Minor League Gameday Discussion 6/26
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PrintHere are some probables for Tuesday, June 26th 2012. Happy posting y'all. . .
AAA Jacob Turner returns to Toledo after a decent spot start for Tigers, Dan Straily makes second start for Sacramento, Pat Corbin
AA Allen Webster, Drake Britton
A+ Taylor Jungmann is listed as a probable for the third straight day, Jed Bradley hopes to bounce back, Andrew Chafin, Wilmer Font, Matt Andriese is an underrated guy, going today for Lake Elsinore (Padres)
A "The" Aaron Sanchez takes the hill for Lansing, facing Cody Hebner
Short Season, etc. The Man-Child, Luis Heredia is scheduled to make his second start as a pro (this season anyways), 17 year old Victor Sanchez scheduled to go for Everett in the NWL
Also maybe, just maybe, Bubba Starling will make it onto the field for Burlington today for the first time in a real game.
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Tyler Pill
Already one game in the books: 6.2 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jun 26, 2025 12:46 PM EDT reply actions
Martin Perez
Called up to Texas - not sure if role will be SP or bullpen.
by dbreer23 on Jun 26, 2025 12:53 PM EDT reply actions
why?
hes been terrible?
Nick Adenhart will always be my favorite baseball player
If you didn't know by now, my screen name is sarcastic
by mathisrocks5 on Jun 26, 2025 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
check 6/25 update for more discussion on Perez
by Jersey Transplant on Jun 26, 2025 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions
starting
starting Saturday according to rotoworld…
by Rupert Pupkin on Jun 26, 2025 5:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it'd be so, so awesome if he throws 6 shutout innings
We’d be seeing something like:
DOES NOT COMPUTEbbzzzzbzzzzzzzzzzz
by Jersey Transplant on Jun 30, 2025 10:28 PM CDT reply actions
by mrkupe on Jun 27, 2025 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions 3 recs
Yup
11 starts and 12 games…as a 16 year old
by KentuckyPirate on Jun 26, 2025 1:37 PM EDT up reply actions
oh yeah
my bad
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 26, 2025 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
No biggie
by KentuckyPirate on Jun 26, 2025 1:46 PM EDT up reply actions
5 IP 8 H 0 BB 3 K
Did a good job of working around the hits, as he only allowed 2 runs.
by ajake57 on Jun 27, 2025 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Didn't Starling
Appear in a game, pull his hammy on his first hit, and then leave? Hasn’t he been in a game already?
by kicker31 on Jun 26, 2025 2:44 PM EDT reply actions
Believe Starling appeared in an exhibition or inter-squad game. He has not played in a real game yet.
by Pappagiorgio on Jun 26, 2025 3:18 PM EDT up reply actions
happy Cubs-fan-irrational-exuberance day!
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 26, 2025 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Andriese
didn’t really wow me. haven’t gotten around to puttin a video together yet, probably some time this week though. Trying to finish up all of the High Desert guys, then move to another team.
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by SoCalSoxFan on Jun 26, 2025 4:13 PM EDT reply actions
Ah, okay
I had never heard of him actually but, his nyumbers from tyhe past two years caught my eye. looks like an experienced, command and control right, having some success in the low minors. Nothing to get excited about eh?
Always enjoy your reports Steve, thanks.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 2:15 AM EDT up reply actions
Nolan Fontana
Signs. Will report immediately to Low-A Lexington.
by kyuss94 on Jun 26, 2025 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
was a great pick by the astros
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 26, 2025 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Travis d'Arnaud tore PCL last night, out 6-8 weeks
Source. Just what the Jays needed, another injury. Though it probably forestalls a tough decision.
by MjwW on Jun 26, 2025 5:49 PM EDT reply actions
Well
6-8 weeks puts him in late August territory.
Now, are we absolutely certain that JP Arenciba didn’t pay the opponent to intentionally injure him?
by kicker31 on Jun 26, 2025 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
are they going to let him catch immediately after he gets back?
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Doubtful
I’m guessing he gets back to catching over the fall/winter. I don’t see a point in trying to either call him up (unless it’s DH/1B) or rush him back to catching. He’ll be on the OD roster next year, no need to break your shiny new toy.
by kicker31 on Jun 26, 2025 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions
No idea
No guarantee he’s even back in time for the PCL season
by MjwW on Jun 26, 2025 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions
Damn
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 26, 2025 10:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Well
That’s now two PCL’s he’s torn apart…
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 27, 2025 2:02 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Edwar Cabrera
called up today to The Show. Let me think, 15 HR allowed in 98 IP. Should I be concerned? He did have good command in AA.
Play ball!
by tmannino on Jun 26, 2025 6:57 PM EDT reply actions
Domingo Tapia back on the mound
3IP 2H 0R 1BB 3K so far. Not bad against Charleston.
by charles wallace on Jun 26, 2025 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
Ha. And promptly walks
Austin and Sanchez to begin the 4th and is pulled.
by charles wallace on Jun 26, 2025 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Makes sense,
but I suspect b-t-b walks with no outs expedited that.
by charles wallace on Jun 26, 2025 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Cole
Hit and went down with a line drive but stayed in the game for now
by Dorn on Jun 26, 2025 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
removed shortly thereafter
Reports said he appeared dazed on the bench, ugh-hopefully no biggie.
by St.Steve on Jun 26, 2025 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
So Austin Hedges is pretty good
3/3 throwing out Lugnuts tonight (and they’re a good basestealing team)
by MjwW on Jun 26, 2025 8:24 PM EDT reply actions
what was his hitting line>?
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 26, 2025 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
D-backs pitchers dropping like flies
Now Dan Hudson might be hurt. Probably Corbin/Collmenter into the rotation though and perhaps Skaggs to Reno.
And unless Bauer totally blows up, he’ll be with the D-backs a bit longer
by bbtng on Jun 26, 2025 8:26 PM EDT reply actions
Corbin pulled from start for Reno
probably headed back to the Majors
by bbtng on Jun 26, 2025 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
You guys have the Blue Jays syndrome; NL style.
by hrv2010 on Jun 27, 2025 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions
Good thing we still have viable options though
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 27, 2025 2:03 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn't mean it like that haha
I like the Jays too
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 27, 2025 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions
hudson
Word is that he has a UCL tear, but may seek a second opinion.
by mrkupe on Jun 27, 2025 6:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Aaron Sanchez
5IP | 2H | 0R | 1BB | 1HBP | 3K
Pretty efficient outing, I counted 47 pitches, 27 strikes. Started too many batters with balls - excluding the 3 batters who put the ball in play on first pitch, 10 of 13 stated 1-0. 9 ground balls, 1 fly ball, 1 popup.
I’m wondering if he needs to be moved up - even when he falls behind, he’s almost too good for Low-A hitters.
by MjwW on Jun 26, 2025 8:34 PM EDT reply actions
Tom Robson
4IP | 3H | 0R | 0BB | 1K
8GB, 2FB, 1 popup, 2 bunts
by MjwW on Jun 26, 2025 9:02 PM EDT reply actions
Kevin Comer
4IP | 1H | 0R | 0BB | 4K
Missed his first inning, but 39 pitches, 29 strikes in last 3 innings, 7 swinging strikes (3K swinging). 5 ground balls, 3 popups, 1 fly ball. Nice outing
by MjwW on Jun 26, 2025 9:05 PM EDT reply actions
Manny Machado continues to be on fire
2-4 HR #5 3 RBI’s 3 runs
by oriolekid on Jun 26, 2025 9:26 PM EDT reply actions
Up to a .734 OPS.
I’m not nearly as high on him as most, but I see where the love comes from. I just want to see more production before I label him “elite.”
by mr. maniac on Jun 26, 2025 10:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Gregory Polanco
3 for 4 with a homer (11). A model of consistency the first three months.
by charles wallace on Jun 26, 2025 9:34 PM EDT reply actions
Chris Archer 2nd start
5 IP 4 H 4 R 3 ER 1 BB 6 K so far 84 pitches so hopefully another inning at least. I’m really liking his new found command *knock on wood
by Dbullsfan on Jun 26, 2025 9:36 PM EDT reply actions
Not sure if this was discussed the other day, but I'm wondering how people here feel about this
Ramsey signed for $1.6 million with the Cardinals, only $175,000 under slot. Most people were assuming he had some kind of pre-draft deal in place and would only go for $500-750k, considering he’s a college senior with low leverage. The deal he got was the 2nd highest for a college senior ever, behind Matt LaPorta, according to Callis.
The Cardinals still managed to sign Foody but Trey Williams obviously doesn’t look to be in the balance now, considering they are slightly over their allotted amount with only Mejia and Heyer left to make up money.
Considering the money Ramsey got I’ve heard people calling the pick the worst in the draft.
I’m wondering what people think happened. Do the Cardinals just like Ramsey more than anyone ever thought, or does the new slotting system give players some unexpected leverage, since if they don’t sign the team loses the whole budget for that slot?
I mean 1.6 seems like more than he would have gotten as a free agent, though I’m not knowledgeable enough about amateur signings to really judge that for sure.
by oplaid on Jun 26, 2025 9:37 PM EDT reply actions
weird
I would have thought $1m (or maybe a little less) was a pretty reasonable price for him. Wasn’t a huge fan of their draft before, but now I really don’t get it.
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 26, 2025 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions
typical of a bad organization
I mean, when was the last time they won the World Series?
by another know it all on Jun 26, 2025 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions
right
because not being a fan of one draft meant that I think they’re a bad org. #trollsohard
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 26, 2025 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
right
because my reply to you had anything to do with what you said.
#shameonyourforbeingstupidandassumingIwasbeinganasshole
by another know it all on Jun 27, 2025 3:35 AM EDT up reply actions
I called them a bad org
because you have cubs in your name and, you know, irony and all that good stuff
#Ifeltanotherexplanationwasnecessary
by another know it all on Jun 27, 2025 3:38 AM EDT up reply actions
for what it is worth...
I got it—and chuckled a little bit—not that anybody asked.
by DenverBears on Jun 27, 2025 7:08 AM EDT up reply actions
thank you
I can never have enough external validation
by another know it all on Jun 27, 2025 7:15 AM EDT up reply actions
wait
so you decided to do the whole “make fun of the Cubs and no rings” thing without provocation, but somehow you weren’t being an asshole? my mistake ;)
by PrincetonCubs on Jun 27, 2025 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I don't think it matters all that much in this case
The Cardinals had enough money to sign Foody and Williams was always going to have an extremely high price tag. Unless they didn’t go for Foody AND managed to sign Ramsey for next to nothing, the money just wasn’t going to be there for Williams.
Ramsey is a nice player and he certainly wasn’t a bad pick, let alone the worst in the draft. There was no way he was ever going to sign for something like $500-750k though, for two reasons. The first is that yes, he does have some leverage due to his slot value making the draft math work. The second is that the money doesn’t necessarily matter at this point for the Cardinals. They’ve signed everybody else of note in their class with the exception of Williams, so it makes sense to give what you can to Ramsey to get him on the field now. It’s not like you can roll the money over for next year.
It’s that last point that makes me think that the Houston Astros have one more big signing on the way, as they still have a good chunk of money left to spend. I think they find a way to spend it.
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
oh, and
The Cardinals had a strong draft. I don’t evaluate drafts based on the number of draft picks but on the quality of the picks made, and they did very well. Lots of future contributors and a couple of nice project players.
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
“They’ve signed everybody else of note in their class….so it makes sense to give what you can to Ramsey to get him on the field now”
Why didn’t they draft another over-slot HS kid or two and force Ramsey’s hand some more? Seems like piss-poor execution to me; over-drafting a college senior and only saving $175k on his deal? When I saw that pick made I envisioned a much more aggressive execution than what actually transpired. Hell, the Blue Jays saved more money ($250k) drafting DJ Davis; a HS outfielder who was more highly regarded than Ramsey was!
by metafour on Jun 26, 2025 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
couldn't tell you
In retrospect maybe they could have done something like that, maybe looked at somebody who would have gotten something similar to what Foody got. I still don’t see it being that big a deal.
If there’s anything that might’ve blown the draft class up, it’s that Carson Kelly needed a huge pile of money to sign, not that Ramsey came in only slightly underslot.
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions
doesn't work
If they don’t sign Ramsey, his entire slot budget disappears (or, to be more accurate, is punted until next year).
So the Cardinals have more money available for their remaining picks in the pool if they sign Ramsey for slightly under slot than if they don’t sign him at all.
That’s what gives Ramsey far more leverage in a situation like this than someone in his position would have had under the previous rules.
by ManConley on Jun 26, 2025 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
right
Two very different situations if we’re comparing, say, the signability guys that the Blue Jays took in the mid-single digit rounds to Ramsey, a pretty good player whose talent demanded a much higher slot (and slot value) than those other guys.
There is still room for very good college seniors to get a nice payday.
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 10:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Everyone knows this. That doesn’t change the fact that they absolutely should have been able to save more money than they did. Yes, Ramsey has leverage in that if they dont sign him they lose his entire bonus, but he’s also a college senior with next to no shot of ever matching the amount of money he’d be turning away. I’m not saying “offer him $800k, he has to take it”, I’m saying offer him $1.3-$1.4 million…is Ramsey really going to turn that down? Hell no. That extra ~$200-$300k can get you a legitimate post-10th round HS or JUCO kid for ~$300-$400k.
I dont think they executed anywhere near as well as they could have.
by metafour on Jun 26, 2025 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
negotiations are tough
but, yes, it seems likely that Ramsey outmaneuvered the Cards here.
If Ramsey really comes out with a hardline position — give me $150K under my draft slot or I’ll go play in Idaho/Japan/whatever — how do the Cardinals respond? Do they call his bluff and risk losing both him and the little bit of extra money? Or do they give in?
I doubt this will be the last time we’ll see a “budget pick” wind up with a just-under-slot bonus. The question is how well teams will fare at deciding which guys will actually sign for significantly less than slot and which guys are willing to play chicken and risk everything on a big payday that may well be the last serious money they ever see (remember, these are “signability” picks, so they’re supposedly far from likely to get MLB money).
by ManConley on Jun 26, 2025 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions
Ramsey wasn't a traditional signability pick
He was a legitimately good and proven talent. He is very likely to make the majors . . .now, whether he fits better as a starting player or as a utility guy is up for debate, but he was considered a relatively easy sign not because of doubts about his ability, but strictly because of his senior status.
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 11:20 PM EDT up reply actions
keithlaw @keithlaw
No clue. Huge overpay. RT @B_Vorhies: Why did the Cardinals sign Ramsey for that much? Did they forget to apply Econ principles to seniors?
Ted (St. Louis, MO): How surprised were you to see that Ramsey had signed so close to slot?
Jim Callis: As a senior, I thought he’d come in closer to $1.25 million than the $1.775 million pick value (he got $1.6 million). But it sounds like there were teams close behind the Cardinals willing to pay him if he got to them, so that helped.
by metafour on Jun 27, 2025 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
Penalties much higher after 5%
Isn’t it premature to assume Williams will not sign? The Cards are frugal but I believe the penalty for the first 5% over allotment is simply 100% on the overage. If they need to find up to 4.5 million after they use up the figure MLB allowed, they’ll just have to match that amount. Draft picks don’t get revoked until a team exceeds 5%.
That and the first 100K to Williams doesn’t even figure into the equation. If Williams would accept something less than a half million, I still think the Cards would be wise to pay the tax and get the talent.
by Revilo on Jun 27, 2025 7:36 AM EDT up reply actions
If he would accept something less than half a million
He would have been picked higher and/or already signed with the Cardinals. I’d be VERY surprise if he signs for less than half a million.
by DominicanDandy on Jun 27, 2025 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions
It was a bad overdraft
I said it at the time, and I still say it now.
Perhaps they over-estimated how much it would take to sign Wacha?
by guru4u on Jun 27, 2025 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Wilmer Font
5IP 4H 0R 2BB 8K. Two earned runs and a 25:6 K:BB in his last 21 IP (four starts).
by charles wallace on Jun 26, 2025 9:40 PM EDT reply actions
Travis Harrison
1 for 3 with a walk. Five game streak and a 6:3 BB:K over all.
by charles wallace on Jun 26, 2025 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
despite not a real postion as he moves up the laddder.
I believe in his bat, I know its early and that could regress some. But I think he’s a bit of hitting machine/ wrecking crew.
He just needs to find a position, He’ll probably play 3B throughout A Ball…. But my the time he gets to the AA / AAA levels (2014?) he’ll need to settle in at either 1B or RF IMO…..otherwise DH written all over him IMO. (which i’m not sure he has enough bat for)
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 26, 2025 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree that 3B
is looking less and less viable, but he’s not that bad an athlete. No reason he can’t settle in on a corner down the defensive spectrum from 3B. And of course it’s rookie ball, so I’m happy about the hot start but looking forward to scouting reports.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 8:54 AM EDT up reply actions
CF Jesus Ugueto, Sea .407
3-5, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI in the VSL
by Revilo on Jun 26, 2025 10:00 PM EDT reply actions
Yeison Asencio
3-for-5 with a double and homer, and another assist from right field.
He’s striking out even less frequently than he did in AZL and is all the way up to six walks in 130 plate appearances (more than doubling his rate from last year). It will be interesting to see what they do in terms of a timeline for him now that he’s not 19…
by realitypolice on Jun 26, 2025 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
Most of the damage done off NP Lugnut relievers. 2 ground balls against Sanchez (1 hit)
by MjwW on Jun 26, 2025 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
True enough
But he has a ~900 OPS through 32 games this year and 953 in the AZL last year.
by realitypolice on Jun 26, 2025 10:30 PM EDT up reply actions
er, my bad
Didn’t realize those were triples! That would be 2 doubles and 2 triples in his 6 games.
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions
I like him a lot
Was disappointed when his stock was falling slightly leading to the draft, but I think COL made a great choice.
by Woodland League on Jun 27, 2025 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
His stock
zig-zagged all over the place, starting with last year and the mono-affected showcase appearances. He had a really hard time shaking the “low energy” tag, to the point that scouting reports seem to ignore his performance this spring and insist that he was disappointing. lol
I absolutely love the profile, and think there’s some power projection.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 1:10 PM EDT up reply actions
I concur
The more tape I watched of him and the more I read about him, the more I became convinced that he has exceptional talent. He’s already got very strong tools, and I think the potential is there for him to improve upon all of them. The swing is obviously gorgeous and already very consistent, rare to see out of a player his age.
As I took him in the mock draft here he is obviously one of “my guys”, but I’m a huge fan. Interesting point about the “low energy” comments as well . . .the only guy who might’ve gotten badgered more by that than Dahl did was Nick Williams. And y’know, he seems to be doing just fine so far himself. The balance seems to be rather fickle these days. On the one hand you’ve got the likes of Dahl and both notable Williamses from this draft (Nick and Trey) . . .but then on the other hand you’ve got scouts complaining about certain players being overly intense.
by mrkupe on Jun 27, 2025 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions
And his patience
I loved that swing coupled with that eye.
by Woodland League on Jun 27, 2025 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Archie Bradley
4 2/3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5/6 K/BB
Has not given up a lot of runs but 13/19 K/BB in his last 4 games. Until I see reports that he’s struggling badly, I’m assuming that they’ve got him working on a new pitch or something like that.
by bbtng on Jun 26, 2025 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
scary stuff
MiLB.com @MinorLeagues
Scary sight in Harrisburg, @Pirates RHP Gerrit Cole struck by two liners, removed after 1 inn. (Photo by Will Bentzel) http://pic.twitter.com/6S3oIuMe
Really hope he’s okay…
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 26, 2025 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
Damn, liners back at the pitcher are scary business
by gore51 on Jun 26, 2025 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Best wishes...
As a pitcher who took one of those to the face… I wouldn’t wish it on anybody.
by bdlugz on Jun 26, 2025 11:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Andrelton Simmons
Another 2 hit night. At what point do we start believing the kid can be a productive offensive major leaguer?
by M J 888 on Jun 26, 2025 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
when he leads the Carolina League in batting average?
by mrkupe on Jun 26, 2025 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
not really a good sample size
but all he needs to do is hit for an empty average to be a really good player, and I think he’s more than capable of that.
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 26, 2025 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions
You know what is funny?
I give Nixa credit. I had him pegged as a no-power guy like a Ben Revere or a Dee Gordon myself but, without looking to closely and, just fixating on that “1” in the home run column in 2011.
By talking about Simmons with him, it made me look closer at his numbers and, at Andleton as a player. in just a couple of clips of him It seemed obvious to me that he had some untapped power there and, if you watch him, he does. It isn’t going to be an empty batting average. he has some decent pop, takes a walk and, can swipe a bag.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 26, 2025 11:09 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah
power doesn’t come immediately for most players, and Simmons isn’t a diminutive middle infielder.
by CaptainCanuck on Jun 26, 2025 11:18 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree though Simmons is a solid player
Never going to be a 12-15 Hr + a year kind a guy.
But even at 7-9 Homers 20+ steals and great Defense with the rest of his offenseive game, solid little SS.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 28, 2025 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions
That player is a star if he get's on base at a .360 clip
And remember, about a month ago you didn’t think he was ever going to hit more than a handful of HR. I don’t see any reason to think he can’t get up to 12-15 HR eventually, though it’s not that likely either.
by nixa37 on Jun 28, 2025 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions
'Solid little SS'?
Was that an entry for some backhanded/slightly dismissive compliment contest I’m not aware of?
by Matt0330 on Jun 29, 2025 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Ben Revere has actually been really good this year for the Twins too, btw ;)
A few more AB’s and he might qualify for the A.L. batting title race, think he’s hitting like .323 right now.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html
by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 28, 2025 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah but he has a completely empty AVG unlike Simmons
Simmons has as many XBH and BB in 83 PA as Revere does in 179 PA
by nixa37 on Jun 28, 2025 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
At least you were willing to reconsider
You wouldn’t believe the arguments I had with the minor league “expert” over at the Braves SBN site about Simmons offensive potential. Even though he had seen Simmons live, he was still convinced he was a slap hitter with Rey Ordonez upside on offense no matter what was pointed out to him.
by nixa37 on Jun 28, 2025 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
That is a bit silly
.. shoot SHS above here has him projected for 7 homers a year and he has 3 in in a few weeks! Rey had 12 in a 973 game, big league career.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jul 1, 2025 1:49 AM EDT up reply actions
He has some pop
I’ve watched two of his games so far and he looks very comfortable at the plate. Right now he’s probably more of a gap hitter with 5-10 homerun power. But if he can add some weight I can see him becoming a consistant double digit homer guy.
by M J 888 on Jun 26, 2025 11:13 PM EDT reply actions
Not sure why he is the gold standard...
I think Simmons will be a better overall player (bat and glove) than Ramirez, by quite a bit. The only edge AR will likely have in his career stats is in HR.
by dbreer23 on Jun 27, 2025 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Notice
the reply was to a post only interested to the issue of his power
by RedHopeful on Jun 27, 2025 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions
What kind of comp would that be, though?
He is sort of like this one guy in terms of production in this one category, except for he is not going to produce quite as well in this one category as this one other guy…?
That would officially be the worst, and least helpful, comp. ever. :)
by turambar85 on Jun 27, 2025 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions
Funny
Well, he does bat right, and play an oustanding shortstop, like Alexei. Simmons looks like he ay have better plate disciple and, ability to use his speed, as well as the home run power difference that he may (or may not) have. So, yeah, not the best comp yeah lol
How about Yunel Escobar with more sopeed and, even better defense? Perhaps another bad comp lol.
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by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Well...
At least it had more than one variable! :)
by turambar85 on Jun 27, 2025 4:23 PM EDT up reply actions
Victor Sanchez
Nice start so far: he’s given up 1 run on 4 hits and a walk through 4 with 6 K’s.
by dnc on Jun 26, 2025 11:25 PM EDT reply actions
8 K's, 2 walks through 6
Still 1 run (now on 5 hits)
by dnc on Jun 26, 2025 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice
18IP 16H 7R 7ER 7BB 17K with 1 HRA after first three NWL starts.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions
For a 17.5-year-old in the NWL, not bad at all
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Julio Morban back on the baseball diamond
1-2 for the M’s AZL affiliate. Nice to see him back
by dnc on Jun 26, 2025 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
Tyler Pike pro debut
2 innings, 1 hit, 1 walk, 4 k’s.
by dnc on Jun 26, 2025 11:26 PM EDT reply actions
Dunno if he's done yet, but probably is (99 pitches)
Straily: 6 innings, 8 K’s, 2 BB’s, 1 hr, 2 er’s, 6-3 GO-FO
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 26, 2025 11:52 PM EDT reply actions
not his best outing
not his worst, good K:BB and GO:FO ratios but got hit hard when he did get hit.
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 27, 2025 1:01 AM EDT up reply actions
"got hit hard when he did get hit"
I’m very interested in his potential, but we probably need to get used to that phrase.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 8:59 AM EDT up reply actions
in AA, when he got hit it wasn't all that hard, and yesterday was against a very good lineup
here’s a little piece from a recent write up
Straily isn’t putting up these numbers with smoke-and-mirrors. He has added velocity the past couple of seasons and is now regularly clocked in the 91-95 MPH range with sinking action. Straily has always had a swing-and-miss slider and he has greatly improved his change-up over the past two seasons.
he’s got legit stuff, and it backs up his numbers for the most part.
Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside
by guessatomo on Jun 27, 2025 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't get it
Do you genuinely dislike him or is this some minorleagueball meme I missed?
by jibs on Jun 27, 2025 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Marcus Littlewood DH'ing today
1-2, HR (3), BB.
The HR like the two before it was from the left side.
Game is in top 7th
by dnc on Jun 27, 2025 12:02 AM EDT reply actions
James Jones hot post-April continues
1-2, HR (10), BB
by dnc on Jun 27, 2025 12:04 AM EDT reply actions
silly month...
Jones has improved his average by almost 100 pts. per month!
by gghulsebus on Jun 27, 2025 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
The gauntlet has been thrown down, July
Show us what you’re made of
by dnc on Jun 27, 2025 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Robbie Grossman
1-3, hr, 1bb
now on a 10 game hitting streak.
by bk11 on Jun 27, 2025 12:36 AM EDT reply actions
Javier Baez
listed day-to-day. injured his hand or finger yesterday fielding a ball barehanded.
by bk11 on Jun 27, 2025 12:38 AM EDT reply actions
Hak Ju Lee
..had two more knocks tonight; seven game hitting streak.
After struggling in April and May, he has had a nice June so far
.300 average .364 obp .411 slugging and has swiped 13 bags, with 0 caught, in 20 games.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 2:13 AM EDT reply actions
If he could just get his season line
Up to those numbers I would be happy. Seems to be making some errors in the field though. Is that a case of trying to hard to make plays?
by The Goat on Jun 27, 2025 3:45 AM EDT up reply actions
Gyorko
4-for-5, 2B, HR in Fresno
by realitypolice on Jun 27, 2025 2:40 AM EDT via Android app reply actions
I'm following him closely
Not like a stalker though
by Woodland League on Jun 27, 2025 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Don't get too close
He’ll eat you for his mid-afternoon snack.
by realitypolice on Jun 27, 2025 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Dillon Howard
3.1IP 5H 5R 1ER 2BB 5K. Bumpy intro to the AZL, but this start better than his first.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 9:01 AM EDT reply actions
Jenrry Mejia not feeling it
1IP 2H 2R 2ER 2BB 0K.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 9:02 AM EDT reply actions
Vettleson
4 for 5 with a double and a walk.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 9:03 AM EDT reply actions
Alen Hanson
1 for 3 with a homer (11) and a walk. .324/.389/.578 on the year.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 9:07 AM EDT reply actions
Hanson
He’s not really getting too much attention but is putting up some really good numbers for a switch hitting middle IF. I wonder if there is some (2B version) Asdrubal Cabrera here. Any thoughts on upside / top 100 type rankings (if he will even make it)?
by Dfarth on Jun 27, 2025 10:10 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, at least
he’sa been discussed here. Have you seen any video/pics of him? I’m trying to remember how Cabrera was built at that age. I’m the wrong guy to ask about rankings, but I’m interested in what others think. Should be Top 100 for many at this point I expect.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
No clips of Hanson
No good ones anyways, that I can find. I saw Cabrtera play in AAA, in 2006. I remember him being slower than I expected to be but, just tremendously instinctive on the bases and, in the field… great, great hands, obviously.He has been a solid shortop in the big leagues but, he would have been a wizard at second-base.
Hansen may be more quick-twitch and, actually fast, from what I hear but, he will likely never have the hands of Cabrera, few do. Who knows though, he is just a baby as far as the development process. Cabrera may be a pretty decent comp for Hansen’s future as a hitter though.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
I Haven't Seen Any Video
That’s of any use. From a picture standpoint, he’s a bit of a little guy — but not tiny. Maybe think Dee Gordon and then add 15-20 pounds. He’s probably got a little bit more room on his frame for muscle but not a ton — which is part of the reason why I mentioned Asdrubal Cabrera.
Another offensive comparable that comes to mind is Coco Crisp. Although, CC never hit for the type of power that Hanson is showing right now. Maybe his ceiling is a little more…
by Dfarth on Jun 27, 2025 11:44 AM EDT up reply actions
I ask
because Cabrera has actually turned out to be a pretty sturdy guy. I think of him as a reasonably big guy for his height and build.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah
Obviously very tough to tell much at this point.
by Dfarth on Jun 27, 2025 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions
Ray Durham
If he ends up as a second-baseman, a switch-hitting one with pop, who can get on base and can swipe a bag reminds me some of Ray Durham. However, Hansen is ahead of the game there, as a hitter. He is more advanced and, has more power, than Durham did at that age.
For me right now he would go pretty highly. I am more impressed than most on young ballplayers who have shown they can hit in full-season ball, and Hansen has nice athleticability to surround his advanced bat. Its just me put I’d say there aren’t more than 30 future talents in the minor leagues right now. Crazy, I know but, I believe.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions
". Its just me put I’d say there aren’t more than 30 future talents in the minor leagues right now. Crazy, I know but, I believe."
Future talents better than Hanson, right, not overall?
by mlbprospectpulse on Jun 27, 2025 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions
What do you men mpp?
not sure I see the difference there
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions
Positional talents, or overall, including pitching?
by mlbprospectpulse on Jun 27, 2025 11:21 AM EDT up reply actions
No, overall
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 11:23 AM EDT up reply actions
Wow..OK...really?
I don’t see it personally, but thanks for clarifying.
by mlbprospectpulse on Jun 27, 2025 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
My outlook
Is firstly, guys in the minors who project to hit major league pitching are few… then the ones who are young for thier level are even better … then if they project to play anywhere in the middle of the diamond even more….add to that speed and a good idea at the plate.
After that, I look for reasons not to like the player, moslty as an athlete and, i don’t see anything there to not like. Then, add to all of that, some fairly unexpected and impressive power, at such a young age and, you’ve got a hell of a prospect eh?
I am pretty on record that guys liken these, in general, are better future bets than the standard “close to the majors” top prospect. this is not because I do not value proximity. It is because the proximity to the majors is often an illusion. Turns out Devin Mesoraco, Dom Brown, Yonder Alonso weren’t closer to helping a big league club as some thought .
The standard refrain is “i want to wait ’til a guy like this hits at AA ball before i rank him highly” me, I roll the dice and , they are usually a better gamble than a 22 year old player in AA or a, 23 year old one in AAA.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 12:07 PM EDT up reply actions
"Then, add to all of that, some fairly unexpected and impressive power,"
Which, for a 5’10" 150 pound second baseman, is unattainable at a higher level.
On first glance, his numbers look pretty good, but his peripherals tell a different story.
He’s not yet 20 so he’s worth following for awhile, but I don’t see anything that screams “star”.
by mlbprospectpulse on Jun 27, 2025 1:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Which peripherals scare you?
I guess the K rate is not ideal but it isn’t horrible. I think I’m a little closer to Case in the sense that I can overlook the K rate if the overall profile is attractive enough. He’s basically got 40 XBH and 20 SB through 70 games (on pace for 80+ XBH and 40+ SB over the approximate course of a full season). Obviously, he’s not going to do that at the MLB level but even if he tails off some in the second half I think he’s done enough to cause reason to believe the bat will play at higher levels.
If you go deeper, he doesn’t show significant platoon splits (1.066 OPS vs. lefties and .934 OPS vs righties) and his stats haven’t fluctuated wildly over the season (OPS of 1.137 in April, .863 in May, .883 in June) or at home vs on the road (1.070 at home and .863 on the road). Again, I think you have to start at least acknowledging that the bat may play at higher levels.
by Dfarth on Jun 27, 2025 3:03 PM EDT up reply actions
First month of the season he hit .412,
last two months he’s at .275.
He’s 19-32 in SB attempts.
He came into the season with 4 career HR in over 500 PA’s, and now has 11 in just over 300? For a guy who weighs 150 pounds? That’s a fluke.
In the same regard, he had 73 career K’s coming into the year and is now at 66, he’s on pace for 131 which IS alarming for a slap hitter.
His other XBH are speed hits, so we have to take his XBH rate with a grain of salt.
He’s a 2B only because of his arm, so that knocks him down for me.
He’s hitting .359 with RISP.
If he’s doing this next year at age 20 in Double A, then I will climb on the bandwagon, but I’m not going there yet.
by mlbprospectpulse on Jun 27, 2025 3:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Interesting
I guess I’d respond by saying:
- .275 is pretty good when taking out a hitter’s best month
- It’s not at all uncommon for a young base stealer to be maturing. I certainly don’t think he’s Billy Hamilton but something in the 60 speed range (20-25 sb at the MLB level) seems reasonable.
- I don’t think you can hold a 17-18 yr old’s rookie league stats against them. I am guessing that his height/weight numbers are from when he signed and, like 90% of minor leaguers, are not totally accurate.
- Agree that his k rate is a little high. Way too early to conclude he’s a slap hitter though.
- How in the world do you know that his non HR xbh are fluky? He has 11 HR and 9 3B in approximately 300 plate appearances. Even if half of his 2B were speed related, that’s still a very nice XBH rate.
- Agree he’s prob a second baseman in the long run.
- His avg with RISP? Who cares? I’m not saying he’s good because of his RBIs.
I guess we will ultimately wait and see but I think you are being a bit ridiculous to totally dismiss his performance thus far.
by Dfarth on Jun 27, 2025 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Roberto Alomar
Switch hitting 2b, but let’s not get too ahead of ourselves
by astroke1 on Jun 27, 2025 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
you just jumped the shark
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by pedrophile on Jun 27, 2025 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Roberto Alomar
Switch hitting 2b, but let’s not get too ahead of ourselves
by astroke1 on Jun 27, 2025 5:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Tyler Austin
1 for 3 with two walks. .329/.408/.626 on the year.
by charles wallace on Jun 27, 2025 9:09 AM EDT reply actions
only six games
..but the move to AA isn’t slowing down a bit
.359 480 .526 for Salem A+
.360.448 .520 for Portand AA
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by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 10:40 AM EDT up reply actions
I never ever thought he would remotely be this good.
by mr. maniac on Jun 27, 2025 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I have to say that
. . I thought it was possible but, I guess I had my doubts, kinda like the major lerague teams that passed in June 2011. We all saw how great of a player he was in 2010 and, he was injured in 2011. What did we expect in 2012? Should have known perhaps?
In my little fantasy league i had one spot left between JbJ and Simon Castro and, kept Castro. I’m second guessing that one a bit now, though Castro has a good year as well.
"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath
by casejud on Jun 27, 2025 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone have an update on robbie erlin's health?
He hasn’t pitched in awhile, and he was initially only supposed to miss one start. Thanks.
by jarjets89 on Jun 27, 2025 10:48 AM EDT reply actions
He still hasn't toed a mound, but he is at least out in Peoria
Elbow tendonitis has had him resting and simply doing exercises for the last six weeks. He’s throwing at some distances, but has zero timetable for return.
(You can insert Casey Kelly’s name and 10 weeks in the above sentences and it holds as well.)
by realitypolice on Jun 27, 2025 11:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Thanks!
Is this usually a concern for a deeper long-term injury?
by jarjets89 on Jun 27, 2025 8:23 PM EDT up reply actions
It's precautionary at this point
But there’s no guarantee that rest/strengthening exercises will have an impact. He could go out, throw his first pitch, feel the twinge more severely, and have to punt.
by realitypolice on Jun 28, 2025 7:06 AM EDT up reply actions
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