6/27 AA Minor League Report

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Birmingham’s beefy duo of Brandon Allen and Dayan Viciedo hit back to back jacks yesterday and the struggling Greg Halman hit HR number six.  Juan Francisco’s bat seems to be heating up as his 3-4 day raised his average to .224.  On the mound, Josh Lindblom got back into the win column by tossing five innings of four hit, one run ball for his second win and Birmingham’s Kyle McCullough pitched well over seven innings to earn his third win. 

Today’s top youngster is a repeat offender as Tampa Bay’s young outfielder Desmond Jennings displayed some of his promising power potential by hitting his third HR of the season, driving in three and scoring twice.  The 22 year old Jennings has boosted his average to .338 with 13 RBI and 6 SB, giving ample reason to be excited about the awesome numbers that he could put up over a full (and hopefully healthy) season.

AA Player of the Day—DESMOND JENNINGS

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Brandon Snyder—2-4 2B R RBI
• Miguel Abreu—3-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2B 3R SB(2) BB
• Alex Avila—2-4 2B 3B 2R BB
• Juan Francisco—3-4 R RBI SB(3)
• Chris Heisey—3-4 2B 2R
• Logan Parker—4-5 2B 2 RBI R
• Steve Clevenger—3-4 2B 3B 2 RBI
• Josh Bell—2-4 3B R
• Brandon Allen—1-5 HR(3) RBI
• Dayan Viciedo—3-4 HR(1) RBI SB(2)
• John Shelby Jr.—1-3 2B BB SB(4)
• Mark Hallberg—3-4 R
• Desmond Jennings—2-5 2R HR(3) 3 RBI
• Kody Kirkland—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Adam Moore—2-4 2 2B R RBI
• Greg Halman—2-4 HR(6) 3 RBI
• Drew Locke—2-4 HR(4) 3 RBI
• Josh Horton—3-4 2B RBI R
• Adrian Cardenas—1-3 2B R 2 RBI BB SB(2)
• Daryl Jones—2-4 2B 2R RBI BB SB(4)
• Brett Wallace—2-4 R RBI
• Dan Delasco—2-5 2 3B RBI R
• Jose Duarte—2-5 2R RBI
• Mario Lisson—2-4 2R 2 RBI BB SB(2)
• Joe Dickerson—1-3 2B 2R RBI BB
• Ryan Mount—2-5 RBI
• Mark Trumbo—2-5 R
• Mike McKenry—2-3 3B 2R RBI
• Eric Sogard—1-3 R 2 BB
• Mitch Canham—1-2 R 2 BB

Pitching:

• Will Inman—6 IP 4H BB 7K W(1-1)
• Wilfredo Perez—1.1 IP 4K Sv(4)
• Josh Lindblom—5 IP 4H ER 4K W(2-2)
• Kyle McCullough—7 IP 7H 2 ER 2 BB 2K W(3-1)

4/23 AA Minor League Report

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Michael Taylor had a big day at the plate belting two HR, driving in three and scoring three times.  Detroit Tigers shortstop prospect Maxwell Leon, who had zero homeruns last season, blasted his third and drove in six.  Collin DeLome hit HR number six and drove in three and Justin Smoak hit his second HR of the season, driving in three.

Today’s top player was Chicago White Sox top hurler Aaron Poreda.  The tall lefty surrendered just four hits over seven innings striking out 11 en route to his first victory of the season.  Once rumored to be a part of Chicago’s bullpen out of spring training, it appears that the Sox would much rather feature his 98 MPH fastball for more than one inning in a game.  AA should be a good fit for him right now as he needs to develop greater command of his slider and change in order to reach his potential as a frontline starter.  At 22 years old, there is plenty of time for the youngster to develop.

AA Player of the Day—AARON POREDA

Other Notable Peformances

Hitting:

• Mike Mooney—1-4 GS HR(2) 4 RBI
• Michael Taylor—4-6 2 HR(2) 3 RBI 3R
• Maxwell Leon—3-5 HR(3) 6 RBI 3B
• Jim Negrych—2-5 2B 2 RBI R
• Pedro Lopez—2-4 HR(1) RBI 2R
• Joshua Rodriguez—3-3 3R RBI BB SB(1)
• Brandon Allen—1-4 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Mark Hallberg—4-5 2B R
• Gerardo Parra—2-5 2B R
• Tony Thomas—3-5 HR(4) 2 RBI 3R SB(3)
• Jose Vallejo—3-5 2B 3B 2R 2 RBI
• Johnny Whittleman—3-4 2B R RBI
• Collin DeLome—3-5 HR(6) 3 RBI 3R SB(3)
• Mitch Einertson—2-5 HR(3) 3 RBI
• Drew Locke—3-5 HR(3) 4 RBI 2R
• Chris Carter—2-4 2 2B 2 RBI BB 3R
• Adrian Cardenas—2-5 2B RBI
• Mitch Canham—3-4 2 2B RBI R
• Peter Bourjos—2-4 2B 2R SB(5)
• James Rapoport—3-5 GS HR(1) 5 RBI 2R
• Daryl Jones—3-4 2R
• Chris Nelson—2-4 2B 2R HR(3) 3 RBI
• Justin Smoak—2-5 HR(2) 3 RBI

Pitching:

• Troy Patton—5.1 IP 2H ER 3 BB 1K
• Alfredo Figaro—6 IP 3H 2 ER BB 8K W(2-0)
• Zach McAllister—7 IP 2H ER 4K W(1-0)
• Aaron Poreda—7 IP 3H ER BB 11 K W(1-2)
• Bryan Augenstein—7 IP 3H ER BB 4K W(3-0)
• Casey Coleman—6 IP 6H 2 ER 3 BB 5K W(3-0)
• Travis Banwart—5.2 IP 3H 2 BB 5K W(2-0)

4/21 AA Minor League Report

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TEXAS LEAGUE

Jordan Walden and Kasey Kiker locked horns in a nice pitching duel and, while both of them pitched well, neither came away with a decision.  Collin DeLome hit his fifth HR of the season, Brett Wallace smacked a couple of hits and scored twice, and Oakland’s slugging 1B Chris Carter smacked two more RBI, while 2B Corey Wimberly nabbed four hits and scored two runs.  Today’s winner, however, is yesterday’s winner Springfield catcher Steven Hill.  The Cardinals backstop followed up yesterday’s virtuoso performance with a five hit barrage that included his fourth HR, three doubles and three runs scored.

Texas League Player of the Day—STEVEN HILL

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Collin DeLome—2-5 HR(5) RBI 2R
• Mitch Einertson—3-4 HR(2) 2 RBI BB
• Jose Duarte—2-5 2 2B R RBI
• Jordan Parraz—2-4 R RBI
• Cody Strait—3-4 HR(1) RBI 3R 2B
• Chris Nelson—1-4 RBI 3R
• Steven Hill—5-5 HR(4) RBI 3 2B 3R
• Dan Delasco—3-5 2B R 4 RBI
• Brett Wallace—2-5 2R
• Corey Wimberly—4-5 2B 3B 2R SB(7)
• Chris Carter—2-4 2 RBI
• Yung-Chi Chen—2-5 R RBI

Pitching:

• Jordan Walden—7 IP 6H 2 Bb 6K
• Kasey Kiker—7 IP H 2B 7K

SOUTHERN LEAGUE AND EASTERN LEAGUE

The Eastern League was ravished by rainouts once again so I will include data from their league with the performances from the Southern League.  Top of the order speedsters Gerardo Parra and Gorkys Hernandez had big days at the plate and Tyler Flowers and Greg Halman each belted HR’s.  Brett Omogrosso threw five shutout innings, striking out six, but he was outdone by Jacksonville’s lanky righthander Sean West who won his second game of the season allowing just one run in 5.1 innings while punching out eight.  Congrats Sean, you are the Southern League Player of the Day!

Southern and Eastern League Player of the Day—SEAN WEST

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Gerardo Parra—4-5
• Mark Hallberg—2-3 3B 2R RBI BB
• Pedro Ciraco—3-4 2B 2 RBI
• Jon Lucroy—2-4 R
• Todd Frazier—2-3 2B R BB
• Andrew Lambo—1-4 2B RBI SB(2)
• Gorkys Hernandez—2-3 3B RBI 2R BB SB(5)
• Brandon Hicks—2-3 3B R BB SB(1)
• Tyler Flowers—1-2 HR(2) RBI BB
• Ezequiel Carrera—4-5 R
• Adam Moore—3-5 R
• Greg Halman—1-4 HR(3) 3 RBI BB
• Steven Clevenger—2-3 3R 3b HR(1) RBI BB
• Francisco Cervelli—2-3 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Ruben Tejada—1-1 2B R 2 RBI BB
• Michael Taylor—1-3 2R
• Jim Negrych—3-4 RBI
• Brandon Snyder—1-2 2R BB

Pitching:

• Hector Ambriz—6 IP 3H 6K W(2-1)
• Chris Cody—6 IP 4H UER 3K W(1-0)
• Duente Heath—7 IP 3H Er Bb 7K W(1-0)
• Sean West—5.1 IP 5H ER 3 BB 8K W(2-0)
• Brett Omogrosso—5 IP 5H BB 6K

4/20 AA Minor League Report

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TEXAS LEAGUE

Brett Wallace had three base knocks, as did Royals prospect Mario Lisson.  Stephen Faris tossed six no-hit innings but even that wasn’t good enough to supplant St Louis catching prospect Steven Hill’s 3-4 day that included two HR’s four RBI and three runs scored.

Texas League Player of the Day—STEVEN HILL

Other Notable Performances

Hitting:

• Collin DeLome—2-6 R RBI SB(2)
• Josh Flores—2-4 2R RBI BB
• Drew Locke—2-5 HR(2) 2 RBI 2B 2R
• Mario Lisson—3-4 2 RBI R
• Jose Duarte—2-5 2B 2R BB
• Jordan Parraz—2-3 2B R 2 RBI BB
• Steven Hill—3-4 2 HR(3) 4 RBI 3R BB
• Brett Wallace—3-5 2B R
• Dan Delasco—2-4 3B R RBI BB
• Ryan Mount—2-4 R RBI
• Craig Cooper—2-5 2R

Pitching:

• Jhoulys Chacin—5 IP 5H ER 2 BB 0K L(1-2)
• Stephen Faris—6 IP 0H BB 5K W(2-1)

SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Scott Cousins, Sean Henry, Juan Francisco, and Desmond Jennings all went deep yesterday and Jeremy Hellickson struck out seven in his five innings of work.  It was a different Tampa Bay Ray prospect that takes home top honors as Aussie 3B prospect Rhyne Hughes was a perfect 4-4, belting his third HR and driving in two runs.

Southern League Player of the Day—RHYNE HUGHES

Other Notable Performances

Hitters:

• Juan Francisco—1-5 HR(2) 3 RBI
• Zack Cozart—1-4 RBI BB 2R
• Logan Parker—1-2 3B 3 RBI 2 BB R
• Sean Henry—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2R
• Andrew Lambo—1-3 2B R BB
• Eric Campbell—3-4 3B R
• Gorkys Hernandez—3-4 3B R
• Scott Cousins—1-3 HR(1) 3 RBI 2R BB
• Tyler Flowers—3-5 2B R 3 RBI
• Brandon Allen—1-3 2B 2R BB
• Cyle Hankerd—2-4 2B R RBI
• Gerardo Parra—1-4 R BB 2 SB(5)
• Desmond Jennings—3-3 HR91) 2 RBI 3B 2R
• Tony Thomas—2-5 HR(3) 2 RBI
• Darwin Barney—1-2 R 2 BB

Pitching:

• Dallas Buck—6 IP 7H ER 2 BB 4K W(2-0)
• Jeremy Hellickson—5.1 IP 3H 2 ER 2 BB 7K
• Jesus Castillo—6 IP 6H ER K
• Jonny Venters—5 IP 2H 2 BB 3K

EASTERN LEAGUE

Every game was rained out on Monday….lots of double headers to follow!

4/16 AA Minor League Report

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TEXAS LEAGUE

Down in the Lone Star State, Angels prospects Mark Trumbo and Ryan Mount homered as did Rockies catcher Mike McKenry.  Jose Vallejo logged in a four hit day and Astros 1B prospect Mark Ori had five RBI.  The player of the day, though, was Round Rock’s OF Collin DeLome who hit his fourth HR, while driving in two and scoring three times.

Texas League Player of the Day—COLLIN DELOME

Other Notable Performances:

• Cedric Hunter—1-4 2B RBI BB
• Mitch Canham—2-4 2B R RBI
• Jose Duarte—2-4 2R 2 SB(5)
• Joe Dickerson—1-3 R RBI BB
• Brian McFall—1-4 2B 2 RBI
• Mark Trumbo—1-4 HR(2) 2 RBI 2R
• Ryan Mount—1-4 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Hanley Statia—2-4 2B
• Chris Carter—1-2 3 BB SB(1)
• Josh Horton—1-4 R RBI
• Corey Brown—2-4 R
• Daryl Jones—3-4 2B R RBI
• Donovan Solano—2-5 R RBI BB
• Dan Delasco—2-6 2B 3B R 3 RBI
• Brett Wallace—1-3 2B 2R 2 BB
• Steven Hill—1-4 2R 2 RBI BB
• Jose Vallejo—4-5 3 RBI
• Marcus Lemon—2-3 3B 2R RBI BB
• Collin DeLome—2-5 HR(4) 2 RBI 3R BB
• Mark Ori—3-4 2 2B 2R 5 RBI 2 BB
• Josh Flores—1-4 2B R RBI SB(2) BB
• Drew Locke—3-5 2B 2R 3 RBI
• Mike McKenry—3-4 HR(1) 2 RBI 2B R
• Darin Holcomb—2-4 2B RBI
• Polin Trinidad—6 IP 8H ER 5K W(1)

SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Oft overlooked Marlins OF prospect Bryan Peterson belted his first HR of the season and drove in three runs.  Bryan Byrne rapped four hits and Chris Heisey hit his third HR of the season, but it was Diamondbacks 1B prospect Ricardo Sosa once again earning top player honors with his 4-5 day that included his third HR and four RBI.

Southern League Player of the Day—RICARDO SOSA

Other Notable Performances:

• Ezequiel Carrera—2-5 2R
• Bryan Peterson—2-4 HR(1) 3 RBI 2R BB
• Tim Torres—2-3 2B 2R 2 RBI BB
• John Shelby Jr.—2-4
• Dayan Viciedo—2-4 RBI
• Tyler Flowers—1-4 3B R
• Ty Wright—2-4 R
• Blake Lali—2-4 2B 2 RBI
• James Adduci—2-4
• Hung-Wen Chen—6.1 IP
• Desmond Jennings—1-4 2B R
• Heath Rollins—6 IP 6H ER 2K W(1)
• Josh Lindblom—5 IP 3H 3 ER BB 6K L(1)
• Kala Ka’aihue—2-3 2B R BB
• Brandon Hicks—1-3 R BB
• Gorkys Hernandez—1-5 2B 2 RBI
• Scott Diamond—5 IP 3H 4 BB 5K
• Jon Lucroy—2-5 R
• Chris Heisey—2-5 HR(3) RBI 2R
• Juan Francisco—2-5 2 RBI
• Ricardo Sosa—4-5 HR(3) 4 RBI
• Evan Frey—2-4 R 2 RBI
• Bryan Byrne—4-5 HR(1) RBI 2R
• Pedro Ciriaco—2-5 3R RBI

EASTERN LEAGUE

Hits were at a premium in the Eastern region of the AA ranks.  Tigers 2B prospect Scott Sizemore didn’t have any problems though, as he racked up four hits and scored two runs.  Troy Patton won his second outing by tossing six shutout innings and Brad Lincoln continued his nice comeback surrendering an unearned run over five innings.  That sole tally proved to be too much though as he was outdueled by the Eastern League Player of the Day Alfredo Figaro.  The slender Tigers right-hander tossed a no-hitter through seven innings to extend his scoreless streak to 12.2 IP.

Eastern League Player of the Day—ALFREDO FIGARO

Other Notable Performances:

• Brad Emaus—1-3 2B R
• Luis Perez—7 IP 2H 2 BB 6K W(1)
• Ryan Mullins—5 IP 7H 2 Er 7K L(2)
• Scott Sizemore—4-4 2 2B 2R RBI BB
• Alfredo Figaro—7 IP 0H 3 BB 5K W(1)
• Brad Lincoln—5 IP 5H UER 6K L(1)
• Lars Anderson—2-4 2 2B R
• Argenis Diaz—2-4 2B 3B 2 RBI
• Josh Thole—2-4 2 2B 2R BB SB(1)
• Nick Pereira—4 IP H 3 BB 2K
• Ian Desmond—2-4 2 RBI
• Michael Daniel–1-2 HR(1) RBI
• Marvin Lowrance—2-3 HR(1) RBI
• Josh Rodriguez—2-3 BB
• Beau Mills—1-4 2B
• Troy Patton—6 IP 3H 6K W(2)
• Frank Hermann—7 IP 3H ER BB 3K L(1)

4/15 AA Minor League Report

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EASTERN LEAGUE

Brian Friday, Erik Lis, Beau Mills, and Colin Curtis each collected three hits while Jon Still and Emmanuel Garcia hit their first HR’s of the season.  Hector Rondon spun another gem for his second win and Michael Antonini looked dominant in five shutout innings striking out eight.  Today’s player of the day is none other than Akron’s superstar catcher Carlos Santana who blasted a grand slam HR for his second dinger of the year.

Eastern League Player of the Day—CARLOS SANTANA

Other Notable Performances:

• Brian Friday—3-4 3B RBI SB(2)
• Hector Rondon—5.2 IP 4H ER BB 5K W(2)
• Beau Mills—3-4 2B R
• Carlos Santana—1-3 GS HR(2) 4 RBI BB
• Matt Moses—3-4 2R
• Juan Portes—2-4 2B 2 RBI
• Erik Lis—3-4 R BB
• Jon Still—1-4 HR(1) 2 RBI
• Josh Reddick—2-4 2B
• Argenis Diaz—2-3 2B BB
• Emmanuel Garcia—2-5 HR(1) 3 RBI
• Josh Thole—2-5 2B
• Michael Antonini—5 IP 4H 3 BB 8K W(1)
• Jake Arrieta—5 IP 7H ER 3 BB 4K W(1)
• Cale Iorg—2-4 RBI
• David Cooper—1-3 RBI
• Fabio Castro—6 IP 4H BB 6K
• Reegie Corona—2-4 2B 2R SB(1)
• Colin Curtis—3-4 2B 3B 2 RBI R SB(1)

SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Desmond Jennings had a big day on the basepaths scoring two runs an stealing three bases, including home.  Scott Elbert put another fine start under his belt, while Hector Ambriz allowed just two hits and struck out eight under seven innings.  Those performances didn’t trump that of tall Marlins RHP prospect Sean West whose six innings saw him surrender just two hits and two walks while racking up nine strikeouts.

Southern League Player of the Day—SEAN WEST

Other Notable Performances:

• Gordon Beckham—1-3 2B R RBI 2 BB
• Tyler Flowers—1-3 R 2 BB
• John Shelby Jr.—1-5 2B R
• Brett Omogrosso—6 IP 5H ER 3 BB 3K W(1)
• Richie Robnett—1-4 3B R RBI
• Desmond Jennings—1-2 2R 3B 2 BB 3 SB(4)
• Scott Elbert—4 IP H ER 3 BB 6K
• Jovanny Rosario—4-5 2 RBI R
• Andrew Lambo—1-4 2 RBI
• Jamie Hoffmann—1-2 HR(1) RBI 2R 3 BB
• Justin Sellers—2-4 2B R BB 2 SB(2)
• Gorkys Hernandez—2-4 2B BB SB(3)
• Kala Ka’aihue—1-4 HR(2) RBI
• Deunte Heath—4 IP 2H 6 BB 2K
• Chris Cody—4 IP 5H 2 ER 3 BB 8K
• Hector Ambriz—7 IP 2H BB 8K W(1)

4/14 AA Minor League Report

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EASTERN LEAGUE

Josh Reddick hit his fourth HR and Brandon Snyder blasted his second.  Junichi Tazawa was very good over six innings yesterday surrendering just one run on four hits, but his effort was not as good as Blue Jays righty Ray Gonzalez who came one out away from throwing a complete game shutout.

Eastern League Player of the Day—RAY GONZALEZ

Other Notable Performances:

• Josh Reddick—1-3 HR(4) RBI 2R BB
• Lars Anderson—1-4 2B R RBI
• Jon Still—2-2 R BB SB(1)
• Junichi Tazawa—6 IP 4H ER 2 BB 3K W(1)
• Wilson Ramos—3-4
• Danny Valencia—1-4 HR(1) RBI
• Brandon Snyder—2-5 HR(2) RBI
• Miguel Abreu—3-5 SB(1)
• Brad Emaus—1-3 BB SB(1)
• Ray Gonzalez—8.2 IP 5H 4K
• Daryl Maday—4 IP 2H 3 BB 3K

TEXAS LEAGUE & SOUTHERN LEAGUE

Collin DeLome belted his third HR and teammates Zack Cozart and Juan Francisco each had their first dingers.  Rhyne Hughes blasted two HR’s and four RBI, but it was top moundsman Jeremy Hellickson who won top player honors throwing 5.2 innings of three hit, six strikeout ball for his first win of the new season.

Texas League & Southern League Player of the Day—JEREMY HELLICKSON

Other Notable Performances:

• Chris Nelson—2-5 2B R
• Cole Garner—2-5 3B 2 RBI R
• Jhoulys Chacin—5 IP 3H 2 ER 5K W(1)
• Criag Cooper—2-4 HR(1) 4 RBI
• Adrian Cardenas—2-5 R RBI
• Gabe Ortiz—1-3 HR(1) 4 RBI
• James Rapoport—1-2 2R 2 RBI 2 BB SB(2)
• Donovan Solano—2-5 2R
• Brett Wallace—1-4 R 2 RBI BB
• Steven Hill—3-5 2 2B RBI
• Jose Duarte—2-3 BB SB(3)
• Collin DeLome—1-4 HR(3) RBI BB
• Josh Flores—2-5 RBI R
• Jose Vallejo—3-5 2B R 2 RBI 2 SB(2)
• Marcus Lemon—2-3 R
• Hank Conger—1-4 R RBI BB
• Wilberto Ortiz—2-4 2B RBI BB SB(1)
• Hanley Statia—2-4 R SB(3)
• Desmond Jennings—3-5 2B R
• Jeremy Hellickson—5.2 IP 3H 2 BB 6K W(1)
• Rhyne Hughes—2-5 2 HR(2) 4 RBI 2R
• Jamie Hoffmann—2-3 2B R BB
• Bryan Peterson—1-2 2R BB SB(2)
• Zack Cozart—3-5 HR(1) 3 RBI 2B 2R
• Todd Frazier—1-4 2 RBI
• Juan Francisco—2-4 HR(1) RBI 2R BB SB(2)