25, 2025 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions
I still have a ways to go to catch up with case and nixa...
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 25, 2025 12:02 AM EDT up reply actions
I really don't think that should be anybody's goal....
by gore51 on Jun 25, 2025 1:46 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Matt Adams with a vengeance
That’s more like it. After yesterday’s 0-4, two bombs and a double in his second game back in the PCL.
by Revilo on Jun 24, 2025 5:48 PM EDT reply actions
I think
the call-up is going to be good for him. Should have a much better idea of what adjustments he needs to make, and he acquitted himself well. He’s probably never going to walk much, so it’s really important to control the strikeouts and keep his contact rate viable. Hopefully he left with some confidence.
by charles wallace on Jun 25, 2025 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Schoop
2 for 5, 2 hrs
still 9k vs 2bb in last 10 games not ideal
Goddam Steve Bernier! Why did you finish that check?
Goddam Scuderi! Why did you turn your back?
by playingwithfire on Jun 24, 2025 6:22 PM EDT reply actions
And
Schoop’s one glaring flaw in his minor league game in his seasons has been the poor BB/K ratio. This year shows a slight decrease actually, and if he’s to be called up next year, he’ll need to improve it because a 6% walk stat is not good.
by oriolekid on Jun 24, 2025 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s still exhibiting the same weaknesses as he did last year. it’s not the poor bb:k ratio, it’s the not being able to hit breaking balls.
there’s still some time for him to learn. he’s still only 21, and in double-a. but i think a more realistic eta for him is call up in 2014, with a job hopefully in 2015.
by bk11 on Jun 25, 2025 5:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Jonathan Schoop
2-5 2 HR’s 4 RBI’s.
Having a power surge of late. Better prospect than people realize.
Machado continues his hit streak as well. 1-4 2b RBI. 8 games now.
by oriolekid on Jun 24, 2025 6:24 PM EDT reply actions
2-3, 1hr 2bb 1k.
that’s his 7th hr in June, after hitting only 4 in Apr and May.
on the downside his k rate is shooting up.
by bk11 on Jun 25, 2025 12:53 AM EDT up reply actions
AJ Griffin 6 innings 4 K's, 1 BB (last batter he faced), 2 runs, 1 homer
that homer shouldn’t have even happened since at least one of the called balls should’ve been strikes.
Derek Norris; walk off home run!
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 7:26 PM EDT reply actions
He's been putting it together pretty well after a dreadful start
I sure wish I could get a scouting report on him; never seen one.
by High and Inside on Jun 24, 2025 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
Made BA's top 20 DSL/VSL list
Here is part of what Ben Bader wrote:
Mejia proved extremely polished for his age, ranking sixth in the DSL with a 1.42 ERA and third in walks per nine innings (0.95). He’s so advanced that the Giants are skipping him over the Arizona League and the short-season Northwest League, sending him straight to a full-season assignment in low Class A Augusta to open the year. Much like Colorado’s Jayson Aquino, Mejia is a lefty who used an average fastball that he spots extremely well for his age to pick apart DSL batters. His fastball ranges from 88-93 mph and he complements it with a changeup that he throws with good arm speed and is advanced for his age. Since his amateur days he’s thrown a slurvy curveball that needs work, but he’s also introduced a slider into his repertoire as well.
by ttnorm on Jun 24, 2025 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Idaho Falls
A. Mondesi: 1-4, BB
E. Hernandez: 2-5, 3B
both these guys aggressively placed and not just holding their own but doing pretty darn well.
http://twitter.com/doublestix
by doublestix on Jun 24, 2025 8:47 PM EDT reply actions
Hernandez
I think he’s going to start generating buzz worthy of his talent. That was a really good signing by KC imo.
by charles wallace on Jun 25, 2025 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Not bad...
He’s at 90 stolen bases now. 100 by the MLB all-star break. :)
by turambar85 on Jun 25, 2025 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I don't see how he's going to stay healthy for long.
I can’t imagine his hamstrings are going to hold out forever.
by padmadfanman on Jun 25, 2025 3:31 AM EDT up reply actions
i agree...
stealing bases takes a huge toll on your body and the guy is going to have 100 swipes by next week. We all know he can run-im surprised they dont pull in the reigns a little on him to help keep him healthy.
by miraclemets on Jun 25, 2025 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Ask Rickey Henderson
how he held up stealing all those bases. I don’t see how it takes such a toll on your body. It is an 80 foot sprint.
by huztler on Jun 25, 2025 3:02 PM EDT up reply actions
he has a point
Rickay was my all-time favorite ballplayer but, he was banged up a bit in his career. It can take a toll on your hands and legs for sure. But hey, Hamilton is 21 years old! He can be cautious later. He is in the prime of his base-swiping life right now.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
dont see how it takes a toll?
then you have either never played baseball or just was never a base stealer. Im not saying its as taxing as constantly getting hit by a linebacker on a crossing route, but the sliding and diving into bases can easily bruise fingers, hands, wrists, shoulders, ankles, legs etc. Then you take into consideration contact with a middle infielder covering the base, bruises from the slides, and bad throws by catchers where the baseball hits you as you are sliding into the base.
Point is, over the course of a LONG season, all that takes a toll on your body. All im saying is, if Im the GM of the Reds, I dont need to see Billy Hamilton stealing over 100 bases in A ball or AA. We get the point, he is fast and can steal a base…save it for the major leagues.
by miraclemets on Jun 25, 2025 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
So...
Promote him?
Don’t get a guy off his groove when he’s rolling. That’s like saying “Pitcher, save your velocity for the majors. Throw upper 80s so that when you hit the majors you still have all those 94 MPH fastballs.” It doesn’t work that way.
by kicker31 on Jun 25, 2025 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
not really
im not telling the guy to run half speed, or not steal at all…which would be how you perceived it given your pitcher analogy. There is nothing wrong with limiting the amount of bases he is allowed to steal, for the sake of his own body, for now. Cap him to like 60 lol
by miraclemets on Jun 25, 2025 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Jarred Cosart with the most Jarred Cosart line ever.
6 IP 4 H 0 R 2 BB 1 K 9-3 GO/FO
Not sure if those strikeouts are ever going to come.
"Hakeem couldn't kick your ass cuz you were too
close kissin his!"- Sir Charles to Kenny Smith.
by bone31crusher on Jun 24, 2025 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Hudson Valley Renegades
Watched some of their batting practice before work. Have to say Marty Gantt sure doesn’t get cheated up there and was driving the ball better than most. He had Dustin Pedroia esque effort in his swing.
A Minor Perspective |
by Pelferized on Jun 24, 2025 9:08 PM EDT reply actions
Buckel's AA debut
4 IP | 5 H | 2 R | 3 BB | 3 K
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 24, 2025 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
i watched this game
Struggled with his command early. Was behind in the count a ton. Had 12 days off not counting the 1 inning All Star appearance. Will be curious to see how he does next time out.
by noelman31 on Jun 24, 2025 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Oscar Taveras
Hit another ball over a fence today
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 9:48 PM EDT reply actions
Oscar T
3 for 4 .. single double, 3-RUN HR tonight … League leading .323 avg 15 HR’s 51 RBI’s and a SLG % near .600 on the year and he just turned 20 years old last week. This is one amazing prospect that is destroying the Texas League at 19-20 yrs old. Leads the league or top 3 in nearly every offensive category and has just 39 K’s on the year. He has to be the top hitting prospect in the game today. Needs to be in the big leagues soon.
by justinupton on Jun 24, 2025 10:00 PM EDT up reply actions
What other hitter could be better ?
I don’t think you can make a great argument for anyone else. Myers is probably closest
by jarjets89 on Jun 25, 2025 1:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow
You guys are getting a bit carried away, aren’t ya?
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 3:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Haha, love it.
Casejud, now the voice of reason on OT.
Agreed he’s a top hitter, but to say there’s not even an argument for anyone else is a little over the top.
by bdlugz on Jun 25, 2025 9:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I was joking
.. Oscar is awesome bdlugz
in my opinion, the three best hitters in the minor leagues are Wil Myers, OscarTaveras, and Anthony Rendon… if he ever gets his health together. Profar is pretty close as well, and Castellanos may be close as well.
I try to be objective because I have such love for OT and, had no reservations about him when other did but, there is a possibiolity that he may be a better major league hitter than the other two guys I mentioned.
Rendon hasn’t played much yet and the health issues. Myers took a while to fighuire out AA ball. Oscar hasn’t even really had a serious slump this year, despite being pushed to what most thought would be his limits this year. he has been amazing and, amazinghly consistent.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions
go ahead make your best argument
at this moment in time I think his future as a hitter looks brighter than anyone elses
by jarjets89 on Jun 25, 2025 10:54 AM EDT up reply actions
I never thought I would see the day
When Case was trying to temper someone else’s expectations of Taveras.
As for an argument against Taveras, look no further than Springfield’s park factors. It is incredibly hitter friendly for LHH. Taveras probably does have a strong case as the top hitting prospect, but I don’t think it’s close to the slam dunk you seem to think,
by nixa37 on Jun 25, 2025 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions
It's a terrible point Nix
..no offense… not angry… smiling, see? :)
Question: Why in the world would some small sample size park effect, in a sample of 34 games for Oscar, effect the quality of how good of a prospect he is? Sounds like another grasp at straws or, new fetish of somekind. I actually don’t think you have a walk fetish anymore, more of a saberfetish lol.
Lety’s keep it simple here okay? He hits, and hits, and hits . . wherever he is at. He does this whether he is in a pitchers league, a pitchers park, or a hitters league, and a hitters park … and regardless if all the pitchers are older and more experienced than him, which they always are.
Nit-picking his home park is silliness imo, especially since there is no effect on his statistics. He has a .310 .371 .600 line in his 38 road games, with 9 of the 15 long bombs.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
We're talking about crowning him the best hitting prospect in the minors
Of course we should be nitpicking things like park factors (which aren’t SSS, they are based on years worth of data) when we’re splitting hairs on something like that. And where did I say he wasn’t the best hitting prospect in the minors? I just pointed out a potential argument to someone who didn’t seem to think there was any possible argument out there.
by nixa37 on Jun 25, 2025 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
If you don't think it is a good argument
.. then why throw it out as an argument? I think it is a terrible argument, thats all.
I’m not a stat fetishist, so i don’t know but, any experts out there know if the stat-corner park effects are based on more than this seasons data?
Or, did you use a park effect from a different source?
Besides, there is no effect anyways. He has had 652 PA’s over the past two years, slashed him some .356 .413 .588, while being a baby for his league. he has only played 34 of his 150 games in that park, AND he hasn’t actually hit any better than he normally does in that park.
I can appreciate you throwing it out there as an argument against him, if you are just throwing it out there for discussion. Well, I’m discussing it … and, attempting to shoot it down. It doesn’t fly to me any more than his walks in his first 80 at bats did.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions
They're from statcorner
And they are based on years worth of data. I already told you this. I’m not going to lie just to try and improve my argument.
Saying there is no effect is asinine. If your home park is incredibly hitter friendly, it helps you, irrespective of how you perform on the road. It’s not like I said he was a creation of his home park or anything, but if we’re comparing Taveras and Myers I’m certainly going to consider Taveras home park just like I consider Taveras being 1.5 years younger and Myers repeating the league.
by nixa37 on Jun 25, 2025 3:30 PM EDT up reply actions
I didn't say you were lying
I didn’t even think it. i was just wondering if you were accurate and, I am still not sure. I’m sceptical. I still think it is data from this season. it is very difficult to have a park factor of 170 over a period of years. It doesn’t sound right to me, that’s all.
To me, you are throwing things out there but, you aren’t weighing thier significance of them. That is what I am doing - the same with the early season walk data I’m familiar with park-effected data but, I don’t see any evidence of it here.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions
good god case, OT won't mind if you don't defend him just this one time ;)
The question is: Do you think that one could argue Myers is the better hitter in the minors? Because the statement being argued is that no-one can argue Taveras is the best hitter in the minors.
Do you think Taveras is the best hitter and there is no argument? Or are you just keeping the love alive?
by pedrophile on Jun 25, 2025 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions
No I do not think that
I was just arguing a separate point homeslice.
As far as your question, I think there are hitters who may hit for more power in the bigh leagues and, maybe someone who is a better pure hiter but, i don’t think there is anyone who has a better combination of both.
I think Myers, Oscar, and Rendon are the best three . . ;. and Profar is close as a pure hitter. Machado is a great prospect but, I think it is obvious that he isn’t close to Taveras as a hitter. As much as I love OT, I ranked him 8h before the season, not #1.
i do think he is better than 8 now though and, my ranking of Myers at 15 was too low, obviously.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 25, 2025 4:36 PM EDT up reply actions
It sounds like everyone thats commented on the argument
Thinks Taveras is the best hitting prospect in the minors…I understand there are arguments that can be made for other guys, but so far none of them are as strong as the argument in favor for OT being the top hitter
by jarjets89 on Jun 25, 2025 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions
don't put me in that category ;)
I would take Myers and Machado over OT. It might be cool to be hating on Machado but he’s still going to be a huge star in Baltimore.
by pedrophile on Jun 25, 2025 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't put Rendon there
I want to see the power in wooden bats. Profar is there as a pure hitter but his power will be a fair bit below all of those guys.
I think Profar will be the type of hitter everyone was expecting Ackley to be.
by pedrophile on Jun 25, 2025 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Joe Musgrove
4 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 9:53 PM EDT reply actions
GOLDEN CANDLESTICK HOMER
4th in 5 days
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 9:56 PM EDT reply actions
Hanser Alberto
4-9 so far in A+ with 1 2B, 1 3B, and 1 SO
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 10:07 PM EDT reply actions
Abel De Los Santos
5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 SO, 3 BB
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 10:08 PM EDT reply actions
Oscar Hernandez, 2-4 3 RBI and his first HR
by Dbullsfan on Jun 24, 2025 10:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Candelario
2-3, 4th Homer of the year in 5 games, hitting .368. Top 100 prospect?
by 301Madison on Jun 24, 2025 10:36 PM EDT reply actions
It sounds so much cooler when you say it
We are all Morban-itnesses.
by Ryne Alber on Jun 24, 2025 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions
Joey Gallo finally got a hit instead of a walk
.167/.667/.167
small sample size batting lines are fun
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 24, 2025 10:38 PM EDT reply actions
Then went back to normal....got a BB in his 2nd PA
by Tex2044 on Jun 24, 2025 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Home run in his third
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 24, 2025 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Adam Dunn!
Leader of Drew Vettleson fanclub
by Marinerfanjake on Jun 25, 2025 12:04 AM EDT up reply actions
heh
1 HR, 10 BB, 4 K in 18 PA
sure looks like 3TO to me!
an allegorical tale of fallopian fungus contemplating life beyond the cervical wall
by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 25, 2025 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Similar to Brandon's nimmos
.238/.429/.333 was he started off .000/500/000 after 2 games
by kysheemthe1 on Jun 25, 2025 5:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Yasmani Grandel
1-2, 3 BB
34 BB / 35 SO in 219 PA
by polyrhythm07 on Jun 24, 2025 10:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's going to be tough for him to put up great numbers.
I think they’re just going to keep pitching around him until he gets called up.
by padmadfanman on Jun 25, 2025 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions
Matt Olson and Max Muncy homered in their first pro at bats
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 11:03 PM EDT reply actions
Bruce Maxwell doing what he does best as well
1-2, just keep hitting
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Olson
Kid’s going to be a hitter.
by kyuss94 on Jun 24, 2025 11:07 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions
So will Maxwell
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 24, 2025 11:10 PM EDT up reply actions
Niko Goodrum 1-3, HR (1) , BB, K
Kid off to a good start in Appy Lg. lots of Triples already
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 24, 2025 11:50 PM EDT reply actions
still early but so far he’s 6-21 (5 extra base hits), 4triples, 1hr 5bb 2k
by bk11 on Jun 25, 2025 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Anyone know much about Blue Jays lefty Sean Nolin?
He is my mom’s freinds son and she asked me if I knew anything about him.
Down 2 in the bottom of the ninth?
Lets Bring in Willie Harris!
by ShaqKazaam on Jun 25, 2025 12:05 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
When are you seeing her next?
One of the Blue Jays guys could probably get something together for you.
by Matt0330 on Jun 25, 2025 11:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Shawon Dunston Jr.
2 for 4, 2B, HR
by kyuss94 on Jun 25, 2025 12:11 AM EDT via Android app reply actions
Jeimer Candelario
2/5, HR, 2 R, RBI, K
Per Ben Badler:
@BenBadler: Fourth home run today in 10 NWL games for #Cubs 3B Jeimer Candelario. Plenty of great seats remaining on the bandwagon.
by Outshined_One on Jun 25, 2025 12:32 AM EDT reply actions
Meyer
6.2 IP 3 H 2 BB 4 ER 1 HR 11 SO
Looks good from BB/SO numbers
by tarheels24 on Jun 25, 2025 12:35 AM EDT reply actions
Stryker Trahan
Game is still on but it’s 18-3 in the bottom of the 7th.
So far he’s 4-5, 2R, 2B, HR, 4RBI, K
by dbacks25 on Jun 25, 2025 12:53 AM EDT reply actions
Ended 4 for 6, added another K
Could get a promotion if he keeps this up.
by charles wallace on Jun 25, 2025 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Robbie Grossman heating up
2-3, two 2b, 2bb, k
.341/.438/.585 in his last 41ab
.291/.371/.509 in June.
but still a pretty weak .232/.329/.376 for the season
by bk11 on Jun 25, 2025 12:56 AM EDT reply actions
Brandon Nimmo
0-2 but with 3 walks. Now with 10 (!) in only 33 plate appearances.
by Metfan on Jun 25, 2025 1:13 AM EDT reply actions
Daniel Norris
4 IP, 4 H, 4 R (4 ER), 2 BB, 4 K, 1 HR allowed
by mrkupe on Jun 25, 2025 2:23 AM EDT reply actions
Robert Stephenson
4 IP, 4 H, 3 R (2 ER), 1 BB, 4 K.
The Reds decided to take a more conservative track with Stephenson than that seen with some other first round arms, but it shouldn’t be held against him.
by mrkupe on Jun 25, 2025 3:00 AM EDT reply actions
impressive
Last year, I couldn’t take my eyes off of this guy. Smaller, more athletic Gerrit Cole. We’ll see if he’s in Cole’s league in 3 years’ time.
by mrkupe on Jun 25, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Rodney Daal
Honkbal fans rejoice! The 18-year-old catcher signed out of the Netherlands (the actual Lowlands, not a Dutch territory in the Americas) for six figures in the winter of 2010-11 is in the AZL this summer and has started his US pro career with a bang.
Yesterday’s line: 3-for-4, 2B, 3B, SB
by realitypolice on Jun 25, 2025 9:56 AM EDT reply actions
AZL Athletics
Addison Russell- 1 for 2, 3 BB
Matt Olson- 4 for 5, HR, 2 2B
by kyuss94 on Jun 25, 2025 10:12 AM EDT via Android app reply actions
Under the radar guy..late round draft pick out of two time defending D-III champ Marietta
..four year starter at SS, Tim Saunders, 6-6 on Saturday in AZL.
Not a pro candidate longterm at SS..maybe 2B or LF, but the kid can hit.
http://pioneers.marietta.edu/roster.aspx?rp_id=2091&path=baseball
by mlbprospectpulse on Jun 25, 2025 10:25 AM EDT reply actions
Matzek
6.2IP 5H 3R 3ER 3BB 7K with 1 HRA.
by charles wallace on Jun 25, 2025 10:54 AM EDT reply actions
Nestor Molina
What have the White Sox done to this guy?!?! Maybe it’s not the Sox lol, but after a sub 1 WHIP, 10.2 K/9, 9.25 K/BB and 7.9 H/9 between A+ and AA last year, he’s 1.58 WHIP, 6.4 K/9, 3.15 BB/K and 12.2 H/9 in (mostly) AA this year. Wow…
by allcanadian34 on Jun 25, 2025 12:26 PM EDT reply actions
Maybe he still getting used to being
in another organization.
by hrv2010 on Jun 25, 2025 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
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