10/28 Arizona Fall League Report

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Yesterday’s games saw Atlanta Braves 1B prospect Freddie Freeman continue his hot streak with three more hits.  Oakland A’s prospects Corey Brown and Jemile Weeks had nice outings as Brown rapped three more RBI’s and Weeks doubled twice and drove in two runs.  San Diego Padres prospect Lance Zawadzki put a black mark on Aaron Crow’s professional debut by taking him deep, though Crow looked pretty sharp allowing just two runs on three hits in his four innings. 

In Mesa, Andrew Cashner logged four no-hit innings, walking two and striking out four for his first win of the season.  Boston Red Sox SS/P prospect Casey Kelly had his best day with the bat, doubling, tripling and driving in four runs.

Today’s top prospect is the hands down best player in Arizona this fall, Grant Desme.  The A’s slugger remarkably tallied two more HR’s to raise his league leading total to 10.  Desme is now just four behind Brandon Wood’s AFL record and his .469 BA and 22 RBI leads the league right now.  Desme quietly had a big season for the A’s at Low-A Kane County and High-A Stockton, hitting .288 with 31 HR 89 RBI 40 SB and 98 runs scored.  Desme’s biggest culpability right now is his contact issues as he struck out 148 time in 131 games.  To date, Desme has fanned 14 times in 12 games, but his eight walks and 23 hits in that span makes his aggressive approach at the plate tolerable, if not encouraging.  Desme doesn’t have any first year cards right now, but when they do arrive (‘09 Bowman Draft?) they should command a solid market right out of the gate. 

AFL Player of the Day—GRANT DESME

Other Notable AFL Performances:

  Mesa Solar Sox 12

• Bryan Petersen—2-5 HR(2) 2 RBI 2R
• Starlin Castro—2-5 RBI 2R
• Hank Conger—2-4 2B R RBI BB
• David Cooper—2-4 RBI R
• Casey Kelly—2-4 2B 3B 4 RBI R BB
• Josh Vitters—2-5 RBI R
• Andrew Cashner—4 IP 0H 2 BB 4K  W (1-2)

  Scottsdale Scorpions 5

• Brandon Crawford—2-4 HR(1) RBI
• William Susdorf—1-2 HR(2) 2 RBI 2  BB
• Buster Posey—1-3 2R BB

  Phoenix Desert Dogs 11

• Grant Desme—3-4 2 HR(1) 4 RBI 4R BB
• Brandon Waring—3-5 3B RBI 2R
• Corey Brown—2-5 3 RBI
• Jemile Weeks—3-3 2 2B 2 RBI R

  Peoria Javelinas 6

• Trayvon Robinson—2-5 RBI R
• Casper Wells—1-4 HR(3) 3 RBI
• Justin Sellers—3-4 2B R
• Jordan Danks—1-3 R RBI BB

  Peoria Saguaros 9

• Lance Zawadzki—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R BB
• Jon Gaston—1-5 3B R 2 RBI
• Yonder Alonso—2-4 2R 2 RBI
• Freddie Freeman—3-4 2B R RBI BB
• Brandon Hicks—2-4 3B RBI BB
• Steven Garrison—3 IP 3H 2 BB K W (1-1)

  Surprise Rafters 0

• Reese Havens—2-4
• Aaron Crow—4 IP 3H 2 ER BB 2K L (0-1)

5/29 High-A Minor League Report

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Angel Villalona and Nick Noonan each went yard for San Jose.  Villalona has made great strides offensively this season raising his average nearly 40 points over last year’s totals and improving his BB/K ratio slightly.  There is still an ample amount of work that needs to be done in this department as he has only earned 7 BB vs. 38 K’s in his 45 games, but it is an improvement over last year’s 18 BB/118 K debacle.  In other action, Neftali Soto rapped four hits and drove in a run, a feat exceeded by Boston’s catching prospect Luis Exposito who also went 4-4 with his 3rd HR and three RBI.

Michael Stanton raised his average to .296 by collecting three hits, including his 11th HR, driving in three runs and scoring four times.  Stanton’s plate discipline has improved by leaps and bounds as he has a very respectible 25 BB/37 K’s thusfar.  Adding that element to his game makes him infinitely more dangerous as a power hitter.

Today’s top prospect is another Philadelphia Phillie, Kyle Drabek.  The fireballing son of former N.L. Cy Young Award winner Doug Drabek, tossed a complete game shutout, allowing five hits and striking out seven.  The win gives Drabek a 4-1 record this season with a 2.48 ERA and 19 BB/74 K in his first 62 innings.  Going at least 5 innings in each of his first 10 outings, the 21 year old is showing that he has moved well beyond his injury woes of the past and previous concerns about his makeup and work ethic have been mitigated significantly.  Expect Drabek to get a promotion at some point this season and, with the poor pitching of top prospect Carlos Carrasco, it seems reasonable to expect that Kyle could wind up as Philly’s best young hurler by the end of the ‘09 season.

High-A Player of the Day—KYLE DRABEK

Other Notable Performances:

Hitting:

• Logan Forsythe—2-5 3 RBI
• Tyson Gillies—2-4 2 3B 2R
• Angel Villalona—3-5 2B HR(7) 2 RBI 2R 2B
• Nick Noonan—3-5 HR(3) 3 RBI 2B 2R
• Thomas Neal—3-5 2B 2R 2 RBI
• Jemile Weeks—1-4 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Matthew Sweeney—2-3 HR(6) 2 RBI
• Cord Phelps—1-5 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Luis Exposito—4-4 HR(3) 3 RBI 2B
• Freddie Freeman—3-5 2B R
• Derrick Robinson—2-6 R SB(24)
• Johnny Giavotella—2-4 2B R
• Miles Durham—1-3 HR(6) RBI
• Brandon Tripp—4-6 HR(3) 3 RBI 3B 3B 2R (Cycle)
• Michael Stanton—2-3 2B 2R 3 BB (Game 1)…..1-3 HR(11) 2 RBI 2 BB 2R (Game 2)
• Jesus Montero—2-4 2B
• Chris Parmelee—2-4 2B RBI
• Ben Revere—2-4 RBI SB(21)
• Arlon Quiroz—3-4 2B RBI R
• Justin Jackson—2-3 2B
• Yonder Alonso—2-4 R
• Neftali Soto—4-4 2B RBI R SB(1)

Pitching:

• Travis Webb—7.1 IP 5H ER BB 6K W (3-3)
• Jeremy Hefner—5 IP 6H 2 ER BB 4K W (4-6)
• Alberto Bastardo—7 IP 5H BB 8K W (4-2)
• Bruce Billings—6.2 IP 4H UER 13K L (3-5)
• Scott Barnes—6 IP 2H er 3 BB 6K W (5-2)
• Alexander Torres—6 IP 5H Er 3 BB 7K W (3-2)
• Brad Meyers—6.2 Ip 4H ER 2 BB 8K L (3-2)
• Jose Rosario—5 Ip 5H Er 7K W (4-1)
• Deolis Guerra—6 IP 5H K W (4-4)
• Kyle Drabek—9 IP 5H BB 7K W (4-1)
• Jeff Allison—5 IP 6H 2 ER 2 BB 2K W (3-3)

5/12 High-A Minor League Report

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Michael Stanton hit HR #8 last night and Ryan Kalish continued to show that he has more pop than expected has he hit his 5th.  Cody Johnson did his best to stay in the minor league HR race by hitting his 12th.  On the mound, Atlanta Braves lefty Edgar Osuna pitched well in a losing effort by allowing just one hit and one run over 6 IP while striking out 8, but it was another lefty in the Oakland A’s system that took home top player honors.

Carlos Hernandez tossed 6 no-hit innings allowing just two walks and striking out 8 for his second win.  The 21 year old southpaw has struggled this season after a solid 7-0 record at two levels last year, but 12 of his 21 earned runs allowed have been surrendered in two terrible starts.  Part of these struggles this year can be ascribed to control problems as he has walked 17 in 34.2 IP.  On the bright side, he has struck out 31 in that time frame and has induced a GO/FO rate of 1.38.

High-A Player of the Day—CARLOS HERNANDEZ

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Lance Zawadzki—2-5 2 2B 4 RBI
• Felix Carrasco—3-5 2B R
• Brad Chalk—3-6 R RBI
• Matthew Sweeney—1-3 2B RBI BB
• Hector Gomez—3-5 RBI
• Joey Butler—2-4 3R RBI
• David Stoneburner—2-3 2 2B 2 RBI BB R
• Ryan Kalish—3-5 HR(5) 2 RBI 2R
• Jason Place—1-4 2 RBI R BB
• Freddie Freeman—2-2 BB
• Cody Johnson—1-3 HR(12) RBI
• Tyler Henson—1-2 2B 2 RBI R BB
• Matthew Angle—3-3 2B R BB SB(10)
• Kirk Nieuwenhuis—2-3 HR(6) 2 RBI 2B 3R 3 BB
• Ike Davis—2-4 2B 2R 2 RBI BB
• Francisco Pena—1-4 HR(2) 4 RBI BB
• Carlos Guzman—1-5 HR(5) 2 RBI
• Adron Chambers—3-5 3B 3 RBI
• Thomas Pham—2-4 HR(2) RBI 3R BB SB(8)
• Darin Mastroianni—2-4 2 RBI BB SB(25)
• Raul Barron—1-3 2B 2R BB SB(4)
• Tim Kennelly—2-4 2 2B 2R RBI BB SB(3)
• Caleb Gindl—2-4 2 RBI R SB(4)
• Eric Haydel—2-5 R SB(14)
• Michael Stanton—1-4 HR(8) RBI
• Neftali Soto—2-5 2B R 2 RBI
• Devin Mesoraco—2-3 2B 3B 2 RBI 2R 2 BB
• Dan Perales—2-5 3B 4 RBI R
• Jesus Montero—2-4 2 RBI R
• Brandon Laird—2-3 2 RBI BB
• Starlin Castro—2-4 3B R 2 RBI

Pitching:

• Alex Cobb—5 IP 3H ER 4K
• Jose Rosario—7 IP 2H 2 BB 6K
• Brad Holt—4.2 IP 5H ER 9K
• Eammon Portice—6 IP 3H ER 3 BB 7K W (2-3)
• Carlos Hernandez—6 IP 0H 2 BB 8K W (2-4)
• Clayton Tanner—6 IP 3H UER 3 BB K
• Edgar Osuna—6 IP H ER BB 8K L (2-3)

5/10 High-A Minor League Report

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Cody Johnson homered twice, boosting his total to 11 on the season and Angels OF prospect Julio Perez homered and drove in six runs.  Dodgers outfielder Scott Van Slyke homered for the fourth time and drove in four runs and minor league HR leader Joe Dunigan didn’t hit a longball, but drove in four runs.

In an unprecedented move, I am awarding a trio of players with today’s top performance award.  Baltimore’s HIgh-A affiliate Frederick had three players that hit the snot out of the ball yesterday.  3B prospect Tyler Henson went 4-4 with three doubles, two RBI and five runs scored.  On the other side of the diamond resides towering 1B prospect Billy Rowell.  The former 1st rounder’s bat is really starting to sizzle as testified by his 3-5 day which saw two balls leave the yard and five RBI.  Finally, ‘08 draftee SS Bobby Stevens went 5-5 with two HR four RBI and three runs scored in just his eighth game of the season.

High-A Players of the Day—TYLER HENSON, BILLY ROWELL, & BOBBY STEVENS

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Lonnie Chisenhall—2-4 HR(6) RBI
• Michael Burgess—2-3 RBvI
• Jordan Danks—1-3 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Brent Morel—1-2 HR(7) RBI BB
• Mike Moustakas—2-5 2R RBI
• Derrick Robinson—1-4 2B 2R BB SB95)
• Clint Robinson—2-4 HR(5) 3 RBI
• Tyler Henson—4-4 3 2B 5R 2 RBI BB
• Bobby Stevens—5-5 2 HR(2) 4 RBI 2B 3R
• Billy Rowell—3-5 2 HR(4) 5 RBI 2R
• Ryan Kalish—3-4 BB
• Michael Jones—2-4 2 2B RBI R
• Cody Overbeck—1-4 HR(1) 4 RBI
• Caleb Gindl—1-4 3B 2 RBI R
• Steffan Wilson—1-4 HR(3) 3 RBI
• Buster Posey—2-4 2B 2R
• Angel Villalona—3-5 3 RBI
• Brian Bocock—2-4 2 RBI R
• Collin Cowgill—1-5 HR(5) 2 RBI
• Radames Navarro—1-5 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Trayvon Robinson—2-4 2B 2R
• Scott Van Slyke—2-4 HR(4) 4 RBI 3B
• Tyson Gillies—3-3 3R RBI SB(6)
• Joe Dunigan—2-6 2B R 4 RBI
• Juan Diaz—3-5 2R
• Carlos Peguero—2-5 2B 2R
• Mike Zawadzki—3-5 2B 3B RBI R
• Clayton Fuller—2-4 2B 2R 2 BB SB(11)
• Yefri Carvajal–2-5 2B 2 RBI R
• Luis Martinez—3-4 2 2B 2R
• Matthew Sweeney—1-3 2B 2R 2 BB
• Julio Perez—2-4 HR(4) 6 RBI
• Carlos Colmentares—4-5 3B RBI
• Cody Johnson—2-5 2 HR(11) 5 RBI BB 2R
• Jason Heyward—2-4 R BB SB(2)
• Freddie Freeman—1-3 2R 2 BB

Pitching:

• Richard Bleier—7.2 7H 2 ER 3 BB 6K W (3-1)
• Cole Rohrbough—4 IP 2H ER 2 BB 5K
• Colton Willems—6 IP 3H 3 UER 4K L (1-1)
• Charles Shirek—5.2 IP 3H 2 ER 3 BB 8K W (5-0)

5/7 High-A Minor League Report

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Seattle’s Italian import Alex Liddi has made some significant strides in his development this season and he continued to impress yesterday, going 3-4 with his seventh HR and two RBI.  Logan Forsythe scored four times and drove in a run and teammate Felix Carrasco belted his fourth HR and drove in four runs.  White Sox 3B prospect Brent Morel looked sharp in a double header, combining for five hits, including his sixth HR, two RBI and four runs scored.  Light-hitting Blue Jays OF prospect Darin Mastroianni stole two more bases yesterday, increasing his season total to 24 in just 26 games.  On the mound, inconsistent and oft-injured Oakland A’s fireballer Craig Italiano surrendered an unearned run over six innings, striking out eight and earning his third win of the season.

Today’s top player in the upper realm of the single-A ranks is, once again, Cleveland Indians 1B prospect Matt McBride.  The muscular Lehigh alum went 5-7 in a double header with his sixth HR, six RBI and two doubles.  McBride is now batting .421 on the season with 35 RBI, 22 runs and 14 doubles in his first 28 games.  At 23 years old, it would seem that he will earn a promotion to AA soon, but Beau Mills is currently blocking his progress.  McBride seems to be one of those players who may need a change of scenery, as the Indians seem too well stocked at other positions to give McBride a fair shake at a regular roster spot.  The Tribe is desperate for rotational depth and it wouldn’t surprise me to see them package one of their fine corner infielders or outfielders in an acquisition down the road.  McBride’s sustained success will continue to make that an increasingly viable option.

High-A Player of the Day—MATT MCBRIDE

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Ryan Kalish—1-4 HR(4) 2 RBI
• Freddie Freeman—2-4 2B 2 RBI
• Jordy Mercer—3-5 2 RBI R
• Caleb Gindl—2-3 2B BB
• Darin Mastroianni—1-3 r RBI 2 BB 2 SB(24)
• Michael Durant—1-3 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Shane Peterson—2-4 HR(2) RBI 2R
• Shawn O’Malley—3-5 2 2B 2 RBI 2R
• Chris Sexton—2-5 2B 3R
• Matthew Fields—3-5 HR(6) 3 RBI
• Alex Buchholz—2-3 HR(2) 3 RBI BB
• Scott Vanslyke—5-5 2 2B 2 RBI 2R
• Edgardo Baez—2-4 RBI 3R BB
• Trayvon Robinson—2-6 HR(4) 2 RBI
• Alex Liddi—3-4 HR(7) 2 RBI 2B
• Jonathan Gaston—3-3 2B R RBI BB
• Josh Flores—2-3 2 2B R RBI
• Logan Forsythe—3-4 4R RBI
• Felix Carrasco—3-4 HR(4) 4 RBI 2 2B 3B BB
• Logan Payne—2-3 3 RBI BB
• Brad Chalk—3-6 3B 2 RBI R SB(9)
• Hector Gomez—2-4 2 2B RBI R
• Charlie Blackmon—2-4 2B 2 RBI R
• Mitch Moreland—3-4 2B 3R BB SB(1)
• Joey Butler—3-4 R RBI BB
• Brent Morel—3-4 HR(6) 2 RBI 2 2B 2R (Game 1)…..2-4 2R 3B (Game 2)
• Billy Rowell—2-3 (Game 1)…..2-3 HR(2) 2 RBI (Game 2)
• Kraig Binic 2-4 HR(5) 3 RBI 2R
• Lonnie Chisenhall—3-4 2 2B 2R 3 RBI (Game 1)…..2-3 2R BB (Game 2)
• Matt McBride—4-4 2 2B 3 RBI (Game 1)…..1-3 HR(6) 3 RBI (Game 2)
• Cord Phelps—3-4 2R RBI

Pitching:

• David Bromberg—7.2 IP H 4 BB 5K
• Zack Stewart—9 IP 5H Er BB 6K W (1-1)
• Dan McDaniel—5.2 IP 2H 2 BB 9K W (3-0)
• Andrew Hess—6 IP 6H 2 BB 7K
• Eric Berger—6 IP 2H 2 BB 4K W (3-1)
• Steven Johnson—6 IP 6H 2 ER BB 10K W (2-2)
• Bruce Billings—4.1 IP 6H 2 ER 2 BB 8K
• Craig Itialiano—6 IP 3H UER 3 BB 8K W (3-2)
• Blake Beavan—9 IP 4H 3 UER BB 5K W (1-4)
• Jacob Rasner—4 IP 3H BB 6K

4/27 High-A Minor League Report

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Pedro Alvarez and Freddie Freeman squared off against each other yesterday and each talleyed a homerun for their respective teams.  Jason Castro went deep for the third time as did Roger Kieschnick.  Jordan Danks and James Shuck each rapped three hits and scored multiple times as well.  On the mound, Charles Shirek tossed seven shutout innings, striking out eight for his third win and Yankees prospect Jeremy Bleich won his second with six shutout innings.

Today’s top player award goes to Yonder Alonso who only had one hit, but he made it count.  The Reds’ ‘08 first rounder blasted his fourth HR, a grand slam, to help Sarasota overcome a six run deficit and defeat Charlotte 8-7.  Alonso started the season slowly, but has begun to hit better as of late batting .278 with 3 HR and 16 RBI in his last 10 games.  The plate discipline is there (7 BB/10 K), which is a prime indicator that the bat will continue to sizzle and his current batting average of .219 will soon be a thing of the past.

High-A Player of the Day—YONDER ALONSO

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Brandon Crawford—2-5 3B R
• Nick Noonan—1-3 2 RBI BB
• Roger Kieschnick—2-4 HR(3) RBI 3B 2R
• James Shuck—3-3 2R RBi 2B 2 BB SB(6)
• James Castro—2-5 HR(3) RBI
• T.J. Steele—2-4 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Caleb Joseph—3-4 2 2B R SB(1)
• Jordan Danks—3-5 3R
• Pedro Alvarez—1-3 HR(4) RBI 2 BB 2R
• Freddie Freeman—1-5 HR(4) 2 RBI
• Emeel Salem—2-3 2R 2 BB SB(3)
• Cody Cipriano—2-4 2B R 3 RBI BB SB(1)
• Alex Buchholz—2-3 2B R BB
• Yonder Alonso—1-4 HR(4) 4 RBI
• Justin Reed—2-4 2 2B RBI R
• Darin Mastroianni—1-2 2R 3 BB 3 SB(12)
• Moises Sierra—1-4 4 RBI R
• Eric Thames—1-2 2B 2R 3 RBI
• Michael Stanton—1-3 RBI BB SB(1)
• Jesus Montero—2-4 2B RBI
• Austin Krum—3-4 2R BB
• Eric Farris—2-4 RBI 2 SB(8)
• Arlon Chambers—2-3 3B RBI BB R

Pitching:

• David Bromberg—4.2 IP 3H ER 2 BB 5K
• Jeremy Bleich—6 IP 3H BB 6K W(2-0)
• Kyle Winters—7 IP 3H BB 6K
• Jenrry Mejia—5 IP 5H 5K
• Ryan Searle—5 IP 2H BB 2K W(2-1)
• Charles Shirek—7 IP 4H BB 8K W(3-0)

4/23 High-A Minor League Report

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CALIFORNIA LEAGUE

Brandon Crawford, Alex Liddi, and Matt Spencer all hit their fourth HR’s of the season and Madison Bumgarner allowed just one run over five innings to go a perfect 3-0 for the 2009 season.  Chris Withrow punched out 10 over just five innings but lost to today’s player of the day Chris Hicks. 

The Astros right hander tossed five innings of scoreless ball, allowing just five hits while striking out nine.  Hicks, 21, is now 2-1 on the season with a 3.07 ERA and 18 K’s in 14.2 IP.  Used almost exclusively as a reliever last season, Hicks has proven to be quite adept at forcing groundball outs this season (2.57/FO) and has exhibited good control.  At 6-4 205 lb., he appears to have a nice durable frame capable of handling a steady workload.

California League Player of the Day—CHRIS HICKS

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Alex Liddi—3-4 HR(4) 3 RBI 2B
• James McOwen—3-5 2R SB(1)
• Joe Dunigan—4-4 HR(3) 2 RBI 2B
• Kuo Hui Lo—2-4 HR(1) RBI 3B 2R
• Matt Spencer—3-4 2B HR(4) RBI 3R BB
• Jermaine Mitchell—2-4 HR(1) RBI
• Brandon Crawford—1-4 HR(4) 2 RBI
• Buster Posey—2-4 R RBI
• Roger Kieschnick—1-3 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Engel Beltre—1-4 2B 2R RBI BB SB(5)
• Mitch Moreland—1-4 HR(2) RBI 2 BB 2R
• Mauro Gomez—3-6 HR(3) 6 RBI 2B
• Collin Cowgill—2-5 R SB(3)
• Scott Vanslyke—4-5 2B 3B 2R

Pitching:

• Nathan Adcock—6 IP 4H BB 4K W(2-1)
• Madison Bumgarner—5 IP 5H ER 5K W(3-0)
• Chris Withrow—5 IP 3H Er 2 BB 10 K L(1-1)
• Chris Hicks—5 IP 5H 2 BB 9K W(2-1)

CAROLINA LEAGUE

Jason Place continues to make positive strides in his development as he hit his second HR and drove in three runs.  Teammate Chi-Hsien Chiang had nice back to back outings combining to go 4-7 with a HR, three RBI and three runs scored.  Jordan Danks had three hits, driving in two and scoring twice.

Today’s player of the day in the Carolina League is Cleveland Indians 3B prospect Lonnie Chisenhall.  For the second straight day, Chisenhall homered and drove in five runs.  The Indians’ 2008 first round selection has an eight game hitting streak and is beginning to demonstrate the promising power potential and plate discipline that made him a top draft choice last June.

Carolina League Player of the Day—LONNIE CHISENHALL

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Jason Place—2-4 HR(2) 3 RBI BB 2B 2R
• Chih-Hsien Chiang—2-4 HR(1) 3 RBI BB 2R (Game 1)…2-3 R (Game 2)
• Kris Negron—2-4 R RBI SB(2)
• Clint Robinson—2-3 2 HR(2) 2 RBI BB 2R (Game 1)…1-4 HR(3) RBI (Game 2)
• David Lough—3-4 2 RBI
• Lonnie Chisenhall—2-5 GS HR(2) 5 RBI 2B BB
• Cord Phelps—2-4 2B BB R
• Freddie Freeman—2-5 2B 2R
• Michael Fisher—3-4 2R BB
• Jordan Danks—3-4 2 RBI 2R BB SB(3)
• Brent Morel—2-4 R BB SB(5)

Pitching:

• Ronal Uviedo—5 IP 2H 5K
• Zack Britton—5 IP 4H ER 2 BB 4K

FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE

Matt Dominguez and Michael Stanton combined to go 4-7 with four runs and three walks.  Osvaldo Martinez, Alex Buchholz, Eric Thames and Reid Fronk each pounded out three hits and Shawn O’Malley had four hits and three runs scored. 

Today’s FSL top player is Jupiter Hammerheads pitcher Kyle Winters.  One day after his 22nd birthday, the ‘05 fifth rounder tossed seven two-hit innings walking one and striking out two.  Winters has allowed just one run in his first 19 innings of 2009 (0.47 ERA)  He is a control pitcher who gets a lot of groundball outs and has made some improvements, thusfar, in controlling the strike zone.

Florida State League Player of the Day—KYLE WINTERS

 
Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Matt Dominguez—2-4 2B 3R BB
• Michael Stanton—2-3 R RBI 2 BB
• Osvaldo Martinez—3-4 2 3B 2R BB
• Cole Gillespie—2-2 R 2 BB SB(4)
• Austin Romine—2-4 2B 2R
• Dominic Brown—2-3 BB R SB(3)
• Kody Kaiser—2-3 BB R SB(3)
• Audy Ciraco—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2B 2R
• Marwin Gonzalez—3-5 2B 2R
• Jovan Rosa—2-2 2B 2 RBI
• Eric Thames—3-4 2B 3B RBI 2R
• Jermaine Curtis—3-4 RBI
• Deibinson Romero—2-3 2R 2B RBI
• Alex Buchholz—3-5 2B 3B 2 RBI
• Reid Fronk—3-5 2B RBI
• Shawn O’Malley—4-5 2B 3B RBI 3R

Pitching:

• Kyle Winters—7 IP 2 H BB 2K W(1-0)
• Andrew Hess—5 Ip 6H 4K W(1-0)
• David Bromberg—6 IP 4H ER 2 BB 3K W(1-0)

4/20 High-A Minor League Report

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CALIFORNIA LEAGUE

Matthew Sweeney knocked another three hits, as did Jack Shuck, Todd Johnson, Alex Liddi and Mitch Moreland.  Juan Ramirez and Alexander Torres locked horns in a good pitching battle, though neither one of them earned a decision for their efforts.  Today’s top player is one of the overlooked prospects on San Jose’s mega-talented roster.  Conor Gillespie went 2-3 with his first HR and two runs scored.

California League Player of the Day—CONOR GILLESPIE

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Lance Zawadzki—1-4 HR(1) RBI
• Conor Gillespie—2-3 HR(1) RBI BB 2R
• Angel Villalona—2-3 2B BB
• Nick Noonan—2-4
• Thomas Neal—2-4 R 2 RBI
• Mitch Moreland—3-5 2B 2 RBI
• Sean Coughlan—1-4 HR(3) 2 RBI 2R BB
• Jack Shuck—3-4 3B R SB(4)
• Trayvon Robinson—2-4 HR(3) RBI 3B
• Steven Caseres—1-3 HR(2) RBI
• Wilin Rosario—1-3 2B RBI R SB(1)
• Todd Johnson—3-4 HR(1) RBI
• Matthew Sweeney—3-4 2 2B R
• Alex Liddi—3-4 2B R RBI SB(1)

Pitching:

• Jeremy Hefner—5 Ip 8H 3 Er BB 9K L(0-3)
• Clayton Tanner—5.2 IP 4H ER BB 5K W(1-0)
• Connor Graham—5 IP 5H Er 2 BB 2K W(2-0)
• Juan Ramirez—5 IP 5H 2 ER BB 6K
• Alexander Torres—5 IP 6H 2 ER BB 7K

CAROLINA AND FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE

The FSL played just one game and all but one game was rained out in the Carolina League.  The Kinston Indians slapped up 16 runs against Myrtle Beach which means that there are several nice performances to report, but I am going to opt to give top player honors to underachieving prospect Tyler Colvin.  Colvin hit his first HR of the year and scored three runs for Daytona.

FSL and Carolina League Player of the Day—TYLER COLVIN

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Tim Fedroff—3-7 2R 2B SB(3)
• Cord Phelps—3-5 2B 2R 2 RBI BB
• Lonnie Chisenhall—3-5 2R RBI BB
• Ron Rivas—3-5 2B 2R 3 RBI BB
• Alex Castillo—2-4 HR(1) 4 RBI 2 BB
• Roman Pena—1-1 GS HR(2) 4 RBI 2 BB SB(3)
• Freddie Freeman—1-3 2B
• Tyler Colvin—3-5 HR(1) RBI 3R
• Marquez Smith—2-4 2 RBI R
• Russ Canzler—2-4 2B RBI 2R
• Moises Sierra—2-4 HR(1) RBI

Pitching:

• Jeanmar Gomez—6 IP 2H UER 2 BB 3K W(1-2)
• Marcos Mateo—4 IP 2H BB K

4/16 High-A Minor League Report

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CALIFORNIA LEAGUE

Slugger-in-waiting Angel Villalona went yard for the second time and Madison Bumgarner pitched well enough to earn his second win of the season. The Padres’ top international signing Yefri Carvajal hit his first HR.  Diamonbacks top prospect Jarrod Parker tossed five dominant innings allowing just two hits and striking out seven, but the Padres’ Corey Luebke was even better shutting out Modesto for seven innings, allowing two hits and striking out eight.

California League Player of the Day—COREY LUEBKE

Other Notable Performances:

• Angel Villalona—2-3 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Buster Posey—1-3 2B R BB
• Madison Bumgarner—5 IP 4H UER 2 BB 4K W(2)
• Craig Italiano—5 IP 2H 2 ER 3 BB 6K L(2)
• Jason Castr0—2-4 RBI
• Chris Jackson—1-2 2R 3 BB
• Preston Mattingly—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Steven Caseres—2-4 RBI
• Matthew Sweeney—2-4
• Jeremy Moore—2-4 2B
• P.J. Phillips—2-4 R RBI
• Efren Navarro—1-4 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Tim Kiely—7 IP 3H 8K W(1)
• Collin Cowgill—1-4 HR(3) RBI
• Jarrod Parker—5 IP 2H 7K
• Charlie Blackmon—2-3 R BB
• Yefri Carvajal—2-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Andrew Parrino—2-5 2B R
• Logan Forsythe—1-3 BB 2B
• Corey Luebke—7 IP 2H BB 8K W(1)

CAROLINA LEAGUE

It was a banner day for the top prospects in the Carolina League.  Chris Marrero doubled twice and drove in three runs, Jordan Danks had three hits, including his second HR, and drove in two.  Mike Moustakas also had two hits and a couple of RBI while Jason Heyward went 3-3 with his second HR, three RBI, two runs scored and two walks.  That performance alone would be enough to win the award, but Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez delivered big time with his second HR and six RBI in a win over Winston-Salem.

Carolina League Player of the Day—PEDRO ALVAREZ

Other Notable Performances:

• David Espinosa—1-2 R 2 BB 2 SB(4)
• Chris Marrero—2-4 2 2B 3 RBi R
• Jason Place—3-4 2B 2 RBI SB(1)
• Tom Milone—6 IP 6H ER BB 7K
• Jordan Danks—2-5 HR(2) 2 RBI 2B
• Brent Morel—2-5 2B SB(4)
• Christian Marrero—2-5 2B R
• Seth Loman—1-3 2B R 2 RBI BB
• Pedro Alvarez—2-4 HR(2) 6 RBI
• Jose De Los Santos—2-4 3R 2B RBI BB
• Alex Presley—2-4 2R RBI
• Mike Moustakas—3-5 2B 2 RBI R
• Jeff Bianchi—2-4 R BB
• Johnny Giavotella—2-5 R
• Clint Robinson—1-4 2B R 2 RBI
• Tim Fedroff—3-5 2 2B R
• Matt McBride—2-3 2b BB
• Eric Berger—5 IP 5H Er 2 BB 8K
• Jason Heyward—3-3 HR(2) 3 RBI 2 BB 2R
• Freddie Freeman—1-4 RBI BB
• Matt Fischer—2-5 2B 2R
• Zach Britton—4 IP 5H 2 ER 2 BB 5K
• Tyler Henson—1-3 2R 2 BB SB(2)

FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE

Unlike the Carolina League, there weren’t any mind blowing performances to speak of.  Zack Stewart looked good in his second consecutive start, as did Dellin Betances and Duane Below.  Tommy Hickman hit his first HR, but the top player award goes to Twins speedster and future lead off hitter Ben Revere.  The former first rounder went 2-3 with a dobule, three RBI and two bases on balls.

Florida State League Player of the Day—BEN REVERE

Other Notable Performances:

• Jermaine Curtis—2-3 2R
• Francisco Rivera—1-2 2B 3 RBI
• Zach Stewart—5 IP 5H ER BB 6K
• Nick Additon—4 IP H 2 BB K
• Yonderman Rodriguez—2-3 BB R
• Arlon Quiroz—2-2 2B RBI SB(2)
• Duane Below—5.2 IP 7H ER 9K L(1)
• Carlos Montaserios—7 IP 3H BB 4K W(1)
• Andy Dirks—2-4 2B 3 RBI
• Emeel Salem—3-6 RBI R BB SB(1)
• Reese Havens—3-6 2 RBI R
• Zachary Lutz—2-6 RBI
• Kirk Nieuwenhuis—3-4 BB
• Jenrry Mejia—5 IP 6H ER BB 3K
• Eric Thames—3-4 2 RBI
• Darin Mastroianni—2-5 2B RBI R
• Justin Jackson—1-5 2B 2R
• Raul Barron—2-4 2R SB(3)
• Marquez Smith—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Thomas Hickman—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Ben Revere—2-3 2B R 3 RBI 2 BB
• Matt Dominguez—1-3 BB
• Kyle Winters—6 Ip 5H BB 4K
• David Bromberg—5 IP 4H ER 3 BB 4K
• Jesus Montero—1-3 BB
• Brent Brewer—1-4 2B R
• Lee Haydel—2-3 RBI
• Cole Gillespie—1-4 RBI SB(2)
• Dellin Betances—5.1 IP 8H 2 ER BB 7K L(1)

4/14 High-A Minor League Report

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CAROLINA LEAGUE

Freddie Freeman and Cody Johnson both homered, but Brian Matusz was able to pitche well enough to earn a win against Myrtle Beach.  Salvador Sanchez hit his third HR of the season, but it was the Indians’ 21 year old flame thrower Kelvin De La Cruz who takes home top prospect honors after his electifying six inning, nine strikeout shutout performance en route to his second win of the year.  This effort comes on the heels of a season debut in which he struck out 10 hitters over six innings.

Carolina League Player of the Day—KELVIN DE LA CRUZ

Other Notable Performances:

• Salvador Sanchez—1-3 HR(3) 2 RBI 2R BB
• Jordy Mercer—2-5 R RBI SB(1)
• David Hague—3-4 2 RBI
• Kelvin De La Cruz—6 IP 4H 9K W(2)
• Alex Caldera—5 IP 4H ER BB 2K L(1)
• Tyler Henson—1-4 2 RBI R 2 BB SB(1)
• Brandon Waring—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R BB
• Caleb Joseph—3-5 RBI R
• Pedro Florimon Jr.—2-5 2R SB(1)
• Chris Vineyard—1-3 2B 2 RBI 2 BB
• Brian Matusz—5 IP 4H 3 ER 3 BB 6K W(1)
• Jason Heyward—2-4 2B R
• Freddie Freeman—1-4 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Cody Johnson—2-3 HR(4) RBI 2B 2R BB

FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE

Darin Mastroianni is the early clubhouse leader with six stolen bases this year, but Greg Veloz is closing in gathering his fourth yesterday.  The Cardinals’ younger OF prospect Shane Peterson (they have two in their system) continues to hit gathering two hits and an RBI but it was Adron Chambers who blew away the competition with a 4-4 two triple, two run game.

Florida State League Player of the Game—ADRON CHAMBERS

Other Notable Performances:

• Justin Reed—1-4 3B R RBI BB SB(2)
• Adron Chambers—4-4 2 3B 2R RBI SB(1)
• Shane Peterson—2-4 RBI
• Pete Kozma—1-5 2B 2 RBI
• Matt Fields—1-4 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Greg Veloz—2-5 R SB(4)
• Ike Davis—2-4
• Zach Lutz—2-5 2B RBI
• Darin Mastroianni—2-2 3B 3 BB 2 SB(6)
• Eric Thames—2-4 2R 3 RBI 3B BB
• Kevin Ahrens—1-4 2B RBI BB
• Russ Canzler—2-4 2R

CALIFORNIA LEAGUE

Collin Cowgill and Mitch Moreland went deep on Wednesday and Chris Minaker, Jose Felix, and Jonathan Greene each rapped four hits.  On the mound, Trevor Reckling threw six quality innings in a losing effort, and Corey Kluber did the same with winning results.  The player of the day is Giants top prospect Buster Posey whos 3-4 day included a double, walk and two RBI.  Posey is heating up and should move quickly through San Francisco’s talented farm system.

California League Player of the Day—BUSTER POSEY

Other Notable Performances:

• Alex Liddi—2-4
• Danny Payne—2-4 2R 3B 2 RBI
• Logan Forsythe—1-3 2B BB 2R
• Ali Solis—1-3 2B BB 2R
• Corey Kluber—6 IP 3H 6K W(1)
• Engel Beltre—2-5 2B 2R SB(3)
• Mitch Moreland—3-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Matt Lawson—2-4 2 RBI SB(1)
• Jonathan Greene—4-5 2B 2R RBI
• Jose Felix—4-5 2B R 3 RBI
• Buster Posey—3-4 2B 2 RBI R BB
• Brandon Crawford—1-4 2R BB
• Angel Villalona—2-4 RBI
• Darren Ford—2-5 R
• Scott Van Slyke—2-4 2B RBI
• Chris Minaker—4-4 R RBI
• Shane Wolf—5 IP 5H 2 ER BB 9K
• Bryan Shaw—5 IP 5H ER 4K W(1)
• Collin Cowgill—2-4 HR(2) 2 RBI SB(2)
• Ed Easley—1-4 2 RBI
• Manny Ferrer—2-4 2R SB(1)
• Trevor Reckling—6 IP 4H ER 6K L(1)
• Jeremy Moore—2-4 2B R
• Efren Navarro—2-3 2B