6/18 AA Minor League Report

Posted by Jeremy on June 19, 2009 under Minor League Ball today | Be the First to Comment

When evaluating prospects, I find that there is a blend of statistics and physical attributes that each possesses that tell a great deal about what to expect from them at higher levels.  A hitter that struggles with plate discipline often finds his batting average and on base percentages suffers against more refined pitchers.  Batters that hit for a good number of doubles and triples as youngsters(18 to 21 yrs old) tend to build strength as they mature and hit for more power.  These along with several other characteristics often hold true, but every once and awhile a player pops up that defies my parameters of conventional wisdom, leaving me scratching my head.

Meet Johnny Whittleman.

The Texas Rangers’ young 3B prospect has an athletic build (6-2 195 lb.) and, at age 22, has the frame to build more strength as he matures.  Whittleman was a personal favorite sleeper of mine after his successful 2007 season that saw him hit .262 with 17 HR 72 RBI and 34 doubles at two full season Class A stops.  Formerly a 2nd round pick in the ‘05 draft, Whittleman shows a disciplined approach at the plate uncharacteristic of most prep to pro players.  Last season at High-A Bakersfield, Whittleman drew 82 walks while striking out 113 times in 118 games.  Despite a mediocre HR total of just seven and a batting average well below California League standards (.257), Whittleman smacked 38 doubles, leaving promise of power to come.

Fast forward to 2009 and you would find Mr. Whittleman’s numbers diminishing even further.  His batting average sits at just .224 (boosted about 20 points after his 4-5 performance yesterday), though his on base percentage is more than 100 points higher, due to his fine 31 BB/42 K ratio.  16 two baggers puts him on pace for his third consecutive season of 30+ doubles but he hasn’t been able to log in with his first HR yet.

What do we make of this going forward?  Prior to Michael Young’s five year extension with the Rangers, I would have been more enthusiastic about Whittleman.  The Rangers, for all their organizational depth, are quite thin at 3B.  The talent is still there for Whittleman to carve out a major league career, but there’s a great deal left for him to prove.

Today’s top prospect is Cincinnati Reds SS Zack Cozart.  The former 2nd rounder smacked two homeruns and three RBI in the first game of a double header and then followed it up with a two hit, RBI showing in the nightcap.  Cozart has been blistering hot during the month of June, batting .339 with 6 HR 10 RBI and 4 SB.  A blue collar player through and through, Cozart skipped over High-A ball and has attacked AA pitching with aplomb, hitting .290 with 8 HR 35 RBI and 17 doubles.  Ahead of Cozart is the sweet swinging Chris Valaika who just returned to Louisville’s lineup after missing a month with a broken hand.  Valaika’s bat is more polished at this point than Cozart’s, but Zack is a better defensive shortstop.  Given that he has already skipped a level this season, it would not be surprising to see the Reds keep him in AA for the duration of the regular season.  Watch to see if Cincy places him in the Arizona Fall League this offseason.  If so, there may be a good opportunity for Cozart to get a decent look by the Reds in spring training 2010. 

AA Player of the Day—ZACK COZART

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Rene Tosoni—1-3 2B R 2 RBI BB
• Gorkys Hernandez—2-3 2B R
• Jose Tabata—1-3 RBI SB(4)
• Cale Iorg—2-4 R 2 RBI
• Josh Thole—3-5 2B 3R 2 RBI BB SB(4)
• Ryan Kalish—2-3 R BB
• Nick Evans—2-4 2R HR(3) 2 RBI
• Matt Whitney—4-5 2B R
• Yonder Alonso—3-6 RBI SB(1)
• Zack Cozart—2-4 2 HR(8) 3 RBI BB (Game 1)…..2-4 RBI (Game 2)
• Tyler Colvin—2-5 2 HR(5) 2 RBI 2R
• Darwin Barney—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Juan Francisco—1-5 2B R RBI BB (Game 1)…..3-4 HR(13) 4 RBI 2R (Game 2)
• Chris Heisey—1-2 3R
• James Adduci—2-3 2B 2R BB SB(16)
• Josh Bell—3-4 2 2B R RBI SB(2)
• Eduardo Perez—2-5 HR(6) 2 RBI 2B
• Taylor Green—1-3 HR(4) 3 RBI BB
• John Shelby Jr.—2-4 2B
• Tyler Flowers—1-2 HR(10) RBI 2 BB
• Christian Marrero—1-4 HR(8) 2 RBI
• C.J. Retherford—2-5 2B R RBI
• Matt Mangini—2-3 R RBI BB
• Drew Locke—4-6 2B R  5 RBI
• Wladimir Sutil—3-6 4R RBI
• Mitch Moreland—3-6 2B R
• Marcus Lemon—3-5 2B 2R 4 RBI
• Johnny Whittleman—4-5 2 2B 3R 2 RBI
• Timmy Smith—4-5 R 2 RBI
• Luis Durango—2-4 2B 2R BB
• Lance Zawadzki—2-3 HR(11) RBI 2 BB 2R
• Brian Joynt—3-5 2B HR(1) 2 RBI
• Chris Carter—2-4 HR(10) RBI 2B BB
• Matt Spencer—1-4 2B RBI BB
• Daryl Jones—3-5 R
• Cole Garner—2-4 2B 3 RBI
• Daniel Mayora—4-5 2B 2R 3 RBI
• Mark Trumbo—3-4 2 2B 3B 4 RBI

Pitching:

• Mark Rzepczynski—7 IP 5H ER BB 8K
• Tim Bascom—7 IP 3H 2 BB 7K
• Ryan Pope—5.2 IP 5H 4K
• Tyson Brummett—7 IP 4H 2 ER 5K
• Travis Wood—5 IP 8H 3 ER BB 6K W (7-3)

6/14 AA Minor League Report

Posted by Jeremy on June 15, 2009 under Minor League Ball today | Be the First to Comment

If you’ve been paying attention to this blog over the last year, you would know that I have a good deal of love for Chicago White Sox 1B prospect Brandon Allen.  The 6-2 235 lb. slugger has had a fine season at AA Birmingham, hitting .295 with 7 HR 35 RBI and 38 runs scored.  Allen’s power production has been down this season, after hitting 30 HR between High-A and AA last year, and his stolen base totals have diminished to almost nil.  However, the plate discipline that once was a major question mark in Allen’s game has now become one of his strengths.  Through 60 games, the ‘04 draftee has walked 29 times and has struck out 45 times.  Factor out the month of April and those numbers are even better (23 BB/34 K).  Similar to Oakland A’s 1B prospect Chris Carter, the power should increase as the summer goes along as Allen’s confidence with in his more disciplined plate approach increases.

Today’s top prospect is a repeat offender.  Cleveland Indians prospect Matt McBride went 2-4 with a grand slam HR, four RBI, a double and two runs scored.  McBride was promoted to Akron after a blistering start at High-A Kinston where he hit .405 with 6 HR 36 RBI and 15 doubles in 31 games.  Since moving to Akron, McBride has not been as good (.247 2 HR 16 RBI 7 doubles in 23 games), though much of his offensive struggles happened during the month of May.  McBride entered the ’09 season as a catcher, but he’s played the bulk of his innings as a corner outfielder as top prospect Carlos Santana is the Indians’ catcher of the future.  June’s been a hot month for McBride as he’s hit .455 in the early going.  If he can continue his torrid pace and continue to drive the ball, he may make a strong case to be considered as a solid corner outfielder for the Indians by the middle of 2010.  Given their depth at the position, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him packaged up in an off-season deal either.

AA Player of the Day—MATT MCBRIDE

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Nick Evans—2-5 2B R RBI
• Shawn Bowman—2-5 2B R RBI
• Ian Desmond—2-5 2B 2 RBI BB SB(5)
• Marvin Lowrance—3-4 HR(10) 2 RBI 2B
• Jeremy Slayden—4-4 2B 3 RBI
• Brian Jeroloman—1-4 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Casper Wells—2-4 HR(3) RBI 2B
• Brnadon Snyder—-2-3 2 2B BB
• Matt McBride—2-4 GS HR(8) 4 RBI 2B 2R
• Sean Henry—4-4 2R
• Chris Heisey—1-3 HR(13) 2 RBI
• Brandon Allen—3-4 2B 3 RBI BB
• John Shelby Jr.—1-3 HR(6) RBI
• Mike Paulk—3-5 HR(2) 4 RBI
• Jason Castro—2-4 R
• Eric Sogard—2-4 2B R
• Kellen Kulbacki—3-4 R RBI SB(2)
• Cedric Hunter—2-5 R 2 RBI
• Lance Zawadzki—2-5 2B R 3 RBI
• Chad Tracy—3-4 R 2 RBI
• Mitch Moreland—2-5 3R BB
• Matt Spencer—2-4 2R
• Drew Sutton—2-5 2B R RBI

Pitching:

• Alfredo Figardo—7.1 IP 3H 2 ER BB 10K W (5-2)
• Hector Rondon—4 IP H BB 3K
• Scott Elbert—5 IP 4H 3 ER 3 BB 9K L (2-2)
• Brian Omogrosso—5 IP 4H 2 BB 5K W (7-2)
• Jay Jackson—5 IP 4H ER 6K

4/16 AAA Minor League Report

Posted by Jeremy on April 17, 2009 under Minor League Ball today | Be the First to Comment

PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

Neftali Feliz won his first game of the season, thanks in large part to a 12 run fourth inning put up by Oklahoma City’s offense.  Carlos Gonzalez got his season on track with a three run, two RBI performance against Tuscon.  Jon Jay and Mat Gamel continue to swing hot bats, but not as hot as Angels 2B prospect Sean Rodriguez who hit his third HR of the season with three RBI and three runs scored.

Pacific Coast League Player of the Day—SEAN RODRIGUEZ

Other Notable Peformances:

• Josh Whitesell—2-4 R RBI
• Carlos Gonzalez—2-3 3R 2 2B 2 RBI 2 BB
• Matt Miller—3-4 2 RBI R 2B
• John Raynor—2-4 2B 2R BB
• Gaby Sanchez—2-5 2 RBI
• Jon Jay—2-3 2B 2R RBI
• Shane Robinson—2-5 R RBI
• Tyler Greene—2-4 2R
• Allen Craig—1-4 2B RBI
• Jess Todd—2 IP 2H 2K SV(1)
• Julio Borbon—2-5 2R 2 RBI 2 BB
• Max Ramirez—2-6 R RBI
• Joaquin Arias—2-4 3R RBI BB
• Greg Golson—2-3 2B 2R 3 BB 3 RBI
• Neftali Feliz—5 IP 3H 2 Er 2 BB 5K W(1)
• Mat Gamel—2-4 2B R
• Hernan Iribarren—1-4 3B RBI R
• Kila Ka’aihue—1-4 2 RBI
• J.R. Towles—3-4 2B R RBI
• Yordany Ramirez—2-4 2B 2 RBI R
• Sean Rodriguez—2-4 HR(3) 3 RBI 2B 3R SB(2)
• Will Venable—2-5 2R
• Kyle Blanks—2-4 2B R RBI BB
• Eric Patterson—1-4 HR(1) RBI 2R BB
• Cliff Pennington—0-2 2R 3 BB RBI
• Daric Barton—1-5 2B 3 RBI
• Mike Carp—1-4 2B R RBI

INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE

Pitching was at center stage tonight as Pawtuckett’s Kris Johnson outdueled Rochester’s Anthony Swarzak in a 1-0 win.  David Price surrendered just one earned run over five innings in a losing effort and Carlos Carrasco struck out six in six innings.  Matt Wieters hit his first bomb of the new season and Matt LaPorta and John Mayberry Jr logged in with their second.  The IL player of the day was New York Mets future 1B Nick Evans whose two HR four RBI day was tops in the AAA ranks.

International League Player of the Day—NICK EVANS

Other Notable Performances:

• Fernando Martinez—2-5 2 2B 2R
• Nick Evans—2-5 2 HR(3) 4 RBI 2R
• Mark Melancon—1.2 IP 2 BB 3K W(2)
• Kris Johnson—5 IP 2H 2 BB 3K W(1)
• Anthony Swarzak—7 IP 5H Er 5K L(2)
• Matt LaPorta—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Michael Brantley—1-3 RBI BB SB(2)
• Wilkin Ramirez—2-4 RBI
• Adam Rosales—2-4 HR(3) RBI 2R BB SB(2)
• Andrew McCutchen—1-4 R SB(3)
• Neil Walker—1-4 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Van Pope—3-4 2B RBI R
• Matt Joyce—1-3 2B RBI
• David Price—5 IP 4H UER BB 6K
• John Mayberry Jr.—1-5 HR(2) 3 RBI
• Matt Wieters—2-5 HR(1) RBI BB 2R
• Carlos Carrasco—6 IP 7H 2 ER 6K
• Luis Montanez—2-3 3R 2 RBI 2 BB SB(2)
• Nolan Reimold—1-5 2 RBI
• Mike Costanzo—1-4 2B R BB
• Justin Turner—3-4 RBI BB

3/19 Spring Training Report

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Nolan Reimold belted his 4th HR yesterday as did Brad Emaus for the second straight game.  Nick Evans continued his hot spring with a three hit day that included his 3rd HR and Chris Volstad looked dominant in his 4 inning stint.  The youngster of the day, however, was undoubtedly L.A. Dodgers ace-in-waiting Clayton Kershaw.  The mega talented southpaw threw 5 one-hit innings striking out 3 to earn his first win.  Even more impressive was the fact that he contributed to his efforts with a long HR.

Youngster of the Day—CLAYTON KERSHAW

Other Notable Performances:

• Nolan Reimold—2-3 HR(4) 2 RBI 2R BB
• Matt Wieters—1-2 2B R
• Shairon Martis—5 IP 2H 2 ER BB K
• Chris Volstad—4 IP H 3K
• Jason Donald—1-4 R BB
• Allen Craig—2-3 2B
• Brian Barden—2-4 2B R
• Tyler Greene—2-4 R BB
• Jason Motte—1.1 IP BB 2K SV(3)
• Ben Zobrist—3-4 2B 2 RBI 2R
• Nick Evans—3-5 HR(3) 2 RBI 2R 2 2B
• Chris Carter—2-5 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Ryan Kalish—1-1 3 RBI 3B
• Brad Emaus—1-2 HR(3) RBI 2R
• Sean Doolittle—1-1 R SB(3)
• Josh Outman—4 IP 3H 3K
• Clayton Kershaw—5 IP H BB 3K (W) 1-2 HR(1) RBI
• Micah Hoffpauir—1-4 HR(4) 3 RBI
• Jake Fox—1-5 HR(3) RBI
• Nate Spears—2-5 3 RBI R
• Reegie Corona—2-4 RBI
• Wladimir Balentien—2-3 2B R
• Eider Torres—1-2 2R 2 BB SB(4)

3/15 Spring Training Report

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Nolan Reimold homered for the second consecutive game and Pedro Alvarez did the four base trot for the first time this spring as did Brandon Allen. However, it came down to a battle between two pitchers for the top honors today as Chris Volstad narrowly edged out Clay Buchholz for youngster of the day honors. Volstad surrendered just 3 hits over 5 IP in his first win of the spring.

Youngster of the Day—CHRIS VOLSTAD

Other Notable Performances:

• Clay Buchholz—3.2 IP 4H ER 2BB 6K
• Luis Montanez—2-3 RBI
• Nolan Reimold—1-2 HR(3) RBI
• Scott Campbell—2-2 RBI
• Travis Snider—1-3 R 2B RBI
• Wilkin Ramirez—3-4 2B 2 RBI R
• Alfredo Figaro—3 IP 2H K
• Jordan Schafer—2-4 R
• Brandon Jones—1-1 2B 2 RBI R
• Nick Evans—1-3 2B 2 RBI
• Ruben Tejada—2-5 2B 2R RBI
• Chris Volstad—5 IP 3H 3K
• Scott Cousins—1-3 BB SB(2)
• Andrew McCutchen—2-6 R 3B
• Jose Tabata—2-4 2B RBI R
• Pedro Alvarez—1-2 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Garrett Jones—2-2 HR(3) RBI
• Andy LaRoche—1-2 HR(2) RBI
• Brian Bixler—2-5 R
• Reid Brignac—1-3 HR(2) RBI
• Tim Beckham—1-2 2B 2 RBI
• Adam Ottavino—IP H 3K
• Phil Coke—3 IP 3H ER BB 2K
• Luke Hughes—2-3 R
• Kyle Blanks—1-3 R RBI
• Chad Huffman—3-3 HR(2) 2 2B RBI
• Elvis Andrus—2-3 R RBI BB
• Derek Holland—2 IP 2H ER BB 3K SV(1)
• Kendry Morales—3-3 2B
• Brett Anderson—4 IP 3H (W)
• Sean Doolittle—1-2 RBI BB
• Casey McGehee—1-4 HR(3) 2 RBI SB(1)
• Mat Gamel—1-1 R BB
• Luke Hochevar—4.1 IP 6H ER BB 2K (W)
• Pablo Sandoval—2-3
• Jesus Guzman—1-1 2B RBI
• Emmannuel Burriss—2-4
• Joe Koshansky—2-4 2R RBI BB
• Seth Smith—2-3 2B 2R SB(1)
• Omar Quintanilla—3-4 2B 3 RBI
• Xavier Paul—2-3
• Brad Snyder—2-2 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Micah Hoffpauir—1-5 HR(3) 3 RBI
• Wellington Castill0—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
• James Skelton—2-5
• Justin Upton—1-4 2B R RBI
• Brandon Allen—1-2 HR(1) 3 RBI

3/13 Spring Training Report

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Tommy Hanson won his first game of the spring, though he struggled a bit allowing 2 runs on 5 hits and 2 walks in 4.2 IP.  Jordan Schafer and Freddie Freeman continued to assert themselves as elite prospects, Brett Cecil and David Purcey combined to shut out the Rays for 7.2 innings and Jon Jay and Jason Donald continued to swing hot bats.  The youngster of the day, however, was new L.A. Angels starting 1B Kendry Morales who belted a grand slam HR to lead the Angels to victory today.

Youngster of the Day—KENDRY MORALES

Other Notable Performances:

• Cameron Maybin—3-3 R SB(1)
• Jordan Schafer—2-5 2 2B R
• Freddie Freeman—2-3 R RBI
• Brandon Hicks—1-1 HR(1) RBI
• Tommy Hanson—4.2 IP 5H ER 2 BB 2K (W)
• Daniel Murphy—3-5 2 RBI
• Nick Evans—2-5
• Bobby Parnell—2.2 IP 0H BB 2K (W)
• Andrew McCutchen—1-3 R BB
• Brian Bixler—3-4 3B R RBI SB(1)
• Jason Donald—2-5 3B R
• John Mayberry Jr.—1-3 2B R
• Allen Craig—1-2 RBI
• Jon Jay—3-5 2R SB(2)
• Justin Turner—2-2 2B R RBI SB(1)
• Matt Wieters—2-3 R
• Brad Emaus—2-3 2B 3B 2 RBI R
• Brett Cecil—3.2 IP H 4 BB 2K (W)
• David Purcey—4 IP 4H 2K SV(1)
• Junichi Tazawa—2 IP H BB K
• Eugenio Velez—3-5 2B 3B 2 RBI R SB(4)
• Pablo Sandoval—2-4
• Kevin Frandsen—2-5 2B
• Eric Young Jr.—1-3 2R BB SB(4)
• Kevin Pucetas—4 IP 5H ER BB
• James McDonald—2 IP H 4 BB 2K
• Oswaldo Navarro—2-3 RBI
• Richie Robnett—1-2 2B 2 RBI
• Sam Fuld—2-4 HR(2) RBI 2R BB SB(1)
• Matt Tuiasosopo—3-3 2 2B 2 BB RBI R
• Carlos Truinfel—1-2 RBI R
• Josh Whitesell—1-2 2 RBI 2R BB 2B
• Landon Powell—1-1 2B 2 RBI R
• Kendry Morales—2-3 GS HR(1) 4 RBI
• Sean O’Sullivan—2 IP K
• Brent Lillibridge—2-5 2B RBI R
• Nick Hundley—1-2 2B RBI
• Cedric Hunter—2-2 RBI
• Cole Armstrong—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI

3/12 Spring Training Report

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The trio of Vin Mazzaro, Gio Gonzalez and Josh Outman looked very good today as they shut out the Arizona Diamondbacks over 7 innings, Jason Heyward, Kyle Blanks, Sean Doolittle, Taylor Teagarden, and Logan Morrion all went deep today, but it was New York Mets young 1B Nick Evans who was the top youngster today with a HR, double and 3 RBI.

Youngster of the Day—NICK EVANS

Other Notable Performances:

• Joe Mather—1-2 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Josh Reddick—3-4 3B RBI
• Blake Hawksworth—3 IP H ER BB 3K
• Justin Masterson—2 IP H BB 2K
• Michael Bowden—2 IP H 2 ER BB 3K
• Jose Tabata—1-2 2BB
• J.A. Happ—3 IP 4H ER BB K
• Jason Heyward—1-2 HR(1) RBI
• Freddie Freeman—2-3 2 RBI
• Jordan Schafer—1-3 2B R SB(3)
• Kris Medlen—2 IP H BB K
• Kyle Blanks—1-4 HR(2) 3 RBI
• Josh Geer—3 IP 3K
• Taylor Teagarden—1-3 HR(2) 2 RBI
• Neftali Feliz—2 IP BB K
• Brandon McCarthy—4 IP H 3K
• Chris Lubanski—1-1 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Gordon Beckham—1-3 R
• Chris Getz—1-2 2B BB
• Vin Mazzaro—3 IP 4H K (W)
• Gio Gonzalez—2 IP BB 4K
• Josh Outman—2 IP 2H 3 BB K
• Sean Doolittle—1-1 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Cameorn Maybin—2-4 3R RBI
• Logan Morrison—2-3 HR(1) RBI
• Scott Cousins—1-2 2B 2R 2 RBI BB
• Nick Evans—2-5 HR(2) 3 RBI 2B
• Ruben Tejada—1-2 2 RBI
• Blake DeWitt—1-2 2B RBI
• Chin-Lung Hu—1-2 2 RBI
• Yu Darvish—2 IP 2H 2 BB 2K (W)
• Jake Fox—1-2 R

3/10 Spring Training Report

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Today was a day for the pitcher as several youngsters had excellent outings, doing their part to confirm the rumor that arms are ahead of bats at this point in the season.  The top performer of the day was easily Colorado Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez.  The Dominican pitcher dominated the Netherlands today allowing just 2 hits in 4 innings while striking out 10.  Meanwhile, at the spring training games, Joba Chamberlain bounced back from a horrible outing to post 3 innings en route to his first spring victory.  Trevor Cahill continued to shine in his 3 inning, one run outing, Ryan Perry of the Tigers and Daniel Bard of the Red Sox look like dominant future closers and David Price tossed two scoreless innings as well.  The top pitcher of the day though, was Clay Buchholz.  The maligned Red Sox righty threw three perfect innings netting two K’s and giving Red Sox Nation a bit more hope of better things to come.

Youngster of the Day—CLAY BUCHHOLZ 

Other Notable Performances:

• Sean Doolittle—1-5 2B 2 RBI R
• Trevor Cahill—3 IP 2H ER BB
• Brian Bogusevic—1-2 3B 2 RBI
• Scott Moore—2-4 HR(2) 2 RBI 2R
• Justin Turner—1-2 2B 2 RBI
• Radhames Liz—3 IP H 2K (W)
• Clay Buchholz—3 IP 0H 2K
• Daniel Bard—IP H BB 2K
• Jason Motte—IP 2K SV(1)
• Nick Evans—2-4 2B 3B 2R RBI
• Josh Thole—1-1 R 2 BB
• Travis Snider—1-4 2B 2 RBI R
• David Price—2 IP 2H 3K
• Reid Brignac—2-4 2 RBI 2B 2R BB
• Jake Fox—1-4 2B R
• Matt Tuiasosopo—1-2 2B R
• Cyle Hankerd—1-1 HR(1) RBI
• Evan Frey—1-3 3B RBI BB SB(1)
• Matt Downs—2-4 2B RBI
• Buster Posey—1-2 2B R RBI
• Jesus Guzman—2-3 2 2B R
• Brandon Wood—1-3 HR(2) 3 RBI
• Seth Smith—1-3 2B R 3 RBI
• Brett Gardner—2-4 RBI
• Juan Miranda—1-3 HR(1) RBI
• Jesus Montero—1-1
• Austin Jackson—1-1 RBI
• Joba Chamberlain—3 IP 3H ER 3K (W)
• Phil Coke—2 IP 3H 3K
• Chris Dickerson—2-3 RBI 3B
• Adam Ottavino—3 IP BB 3K

3/9 Spring Training Report

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Grand slams by Nick Evans and Chris Valaika powered their teams to victories, Jeff Niemann continues to pitch like a former 1st round pick should, tossing 4 scoreless innings, Travis Snider went deep again and Brett Gardner continues to try to prove to the masses that he is more than a speedster with his third long tripper this spring.  However, it was a former Bronx prospect that captured today’s award as Pittsburgh’s Jose Tabata was a perfect 3-3 with a couple of doubles and 4 runs driven in.

Youngster of the Day—JOSE TABATA

Other Notable Performances:

• Jeff Bailey—3-4 2R 2B
• Lars Anderson—1-2 RBI R
• Josh Reddick—1-1 2B RBI R
• Garrett Jones—2-3 2 2B 3R BB
• Andrew McCutchen—1-1 3R RBI 2 BB 3B
• Jose Tabata—3-3 2 2B 4 RBI R
• Neil Walker—2-3 2B R RBI
• Chris Valaika—1-2 HR(1) 4 RBI
• Yonder Alonso—1-2 HR(1) RBI
• Jason Donald—3-4
• Andrew Carpenter—2.1 IP 2H ER 2K
• David Winfree—2-4 RBI 2 2B
• Brian Duensing—2 IP 2H ER BB SV(1)
• Jeff Niemann—4 IP 2H BB K
• Nick Evans—1-1 GS HR(1) 4 RBI
• Luis Montanez—3-4 2B 2 RBI 2R
• Travis Snider—1-3 HR(2) RBI
• Brad Mills—3.2 IP 4H 2 ER BB 4K
• Brett Gardner—2-3 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Kyle Blanks—1-1 2 RBI 2B 3R 2 BB
• Matt Antonelli—1-1 3B R RBI
• Aaron Cunningham—1-1 3B R RBI
• Ben Copeland—1-2 HR(1) RBI
• Michael Brantley—2-3 2R 2B
• Aaron Poreda—4 IP 2H ER 3K
• Chris Getz—1-3 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Dayan Viciedo—1-3 R
• Micah Hoffpauir—2-4 2B R
• Jeff Samardija—3 IP 2H ER 2K
• Luke Hochevar—3 IP 2H ER 2K
• Xavier Paul—3-5 2B 3B 3R 2 RBI
• Blake DeWitt—2-3 2 RBI R BB
• Chin-Lung Hu—2-3 2R
• Taylor Teagarden—1-3 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Casey McGehee—2-2 HR(2) 2 RBI R
• Hernan Iribarren—1-1 R RBI BB
• Eugenio Velez—2-3 R RBI SB(2)
• Freddy Sandoval—2-3 2B 2R
• Alex Liddi—2-4 2B 2 RBI R SB(1)
• Chris Denorfia—4-4 3 2B 2 RBI 2R BB
• Greg Halman—1-4 R 2B
• Rick Porcell0—3 IP 5H K