Monthly Archives: May 2011

Around the System–Middle Infield

Around the System

A first look at the Middle Infield. Look for the report on outfielders Sunday (Note: Stats are thru games of 5/9/11)

Lehigh Valley

Josh Barfield, 28, .237/.269/.281 in 97 AB’s.  2HR 12 RBI, 4SB 2CS,  5% bb rate, 16% k rate, .233 vs. LHP, .239 vs. RHP, .222 with RISP. 26 games at 2B with 2 errors, (.982), 4.23 R/F. Barfield has yet to get it going at the plate and is adequate in the field making the run of the mill play but nothing spectacular.

Kevin Frandsen, 28, .321/369/.505 in 109 AB’s,. 3HR 18 RBI; 6/6 SB; 4% bb rate, 5% k rate, .391 vs. LH, .270 vs. RH, .292 with RISP. 20 games at SS with 4 errors (.951); 3.85 R/F; 3 games at 1B with 1 error; 4 games at 2B without an error; and 3 games at 3B without an error. Frandsen has probably been the MVP of Lehigh Valley through the first thirty plus games providing plenty of punch at the plate and providing solid defense with versatility.  Scrappy, its difficult to not like the way he plays.

Brian Bocock, 26, Only 22 AB’s with Lehigh Valley so far after coming back from wrist surgery in Spring Training.  Hitting .182 in the early going. 6 games at SS with 1 error (.967). Continue reading Around the System–Middle Infield →

Box Score Recap, 9 May 2011

Box Score Recap

On the 9th of May, Jason Grilli was king for a day. Box scores below.

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A Look at Lakewood, volume 2.0

4. Lakewood

Its been close to two weeks, so lets take a look at Lakewood’s progress since my last write-up. I wanted to write more before the fold, just so there was some text and it didn’t look like just a link. And I was struggling to think of what to write. But then it came to me. When looking at statistics, the common question is “when do we know if this means something” in terms of sample size and relevance. Eric Seidman, who writes at lots of places including Fangraphs and his new Phillies site, Brotherly Glove, had an excellent piece on Frangraphs two years ago which covers this very topic. His piece is actually a simplification (much needed) of a longer, more stats heavy article. Read it here. As you can see from his list, we’re still not in the stabilization range for the statistics that I think are important when looking at prospects. That said, we’re getting close in some cases, and its fun to look at where we stand. So lets get to it.

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Around the System–Corner Infield

Around the System

First trip around the system, looking at how the Phillies fare at each particular group of positions.  Look for the Middle Infield report towards the end of the Week.

Lehigh Valley

Jeff Larish, 30, .250/.343/.500 in 92 AB’s; 6HR 13 RBI; .269 vs. LH, .242 vs. RH, .190 with RISP; 12% BB rate, 25% K rate.  26 games at 1B with 1 error (.996), 9.73 R/F. Not bad, not great thus far for Larish.  Lehigh Valley needs his avg to come up. Continue reading Around the System–Corner Infield →

Box Score Recap, 6 + 7 May 2011

Box Score Recap

Its a 2 for 1 special. Come and get your box scores.

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Mathieson Called Up, Oswalt to the DL

Transactions

The Phillies have placed SP Roy Oswalt on the disabled list with a back problem and have called up Scott Mathieson, 27, to take Oswalt’s place on the roster.  In his nine appearances this year, Mathieson is 0-0 with a 4.61 ERA with one save in 13.2 innings of work.  Mathieson has had some control issues walking 10 thus far, while striking out 15. Continue reading Mathieson Called Up, Oswalt to the DL →

Hot or Not 06 May 2011

Hot Or Not

A look at who is hot and who is not over the past week…(4/29-5/5)

Hot Hitters (Min 10 AB’s)  Brian Gump (.500, 4R 1HR); Carlos Perdomo (.462, 3RBI, 2SB)Mike SPidale (.435, 3SB)Joe Savery (.381, 4RBI) Brian Bocock (.375, 4 RBI)Jeremy Barnes (.357, 4 RBI)Ronnie Belliard (.350, 4R 3RBI); Geancarlo Mendez (.368); Jiwan James (.333, 4R, 4RBI); Darin Ruf (.333, 3R 3RBI), Domonic Brown (.333, 4R) Honorable Mention: Jonathan Singleton, Sebastian Valle. Continue reading Hot or Not 06 May 2011 →

Box Score Recap, 5 May 2011

Box Score Recap

If you like pina coladas, and getting stuck in the…..nevermind. Box scores below.

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Box Score Recap, 4 May 2011

Box Score Recap

There was rain. There was a Clearwater game. I have proof below the fold.

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Lehigh Valley Weekly Report 04 May 2011

7. Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley has gone 4-2 since the last report and are currently 3rd in the Northern Division of the International League, 2.5 games behind division leading Scranton. The ‘Pigs embark on an eight game road trip to Columbus and Toledo after their first off day of the year on Wednesday.

Leaders (thru 5/3/11) Hitting: Jeff Larish is 5th in Homers(6); Rich Thompson leads the league in stolen bases (11). Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report 04 May 2011 →