3/5 Spring Training Report

Posted by Jeremy on March 6, 2009 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Trevor Cahill had another fine outing allowing one run on one hit over three innings.  Gordon Beckham hit his second HR in the last couple of games, Jesus Guzman went deep again for the Giants, and Jason Donald cleared the fences for the first time this spring.  The top youngster of the day, however, was Detroit Tigers 1B prospect Jeff Larish, who rung the dinger bell twice with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored.

Youngster of the Day—JEFF LARISH

Other Notable Performances:

• Cameron Maybin—1-2 2B R BB
• Brian Matusz—3 IP H 2K
• Matt Wieters—2-3 2B R RBI
• Luis Montanez—2-4 2 RBI
• Andrew McCutchen—1-5 2B R
• Shelby Ford—2-4 3B R
• Todd Frazier—2-3 RBI R
• Chris Valaika—1-2 2B R
• Jeff Larish—3-4 2 HR(2) 3 RBI 3R 2B
• Elvis Andrus—0-1 BB R SB(1)
• Trevor Cahill—3 IP H ER BB 3K (W)
• Jesus Guzman—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Eugenio Velez—2-3
• Gordon Beckham—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Jack Egbert—3 IP 3H 2 BB 4K
• Xavier Paul—2-2 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R
• Yu Darvish—4 IP 0H BB 3K
• Chris Carter (Red Sox)—3-3 RBI
• Daniel Bard—2 IP H 3K
• Jason Donald—1-3 HR(1) RBI
• Lou Marson—2-4
• Chris Johnson—1-4 2B RBI
• Nick Weglarz—0-1 2 BB R
• Christian Garcia—2 IP H BB 2K
• Chris Denorfia—2-3 RBI R SB(1)
• Freddie Freeman—1-2 2B RBI R BB
• Diory Hernandez—1-3 2B RBI R
• Brad Harman—2-4 HR(1) RBI 2R
• Luke Hughes—2-5
• Casey McGehee—1-2 GS HR(1) 4 RBI
• Alcides Escobar—1-1 2B RBI
• Yung-Chi Chen—1-2 R RBI

Phoenix Desert Dogs **2008 AFL Champs**

Posted by Jeremy on November 24, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

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Congratulations to the Phoenix Desert Dogs for winning their 5th consecutive Arizona Fall League title.  The Desert Dogs pounded the Mesa Solar Sox 10-4.  Solar Sox starter and Atlanta Braves top prospect Tommy Hanson hurled 5 sterling inning allowing just one run on 3 hits while striking out 8.  After Hanson left the game, the Desert Dogs proceded to hammer out 9 runs over the next two innings including a long 3-run blast by A’s 1B/C Josh Donaldson.  Here’s the breakdown of the performers.

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  10

• Josh Donaldson—3-4 HR 4 RBI 2R
• Danny Valencia—2-3 2R 3B 2 RBI BB
• Chris Nelson—2-4 R 2B
• Evan Frey—2-4 2B 3 RBI
• Dustin Martin—1-5 2B R RBI
• Eric Young Jr.—1-3 2 BB
• Jeff Manship—4.2 IP 8H 2 ER 2 BB 4K

 Mesa Solar Sox  4

• Tommy Hanson—5 IP 3H ER BB 8K
• Jeff Larish—2-4 HR 2 RBI
• Logan Morrison—2-4 R BB
• Scott Cousins—1-3 R BB
• Jason Donald—2-5
• Casper Wells—2-4 2B

Top 2008 Arizona Fall League Offensive Performances

Posted by Jeremy on November 22, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

The AFL wrapped up its regular season Thursday night with the Mesa Solar Sox and Phoenix Desert Dogs winning their respective divisions.  Mesa and Phoenix will square up for a championship game putting the finishing touches on a spectacular AFL season.  Much like I did with the Hawaiian Winter League wrap up, I have chosen 10 offensive performers who stood above the rest this season.

Top Offensive Performances

10.) Wes Hodges—Cleveland Indians 3B

.349/.368/.549  6 HR 26 RBI

• Hodges’ offense has been outstanding since the Indians selected him in the 2nd round of the ‘06 draft out of Georgia Tech.  Hodges has above average power and a smooth right handed swing that should hit for a good average at the MLB level.  Defensively, Hodges struggled at 3B all season making 28 errors and his struggles continued in the AFL.  Hodges will likely need to move to 1B where his 18-22 HR power becomes marginalized quite a bit.  Offensively, his game is quite similar to that of current Indians 1B/DH Ryan Garko.  Hodges has autographed 1st year cards in the 2007 Bowman Chrome that sell for $7-10 each.

9.) Scott Cousins—Florida Marlins OF

.297/.385/.624  6 HR 33 RBI 28 R

• Cousins started the AFL season slow, but really heated up in the second half of the season.  Cousins has considerable tools and athleticism.  Some who have watched him compares his left handed swing with that of Braves future HOF’er Chipper Jones.  Cousins main detractor has been his ability to stay healthy as he was limited to just 78 games this season at High-A Jupiter and AA Carolina.  Cousins is one of many talented OF in the Marlins’ organization which makes his future somewhat uncertain.  Cousins is a relatively unknown commodity right now, though, which makes his 2006 Bowman Chrome refractors ($2-3) and 2008 Bowman Chrome autographs ($3.50-5.00) low cost purchases right now.

8.) Jeff Larish—Detroit Tigers 1B

.331/.410/.548  6 HR 29 RBI 34 R (18 BB/25 K)

• Larish spent time between AAA Toledo and Detroit this season belting 23 HR and 80 RBI.  The Tigers used him at both 1B and 3B as well as DH as a left-hand hitting platoon player.  Jeff has above average power and he has shown the ability in the past to work counts and draw walks.  Larish will never hit for a high average at the big league level which will likely relegate him to the role of part time player.  At 26 years old, there is not much hope for Larish to develop into much more.

7.) Drew Sutton—Houston Astros 2B/SS/3B

.315/.426/.611  7 HR  24 RBI 32 R (24 BB/31 K)

• Sutton enjoyed his greatest season as a pro hitting .317 with 20 HR 69 RBI 20 SB and102 runs scored at AA Corpus Christi.  Additionally, Sutton has impeccable plate discipline, grinding out 100 BB between AA and the AFL this season.  Sutton can play any infield position, though he profiles best as a 2B.  Kaz Matsui is signed through the 2010 season, though Sutton should get his fair share of playing time as a super utility guy.  Sutton is the best middle infield prospect prospect in the truly horrible Houston farm system.  His bat is ready and it is high time that a major manufacturer produces his 1st year cards.

6.) Rhyne Hughes—Tampa Bay Rays 1B

.394/.432/.652  5 HR 27 RBI 12 doubles

• Hughes is an older prospect who has below average power as a 1B and subpar plate discipline.  That said, he had a fine AFL campaign and should play next season at AAA Durham.  His 2008 Bowman Chrome cards are readily available for 10-25 cent each, though his long term values should not rise much, if at all, above those totals.

5.) Mike McKenry—Colorado Rockies C

.369/.430/.652   9 HR 25 RBI

• McKenry finished second in the AFL in HR’s and his 18 HR at High-A Modesto shows that he profiles to be a power hitting catcher at the major league level.  McKenry is built like a brick at 5-9 210 lb. and he has solid plate discipline, though he strikes out often.  His average took a dip during the regular season in the hitter-friendly California League though his fine AFL showing gives me the notion that this may have been an aberration.  Defensively, McKenry needs improvement blocking balls, though his strong arm and solid athleticism gives reason to believe that he will improve.  McKenry is a couple seasons away but he is worth keeping an eye on.

4.) Jason Donald—Philadelphia Phillies SS/2B

.407/.476/.747  5 HR 17 RBI 23 R 12 doubles

• Donald’s track record of success seems to increase with each new challenge.  Donald had a successful AA season at Reading hitting .307 with 14 HR 57 RBI before heading to Beijing to lead Team USA to the Bronze Medal in the ‘08 Olympics.  Donald’s opportunity to play with the Phillies was thought to be limited as he had all-stars Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley ahead of him.  How things have changed.  Chase Utley is scheduled to have hip surgery which should keep him out until at least mid-June.  Donald will compete with veteran utility man Eric Bruntlett for a majority of the playing time.  Donald reminds me of Red Sox SS Jed Lowrie and his impact could be quite similar come April.

3.) Logan Morrison—Florida Marlins 1B

.404/.444/.667  5 HR  29 RBI  23 R

• Morrison has drawn rave reviews from anyone who has seen him play in person.  Morrison has a sweet left-handed swing that generates easy power to all fields.  There has been some conjecture that Morrison may get an opportunity to earn a roster spot with the Marlins now since the trade of Mike Jacobs.  He’ll get a long look in spring training, but should start the ‘09 season at AA Jacksonville.  Make no mistake, Morrison is Florida’s 1B of the future.  Currently, Morrison has 1st year autos in the 2008 Donruss Threads set and is preliminarily slated to have an auto in the upcoming Bowman Chrome Draft set.  If this comes to fruition, it will be one of the most highly demanded cards in the set.

2.) Tyler Flowers—Atlanta Braves C/1B

.387/.460/.973  12 HR  23 RBI  25 R

• That’s right, that .973 number up there is his SLG% and not his OPS%.  Flowers’ stock has increases significantly this fall.  Flowers is a massive 6-4 245 lb. power hitter with top notch plate discipline and decent athleticism.  The Braves moved Flowers behind the plate full time this season and he has worked hard to refine his receiving skills.  Flowers has a strong arm and decent athleticism that could play well at a corner infield position should he continue to struggle behind the plate.  Watch to see what the Braves organization decides to do with him at AA Mississippi this next season.  I would like to see him get some time at 3B as Chipper Jones’ eventual replacement.  The thought of having a corner infield of Flowers and Freddie Freeman within the next couple of years is enough to make any Braves fan salivate.  Flowers’ bat makes him a potential All-Star no matter where he plays and his big league debut should happen in early 2010.  Flowers has 1st year autographs in the 2008 Bowman Threads set and they are red hot right now selling for $30-35 on eBay.

1.) Eric Young Jr.—Colorado Rockies OF

.430/.504/.640  5 HR  20 RBI  20 SB  37 R  (12 BB/14 K)

• Young has vaulted himself to the top tier of Colorado’s prospect chart with his game changing speed and surprising boost in power.  Young overcame some early season injuries to bat .290 with 3 HR 36 RBI and 46 SB.  Young’s defense at 2B improved drastically from seasons past, though many believe that he will eventually be a good OF with plus-plus range.  Watch to see how the Rockies decide to use him in spring training as that should give bearing to where his future destination will be.  Young has more value as a 2B with top of the order speed and plate discipline.  Young’s cards in the various 2007 Bowman sets can all be had for under $1 each and seem like solid values.

Man, that was a difficult list to compile!  There were so many super efforts from intriguing prospects that were left off of the list.  Feel free to add your contributions and stay tuned for my Top 5 pitching performers from the AFL which should be posted by tomorrow morning.

11/19 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 20, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Brian McFall’s 2 HR 4 RBI game would normally be enough to win the Player of the Day award, however, Phil Hughes stole the show with a dominant 5 innings of 2 hit 10 K ball against the Scottsdale Scorpions.  Hughes has demonstrated that he is fully healthy and ready to regain his status as one of the Yankees top young prospects.

Player of the Day: PHIL HUGHES

Memo to the Yanks: Handle With Care

 Surprise Rafters  11

• Brian McFall—2-5 2 HR(3) 4 RBI 2R
• Johnny Whittleman—2-5 2B HR(2) RBI
• Russ Mitchell—2-3 HR(1) 2 RBI 2 BB 2B
• Blake Davis—2-5 2B R 2 RBI

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  6

• Eric Young Jr.—1-2 HR(4) RBI
• Dustin Martin—2-3 HR(3) 3 RBI R BB SB(6)
• Ryan Patterson—3-4 2 2B R
• Shane Tolleson—1-3 R 2B SB(7)

 Mesa Solar Sox  7

• Jeff Larish—3-4 HR(6) RBI 2R
• Matt Young—2-5 2B
• Jeremy Slayden—1-1 HR(3) 4 RBI
• Scott Cousins—1-4 R BB
• Kris Medlen—3 IP 5K (W)

 Peoria Saguaros  4

• Bill Rhinehart—2-4 HR(4) 2 RBI 2B
• Brett Wallace—2-3 HR(6) RBI BB
• Leonard Davis—1-4 2B R
• Cody VanAllen—5 IP 2 H 6K

 Peoria Javelinas  5

• Kevin Russo—1-4 HR(3) 2 RBI BB
• Chris Valaika—2-5 R
• Drew Stubbs—2-3 2B R BB
• Justin Henry—2-5 2B R SB(8)
• Rhyne Hughes—1-3 2B BB
• Phil Hughes—5 IP 2H 10K (W)
• Doug Fister—3 IP 3H 4K

 Scottsdale Scorpions  0

• Kevin Frandsen—3-4
• Chris Pettit—1-4
• Mark Trumbo—1-4
• Eammon Portice—3 IP H BB 3K

11/18 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 19, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

There were a few nice performances from tonight’s games.  Phillies future backstop Lou Marson went 2-4 with 4 RBI and the Padres’ OF Mike Baxter continues to scorch AFL pitching going 3-6 with 4 RBI and 2 runs scored.  Tonight’s award, however, goes to Chicago White Sox catching prospect Cole Armstrong.  Armstrong has quietly had a fine season.  Armstrong went 3-6 with his 7th HR and 3 RBI.

Player of the Day:  COLE ARMSTRONG

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 Mesa Solar Sox  10

• Lou Marson—2-4 2B R 4 RBI
• Jason Donald—1-4 HR(5) RBI
• Jeff Larish—2-5 R
• Steve Clevenger—2-3 RBI R 2 BB

 Peoria Javelinas  4

• Justin Smoak—1-2 2R 2 BB
• Brent Brewer—1-3 2B R BB SB(2)
• Kevin Russo—2-4 2B RBI

 Peoria Saguaros  14

• Mike Baxter—3-6 2R 2B 4 RBI
• Cole Armstrong—3-6 HR(7) 3 RBI
• Leonard Davis—2-5 HR(4) 2 RBI 2R 2B
• Bill Rhinehart—3-5 2 2B 2 RBI R
• Ian Desmond—2-3 3R 3B 2 BB SB(4)
• Shane Robinson—2-4 2R 2B RBI BB

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  8

• Eric Young Jr.—2-4 2R BB SB(20)
• Mike McKenry—3-5 R RBI
• Shane Tolleson—2-3 R RBI
• Dustin Martin—3-5 RBI
• Ryan Patterson—2-4 2B R
• Sean Doolittle—1-3 R 2 BB

 Scottsdale Scorpions  1

• Kevin Frandsen—1-3 2B R
• Mark Trumbo—1-4 RBI
• Steve Lerud—2-3
• Sergio Perez—3 IP 2H BB 3K

 Surprise Rafters  0

• Joe Dickerson—3-4 BB
• Beau Mills—2-3
• Nolan Reimold—1-3 2B BB
• Rowdy Hardy—3 IP BB K

11/15 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 16, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Tonight was the first ho-hum night in the AFL as there weren’t a whole lot of standout performances to choose from.  Perhaps the guys are getting tired or something.  No matter, today’s winner has really been swinging the bat well in the second half of the season and he is one of my sleeper investments for 2009.  Scott Cousins of the Florida Marlins went 2-4 with his 5th HR 3 RBI and 2 runs scored.

Player of the Day: SCOTT COUSINS

Cousins+Maybin+Raynor= WOW

 Surprise Rafters  10

• Wes Hodges—3-5 2 RBI R
• Beau Mills—2-4 2R RBI
• Johnny Whittleman—1-3 2B 2 RBI BB
• Josh Rodriguez—1-2 2R 2BB
• Lucas May—1-4 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Andrew Lambo—1-4 2B 2R RBI BB
• Brian Matusz—4.2 IP 5H 2 ER 2 BB 6K (W)

 Peoria Javelinas  8

• Greg Halman—1-4 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Chris Valaika—2-4 2B 2R
• Rhyne Hughes—2-5 HR(5) RBI 2B
• Austin Jackson—1-5 2B 3 RBI
• Desmond Jennings—2-4 R RBI

 Mesa Solar Sox  8

• Scott Cousins—2-4 HR(5) 3 RBI 2R
• Casper Wells—1-4 2B 2 RBI
• Quentin Berry—2-4 R RBI
• Tuffy Gosevich—2-4 2 RBI
• Jeff Larish—1-2 2R 2 BB
• Andrew Carpenter—5 IP 2H ER BB 5K (W)

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  1

• Evan Frey—1-4 2B R
• Brooks Brown—5 IP 2H 3 ER 2 BB 4K (L)

 Peoria Saguaros  5

• Shane Robinson—2-5 2B RBI
• Bill Rhinehart—1-3 R BB
• Brett Wallace—1-1 RBI
• Cesar Carillo—4 IP 3H BB K

 Scottsdale Scorpions  4

• Chris Pettit—2-4 2R 2B
• Mark Ori—2-4 RBI
• Mark Trumbo—1-4 R RBI
• Kevin Pucetas—4 IP 2H 2 ER 2 BB 3K
• Barrett Browning—2 IP 2H 6K

11/12 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 13, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

The Scottsdale Scorpions and Phoenix Desert Dogs can’t seem to decide who is the better team.  For the second day in a row, the two teams battled to an 11 inning tie.  As tough as it was to determine a winner, it was easy to find today’s top performance.  Atlanta Braves catching prospect Tyler Flowers belted 3 HR and 7 RBI in Mesa’s 16-4 drubbing of the Surprise Rafters.  Flowers’ performance overshadowed another dominant start by rising star Tommy Hanson.

Player of the Day: TYLER FLOWERS

First AFL player to double digit HR's

Phoenix Desert Dogs  5

• MIke McKenry—3-5 R
• Josh Donaldson—2-5 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Evan Frey—2-6 3B R
• Eric Patterson—1-4 2 RBI

 Scottdale Scorpions  5

• Ryan Rohlinger—3-4 RBI 2 BB
• Josh Reddick—1-5 HR(4) RBI
• Mark Wagner—1-3 HR(3) RBI 2 BB
• Brian Bogusevic—2-6 2 RBI
• Drew Sutton—1-3 2R 2 BB

 Mesa Solar Sox  16

• Tyler Flowers—3-4 3 HR(10) 7 RBI 3R
• Logan Morrison—3-4 2B 3 RBI
• Casper Wells—2-5 2 HR(6) 3 RBI
• Matt Young—3-5 2 2B 2 RBI 3R
• Darwin Barney—2-4 2R
• Jeff Larish—1-3 2R 2 BB
• Tommy Hanson—5 IP 3H ER BB 9K (W)

 Surprise Rafters  4

• Andrew Lambo—1-4 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Wes Hodges—1-4 2B R
• Beau Mills—1-4 RBI
• Josh Rodriguez—1-3 R RBI

 Peoria Saguaros  3

• Gordon Beckham—2-4 2B
• Brett Wallace—2-4 HR(5) RBI
• Kyle Blanks—1-2 2 BB
• Steven Hill—1-3 2B 2 RBI BB
• Chad Huffman—1-3 R RBI
• Adam Ottavino—4 IP 5H BB 6K

 Peoria Javelinas  2

• Chris Valaika—2-4
• Carlos Triunfel—2-4
• Rob Johnson—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Desmond Jennings—0-2 2 BB R SB(3)

11/7 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 8, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Scottsdale and Phoenix played to a push tonight and it was a tough gig finding the top performance of the night.  However, Mike Baxter the San Diego Padres outfielder gets the nod for hitting his 3rd HR this fall with 3 RBI and 3 runs scored.

Player of the Day: MIKE BAXTER

Two awards in one week

 Surprise Rafters  6

• Lucas May—3-5 2R 2B
• Josh Rodriguez—2-3 2B R 3 RBI
• Chris McConnell—2-4 2 RBI
• Julio Borbon—2-4 R BB SB(6)

 Mesa Solar Sox  4

• Tyler Flowers—1-4 HR(7) RBI
• Jeremy Slayden—2-4 RBI
• Jeff Larish—2-4 RBI
• Darwin Barney—2-5 2R

 Peoria Saguaros  13

• Mike Baxter—2-4 HR(3) 3 RBI 3R BB
• Ian Desmond—2-5 HR(2) RBI 2B
• Daniel Murphy—2-3 2B 2 RBI 2 BB 2R
• Chad Huffman—1-3 RBI 2B R BB
• Kyle Blanks—1-4 2B 2R RBI BB

 Peoria Javelinas  4

• Justin Smoak—4-4 R
• Chris Turner—2-4 2B R RBI
• J.T. Hall—2-4 RBI R
• Kevin Russo—2-4
• Austin Jackson—1-4 R

 Scottsdale Scorpions  6

• Kevin Frandsen—3-4 2B 2R SB(9)
• Brian Bogusevic—2-5 2R
• Drew Sutton—1-2 RBI 2 BB
• Mark Wagner—1-4 HR(2) RBI BB
• Jeff Manship—4 IP 5H 2 ER BB 8K

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  6

• Eric Patterson—2-5 HR(2) 3 RBI
• Jeff Donaldson—3-5 R BB
• J.P. Arencibia—2-5 2B R RBI
• Scott Campbell—2-5 R RBI
• Evan Frey—3-5

11/6 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 7, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

News Flash!  Tommy Hanson is human.  He allowed his first run of the AFL season last night on a long HR by A’s prospect Sean Doolittle.  Shellshocked, Hanson mowed down the rest of the competition pitching 5 innings allowing 2 hits a walk and just 11 K’s.  As impressive as Hanson was, it was Chicago White Sox 1st rounder Gordon Beckham that stole the show.  Beckham was perfect yesterday, going 5-5 with 2 HR 7 RBI and 5 runs scored.  W-O-W!

Player of the Day: GORDON BECKHAM

Crush it like Beckham!

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  4

• Sean Doolittle—1-4 HR(7) RBI
• Eric Young Jr.—2-4 R
• Shane Tolleson—1-4 2 RBI R 3B
• Danny Valencia—2-4
• Chaz Roe—4 IP H 3 BB 7K

 Mesa Solar Sox  2

• Tommy Hanson—5 IP 2H ER BB 11K
• Matt Young—2-2 RBI BB
• Jeff Larish—1-4 HR(4) RBI
• Logan Morrison—2-3 BB
• Quentin Berry—1-2 2 BB

 Peoria Saguaros  20

• Gordon Beckham—5-5 2 HR(2) 7 RBI 5R 3B
• Bill Rhinehart—3-6 HR(3) 4 RBI
• Cole Armstrong—1-3 HR(6) 2 RBI 3R 3 BB
• Ian Desmond—3-6 3B 2 RBI SB(3)
• Brett Wallace—2-5 2B RBI BB R
• Daniel Murphy—3-6 2B RBI 3R

 Scottsdale Scorpions  9

• Josh Reddick—2-4 HR(3) 5 RBI
• Kevin Frandsen—2-5 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Emmanuel Burriss—2-5 2R
• Chris Pettit—3-4 RBI R BB
• Chris Johnson—2-4 2B R BB 2 E(7)

 Peoria Javelinas  7

• Juan Miranda—1-4 HR(2) 2 RBI BB
• Brent Brewer—2-4 2B R
• Rhyne Hughes—2-5 2B R
• Lou Palmisano—1-3 2 RBI
• Chris Valaika—1-4 R 3B BB
• Jeff Marquez—5 IP 5H 3K (W)

 Surprise Rafters  0

• Nolan Reimold—3-3 BB
• Andrew Lambo—1-4 2B
• Joe Dickerson—1-4 2B
• Wes Hodges—1-4

11/5 AFL Report

Posted by Jeremy on November 6, 2008 under Uncategorized | Be the First to Comment

Tonight’s AFL action saw one of my 2009 breakout candidates have a two HR game for the Surprise Rafters.  Brandon Snyder hasn’t played full time down in Arizona, but when he has played, he has been productive.  Congrats to Brandon on a nice night!

Player of the Day: BRANDON SNYDER

Expect big things in '09

 Scottsdale Scorpions  7

• Chris Pettit—2-3 2B R RBI
• Kevin Frandsen—2-5 3B 2 RBI R
• Mark Ori—1-3 2R 2 RBI BB
• Sergio Perez—5 IP 3H ER BB 3K (W)

 Peoria Saguaros  3

• Cole Armstrong—1-3 HR(5) 2 RBI
• Kyle Blanks—1-2 2B RBI
• Tyler Greene—1-4 3B R
• Gordon Beckham—2-4 2B RBI

 Surprise Rafters  11

• Brandon Snyder—2-5 2 HR(3) 3 RBI 2R
• Wes Hodges—2-5 HR(6) 3 RBI 2B (.371 23 RBI)
• Julio Borbon—2-5 2R 2 RBI
• Stephen Head—2-4 2R
• Lucas May—2-5 2B R
• Beau Mills—2-4 2B R RBI

 Peoria Javelinas  4

• Justin Smoak—1-4 2B R
• Rhyne Hughes—1-4 2B R RBI
• Kevin Russo—1-4 2B 2 RBI
• Chris Valaika—3-4 2B R
• Desmond Jennings—2-4 2B SB(2)

 Mesa Solar Sox  11

• Logan Morrison—2-5 HR(5) 3 RBI 3R
• Quentin Berry—2-3 3R 2 BB
• Will Rhymes—3-5 3R (.448 22 RBI)
• Jeff Larish—2-5 2 2B 3 RBI R (.314 24 RBI)
• Lou Marson—1-4 3B 2 RBI BB R SB(1)
• Jesse Estrada—5 Ip 5H ER 2 BB 3K (W)

 Phoenix Desert Dogs  5

• Evan Frey—2-5 2 2B RBI
• Adrian Cardenas—2-4 2B RBI R
• Eric Young Jr.—1-4 RBI R BB SB( 18 )
• J.P. Arencibia—1-3 2B R