Minor League Gameday 7/2

by mattp31 on Jul 2, 2025 11:45 AM EDT

AAA-Jacob Turner, Shelby Miller, Jake Odorizzi, Willy Peralta, Brett Oberholtzer, Zach Stewart, Justin Wilson, Edwar Cabrera

AA-Gerrit Cole, Tony Cingrani, Allen Webster, Andre Rienzo, Dae-Eun Rhee, Deck McGuire, Drake Britton, Jon Pettibone, Keyvius Sampson, Sonny Gray

A+-Jameson Taillon, JR Graham, Jed Bradley, Tyler Pill

A--Ryan Carpenter, Cameron Bedrosian, Cody Hebner, Kevin Matthews, Miles Jaye, Edwin Escobar SS-Robbie Aviles, Sam Selman

I'll be in Binghamton tonight to watch Gerrit Cole pitch. I was able to get 5th row behind the plate tickets so I hope to get some good video as well as a report on his stuff.

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Be sure to

Seek out all the guys with radar guns and talk to them to get their opinion

by kicker31 on Jul 2, 2025 10:10 AM EDT reply actions

That way

Your report can sound very legit.

“I contacted some sources who watched Gerrit Cole…”

by kicker31 on Jul 2, 2025 10:11 AM EDT up reply actions

Radar guns

I actually have one myself so I can get the same readings they are

by mattp31 on Jul 2, 2025 11:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Well usually

Those with radar guns are scouts. So maybe seek out some team colors here lol

by kicker31 on Jul 2, 2025 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions

not hard to pick out a scout, radar gun or not, team colors or not

by mrkupe on Jul 2, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Just out of curiosity, how do you approach a scout?

I’ve tried it before, but not to the success I had hoped. Any tips?

by mr. maniac on Jul 2, 2025 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions

approach

i played in the royals system for 2 years now im old and play fantasy baseball i go to alot of minor league games i live in harrisburg where the nationals have their AA team i always sit right in back of the screen this is where u find the scouts also the player pitching the next day and the pitcher the day after will be charting pitches while the other handles the radar gun this is what ive found while playing and now make the questions brief…..know what u want to ask…..1 question 2 tops and than thank them for there time fans are always all over them and they are wary of us lol

by slapnutz on Jul 2, 2025 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions

I’ve found their extremely easy to talk to once you show that you want to be respectful of their time. Ask an insightful question but nothing overly in depth or simplistic…something as simple as whether or not a player can stay at a position….

by Dorn on Jul 2, 2025 11:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Never tried

So my expertise on picking out scouts is limited.

by kicker31 on Jul 2, 2025 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Sounds awesome (from a Bucs fan), mattp31.....

I wonder if the first IP will be dicey after he got hit in the face last game. Should be interesting to follow….

Would also be interested in your thoughts on Robbie Grossman, who has been on fire lately. Other than those two (and maybe Matt Curry), Altoona doesn’t have many dudes that are future impact players (w/ Cole being the only “sure thing”, if there is such a thing). Brock Holt has had a good year number-wise (and I’ve always like him more than most) but it seems the Bucs see him as more of a UTIL guy, if that. I definitely see that as the more likely outcome, but the dude has hit pretty much everywhere he’s been. And, despite Alen Hanson’s big time year, there isn’t much talent at the position in the minors.

In any event, I rambled. I look forward to your report.

by Mr. Smizik on Jul 2, 2025 2:27 PM EDT reply actions

Some GCL

Dylan Cozens- 2 for 4, HR I really like Cozens, tools that translate really well and showing a great approach as a young 18 year old
Carlos Tocci- 1 for 2, K (Pro debut, just 16 years old)
DJ Davis- 2 for 5, HR

by kyuss94 on Jul 2, 2025 3:19 PM EDT reply actions

more to add

Byron Buxton 0-4 , 0 K’s/ 0 BB’s

Jhonny Earman 0-3, BB

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

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 4:26 PM EDT up reply actions

i've butchered Eirman's name many times now

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

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Almost there, lol

Eierman

by dbreer23 on Jul 2, 2025 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions

Poor Erieman

by bdlugz on Jul 2, 2025 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Davis

Is he expected to hit for much power, or more of a slash ‘n’ dash type? Thanks.

by dbreer23 on Jul 2, 2025 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

mostly slash and dash but he might develop 10-15 HR power

by Sniderlover on Jul 2, 2025 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions

not according to BA

they say he COULD be a slash and dash with his speed but he isn’t… they go on to note his strong forearms and hands and ability to make hard contact.

by another know it all on Jul 2, 2025 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions

Perfect Game

disagreed. They said one of the reasons he shot up the draft ranks was due to the power he displayed this season.

by killa on Jul 2, 2025 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions

yeah, 10-15 HR power is pretty good out of him. Certainly not going to expect him to develop 25-30 HR power or anything like that. He could hit a good amount of doubles and triples though

by Sniderlover on Jul 3, 2025 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Cozens wasn’t ranked by BA in its top 500, even though he was all-america as DH and set his school’s HR record. I don’t think a questionable incident with a coach should have influenced his ranking that much, Phils were smart to take him early.

by Nikk.m on Jul 2, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Really looking forward to you're Gerit Cole Video , if any accumulated tonight. ! :)

I think BJ Hermsen is toeing the rubber tonight for AA Eastrn Lg. Rock Cats

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

by SteveHoffmanSlowey on Jul 2, 2025 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

Hoping Deck McGuire has a good game.

Might end up with the big club sooner then expected if the injuries keep up.

by Jeremy Valley on Jul 2, 2025 4:41 PM EDT reply actions

I hope not

Total regression this year

by astroke1 on Jul 3, 2025 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions

Ya I know,

Struggling in AA.

by Jeremy Valley on Jul 3, 2025 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions

Max Fried

Scheduled to make his pro debut tonight. Not sure of his pitch limit.

by polyrhythm07 on Jul 2, 2025 5:55 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

That's cool.

I’ve been wonderign when/if he and McCullers might debut.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 6:03 PM EDT up reply actions

LMC is throwing 'pens

Can’t be too much longer. I tweeted him last week and he said it was still up in the air as to when he was going to make his first start, but its been awhile since then.

by kyuss94 on Jul 2, 2025 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions

This was only his

second full season starting, and Jesuit went fairly deep into the FL post-season. I could see limiting his innings and concentrate more on instructs.

So you must be pretty happy that Correa and McCullers are both in the fold.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Thrilled

I’m a pretty big fan of Ruiz too. It’s a fun time to be an Astros fan/prospect head.

by kyuss94 on Jul 3, 2025 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions

ML club on a 5 game losing streak

But I’m still feeling better about the Astros organization than I have in a long time. Jose Altuve looks like the real deal, Jason Castro seems to be getting back to where it was hoped he would be a year ago, and the farm is really shaping up with a number of prospects having good years and an excellent draft class.

Also have at least one nice trade chip in Jed Lowrie, and maybe more depending how you feel about guys like Wandy, Myers, and Lee, so the farm could be looking even better over the next year.

http://www.crawfishboxes.com

by OremLK on Jul 3, 2025 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions

1 ip, 1 h, 0 r, 2 bb, 1 k

http://twitter.com/doublestix

by doublestix on Jul 2, 2025 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Adam Morgan, fresh off an HM by John is at 4IP 1H 0BB 5K so far tonight

by Nikk.m on Jul 2, 2025 8:03 PM EDT reply actions

Chris Archer also back in Durham tonight

3 IP 1 H 1 R 1 BB 4 K so far

Follow @Dbullsfan

by Dbullsfan on Jul 2, 2025 8:15 PM EDT reply actions

Update

5 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 7 SO, 4 BB

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 3, 2025 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

Roberto Osuna

3IP | 3H | 1R/ER | 0BB | 4K

Same game:
Jeremy Gabryszwski - 4IP | 3H | 0R | 0BB | 2K

by MjwW on Jul 2, 2025 9:22 PM EDT reply actions

HBP for Osuna too

by MjwW on Jul 2, 2025 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Who has the higher upside between him and Sanchez?

We are all Morban-itnesses.

by Ryne Alber on Jul 3, 2025 12:00 AM EDT up reply actions

I’d say Sanchez but I am a little surprised at how well he is doing so far

by Sniderlover on Jul 3, 2025 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

Deck McGuire

5IP | 2H | 3R/ER | 4BB | 2K | 1HRA

Needed 91 pitches…season continues to go in reverse

by MjwW on Jul 2, 2025 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Gerrit Cole

Driving home now and will have a full pitch(including velocity for each one) by pitch report and video tonight or tomorrow in its own fan post.

VERY impressive. His final line doesn’t tell the whole story

by mattp31 on Jul 2, 2025 9:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Final line

5.2 IP, 6H, 1R, 1BB, 6K

So he was even more impressive than that impressive line?

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

Cole

Yes. Defense played a major part in him allowing the hits and runs(1 unearned)

by mattp31 on Jul 2, 2025 10:25 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Gerrit Cole is going to be a good pitcher

It was a nice read.

by mrkupe on Jul 3, 2025 3:20 AM EDT up reply actions

+1

On BOTH points.

by guru4u on Jul 3, 2025 2:41 PM EDT up reply actions

Jon SIngleton decided to unfunk himself

2-2, 2B, HR

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 9:29 PM EDT reply actions

3-3, 2 2B, HR

Villar added SB #35

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Olt

HR, (22)

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 9:31 PM EDT reply actions

2-5, K

John made an interesting comment he would like to see him strikeout less. Is his approach that bad? Destined to be TTO? I forget what type of college hitter he was though. In any case he should be moving up to AAA soon or used to get Grienke / Hamels

by BigG'S on Jul 2, 2025 11:48 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions

TTO

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 11:51 PM EDT up reply actions

TTO?

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions

Three True Outcomes

HR, BB, or K

by BigG'S on Jul 3, 2025 11:10 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

3 true outcomes

HR, BB, K

by Revilo on Jul 3, 2025 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions

nice try

by BigG'S on Jul 3, 2025 11:11 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

I feel like I've said this before

I’m woeful with acronyms. Thanks for the assist.

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions

Agree with your last point

Mike Olt seems like a pretty reasonable & expected semi-centerpiece for either of those uber-arms.

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions

with the new compensation rules

going to be real interesting what teams will give up for rentals. I like what the Braves are saying or leaking, that they want an extension agreed before trade is consummated

by BigG'S on Jul 3, 2025 11:54 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

Wilmer Flores

2-4, 2B, K

.383

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 9:36 PM EDT reply actions

Appy League Jays

Dwight Smith Jr: 1/3, BB
Dickie Thon Jr: 0/24, 3K
Jacob Anderson: 0/2, K
Matt Dean: 0-3, 2K

by MjwW on Jul 2, 2025 9:37 PM EDT reply actions

SSS,

but disappointing K totals for Dean and Anderson.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Disappointing offensive performance almost all around

Also to correct an error, Thon was 0/4

by MjwW on Jul 2, 2025 11:23 PM EDT up reply actions

disappointing in general. most are struggling a lot offensively

by Sniderlover on Jul 3, 2025 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Thon

How does someone go 0 for 24 with only 3k lol

by hrv2010 on Jul 3, 2025 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions

Through 7

Bubba Starling 3-5, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2 SO

by Tex2044 on Jul 2, 2025 9:38 PM EDT reply actions

Finally!

Been waiting a long time for this!

by vic1124 on Jul 2, 2025 10:03 PM EDT up reply actions

there it is

http://twitter.com/doublestix

by doublestix on Jul 2, 2025 10:43 PM EDT up reply actions

think he'll see kane county before the season's up?

if so, when?

Fire Everyone

by billybeingbilly on Jul 2, 2025 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions

i don't think he does

http://twitter.com/doublestix

by doublestix on Jul 2, 2025 11:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Shelby Miller

Got off to a solid start and then imploded again

3.2, 4H, 5ER, 5BB, 4K

Ugly stuff. ERA up over 6

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 9:40 PM EDT reply actions

Gerrit Cole

5 IP, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 Ks

by Brian Kaneb on Jul 2, 2025 10:09 PM EDT reply actions

Domingo Tapia

5.2 IP 0R 2H 4K 0BB

by secret defense on Jul 2, 2025 10:20 PM EDT reply actions

Trayce Thompson

2-3, 2 HR, 1BB, 4 RBI

Now hitting .230 (of course) with 16 HRs and 14 SBs for Winston-Salem in A+ ball.

by Brian Kaneb on Jul 2, 2025 10:22 PM EDT reply actions

I still like him

Freak athlete, Chris Young-esque potential

by kyuss94 on Jul 3, 2025 12:36 AM EDT up reply actions

Is that saying much... talk about streaky!

by Jersey Transplant on Jul 3, 2025 9:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Definitely streaky

But there’s something said for a guy who would be making a run at 30/30 perennially if he could stay healthy while playing a good CF.

by kyuss94 on Jul 3, 2025 10:49 AM EDT up reply actions

Cingrani

6.2IP 2H 0R 4BB 9K

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 10:47 PM EDT reply actions

He and Shelby Miller should trade rankings

This guy’s a damn stud

by brirob on Jul 2, 2025 11:37 PM EDT up reply actions

No breaking ball

blah blah, only AA…

Goddam Steve Bernier! Why did you finish that check?
Goddam Scuderi! Why did you turn your back?

by playingwithfire on Jul 3, 2025 2:23 AM EDT up reply actions

He throws nothing but straight heat nearly every pitch

It is damn sure effective right now, though.

by High and Inside on Jul 3, 2025 4:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Taillon

7IP 3H 2R 2ER 2BB 2K.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 10:48 PM EDT reply actions

Justin WIlson

6 IP
1 H
0 R
4 K
1 BB

Wilson, a lefty with outstanding stuff, has been pretty impressive this season (and not just for his part in the combined no-hitter). There were some (myself included) who wanted to see him in the bullpen this year after he was able to get his fastball up to 99 out of the pen last season and it seemed to help with his control problems. His numbers on the season now include a 3.34 ERA and 9.1 K/9. He’s still walking 4 batters per 9 and in outings where he struggles, it’s his control that is the problem. Still, he’s really getting fun to watch and since Kevin Correia…well…sucks, it wouldn’t surprise me if Wilson starts a few games for the Bucs down the stretch.

*Starling Marte is 3-6 now in the never ending Indy-Louisville game, bringing him up to .291 with an .844 OPS. Nice to see him adjusting to AAA pitching.

Buried Treasure - Unlikely Extension Candidate...

by KentuckyPirate on Jul 2, 2025 10:57 PM EDT reply actions

Wilson's improvement (if legitimate) is very exciting

I still see him as a Sanchez (Royals)-type pitcher who frustrates the hell out of the team he is on w/ command and control. But, the fact that he changed to throwing from a higher arm slot 5 games ago may imply legitimate improvement. It would be huge if he could become a #3/#4 w/ games like a #2 and games like a #5.

by Mr. Smizik on Jul 3, 2025 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Phil Evans

2 for 6.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

Keury de la Cruz

3 for 5 with a double.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 11:08 PM EDT reply actions

Saw a clip of him

.. very nice, lefty stroke. A real breakout player this season huh? Without much fanfare at all.

"The worst things that you say sound better than the best things that some other people say" - Hannah Horvath

by casejud on Jul 3, 2025 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Tyler Austin

0 for 2 with three walks, strikeout.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 11:13 PM EDT reply actions

Kaleb Cowart

1 for 4 with a double, two walks, strikeout.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 11:14 PM EDT reply actions

Delino DeShields Jr.

2-4, 2B, HR (6)

Striking out a little much but he’s putting up some interesting numbers.

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

I think the difference between him and billy hamilton is severely exaggerated

Hamilton is faster yes, but Deshields seems to have a lot more power, and a better approach. And hes still probably 70 speed.

by jarjets89 on Jul 3, 2025 12:10 AM EDT up reply actions

5'9", 210 pounds, scholarship to be a running back at LSU

You knew there was some power hiding in that frame. He just hadn’t been hitting enough to show it until now. He only has 6 HR, but 3 are in the last two weeks. I don’t think it’s unrealistic to think he could be a 15 HR guy down the road.

by kyuss94 on Jul 3, 2025 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions

5’9", 210 pounds, scholarship to be a running back at LSU

He was not offered to play football at LSU.

by ltrocq on Jul 3, 2025 11:37 AM EDT up reply actions

He was according to Rivals

He was according to Rivals. I’m not sure he would have actually played RB, but they did apparently offer him a scholarship.

by nixa37 on Jul 3, 2025 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions

I’m an LSU who follows football recruiting closely.

He wasn’t offered to play football.

by ltrocq on Jul 3, 2025 4:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Rivals spans multiple sports - doesn’t necessarily indicate football.

by ltrocq on Jul 3, 2025 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Exactly

DeShields’ scholarship was for baseball.

And he’s 5’9" 185, don’t know where the 210 came from.

by mlbprospectpulse on Jul 3, 2025 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I guess I was misinformed on the football thing

But he’s listed at 210 on MiLB. So that’s where it came from.

by kyuss94 on Jul 4, 2025 9:27 PM EDT up reply actions

He could've played at LSU

He was one of the top RB recruits in Georgia. LSU didn’t want him playing both sports though, which is why he didn’t have a football scholarship.

by PissedMick on Jul 4, 2025 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions

And really, that's the point you were making.

He was an exceptionally good high school running back, and you’d expect that he’d develop some power.

by PissedMick on Jul 4, 2025 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions

To be honest his strikeout rate isn't bad at all

19.7% is pretty solid for a 19 year old in full season ball. He’s getting quite interesting. He’s on pace for ~10 HR and ~100 SB right now. And his OBP is .385.

http://www.crawfishboxes.com

by OremLK on Jul 3, 2025 10:33 AM EDT up reply actions

Zunino Signs

4 million. 1.2mil below slot.

by endlessprisoner on Jul 2, 2025 11:15 PM EDT reply actions

has about 103k left to spend

by endlessprisoner on Jul 2, 2025 11:16 PM EDT up reply actions

Edwar Cabrera

4IP 0H 0R 2BB 8K so far.

by charles wallace on Jul 2, 2025 11:17 PM EDT reply actions

After 5, has 10 K now

He is the best strikeout pitcher in the minors
If only the rest of his game matched this aspect

by brirob on Jul 2, 2025 11:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Just stay away from Coors!

by Jersey Transplant on Jul 3, 2025 9:50 AM EDT up reply actions

"best strikeout pitcher in the minors"

Really? There are guys with more. What’s the standard for that designation?

by charles wallace on Jul 3, 2025 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

The standard is that that's why I think.

Is there some reason that opinions are no longer allowed on these chats? Jesus Christ.

by brirob on Jul 3, 2025 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions

... And the "standard for designation",

as if we have a basis for everything that is said in the chats, is his k-rate over the last two years. You should be happy that someone one this site isn’t just regurgitating what they’ve read on ten different message boards and blogs, and actually has an opinion of their own. And to your point - yes, there are guys with more K’s right now. If you take a cross-sectional account at any point in time, you may think player A is better than player B. Doesn’t mean it’s true.

by brirob on Jul 3, 2025 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Ha ha. What crawled up your ass?

It was a straight question. Not that your answer is all that great: “that’s what I think” is not a substitute for “I think that because”. Do you react this way every time asks you why you have an opinion? Because yeah, you’re allowed to have an opinion, and people are allowed to ask you why you have it when you put it out there. lol

by charles wallace on Jul 3, 2025 5:28 PM EDT up reply actions

and so your opinion is that he's not...

ok. and why do you think this? Because he’s not leading the minors in K’s this year, like he did last? There are guys with more? Yeah, your answer was pretty great as well.

by brirob on Jul 3, 2025 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions

Wait, what?

You posed an opionion as fact, then got irritated when asked for clarification even while acknowledging said opinion probably wouldn’t be mainstream? And then put the burden of proof on the questioner, asking him to prove cabrera ISN’T the best K pitcher in the minors.

Jesus Christ, yourself.

by siddfynch on Jul 3, 2025 10:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Where did I say he wasn't?

You’re not making a whole lot of sense. I asked a simple question. No need to try to make it more than that because you’re too lazy to defend your statement. .

by charles wallace on Jul 4, 2025 12:45 AM EDT up reply actions

George Springer 3-3 2B

after 3 innings

by lawson3 on Jul 2, 2025 11:21 PM EDT reply actions

Should have been promoted to AA already.

Yes, he strikes out a LOT, but it’s not affecting him at all against weaker competition. He’s older and already has nothing left to prove in A+

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions

4-4

by sethbeno on Jul 3, 2025 12:18 AM EDT up reply actions

Dan Vogelbach 2-3 HR

Killing it.

by BryceHarper on Jul 2, 2025 11:31 PM EDT reply actions

Boise

book it.

by Woodland League on Jul 2, 2025 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions

Yeah I don't get the AZL assignment

by kyuss94 on Jul 3, 2025 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions

In XST

he hit .189/.306/.379 in 111 PAs, apparently getting very frustrated and slamming his bat towards the end of the season. So they figured sending him to the AZL would get him back on track.

This is all courtesy of AZ Phil of The Cubs Reporter. Cool site.

by Woodland League on Jul 3, 2025 8:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Yep, from what I heard he just looked lost up there for XST.

However, I don’t think keeping him in the AZL at this point is benefiting anyone, except lovers of gaudy stat lines. I mean, the guy even hit a triple….

by bdlugz on Jul 3, 2025 9:57 AM EDT up reply actions

I know

the triple is what kills me. All I imagine is co-ed softball from college where we had no fences, and you just legged everything out. Maybe that’s how it is in AZL and he hit a bomb and lumbered around for a 3B. ;)

by Woodland League on Jul 3, 2025 10:07 AM EDT up reply actions

Haha, a 400 foot shot that rolled another 50 and the poor RF chasing it.

Vogelbach decides to stop at 3B because he’s tired.

by bdlugz on Jul 3, 2025 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Shelby Miller

A positive start last time out, but tonight was a total stinker.

4 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 5 BB, 5 K

ERA up to 6.

by rdf8585 on Jul 2, 2025 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

Odorizzi

5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 R/ER, 2 BB, 6 K

by brirob on Jul 2, 2025 11:40 PM EDT reply actions

Tim Wheeler

1-3, HR, 2 K

by brirob on Jul 2, 2025 11:41 PM EDT reply actions

HR#1?

His PCL line seems really backwards. Power and speed have disappeared while striking out less. Are the Rox trying to turn him into a different type of player than he’s been in the past?

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 11:45 PM EDT up reply actions

Hasn't played much, recently returned from injury

by brirob on Jul 2, 2025 11:54 PM EDT up reply actions

155 PA coming into today

with 0 HR and 2 SB in 7 attempts.

Hitting .300 though.

by sethbeno on Jul 2, 2025 11:59 PM EDT up reply actions

DIdn't realize it had been that many PA's already

by brirob on Jul 3, 2025 12:01 AM EDT up reply actions

hamate injury

He had a hamate injury, appears to have sapped his power. Hopefully the homer is a sign of recovery rather than a fluke.

by smokypants on Jul 3, 2025 11:31 AM EDT up reply actions

Disappointed he didn't make the 120

Matt Davidson: 2-3, HR, BB

by BigG'S on Jul 2, 2025 11:42 PM EDT via Android app reply actions

Also committed his 18th error.

Twitter

by dbacks25 on Jul 3, 2025 12:59 AM EDT up reply actions

therein lies the prob

as John alluded to, the bat doesn’t play up as a 1b so I guess he’s working on his defense in hopes of getting a real shot at the bigs in 2014 (vs a cup of coffee this year)

by BigG'S on Jul 3, 2025 1:18 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

Yeah, he better keep plugging away at 3b

I haven’t seen many clips of him this year but I think range is more the issue than his glove per se. If he’s serviceable (or even slightly subpar) there, I think he can produce adequate offensive lines to profile as a regular 3b. The organizational chart isn’t intimidating in front of him (assuming he stays at 3b of course).

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 11:08 AM EDT up reply actions

I seem to remember Ryan Wheeler doing well at AAA

You know how his defense is? I’m a bit surprised they didn’t give Josh Bell more of a shot, jerking him around btw starts (or just trying to push Roberts), but I guess with his 72% contact rate there’s not much of a leash

by BigG'S on Jul 3, 2025 11:15 AM EDT via Android app up reply actions

Have heard both

Wheeler has been regognized at a couple stops as ‘best defensive 3b’ or whatever, but it seems like there’s question about his defensive abilities here & there too. He’s reasonably new to the position & saying all the right things (knows 1b is occupied so this is his window) & I don’t think it’s unreasonable to think he could be decent. I’m not sure if he profiles as much more than a lower division guy or a platoon bat though in an ideal situation but he can hit righties, has some sneaky punch & can fill in around the foul lines with ease too probably.

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions

Jack McGeary

Pitched a scoreless inning in the GCL. anyone remember him?! first appearance of the year.

by endlessprisoner on Jul 2, 2025 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

Lino

2-4 in first game with new organization.

by endlessprisoner on Jul 2, 2025 11:48 PM EDT reply actions

Cuthbert

Every time I say he’s heating up, he strings together a couple of 0-fers. So I’ll just post that he went 3-7 today after going 3-5 yesterday.

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 11:58 PM EDT reply actions

Marisnick

2-2, 2 BB

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 11:58 PM EDT reply actions

Anda HBP and sac bunt

Pushes his line to .264/.351/.456, 6HR, 18 2B, 7 3B, 26/53 BB/K

Hasn’t exactly been a great season for him, but there’s still another 2 months and a 807 OPS in the FSL is decent in and of itself

by MjwW on Jul 3, 2025 12:03 AM EDT up reply actions

He's one of my picks to really break out in the second half.

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 3, 2025 12:37 AM EDT up reply actions

I hope you're right

I’ve felt he might be a little overrated though. Is his ceiling really all that lofty?

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Not a high ceiling, IMO.

by sethbeno on Jul 3, 2025 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Pass.

A five-tool center fielder who gets on base? You can have him.

by PissedMick on Jul 3, 2025 1:08 PM EDT up reply actions

yep

He’s going to be at least a decent player. He has a pretty good chance to be an excellent one. I remain very high on him . . .just had a bad May.

by mrkupe on Jul 3, 2025 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions

everybody else seems to say otherwise

by Sniderlover on Jul 3, 2025 5:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I didn't say I don't like him

He’s a good prospect. I just don’t see a high ceiling there.

by sethbeno on Jul 3, 2025 6:33 PM EDT up reply actions

So what does Toronto do with Marisnick?

Trade Rasmus at peak value, and give him CF next season?

by CoolCat23 on Jul 3, 2025 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Toronto

Also has Gose for CF and he’s two levels above Jake. Plus Jake is two to three years away. Plenty of time for this to sort itself out. He could also be traded for pitching help.

by 96mnc on Jul 3, 2025 3:49 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions

Well, he's in High-A this year

I can’t see the Jays rushing him, especially after they rushed Snider from High-A to the bigs in one season and look how that turned out. I imagine AA next year, and then there’s still the matter of Gose in front of him. I think mid-2014 at the earliest, unless he really beats the door down

by MjwW on Jul 3, 2025 3:51 PM EDT up reply actions

Marisnick is like at least two years away so there is nothing to worry about. Nothing to worry with Gose either. His bat isn’t ready and will likely need another year of minor league seasoning.

Doubt its even a consideration for the Jays FO. AA really wanted rasmus and fans sure love him now

by Sniderlover on Jul 3, 2025 5:37 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm a Cards fan

and I was outraged when they basically gave Rasmus away for free. Sadly, a lot of fans use the WS victory as justification for the move. Maybe Colby, Tony Rasmus and the Cardinals couldn’t coexist but they should have recieved a hell of a lot more in return. It was a slick move for AA.

by sethbeno on Jul 3, 2025 6:46 PM EDT up reply actions

you won the world series

It doesn’t matter what it cost, you WON the world series.

by tuna411 on Jul 4, 2025 9:42 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Pretty much

by Matt0330 on Jul 5, 2025 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions

Yep

Winning the World Series makes everything else pretty much a moot point.

by 96mnc on Jul 5, 2025 2:57 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions

I wouldn’t be upset over the trade. You won the WS and even if you could have had those guys without giving up Rasmus, you guys still won so you definitely make the deal again. Jays have no reason not to make that deal either so win-win for both sides IMO

by Sniderlover on Jul 4, 2025 5:23 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't think Rasmus' value has peaked yet

I think his recent surge is a sign of things to come.

by sethbeno on Jul 3, 2025 6:40 PM EDT up reply actions

Danry Vasquez

4-7 in a double-header.

See June 30ths thread for more info. I like him a lot.

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 2, 2025 11:59 PM EDT reply actions

Grossman

1-4, 2b, bb, cs

by bk11 on Jul 3, 2025 12:06 AM EDT reply actions

Niko Goodrum

1-4, 2b, 2bb, k

by bk11 on Jul 3, 2025 12:09 AM EDT reply actions

Myers

2-4, BB, K

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by doublestix on Jul 3, 2025 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

Greg?

by Matt0330 on Jul 3, 2025 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

A and below Mariners

Chol 1-3, HR (6), 2 BB. 5th homer in 6 games. OPS up to .950.
Pimentel, 2-4, 2 HR (6), K. 3rd homer in 2 games. 7 game hitting streak. Baby steps.
Wander Marte, 5 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 9 K. 20 year old lefty in just his second stateside start. Don’t know much about him. Was fairly impressive in Dominican last year.

by dnc on Jul 3, 2025 1:01 AM EDT reply actions

Didn't mean to post that already, a few others

Everett: Christopher Taylor, 1-3, 2B, 2 BB
Taylor Ard, 2-4, HR (3), BB
Marcus LIttlewood, 0-5, K
Patrick Kivlehan, 2-4, 2B, 2 Ks, BB (first professional walk against 20 K’s)
Alfredo Morales, 2-5, 2 K’s
Ketel Marte, 2-4
Pulaski: Tyler Marlette, 2-4, 2B
Dominican: Wilton Martinez, 2-3, 3B
Venezuela: Jesus Ugeuto, 1-3, 2 BB. Avg at .410.
Yordi Calderon, 2-5, HR (3), 2 K

by dnc on Jul 3, 2025 1:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Parker

Went six and gave up just one run for the 10th time in 14 starts. ERA is in the mid 2s.

by ADLC on Jul 3, 2025 1:16 AM EDT reply actions

Billy Hamilton has hit 100

stolen bases tonight!

1-3, 2 SB’s, BB, 2 K

by RedHopeful on Jul 3, 2025 2:01 AM EDT reply actions

Do I hear 200?

by Jersey Transplant on Jul 3, 2025 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Francisco Lindor

has really been struggling of late…

by RedHopeful on Jul 3, 2025 2:03 AM EDT reply actions

slowly faded away after a hot start....but

his overall line is around what i thought it would be. statistically he doesnt seem to be unlucky, .308 babip, 17% ld rate. he was off to a hot start, but if you look back at the scouting reports on him his bat didn’t project more than avg-above avg. and a .267/.351/.379 isn’t a bad line for a guy in full season ball who doesn’t turn 19 till nov, especially when you take into account that he’s good defensively at ss.

by bk11 on Jul 3, 2025 3:19 AM EDT up reply actions

Vinicio

Now a full 20+ points higher in both batting average and slugging percentage……………………..

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 3, 2025 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions

With identical ISOs and similar glowing defensive reports...................

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 3, 2025 3:33 AM EDT up reply actions

just not as much projected power

by bk11 on Jul 3, 2025 4:12 AM EDT up reply actions

Not minors, but Sean Doolittle...

The ridiculous numbers have carried over into the bigs. 21:2 over 12.2 innings so far…that’s almost 2 K per inning with Cliff Lee-type control. What a story.

by ArbeeEye on Jul 3, 2025 2:25 AM EDT reply actions

Doolittle

In his career as a pitcher, he has a 71:9 K:BB in 38.2 IP. I think we can call the experiment a success at this point.

by PissedMick on Jul 3, 2025 2:39 AM EDT up reply actions

He's been one of the best relievers in all of MLB this year.

Albeit in a SSS. Gotta think he’s the A’s best reliever though. Cook has been good but has struggled in the closer’s role. Would love to see Doolittle get a chance at the job if Cook’s struggles continue. Has Kimbrel-like upside IMO. His fastball looks unstoppable right now.

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by Ryne Alber on Jul 3, 2025 2:42 AM EDT up reply actions

Cook hasnt struggled really...

he blew one save, and then cam in with the bases loaded in the 8th inning vs Texas and gave up a triple. other than that hes been great

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by mathisrocks5 on Jul 3, 2025 3:16 AM EDT up reply actions

Way too many hits given up with that type of k/bb

And from watching him I don’t think it’s all unlucky BABIP either, he throw a lot of fastballs.

Goddam Steve Bernier! Why did you finish that check?
Goddam Scuderi! Why did you turn your back?

by playingwithfire on Jul 3, 2025 2:47 AM EDT up reply actions

I mean I just haven't seen much of a quality breaking/offspeed pitch

And that’s a concern even for a reliever.

Goddam Steve Bernier! Why did you finish that check?
Goddam Scuderi! Why did you turn your back?

by playingwithfire on Jul 3, 2025 2:49 AM EDT up reply actions

slurve

Threw a couple last night. The one he got over was nasty, but he missed with the others I saw (didn’t see whole appearance). If he can develop the pitch, he’ll be ridiculous.

by smokypants on Jul 3, 2025 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions

Reminds me of Kenley Jansen

Jansen’s another converted position player who throws almost exclusively fastballs—94% this year to Doolittle’s 85%. Kenley only averages 92-93 with his fastball, while Doolittle’s at 94 so far.

The funny thing is, Kenley is next to impossible to hit. His .138 BAA is eighth among all relievers. Chapman and Frieri are even better than that, while throwing as many (Frieri) or more (Chapman) than Doolitlte.

Point being, it’s not the FB% alone that has made Doolittle hittable. His microscopic walk rate suggests he’s just putting it over the plate too much. If he can get finer with his command (which isn’t asking too much, since he’s pitched so little as a professional it’s laughable) or even just adds some effective wildness to his game, he’ll be even better, whether he improves his secondaries or not.

by PissedMick on Jul 3, 2025 1:25 PM EDT up reply actions

Very good points

Goddam Steve Bernier! Why did you finish that check?
Goddam Scuderi! Why did you turn your back?

by playingwithfire on Jul 3, 2025 1:47 PM EDT up reply actions

Jansen

Is exactly who he reminds me of as well. He does throw a straight change but it had little movement. However, it does have 10+ mph of separation from his fastball.

by 96mnc on Jul 3, 2025 1:51 PM EDT via Android app up reply actions