MiLB Gameday Discussion 6/30

Skaggs was promoted to Reno

He’ll start tomorrow.

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by dbacks25 on Jun 30, 2025 12:38 PM EDT reply actions

woo hoo!

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 1:03 PM EDT up reply actions

thoughts on Betances' demotion

Pointless?

Never a strike thrower, but he’s gone off the rails completely in that regard this year, and I’m guessing he’s a mechanical disaster right now. Will being on Eastern League mounds instead of International League mounds change any of that? I don’t see how.

by LyreFire on Jun 30, 2025 1:07 PM EDT reply actions

what's gone wrong with him?

does anyone have any insights / theories?

by Yabu on Jun 30, 2025 1:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Overthrows, not very athletic. Poor command, leaves the ball up in hittable areas

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 3:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Hmm

He has always looked like a pretty good athlete to me but, all the rest sounds about right.

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by casejud on Jul 1, 2025 11:22 AM EDT up reply actions

he seemed a little clumsy to me, not Daniel "Frankenstein" Cabrera clumsy though ;)

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Yankees

Their AAA ballpark is being renovated, so they don’t have a home stadium. Essentially they are travelling between six different parks to play their “home” games. It’s one of the reasons why Bill Hall refused his AAA assignment. Pyschologically,all that travel messes with routine, and could make it harder for him to focus on his mechanics.
Not sure that its the reason but its a theory.

by TheClaymore on Jun 30, 2025 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

He was always a mechanical disaster.

by Ambient on Jun 30, 2025 5:38 PM EDT up reply actions

that's a fun line and all

But your definition of “disaster” is entirely too broad if it describes both what he is this year and what he’s been in the past, because there is absolutely no comparing the two.

by LyreFire on Jun 30, 2025 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Really?

Because except for a single season, Bettances has pretty much always had control problems. What you’re seeing here might be something different or it might not. When a live arm can’t put the ball near the strike zone, eventually even minor leaguers are going to catch up and stop swinging at crap.

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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jun 30, 2025 7:14 PM EDT up reply actions

simple

Yankees can’t find pitching..they’re the anti A’s/Diamondbacks

by Rupert Pupkin on Jul 1, 2025 12:44 AM EDT up reply actions

It's standard fare

When a pitcher is making a significant mechanical change to have that done where the pitcher doesn’t have to worry about results, hence at a lower level. Even for hitters it’s the same. When a hitter makes significant changes teams try to do this in fall leagues, instructionals, etc. so that come the new season the hitter will be more comfortable when it is tested. Otherwise many hitters/pitchers when experiencing failure with their new approach tend to drop that approach. And totally revamping mechanics will bring failure before future success - thus moving to a lower level.

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 3:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Alex Wood is supposed to go for Rome today

Intriguing power LHP, though it’s more likely he ends up in relief than starting. Looking to follow up on a good pro debut that saw him strikeout 4 in 2 IP while walking 0, though as a power LHP in A ball he should be able to overpower guys who haven’t seen many 94-96 MPH FBs from the left side.

by nixa37 on Jun 30, 2025 1:29 PM EDT reply actions

I had a friend that attended his 1st start and he said Wood hit 97 several times. He was good again today going 3IP, 1H, 0R, 0ER, 0BB, 1K

by Jay212033 on Jun 30, 2025 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

1 pitcher this weekend

I can get to one game this weekend and within 2.5 hours from me the following guys are going to pitch. Not sure who to see

Zack Wheeler(vs Tim Alderson)
Trevor May
Taylor Guerrieri
John Stilson

OR
Gerrit Cole(not officially scheduled but I believe he’s due tomorrow)

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 2:44 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Addition

Throw Yordano Ventura on too

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 3:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

And Heredia also

Luis Heredia

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 5:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Heredia = my VOTE

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jun 30, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed

by kicker31 on Jun 30, 2025 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

If Cole was definate than I would go with him

But I would rather play it safe and go see Wheeler.

Down 2 in the bottom of the ninth?
Lets Bring in Willie Harris!

by ShaqKazaam on Jun 30, 2025 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Cole/Wheeler

If I pick Wheeler today there is a possibility that I can get back there tomorrow as Cole is going up against Wheeler’s team in Binghamton, which is the closest stop to me at just an hour away

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 3:53 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Oooh, that's tough...

I’d go with Wheeler, then Ventura…

by dbreer23 on Jun 30, 2025 3:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Picked Wheeler

Wheeler was tonight and didn’t want to wait until tomorrow. If Cole gets confirmed early enough I’ll head back there tomorrow. Debating seeing Heredia but he’s 2 hours away and the game starts at 6 PM on a Sunday night so it may not work for me.

Anyway here is what I saw

First inning he looked sharp with a pair of K’s. Gave up single and a walk in 2nd but defense helped him get out of it. Easy third and fourth. Then first three single in the fifth. Looked strong through four then fell apart. Not that impressed with the number of fly ball outs he gave up.

Reese Havens had a big game. Hard to tell he was struggling so badly this year from host just watching him tonight. Hit a homer.

Wilmer Flores did nothing at all tonight to impress me. In fact he looked more like the guy with the stat line of Havens. He played first tonight and he just looks like he belongs there instead of third.

Tim Alderson looked good as well but I don’t see him as more than a 4th starter and more likely a 5th starter.

Robbie Grossman didn’t have a big game but did a good job working the count and taking a pair of walks.

Oscar Tejeda gave me the impression that Boston gave up a bit too early. Wouldn’t do much in Boston but could be a 4th outfielder for Pittsburgh or a utility player like a Mark De Rosa.

by mattp31 on Jul 1, 2025 12:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

cool

I’ve got this vision of you standing like Commodus in Gladiator, staring at Wilmer Flores, and giving him the thumbs down.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Too funny

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 9:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Thanks for the report

I would probably defend Flores some by mentioning that was his first game at first-base in his more than 530 games (and his fifth yea0r as a professional . . and, you didn’t even watch him play third-base. Just saying :)

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by casejud on Jul 1, 2025 12:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Wilmer

Well maybe tomorrow I’ll see him at third- IF Cole pitches

by mattp31 on Jul 1, 2025 1:11 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

That'll be fun

I hope he does. I give him hell on here but, I’d love to be at a game where he is pitching. Hope he pitches and, I hope you share your impressions of him too.

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by casejud on Jul 1, 2025 1:14 AM EDT up reply actions

Cole

Someone else was scheduled to pitch today for Altoona. However I took a look at tomorrow just in case and he’s scheduled and it ‘s still in Binghamton. I’m gonna head up right after work for the game

by mattp31 on Jul 1, 2025 4:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Zack Wheeler gets my vote

but I’m biased as a Mets fan.

by rdf8585 on Jun 30, 2025 2:48 PM EDT reply actions

Wheeler

Wheeler would also let me see Robbie Grossman and Wilmer Flores-though so would Cole if he’s still good to go tomorrow after what happened Tuesday.

If I see May or Stilson I can also see Jiwan James, Valle, and sleeper 3B Cody Asche and possibly Lisalberto Bonilla

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 2:54 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Joe Musgrove

Is he going today? I’m watching him closely

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 2:53 PM EDT reply actions

Martin Perez predictions? Good news it's the A's... bad news Chris Carter is there now!

I know I was suggesting that he’ll get bombed earlier this week but I’ll be an optimist…

6 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 3 K & the W

by Jersey Transplant on Jun 30, 2025 3:02 PM EDT reply actions

Perez

I just can’t see him doing well after his struggles earlier this week even if it’s the A’s

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 3:05 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Very Optimistic

4 IP, 10 H, 5 R, 6BB, 2K

by Aaron Foster on Jun 30, 2025 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Optimism 1, Negativity 0 ... Perez W

by Jersey Transplant on Jul 1, 2025 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

GCL Stats

Wyatt Mathisen(Pirates) 1-3, R, K, also Jays 1 for 1 stealing on him

Wuilmer Becerra(Jays) 1-3, 2 BB, 3 R, 2 RBI, K, 2B

Silfredo Garcia(Cards) 6 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 R, 10 K

Carl Crawford(Red Sox) 1-3, K

Jacoby Ellsbury(Red Sox) 0-0, 2 BB, R

Byron Buxton(Twins) 0-4, K, R

Dereck Rodriguez(Twins) 3-5, 2 RBI, SB. .458 average for Pudge Jr.

Aderlin Mejia(Twins) 4-5, 2 R, RBI, 2B(5)

Peter Moylan(Braves) 1 IP, 1 K, 0 base runners

Carlos Correa(Astros) 0-4, K

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 4:22 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Anyone have any defensive reports on Mathisen at catcher? Could be very interesting if he continues to hit.

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Um I believe you forgot

Zack Wheeler!

by talkin'Metsies on Jun 30, 2025 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

Wheeler

I know for a fact that he wasn’t listed as a probable last night because I was checking the probables of games near me. So it’s probably not his fault

by mattp31 on Jun 30, 2025 5:24 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

The website reporters

for each individual team aren’t great, especially in the Mets organization. Not surprised they didn’t have it up.

by talkin'Metsies on Jun 30, 2025 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions

it's almost impossible

to list everyone. some starters are TBD until late afternoon.

by rdf8585 on Jun 30, 2025 5:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Ames

Any insight on Jeff Ames, SP, Rays? Three starts with Hudson Valley so far, looks to make a nice 1-2 punch with Guerrieri.

by dbreer23 on Jun 30, 2025 6:34 PM EDT reply actions

I haven't heard anything new on him.

by mr. maniac on Jun 30, 2025 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Thome

MLBTR reports that Thome is headed to the O’s for Kyle Simon (low-A SP) and Gabriel Lino ©. Gotta say, I’m surprised at the inclusion of Lino - O’s know something we don’t and are selling high? I thought Lino was a sleeper man’s sleeper in the world of prospects.

by dbreer23 on Jun 30, 2025 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

probably more like

They want Thome and have to give up something of value in order to get him.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2025 6:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah

This might have some steam..

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Lino

tough giving him up, though he has been a bit stymied offensively this year. Did have a couple of guys who scouted Bundy before promotion say that Lino hadn’t made much of an impression on them when I asked.

by charles wallace on Jun 30, 2025 6:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Wallace Gonzalez

Hasn’t done much this year but 2 for 3 with a double, triple. Physical stature (both built like NFL TEs) got Stanton comps in Gonzalez’ draft year, but that was always a stretch.

by charles wallace on Jun 30, 2025 7:00 PM EDT reply actions

Mike Olt

Playing right field tonight. Everyone get out your pogo sticks so we can jump to conclusions.

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 7:00 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

donning my alter ego of Mister Pessimism

Already switched Olt to “1B/RF” on my list with the note “has defensive issues”.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2025 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Hopefully this 100% permanent switch to right field will put some spark into that lifeless bat of his

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Hit one over the fence

in right-center.
Not to be outdone, Taveras crushed one over the fence in center field.

by Revilo on Jun 30, 2025 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Looks like the switch worked!

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

OT

followed up the HR with a double

by sethbeno on Jun 30, 2025 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions

Final line

2/3, HR, 2B, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 9:58 AM EDT up reply actions

And Profar just hit his 8th HR.

That’s 8 HRs hit in the game, all by different batters.

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by e2drummer on Jun 30, 2025 9:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Done and Done!

by ajake57 on Jul 1, 2025 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Taylor Guerrieri

Scratched. If you still have that pogo stick out, you know what to do.

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 7:15 PM EDT reply actions

indeed I do

Injury waiting to happen, projects as a decent middle reliever.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2025 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

They should've traded him for Thome while they had the chance

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Michael Ynoa

Ever heard of him?

He’s slated to start for the AZL Atheltics tonight. Exciting!

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 7:17 PM EDT reply actions

Probably gets hurt warming up.

I really wish this kid the best. Hope he still has the stuff after all he has been through.

Bring back the Pac-10!!!

by calas on Jun 30, 2025 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Alfaro has two walks in two PA

is this real life

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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 30, 2025 8:25 PM EDT reply actions

Has the chance to shoot up some lists if it continues

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions

Now 1-1 with 2 BB

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

He forgot his bat walking to the plate

by gore51 on Jul 1, 2025 12:28 AM EDT up reply actions

Oscar Taveras

2-3, HR, 2B

by notsukao on Jun 30, 2025 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

and a walk, and a SF

Couple other nice performers tonight (through 8):
Kolten Wong 4-4, 2B, BB, SB
Greg Garcia 3-4 HR

by Revilo on Jun 30, 2025 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

Jean Batista

1-4, HR, played 1B

probably waaaay too early to ask, but I;m guessing he moves off SS if him and Corrae both start in Low A next year?

by notsukao on Jun 30, 2025 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

I talked Astros with Goldstein a bit at a BP event recently

And he said that there’s basically no way Batista stays at short, but that his bat does have potential.

by kyuss94 on Jun 30, 2025 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks for the info!

yeah, the bat is looking very nice so far.

by notsukao on Jun 30, 2025 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Correa*

by notsukao on Jun 30, 2025 8:35 PM EDT reply actions

Mike Fiers

pretty impressive what hes doing. 5 innings so far, 2 hits, 3 walks, 8 k’s

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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 30, 2025 9:05 PM EDT reply actions

39 k's in 38.1 innings

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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 30, 2025 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions

2 more k's

through 6, probably done

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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 30, 2025 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Martin Perez

5.1 IP | 6 H | 2 ER | 1 BB | 5 K

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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 30, 2025 9:07 PM EDT reply actions

in Arlington

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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 30, 2025 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions

got the W

good for him

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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 30, 2025 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions

How'd he look?

I was out all day so I couldn’t watch. Might catch the replay tomorrow on the A’s station if they’re showing it

by gore51 on Jul 1, 2025 12:29 AM EDT up reply actions

inefficient, but he pitched well

everything was down, curveball was strong early but was iffy later on. fastball was 92-94 with movement and the change was very nice

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by MonkeyEpoxy on Jul 1, 2025 9:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Couldn't be happier

by dbreer23 on Jul 1, 2025 1:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Yasmani Grandal

Welcome to the majors, 1st HR off Frederich

by Ralpho316 on Jun 30, 2025 9:10 PM EDT reply actions

he just hit another one

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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 30, 2025 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions

Yikes

He’s having a great year. I really wanted to be able to rank him this off-season too!!! He right now (or before tonight’s 2 HR MLB game anyway), a top 30 prospect.

by auclairkeithbc on Jun 30, 2025 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions

only thing that scares me about him

is hitting in Petco. they need to move the fences in

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by mathisrocks5 on Jun 30, 2025 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions

ball was flying out

so take his homers w a grain of salt.

Amarista also hit 2 LOL

by Rupert Pupkin on Jul 1, 2025 12:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Not sure where I come out on this

I sort of like it the way it is. What do Pads fans think?

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 10:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Jake Marisnick

2-3, 2B, 3B, BB

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 9:11 PM EDT reply actions

Biddle

6IP, 6H, 3ER, 2BB, 4K

Any chance at a promotion this year?

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Skywalker

5 IP, 6 H, 3 R, 3 BB, 3 K, 11:1 GO:FO

by WhyGodWhy on Jun 30, 2025 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Groundouts to flyouts can be taken as a positive in an otherwise bland start.

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by Marinerfanjake on Jun 30, 2025 10:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Tyler Austin v. Alen Hanson

which hot prospect do you like more in terms of offensive production

by gobruins12345 on Jun 30, 2025 9:26 PM EDT reply actions

Relative to position?

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

another discussion question...

Anthony Gose v. Starling Marte v. Ryan Lavarnaway v. Brett Jackson v. Kolten Wong

which of these players do you see having the biggest impact in 3 years?

by gobruins12345 on Jun 30, 2025 9:27 PM EDT reply actions

I'd take Wong

He has the highest floor here IMO and I would rank them as follows:

1. Wong
2. Gose - probably the highest ceiling of these guys
3. Lavarnway - he really deserves to be getting a shot in the majors right now
4. Jackson
5. Marte

by sethbeno on Jun 30, 2025 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I think Lavarnway has the highest floor by a good margin

I would concur that Kolten Wong is a pretty safe bet to be a productive MLB-er of some kind assuming health though, yeah, & I’d rank him second.

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions

I have to go with Lavarnway

Wong is definitely second. Marte is alright, but has some big holes in his game that I don’t see getting fixed. Jackson… I’ve just never seen it. I don’t think he’s going to hit enough to make use of his power/speed combo, but the glove should be good. Gose obviously has immense tools, but the fact that he can’t even hit in Las Vegas has to be pretty damn worrisome, doesn’t it?

Lavarnway may never be better than an average defender behind the plate, but his bat far outweighs that to me, and reports over the last year or so have suggested that he’s improved enough to remain at C. He’s the total package offensively and I don’t know why he’s constantly overlooked.

Wong is a great prospect in his own right, and I expect him to be a very good regular at 2B for a long time. He squares the ball up, has some pop and speed and should have an above average glove. Obviously a very nice player, I just think that when you talk about having a big impact, he falls just short of what a guy like Lavarnway can offer.

by kyuss94 on Jun 30, 2025 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Gose

.289/.371/.422 is not hitting? Granted, it’s Vegas of course, but that’s a pretty damn good line otherwise.

by MjwW on Jun 30, 2025 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions

When you take into account the Vegas factor

That’s not hitting. Guys like Yan Gomes are doing better than that.

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Nice try - that's not what you said above

but the fact that he can’t even hit in Las Vegas has to be pretty damn worrisome

You basically dinged him twice above - for not hitting, and not hitting in Vegas. He is hitting, though he’s doing to so in Vegas, and it’s fair to discount for that. So ding his line for doing so in Vegas, but what you said above was BS. He’s basically putting up a league average park adjusted line line (115 wRC+ per Fangraphs, though I’m pretty sure that their minor league numbers either aren’t properly park adjusted, or not at all, and 102 wOBA+ per statcorner, which does properly park adjust).

So he’s been basically an average hitter, and his contact rate has drastically improves in-season (Apr/May/June 72%/80%/80%, and this is statistically significant BTW, contact rate stabilizes quickly). If Gose were an average hitter overall, with plus defence in CF and plus baserunning/stealing, that’s a pretty valuable asset

by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Alright

Sorry for not being enthused by a .793 OPS in what is probably the second most hitter-friendly environment in all of the minors outside of Lancaster. He’s putting up similar numbers to Adeiny Hecchevaria, plus some stolen bags. I like that he’s really improved his baserunning technique and improved his SB rate as he’s risen, but what kind of slash line do you really expect from him in the big leagues? I can’t buy anything much better than say, .260/.330/.400. That makes him pretty similar to Denard Span with a significantly worse contact rate, who is a fine player, don’t get me wrong, but when I’m choosing between that and an average defensive C who hits .280 with 25 homers.

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 5:44 PM EDT up reply actions

I’d be happy to get .260/330/.400 from him - that’s a league average line. Again, add plus defence and basestealing value, and that’s a very valuable player…we’re talking approaching 3.5-4 WAR in a full season. And I think in his best years he could exceed those offensive numbers.

As for the other players, I never took a position there cause frankly I don’t know enough about them in depth to make a position, and I’m not going to now. If you prefer Larvanaway, great - I never disagreed what that. All I’ll say is that in August, they’ll both have birthdays 3 days apart - also 3 years apart. And that’s a pretty significant gap

by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

How much upside do you think Lavarnway has?

I think he could be a .280/.350 guy with 20-25 HRs which would be really nice at C but his defense, while it might play, will never be good.

by sethbeno on Jun 30, 2025 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions

There are veeeery few guys who post those #s at C anymore

Will any catcher do that this season? I don’t think anyone is on pace to, at least.

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 12:16 AM EDT up reply actions

yeah

If his defense sucks, that might make him “only” a fringe All Star at catcher with that kind of production as opposed to being in contention to start the game every year (especially in Boston).

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions

And his defense doesn't suck

From what I read, it’s considered about average right now. And with that kind of offensive production, he could be elite at the position.

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 12:19 AM EDT up reply actions

lavarnway?

ill go with lavarnway also…..but last on that list……his receiving skills are below avg and will not catch at the MLB level as a starter……..all the rest of the guys on this list are plus defenders…………..also jackson-marte-gose will steal 20 x bags a year and wong could steal 15………all are younger than lavarnway……..so other than ceiling-lower floor-defense and speed i guess lavarnway has more to offer………

by slapnutz on Jun 30, 2025 10:41 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought Lav's D had been praised as much better this year, as at least average?

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 10:49 PM EDT up reply actions

hmm

If I got the intent of the post correctly, I’m guessing the OP does not care very much about how well these guys play defense.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2025 10:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Overall or fantasy-wise (offensively)?

Overall I’m going:
Gose
Marte
(gap)
Jackson
Wong
Lavarnaway

Fantasy I’m going:
Lavarnaway
Wong
Marte
Gose
Jackson

by gore51 on Jul 1, 2025 12:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Trevor Story

2-4, 2B

He’s strung together a couple multi-hit games and might be waking up from his slump

by sethbeno on Jun 30, 2025 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Vincent Velasquez

Start #3 in the NYPL went very nicely-

6 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 7 K

by kyuss94 on Jun 30, 2025 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

Still only tied for 3rd youngest in the league...

Simply dominating so far. Think they move him up to Low-A to take Tropeano’s place?

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 9:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Hmmm

Young for his league (not actually 3rd youngest - but in the youngest 25), coming off injury, in a grove…move him up!!! Wait.

by auclairkeithbc on Jul 1, 2025 10:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Just saying

He’s dominated so far and is head-and-shoulders above the rest of the NYPL pitchers. Why not bump him up, like the Royals did with Smith?

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 1, 2025 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions

After 3 starts?

Why do people like the idea of moving players up quickly? I just don’t understand it at all.

by auclairkeithbc on Jul 1, 2025 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions

He's advanced for the level.

He was a high 2010 pick and it’s showing. The biggest concern with him is injury/workload, which can be managed just as easily at Low-A. I don’t think he’s lucking his way into his stats thus far. Velasquez’s talent is most appropriate for Low-A. Limit his innings still obviously, but why not give him a bit of a challenge?

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 1, 2025 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

I will disagree

He’s barely pitched as a pro. I don’t think there’s a need to be particularly aggressive here unless a spot really needs to be filled at a higher level or he gets a few more innings under his belt. He’s likely to start next year in the Sally anyway, so unless there’s a belief that he could justify a higher placement to start next year with a good run in Lexington I don’t really see the point just yet. If he continues to pitch well, maybe you send him up to get acclimated to the league and make a couple of starts at the end of the year.

Astros fans loved this guy back in 2010. Very young, projectable, great idea of how to pitch, but I don’t think his stuff was more than average-ish at the time. Any update on his stuff?

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Via Greg S (@mrnypenn)

Meanwhile Vincent Velasquez just struck out the side in the 6th dialing the gun up to 95…his hardest of the night

No reports on where he sat/offspeed stuff

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 1, 2025 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions

Via Astros director of player development, Fred Nelson

“He was really solid,” Nelson said. “Not only did he have quality stuff — fastball, curveball and straight change — but he had command of them all. I don’t know what he was like before [he was injured], but he was better than I had seen down in Florida while going through his rehab.” When he began his pro career in Greeneville in 2010, Velasquez’s fastball was settling consistently at 88-90 mph and topping out at 94-95. So far this year, he’s sitting at 90-92 and topping out at 96, though he admits adrenaline is a factor.

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 1, 2025 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks

I was going to say, it sounded like his velocity had jumped a tick - but this post beat me to it!

His best attribute as a draft prospect was his polish for a prep arm. Will be interesting to see where his velocity goes . . .I’m guessing average or perhaps slightly above when projection and adrenaline settle down, but he doesn’t need a premium fastball for his game to work.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 4:14 PM EDT up reply actions

Think if this new velo sticks he has a chance to be a #2?

Upside, not likelihood of course.

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 1, 2025 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions

you know me, I use "frontline starter"

90-92 mph is still average, so I think he is still in that mid-rotation range . . .sounds like a guy who would be very interesting to see live though.

If his velocity were to continue to rise and he has strong secondaries (not just solid) to back it up then perhaps. There aren’t that many frontline starters though, and he wasn’t expected to be one coming out of HS.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions

91mph isn't even average any more

For a lefty it has ticked above this and for a RHP it’s close to 93. Of course that is for 4-seamers.

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions

I think the two biggest question I have with him are:

1. Does he have room to project for more velocity?

2. Has he changed his mechanics/delivery to try to avoid future injury?

If both those answers are “yes,” he can become a VERY intriguing prospect for me.

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 12:49 AM EDT up reply actions

The third question would be

About his fastball command within the zone. If its decent or better then great. Otherwise that might affect future velocity in a negative way.

by pedrophile on Jul 2, 2025 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

my personal belief

Promote on merit through the minors, but be exceptionally careful about promoting from short-season leagues to full-season leagues and (especially) from the minors to the majors. I tend to think that major league teams often make the mistake of doing the opposite.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions

Justin Nicolino

5IP | 7H | 4R/3ER | 1BB | 4K | 1HRA

Not his sharpest today, 76 pitches, 49 strikes. Struck out the side in last inning of work. 3rd inning was his undoing: started first batter 0-2, walked him on next 4 pitches, bunt single, Tyler Goeddel came up and was started 0-2, worked the count full, and hit a HR.

by MjwW on Jun 30, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

it's going to be very interesting to see where he ends up in everybody's estimation

Grade-wise that is. Numbers are obviously excellent but nobody seems especially enthused by his stuff. Numbers are better against RH batters, which backs the belief that his changeup is his best secondary . . .of course he compensates by walking nobody and inducing weak contact against lefties.

Very tough to evaluate this type of prospect . . .he sounds like a respectable arm but not much more, then you look at the numbers and you’re like, this guy’s gotta have frontline starter in him!

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 4:07 PM EDT up reply actions

The biggest issue of course

Is that he’s doing really well as a lefty in the low minors. Obviously most people in the low minors haven’t seen a quality LHP with good stuff. I think he’ll move up with the squadron, and that might be for a taste at the end of the year.

I personally see a ceiling of a solid #2, with the likelyhood falling somewhere around a very low #2 to a slightly below average #3. If he did any better than a #2 I’d be very impressed because he’s not exactly elite in his pitches.

If I ran his career and Noah Syndergaard’s career against each other 1000 times, I think Nicolino would average as a #3 starter, and Syndergaard a #4 starter. Except Syndergaard might be an ace 100 of those times, and not make it past middle reliever in 400.

Which one would you guys rather have?

by kicker31 on Jul 1, 2025 5:05 PM EDT up reply actions

I like Nicolino

I think your likelihood is extremely rosy though. Danny Hultzen or Tyler Skaggs would be lucky to have that sort of outcome in my opinion. Very lucky.

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Second half with be instructive

Until very recently, he hasn’t been allowed to go very deep, and so rarely got beyond 1.5 times thru the line-up. Now that he has to, we’ll see.

The other key is the development of the curve…the change-up is advanced, the curve is a work in progress…it was rough last night, not spotting it at all, at other point this year it’s been a weapon…so it’s got potential, but not consistent either.

Stuff wise, it’s not knockout, but he kinds reminds me of a LHP Hutchison in a sense - not knockout stuff, but good movement on the FB, good pitchability. If the Jays let him, he could move quickly.

by MjwW on Jul 1, 2025 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions

I think that's a good way of thinking about him

There is certainly some room for him to add a little more velocity, but that can be said for lots of pitchers. I could see the Jays getting a respectable return from him very quickly if they’re so inclined, even if he doesn’t have great upside. There is a lot of value in such players.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 6:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Bubba

1-2, BB

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Will Swanner

2-5, 1 HR, 5 RBIs

Still flying under the rader. Would be great to get a report on his defense.

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 9:42 PM EDT reply actions

Was just looking at him earlier today

If he does project to stay at C, I think he has a case for Top 120 range.

by kyuss94 on Jun 30, 2025 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions

Kenneth Diek

1-5, 2B, 2K

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 9:43 PM EDT reply actions

A.J. Cole with another good start down in low A

6 IP, 3H, 0R, 0BB, 9K

He’s pitched pretty well since the demotion, hopefully he’s developing his secondary pitches.

by OkayJay81 on Jun 30, 2025 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

18:0 K:BB in his last three starts,

and he’s definitely doing better since demotion. Hopefully he can carry this over if/when he heads back to Stockton.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:23 PM EDT up reply actions

robert stephenson

is looking pretty solid so far. Sal Romano is looking impressive to me too

by draftpoma on Jun 30, 2025 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Getting fired from Sterling-Cooper was the best thing to ever happen to him.

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by Ryne Alber on Jun 30, 2025 10:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Mad Men jokes?

Highfalutin

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions

We have a Mad Men contingent?

Another potential avenue for insular references. Gear!

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 10:06 AM EDT up reply actions

It's really nice to see Romano overcome his insecurities with his sexuality to become a succesful professional pitcher.

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Good for him!

Glad that he landed on his feet (especially after refusing to compromise himself at the end there). How did I not know there was a Sal Romano in pro ball by the way? Ha

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions

Wheels fell off for Perdomo

Couldn’t escape the first inning. 3 runs in 0.2 IP is bad but getting the hook after allowing just 3 hits and a walk suggests there might have been another concern. Hope I’m wrong.

by Revilo on Jun 30, 2025 10:05 PM EDT reply actions

for his first batter

Ynoa strikes him out

Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside

by guessatomo on Jun 30, 2025 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

and by the way

this is an awesome matchup between AZL Rangers and AZL A’s, lots of good prospects

Snoochies
You gotta Fister, Recker, then Parker outside

by guessatomo on Jun 30, 2025 10:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah those two squads are absolutely stacked

9 players on my sheet from those two teams, and that’s not counting the recently promoted Bruce Maxwell.

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 12:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Only one inning for Ynoa

Ynoa sightings sure are rare and fleeting.

by OkayJay81 on Jun 30, 2025 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Jason Cole

A’s prospect Michael Ynoa’s inning vs. the Rangers: sat 92-94, topped 95 twice. Mixed in a few curveballs and changeups.

by DominicanDandy on Jun 30, 2025 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions

walked ron guzman

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

by MonkeyEpoxy on Jun 30, 2025 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Michael Ynoa exists?

by gore51 on Jul 1, 2025 12:32 AM EDT up reply actions

Yordano Ventura

5.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K’s

by even meek on Jun 30, 2025 10:10 PM EDT reply actions

jeebus

by daveh33 on Jul 1, 2025 6:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh Bogaert you so fine, so fine you blow my mind hey Bogaerts

1/3, 2B, BB

by DominicanDandy on Jun 30, 2025 10:16 PM EDT reply actions

Where do you think Bogaerts ranks on a top 100 list?

I own him in a fantasy dynatsy league and have man offers but not sure if I should deal him with the ways he hitting this year

by even meek on Jun 30, 2025 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions

Eh

I’d hazard a ranking of about 19 on my list. His potential is super high, and he’s starting to walk a bit more so I’d be inclined to hold him unless you’re making a run this year.

by kicker31 on Jun 30, 2025 10:21 PM EDT up reply actions

nice

Just high enough so you can say, “top 20 prospect for me!” without going on too much of a ledge. Well played.

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2025 10:39 PM EDT up reply actions

haha

Well I do fantasy top 100 rankings every other week, and I drew mine up to post two nights ago. So I just glanced at it and had him at 19.

by kicker31 on Jul 1, 2025 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Probably top 20

I’m not a huge rankings fans so IDK. He’s so fine he blows my mind so don’t trade him unless you are getting a big league stud who has a long term contract.

by DominicanDandy on Jun 30, 2025 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree

I’d be interested in what these offers consist of; I have him on my team and I’d have to be pretty blown away to trade him.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Niko Goodrum

looks like he hit for the cycle?

4-5, 2B, 3B, HR

by notsukao on Jun 30, 2025 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

YEP kid is a stud

….also a lg. higher but Sano now 3 hr’s in last 5 contests….

suddenly surging sano

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mlb-big-league-stew/photo-logan-morrison-bryan-petersen-share-tub-drink-043548597.html

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 1, 2025 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Any word on Andrew Chafin?

by even meek on Jun 30, 2025 10:23 PM EDT reply actions

He plays baseball

Leader of Drew Vettleson fanclub

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 30, 2025 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Best outing in over a month

5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 7/1 K/BB, 7/1 GO/FO

by bbtng on Jul 1, 2025 4:02 AM EDT up reply actions

with the way hes been pitching...

its looked more like softball to me

by even meek on Jun 30, 2025 10:28 PM EDT reply actions

Jake Hager

1-4 K, SB

Drew Vettleson 1-4 K, RBI
Tyler Goeddel 1-3 HR 3RBI, 2K

Leader of Drew Vettleson fanclub

by Marinerfanjake on Jun 30, 2025 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

Brett Jackson

Classic Jackson line:

2-4, 2B, HR, 2K, BB

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 11:02 PM EDT reply actions

Alex White

After 3:

3IP, 3H, 3ER, 3BB, 3K

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 11:09 PM EDT reply actions

Starting the Daily Dahl

1-1, 3B, BB

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 11:10 PM EDT reply actions

finished 1-3, BB, 3B

by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions

Nick Franklin

anyone know why he has been at 2B and not SS?

by notsukao on Jun 30, 2025 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Because he profiles better there than SS?

by gore51 on Jul 1, 2025 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions

because

Mariners need a 2b w some sock….wait, thats SS. Mariners will find a way to screw him up—like they did Morrow.

by Rupert Pupkin on Jul 1, 2025 12:52 AM EDT up reply actions

I think Triunfel

had a nice start to the year and could actually be called up first as a utility man. But I think Franklin is at SS long term for the Ms.

by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 2:50 AM EDT up reply actions

Myers

2-4, K, BB

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 11:20 PM EDT reply actions

Jedd "I hit ball" Gyorko

2-2 already

by Woodland League on Jun 30, 2025 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

finished 3-4, BB

Question: does Headley get moved? Cause Amarista is trying to prove he is not a util player. I just like Gyorkos bat much more as a 2B

by BigG'S on Jul 1, 2025 2:43 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

I think you shop Headley

like they are, and if you don’t get many good offers, Amarista is the odd man out. I don’t see Gyorko’s bat being a problem at 3B though. Everyone is going to struggle for power in Petco. He’ll hit enough doubles and walk enough to still play well there. I could see a Youkilis 2007 type line from Gyorko at his prime of .280/.380/.450 with 16HR, but maybe even a few more HR.

by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 3:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Sorry, that's .290/.390/.450 in 2007 from Youk

by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 3:04 AM EDT up reply actions

I think you've got to see if Gyorko can handle 2nd. We could really use his bat there.

Trading Headley and sticking Gyorko out there puts too much pressure on him to produce immediately. Testing him out at 2nd gives us a chance to see his bat and still have the option of sending him back down if he struggles the rest of the season. The season is toast, we have very little to lose and much to gain if he can play 2nd.

"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."

by padmadfan on Jul 1, 2025 3:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Joey Gallo 2-3, 2B, HR(3) so far

Carl “CJ” Edwards through 5 so far for the AZL Rangers

5 IP | 0 H | 0 R | 0 BB | 6 SO

He hasn’t allowed a ball out of the infield. The only ball in the air was a pop out to 2nd base

8:0 GO:AO

by Tex2044 on Jun 30, 2025 11:27 PM EDT reply actions

a little background for non Rangers fans on CJ Edwards

He was a 48th round pick in the 2011 draft out of a RURAL HS in South Carolina. He signed with the rangers on the last day to sign. When he signed, he was in the upper 80s. He was extremely skinny, listed at 6’2, 155lbs when drafted. Since then his velocity has progressed where he was sitting 92-95 in the 1st inning tonight and has touched as high as 96 or 97 depending on the report. He is old for his class. He’ll turn 21 sometime this year.

by Tex2044 on Jun 30, 2025 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

overslot guy?

by mrkupe on Jun 30, 2025 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions

reply fail. Edwards is done for the day

5.2 IP | 0 H | 1 BB | 7 SO

Season

15.1 IP | 6 H | 4 BB | 17 SO

SSS, but it at least makes him a guy to watch. He should move to Spokane at some point.

by Tex2044 on Jun 30, 2025 11:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I never saw his bonus, but I don't think it was a lot

I think the kid just wanted to start baseball. He was committed to Charleston Southern.

by Tex2044 on Jun 30, 2025 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Joey Gallo now 3-4, 2B, 2 HR(4)

Jason Cole ‏@LoneStarDugout
Another home run from Gallo. 0-2 fastball lefty-lefty right down the middle. Hit 410-plus to center.

by Tex2044 on Jun 30, 2025 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions

It's rookie ball,

but this is why I was suggesting that he could easily exceed the lighter draft rankings, and why it wasn’t outrageous to propose him as a Top 150 prospect.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions

I wouldn't be surprised to see Gallo moved to Spokane at some point

by Tex2044 on Jul 1, 2025 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions

I was hoping

the Twins would have taken him with their first supplemental pick but I get why they went with a pitcher. He’s just killing it though with a 1.500 OPS so far.

by Zeitgeister on Jul 1, 2025 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

too rich for the Twins' blood

Got $2.25 million to sign.

Berrios, by the way, made his pro debut a couple of days ago. Gave up a run on two hits, but struck out the side in his only inning of work.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 1:31 PM EDT up reply actions

Was wondering when Berrios would debut

Personal favorite since seeing him at Under Armour last summer.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 1:32 PM EDT up reply actions

it'll be interesting to see how hard the Twins push him

They’ve taken a conservative track with the considerable number of Puerto Rican prospects they’ve brought in over the last few years, but I think Berrios might benefit long-term from earlier exposure to the better competition he’d see in Beloit. Perhaps they’ll hold him back until the weather warms up a bit and then make a decision.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions

and I got railed on for saying he could make the back end of a 150 or even a 100 list..

elite power plays up and lotto tickets that make a big splash get noticed.. it is the nature of these types of lists

JD’s like, "you want some f*&#ing pitching? Here’s all the pitching you can stand. Now choke on it, b*#&hes;!"- RCCook

LSB: "Oh s#*t, JD. You crazy!"

by laxtonto on Jul 1, 2025 5:04 PM EDT up reply actions

Well

for fantasy purposes, he’s sitting at 88 on my list. And if he continues, he could finish top 70.

by kicker31 on Jul 1, 2025 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Javier Baez

1-4

by bk11 on Jun 30, 2025 11:53 PM EDT reply actions

and a fistfight with the batboy

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 3:31 AM EDT up reply actions

who won?

by bk11 on Jul 1, 2025 4:09 AM EDT up reply actions

the batboy won on points, Baez had some contact issues that day

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions

you're kidding, right?

Just the idea that it’s possible should scare the hell out of me….

by dbreer23 on Jul 1, 2025 10:50 AM EDT up reply actions

definitely kidding

but with Baez I wouldn’t be surprised

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions

thats a clown statement, bro

by miraclemets on Jul 1, 2025 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

nice use of the "clown question, bro", but I think it's past it's expiry date.

by pedrophile on Jul 1, 2025 9:08 PM EDT up reply actions

Grossman

hitting streak ended.
0-3, 2bb

by bk11 on Jun 30, 2025 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

Still a decent game.

For June: .312/.415/.532 with a .220 IsoP, 13.2 BB%, 18.4 K%

by auclairkeithbc on Jul 1, 2025 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions

Dan Vogelbach 2-2 2B, BB

by BryceHarper on Jul 1, 2025 12:11 AM EDT reply actions

doubles machine, 7 doubles in his first 7 games.

by bk11 on Jul 1, 2025 12:42 AM EDT up reply actions

finished 3-4, 2B, BB

by Woodland League on Jul 1, 2025 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions

Jeimer Candelario 3-5 2B

by BryceHarper on Jul 1, 2025 12:12 AM EDT reply actions

guy just keeps on hitting. great hit tool

by bk11 on Jul 1, 2025 12:38 AM EDT up reply actions

Rymer Liriano 2-4 2B

by BryceHarper on Jul 1, 2025 12:14 AM EDT reply actions

Haha, I kept reading these posts as you posting different lines to Bryce Harper games.

Your username plays tricks on my eyes

by gore51 on Jul 1, 2025 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions

lol

now if they can turn in some of his big league lines, I’d be happy!

by BryceHarper on Jul 1, 2025 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Nick Franklin

By the way, Nick Franklin hit a grand slam home run tonight, his first at AAA.

"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 1:04 AM EDT reply actions

Jackie Bradley Jr.

I’m starting to believe in Jackie Bradley Jr. as possibly a standout major league player, not just one who gets there. Just such a tremendously smart player who will impact the game by getting on … on defense … on the bases … and I think will with some power as well.

Bradley’s box line doesn’t look like much tonight (0-2, with two walks) but, he lead off the game with a walk, drilled a Betances pitch to the wall in center in the 6th just missing the go-ahead bomb and, in the 8th (Portland down 3-0) he fell behind 0-2 and came back to walk to load the bases a ta crucial spot in the game that Portaland rallied to win 4-3.

Boy did we miss the boat on this guy. Any South Carloina folks out there who knew how good he was? He touted as a possibe top ten pick before the 2011 season after all. Nobody much seemed to believe in his future before the season. It made me think the injuiries he had were more severe than they turned out to be and made me sceptical as well … out of sight out of mind I guess.

I did rank him at 49, before the season but, it’s hard to be too proud of that one. There appear to be a lot less than 48 players who have Bradley’s potential right now eh? . . .

49) Jackie Bradley Jr, Red Sox He is 22 today, the 19th. Here is a guy I just have a hunch on. He had a rough year but, after hearing a couple of interviews of him this spring it reminded me of one of the things a lot of people liked – his makeup. He has solid all around skills but, I think he has an understanding of hitting, his limitations and, making the pitcher work. I think even if his tools are less than some of the other centerfield prospects (which they aren’t, they are pretty solid) he will be smarter. I think of his skills as sort of like Gary Brown with the bat but, more instinctive in the outfield. He also isn’t as fast as Brown but, he may have the best batting eye of all these CF’s.

"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 1:35 AM EDT reply actions

Looks like a great leadoff man

Very advanced hitter, great contact ability. That said, not enough power to be an elite prospect, imo. I think right around 40 is probably a good slot for him, but I’d have to think about it.

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 2:00 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

Don't want to be a Debbie Downer on a guy that seemingly everyone loves, but

He crushed A+ ball as a 22 year-old college hitter who only dropped in the draft due to injury concerns. I think his defensive potential in center is outstanding, and his patience in A+ was a really encouraging sign.

I will wait and see on him for more than 40 PA in an age-appropriate league for him before I put him in my top-50. While it is a SSS, his stellar walk-rate has plummeted nearly 10% and his K-rate has nearly doubled, both signs that he was too-advanced for A+ ball. A great prospect, but still in the 50-75 range for me. /ducks head for the firestorm of hatred from everyone/

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 1, 2025 2:18 AM EDT up reply actions

I'm with you

by kicker31 on Jul 1, 2025 9:07 AM EDT up reply actions

It's ok

I hear some of what you are saying, I guess. I would say it was his .359 .480 .529 line at Salem was his sign he was too good for that league and, his .350 .447 .500 line in 10 games in the EL is the sign that he would have had a great season if he started the season there. Of course he wouldn’t have had as good of a season though, it’s a big jump.

Also calling him a great prospect and, saying there are 49-74 better ones, waters down the meaning of the word "great’, I think. To each thier own.

"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 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions

"Boy did we miss the boat on this guy."

Speak for yourself. I’ve been a fan since he was a freshman.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm not talking about being a fan

I enjoyed watching him in the College World Series in 2010, as well. I’m talking about where people stand on him as a future major leaguer. Any thought there?

"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 5:51 PM EDT up reply actions

What's your point?

I’ve thought he had major league potential since I saw him as a freshman. End of story.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 11:21 PM EDT up reply actions

nevermind

.. we are speaking different languages on this topic, in a way but, I aghree with you. Sice I first saw him play and, first saw him being interviewed, I have felt the same way.

"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 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Miguel Sano

1-3 (HR) 1 BB

Last three games:
3-11 (2 HR, 1 2B), 2 BB, 2 K

by Zeitgeister on Jul 1, 2025 1:42 AM EDT reply actions

Trevor May

5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 6 BB, 2 K’s.

ERA now at 5.00. What happened to the guy who struck out 208 in 151.1 IP with a 3.63 ERA and a 1.24 WHIP last year?

by NYC Mike on Jul 1, 2025 1:58 AM EDT reply actions

Started so well this year too

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 2:01 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

He's a pretty inconsistent pitcher

And probably always will be. I still expect him to be a reliever in the end.

by auclairkeithbc on Jul 1, 2025 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Think he'll stay as a SP

See him as the second coming of Bud Norris.

by dbreer23 on Jul 1, 2025 10:51 AM EDT up reply actions

Taijuan Walker

5.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 3 K.

He’s been in a rut lately. Anyone have any idea why?

by NYC Mike on Jul 1, 2025 2:01 AM EDT reply actions

read above Skywalker post

wouldnt be that focused on the seemingly benign line; still so young for the level, I’m loving the GO/FO ratio from this game and expecting the K’s to follow

by BigG'S on Jul 1, 2025 2:30 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

fwiw: high groundball rates are actually correlated with lower strikeout rates, not the opposite

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 2:56 AM EDT up reply actions

Sounds like he changed something.

Was kind of a flyball guy with strikeouts, now he’s a ground ball guy with some control issues. Working on his sinker / two-seamer maybe? Last two starts have had 3:1 and 11:1 ground out to air out ratios. Below 1:1 before that.

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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jul 1, 2025 3:39 AM EDT up reply actions

At the game

and he looked more impressive then his line shows. Throwing 94-97 and mixing in a 71-74 curve. His fastball was flying by most batters the first time through the order. Obviously got the timing down their second time around. His control was fair as he left several pitches short of the plate. Overall, I was impressed with what I saw but he needs a third pitch and some work on his control. I can see tremendous improvement from this draft scouting videos.

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by TFelsmaier on Jul 2, 2025 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions

Why such a slow curve?

I would think that would have an early break making it easier for advanced hitters to layoff. Typically we only see very advanced pitchers, like Greinke, succeed with slow curve balls.

by pedrophile on Jul 2, 2025 8:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Nimmo

2-4, HR (believe that’s his first)

by BigG'S on Jul 1, 2025 2:44 AM EDT via Android app reply actions

2-4, HR, 4 RBI, R

by toddsnap on Jul 1, 2025 6:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Catricala

1-2, 2 BB

hoping he gets a Sept callup; much better plate discipline in June after an ugly start, but still no idea where the power has gone esp in the PCL. Anyone have recent reports?

by BigG'S on Jul 1, 2025 2:47 AM EDT via Android app reply actions

Struggling.

Nothing major. Just has to adjust. Had a just terrible April and has been making up for it ever since. May and June are better, but still not back to where he should be. Some BABIP related luck problems, some is him.

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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jul 1, 2025 3:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Davidson

2-4, K, BB

by BigG'S on Jul 1, 2025 2:49 AM EDT via Android app reply actions

has struggled of late

I still really like him but I hope that he’s given time at AA the whole season to work things out. I don’t see why he wouldn’t.

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 10:17 AM EDT up reply actions

Erasmo Ramirez left game after 2 and 1/3 innings.

MRI done on right elbow, results pending.

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by The Typical Idiot Fan on Jul 1, 2025 3:42 AM EDT reply actions

Courtney Hawkins

White Sox First Round Pick
3-5, 2B, 2 RBI, 5 R, BB, SB

by toddsnap on Jul 1, 2025 6:30 AM EDT reply actions

Seems like lately there's been a

limiting of the discussion of top 2012 HS OF to Buxton, Dahl and Almora, but Hawkins is right in the mix. Very athletic and some of the best raw power in the class. I was really glad for the Sox’ sake that they took a guy with his potential.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions

There's a fair amount of bust risk.

But you’ve got to love the potential.

"When you find your way. Then you see it disappear."

by padmadfan on Jul 1, 2025 1:07 PM EDT up reply actions

really needed a game like this, too

.250/.302/.300 thus far for Hawkins, 2/11 BB/K with 40 ABs.

On the other side of things, 19 year old Keon Barnum has gotten off to a solid start on the same team. 8 for 19, no walks with 3 strikeouts, 3 home runs.

If the Sox wanted project players, at least they went with project players with very real raw power.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions

AJ Cole

Oakland A’s
6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 SO
Cole now has a 2.58 ERA and 43-6 K/BB in 38.1 IP since being bumped down from the California League.

by toddsnap on Jul 1, 2025 6:32 AM EDT reply actions

Brian Goodwin

I see him rising onto a couple top 100’s if he wasn’t already.
3-5, 2 2B, 2 R, BB, SB
12 runs scored in his last 10 games.

by toddsnap on Jul 1, 2025 6:33 AM EDT reply actions

Will definitely be in mine

Has athleticism that really translates to the diamond, sometimes I feel like that isn’t the case with the “toolsy” types.

by kyuss94 on Jul 1, 2025 10:28 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

Marcell Ozuna

Miami Marlins
3-6, 2B, HR, 3 RBI, 3 R
BA has dipped from 0.280 to 0.220 in June.

by toddsnap on Jul 1, 2025 6:34 AM EDT reply actions

Great talent

Legitimately streaky guy too though. A lot of peaks & valleys this year already.

.244/.316/.466 on July 2nd

by Matt0330 on Jul 2, 2025 10:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Niko Goodrum

Minnesota Twins 2010 2nd round pick
Goes for the cycle!
4-5, 2B, 3B, HR, 4 RBI, R

by toddsnap on Jul 1, 2025 6:36 AM EDT reply actions

My Report on Williamsport Crosscutters

Saw the Williamsport team last night and the two guys that stood out are Walding and Quinn. Walding has a great stroke at the plate and I talked to a contact at the game and said his swing reminded him of Nolan Arenado the Rockies future 3rd baseman. The same contact said Walding put up an absolute show in BP. He has a very smooth swing and did not looked overmatched at all. Roman Quinn, he is very very fast, stole 2nd base standing up as he didn’t even need to slide. His errors weren’t entirely his fault, the first one was poor footwork and the 2nd error should have been on the 1st baseman as he missed the ball. I don’t know how much pop Quinn will ever have, he looks to be 5’7 140 soaking wet. Larry Greene, very mediocre, looks poor in the outfield with below average range and a below average arm to boot. At the plate, it looked like he has maybe average bat speed, it’s well below Walding’s, and he struggled with offspeed stuff. His speed down the line is probably a 30 to 40 runner at best and I think he should be at 1st. Tyler Greene, bad attitude and over match quite a bit at the plate, and disregard the two hits he had, they were short little bloop hits. Tyler Greene looks like a guy who may not make it out of A-Ball.

by Bravesin07 on Jul 1, 2025 9:28 AM EDT reply actions

Jayson Aquino

9IP 8H 3R 3ER 1BB 8K.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:49 PM EDT reply actions

I don't understand what he's doing in

D.R puzzling to me.

by DominicanDandy on Jul 1, 2025 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions

does he have a visa?

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

The teams are the ones that take care of that

So if he’s this good the Rockies would give him one of their visas. Ben Badler said he was at Instructs so I guess he has his papers in order. It could be the Rockies don’t have a complex team and don’t want to send him to a higher rookie league.

by DominicanDandy on Jul 1, 2025 1:51 PM EDT up reply actions

wait

They can just give somebody a visa?

This makes me so happy that MLB decided not to expand with the Memphis Mujahideen.

by mrkupe on Jul 1, 2025 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes each team has a set number of visas.

by DominicanDandy on Jul 2, 2025 2:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Especially

as he’s gone eight, nine and nine innings in his last three starts. Seems like he’s ready for some stateside action.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions

Ben Badler said it was a possibility

but that he heard it was not part of the plan.

by DominicanDandy on Jul 1, 2025 1:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Realmuto

3 for 4 with a strikeout. 7 for 13 in his last three games. Nice to see him clicking for a change.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:55 PM EDT reply actions

Travis Harrison

3 for 3 with a walk.

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 12:59 PM EDT reply actions

Short and/or disappointing outings

Nik Turley 4IP 1H 1R 1ER 6BB 7K
Felipe Rivero 3IP 3H 0R 0BB 2K
Victor Payano 4IP 3H 2R 2ER 4BB 4K
Mason Hope 3IP 5H 3R 3ER 4BB 5K

by charles wallace on Jul 1, 2025 1:06 PM EDT reply actions

Danry Vasquez

3-4, 2B

Really struggled in the Midwest League this year, but was the youngest player in the league and second youngest to Roughned Odor in all of Low-A. Since then, he was demoted to the NYPL where he’s STILL the youngest player in the league, and is smacking around the ball to a tune of .378/.962 with an 8.2 BB% and and 18.4 K%. John had this to say about him preseason:

Young and toolsy, Tigers praise his bat but he could not control strike zone in rookie ball. Young enough to learn, stock will rise fast if he does so.

He was rated as the GCL’s 10th best prospect last year and surprisingly the 8th best Tigers prospect by Kevin Goldstein. What are your thoughts on him?

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 1, 2025 3:18 PM EDT reply actions