I think it’s safe to say JC Ramirez didn’t have it tonight. Mathieson and Savery had solid games though!
I think Trevor May’s figured out High A… 10 punch outs and 1 walk in 6 innings. Wow. Since the 14 strikeout game Trevor May is 2-1 with 21 IP / 31 K’s / 8 BB / 3.91 ERA.
In his last two starts 13ip / 19 k’s / 3 bb’s / 3 earned runs
In his last 10 starts: 3/3 / 3.00 ERA / 57 ip / 79 k’s / 24 bb’s
If he hasn’t figured out A+ he’s figured something out…
You never know, he could be one of those Nebraskans who falsifies their birth certificates so they can start husking corn three years earlier than federal labor laws would otherwise allow. Just how would Wieter Ruf’s 30 doubles play as a 21 yr old?
Benny Looper said recently on a Phils broadcast that the Phils try to draft high ceiling guys, guys that have the potential to be impact players. He said some of them never get out of A ball. After showing some faint glimmers of life this season, Hewitt is going right his old ways. The thing is that Phils management expects this to happen. Hewitt is a guy who had a chance to be an impact player. But these toolsy guys don’t always make it. Those that do, however, become stars.
I guess I like that concept in theory, but it seems to pan out more often with high ceiling pitchers than it does with “toolsy” outfielders. Just how many of the “toolsy” outfielders have panned out for the Phils over the last 25 years? Well, there’s Domonic Brown and, if you strech the definition of “toolsy”, Michael Bourne (he did not have power potential, so he’s not really the type of player I’m thinking about). So far, that’s it, which is not to say that there won’t be more from this current crop, but the jury is still out to say the least.
I had the very same reaction Catch. Exactly how many of these toolsy picks have made an impact on the big club. And we’re talking first and second rounders here too.
Although I see Greg Golson was called up by the Yanks, it’s likely just a cameo. I’m confident in Brown’s future, but at the same time he is yet to prove anything at the big league level. Hopefully he becomes the exception
I like the toolsy (power, speed or both) strategy the Phillies employ (not really sure what the recommended alternative strategy would be). Despite all of their trades recently, their farm is still highly rated. It’s working.
Anyway, I would consider Ryan Howard a toolsy (power) selection that worked. D Brown is 5-tool. Gose and Bourn were toolsy picks, and returned the organization substantial value. In my opinion, Singleton was a toolsy pick (i.e. power someday). And the jury is still out on guys like Altherr, Hudson, Collier, Santana, and James. Even Hewitt and Dugan, for that matter. If any of them help complete a deal in the next year or two, or make it to the big club as a starter down the road, they were well worth drafting.
Singleton’s power will come moving up to Reading…
Rizzotti had only 1 HR in CLR in 31 games in 2010, 13 in 101 in 2009. Moved up to AA and powered 16 in 77 games, and 17 in 89 games in 2010.
His 7 HRs aren’t great, but good enough
I am definitely reserving judgment on the current crop of players because, perhaps, they’ve gotten a lot better at picking these players (unclear) or are now obtaining enough of them so that the law of averages begins to work in their favor (much more likely). But, historically, how has this strategy worked for them with position players? I don’t think it has.
In any event, I, too, have a sneaking suspicion that this crop is going to turn out a whole lot better than prior groups because, as noted above, they’ve figured out that, if you are going to win the lottery, you better buy a whole lot of tickets.
Highlights: Trevor May’s delivery is very deceptive, especially with the fastball
Pettibone 90-93 FB, great location, solid (possibly could end up as plus) slider and changeup.
Cosart at 93-95 FB, occasionally 97. Secondary pitches are intriguing but inconsistent. Delivery is a concern.
Colvin 92-95 FB, two potentially plus secondary offerings.
Why do I always feel like Pettibone’s biggest supporter? Very young yet most advanced, great location on three above-average to plus pitches, ideal makeup & durability, outstanding K/BB & WHIP, 3 HRs in 103.2 IP and keeps improving. I’m not saying he’s a potential Ace, but his floor seems pretty high, the numbers are there and he’s further along than any of his more publicized teammates. One could make a case that he’s in line for a spot in the 2013 Phillies rotation. If not Pettibone, then who, within the organization? Pettibone has to be ahead of JC Ramirez. Colvin is inconsistent, May has control issues, Cosart’s potential is sky-high, but he’s very raw…
Baseball history is full of tall sinkerballers who surpassed expectations, so hopefully Pettibone will continue to sneak up on our opponents. His stamina, unflappable composure and ability to keep the ball in the yard are tailor-made for CBP. I feel pretty confident predicting a long, lucrative career for him. He might never be more than a middle-of-the-rotation starter, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
Baxter, there’s nothing wrong with Pettibone, he just doesn’t quite match up to the other three. They all have better stuff than he and at this point in their development, stuff is still just as important as results. Plus a K/9 of around 6 is usually not an indicator of future success. He also generates fewer groundouts than Colvin and Cosart (according to milb.com). So it is key to his success that he continues to walk few and give up hardly any HRs.
As for who could take over in the rotation in 2013, if the options are Pettibone vs. the field, I will take the field. If you are asking who specifically, give me Colvin.
Pettibone has plenty of supporters. Count me a fan, I love his stingy BB rate. I agree his floor is relatively high. If he develops a better putaway pitch and keeps the walks and HR down, he’ll be touted everywhere. He has opened a lot if eyes and it’s guys like Pettibone that show why our org ranks 5th according to Keith Law.
Cody Overbeck (LHV-6/5/86) – (.225) 2 for 6 with a run, RBI (10) and 2 K’s
(24) Matt Rizzotti (REA/12/24/85) – (.294) 1 for 5 with a 2B (22)
(3) Jon Singleton (CLW-8/18/91)- (.280) –1 for 2 with a run, RBI (39) and a BB
Darin Ruff (CLW-7/28/86) – (.312) 1 for 2 with a 2B (30), 2 BB and a K
Jim Murphy (LWD-9/16/85) – (.283) 1 for 2 with 2 BB
Brock Stassi (WIL-8/7/89) – (.273) – 1 for 3 with a run and a K
Matthew Holland (GCL-8/21/87) – (.310) 1 for 3 with a HR (2), RBI (7), BB and a K
Chris Duffy (GCL-12/17/87) – (.200) 1 for 4
Enderson Villegas (VSL-1/31/92) – (.254) 0 for 2 with a BB
Second base
Josh Barfield (LHV-12/17/82) – (.268) -1 for 3 with an RBI (39)
Kevin Frandsen (REA-5/24/82) – (.500) 2 for 4 with a HR (1), 2 RBI (2), BB and a K
(12) Cesar Hernandez (CLW-5/23/90) – (.258) 1 for 4 with a 3B (2), run, RBI (24) and a K
Fidel Hernandez (CLW-1/18/86) – (.160) 0-0
Carlos Alonso (LWD-2/15/88) – (.100) 0 for 3 with a K
Cody Asche (WIL-6/20/90) – (.218) 1 for 4 with 2 K’s
Jose Mayorga (VSL-8/20/92) – (.271) 1 for 3 with an RBI (22) and a BB
Third base
Tagg Bozied (LHV-7/24/79) – (.258) 1 for 3 with a run and a K
Carlos Rivero (REA-5/20/88) – (.271) 1 for 4
Jeremy Barnes (CLW-4/13/87) – (.285) 1 for 3 with a run, RBI (28), BB an a K
Travis Mattair (LWD-12/21/88) – (.262) 2 for 3 with a 2B (7), run and a K
Maikel Franco (WIL-8/26/92) – (.247) –0 for 3 with a BB and a K
Harold Martinez (WIL-5/31/90) – (.261) – 0 for 2 with an RBI (6), BB and 2 K’s
Drew Hillman (GCL-5/4/89) – (.311) – 0 for 4 with a K
Shortstop
Brian Bocock (LHV-3/9/85) – (.230) 1 for 2 with a run, BB and a K
Freddy Galvis (REA-11/14/89)) – (.254) –0 for 4 with a K
Troy Hanzawa (CLW-9/12/95) – (.212) 1 for 4
Edgar Duran (LWD-2/10/91) – (.257) 1 for 4
Taylor Black (WIL-2/17/89) – (.230) 0 for 3 with a BB and a K
Alejandro Villalobos (GCL/8/20/91) – (.328) 1 for 4 with a K
Gustavo Gonzalez (GCL-1/23/91) – (.250) 1 for 4 with an RBI (2) and a K
Jair Morelos (VSL-2/2/94) – (.299) – 1 for 4 with a run
Francisco Silva (VSL-5/12/91) – (.167) 1 for 3
Corner outfield
Delwyn Young (LHV-6/30/82) – (.247) 0 for 2 with a BB and a K
Brandon Moss (LHV-9/16/86) – (.258) 0 for 3 with 3 K’s
Steve Susdorf (REA/3/28/86) – (.340) 2 for 4 with a run and a SB (6)
Michael Spidale (REA-3/12/82) – (.318) 1 for 4 with a BB
Terry Evans (REA-1/19/82) – (.187) 3 for 4 with a HR (4), 2 2B (6), 2 runs, 3 RBI (9) and a K
D’Arby Myers (CLW-12/9/88) – (.248) 1 for 5 with a K
Michael Dabbs (CLW-3/29/87) – (.154) 0 for 4 with 2 K’s
(13) Domingo Santana (LWD-8/5/92) – (.263) 0 for 3 with a K
Anthony Hewitt (LWD-4/27/89) – (.232) 0 for 3 with 2 K’s
(27) Miguel Alvarez (LWD-8/27/89) –(.267) – 0 for 4 with an RBI (17), CS (2) and a K
(15) Aaron Altherr (WIL-1/14/91) – (.302) – 2 for 5 with a run, RBI (13), 2 SB (10) and 2 K’s
(28) Kelly Dugan (WIL-9/18/90) –(.289) – 2 for 5 with a SB (4) and a K
Brian Pointer (GCL-1/28/92) – (.250) – 0 for 3
Rosmel Fajardo (VSL-7/19/92) – (.235) – 1 for 3 with 2 runs, 2 BB and a SB (8)
Centerfield
Rich Thompson (LHV-4/23/79) – (.282) 2 for 3 with a 3B (4), RBI (13) and a K
Derrick Mitchell (REA-1/5/87)- (.286) 0 for 3 with a run, BB and a K
(18) Jiwan James (CLW-4/11/89) – (.272) – 3 for 5 with a run, 2 2B (17), RBI (16) and a K
Zach Collier (LWD-9/18/90) – (.270) – 0 for 3 with a BB and a K
Kyrell Hudson (WIL-16/6/90) – (.245) – 0 for 4 with a BB, SB (12) and 2 K’s
Peter Lavin (GCL-12/27/87) – (.309) 2 for 4 with a 2B (7), SB (3) and a run
Herlis Rodriguez (VSL-6/10/94) – (.297) – 3 for 5 with a 2B (4), SB (2), run, RBI (15) and a K
Catchers
Erik Kratz (LHV-6/15/80) – (.294) 1 for 3 with a run and a K
Dane Sardinha (LHV/4/8/79) –(.093) – 1 for 3 with a K
Tim Kennelly (REA-12/5/86) – (.188) 1 for 2
Tuffy Gosewisch (REA-8/17/83) – (.275) 0 for 2 with 2 K’s
(6) Sebastian Valle (CLW-7/24/90) – (.317) 0 for 4 with 2 K’s
Jeff Lanning (LWD-1/1/87) – (.258) 0 for 4 with 2 K’s
Francisco Diaz (WIL-3/21/90) – (.231) 0 for 3 with a BB and K
Angel Chavarin (GCL-11/22/90) – (.048) 0 for 3
Wilson Garcia (VSL-1/11/94) – (.271) 0 for 4 with an RBI (18) and a K
Starting Right-handers
Scott Mathieson (LHV=2/27/84) – (0-0, 2.88) 3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB and 5 K’s
(14) JC Ramirez (REA-8/16/88) – (7-9, 4.22) – 3.2 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB and 3 K’s (loss)
(5) Trevor May (CLW-9/23/89)- (6-5, 3.39) – 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB and 10 K’s
David Buchanan (LWD-5/11/89) – (9-5, 3.76) – 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB and 6 K’s
Mike Nesseth (WIL-4/19/88) – (1-2, 2.37) 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB and a K
Left-handed Starters
Ethan Stewart (GCL-1/19/91) – (2-1 2.92) 5.1 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 3 Er, 2 BB and 7 K’s (loss)
Right-handed relievers
(10) Justin De Fratus (LHV-10/21/87) – (2-0, 4.60) 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB and 0 K’s
Michael Schwimer (LHV-2/19/86) – (5-0, 1.74, 7 SV) 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB and a K
Jason Grilli (LHV-11/11/76) – (4-1, 2.05) – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB and a K
Michael Cisco (REA-5/23/87) – (5-0, 1.75,1 SV) – 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, BB and 2 K’s
Eric Pettis (CLW-6/9/88) – (1-2, 3.93, 3 SV) – 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB and 0 K’s
Jordan Whatcott (CLW-6/10/85) – (1-1, 3.25, 2 SV) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 Bb and 3 K’s
Tyler Knigge (LWD-10/27/88) – (1-3, 4.04, 3 SV) 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB and 0 K’s
Colton Murray (WIL-4/22/90) – (0-1, 4.50) 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB and 0 K’s
Juary Gomez (WIL-5/23/90) – (3-0, 2.21,3 SV) 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB and a K (save)
Hector Neris (WIL-6/14/89) – (1-1, 1.69) 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, BB and 4 K’s (win)
Ian Durham (GCL-1/31/89) – (1-0, 2.63) 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB and 3 K’s
Rye Davis (GCL-12/11/88) – (0-0, 2.89) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 Er, 0 BB and a K
Left-handed relievers
Joe Savery (LHV-11/4/85) – (0-0, 0.00) 2 I{, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB and a K
Jacob Diekman (REA-1/21/87) – (0-0, 3.72, 2 SV) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB and a K
Andy Loomis (CLW-11/25/85) – (0-1, 2.08, 1 SV) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB and 2 K’s
Mario Hollands (LWD//26/88) – (6-5, 4.44) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB and 2 K’s (loss)
One thing I’ve been noticing about Thompson over the past few weeks…if he has a good game, LHV wins. If he doesn’t, they lose. I think I am joining Gregg on the Thompson bandwagon.
My eyes just glazed thinking of a wild Lidge (two hit batsmen, three wild pitches) throwing the slider to Kennelly, a part-time catcher. It must have been excruciating. Parent had to change to Diekmann to get out of the inning.
Ethan Stewart is one of those late draft picks that can pitch. He is doing well for GCL Phils.
Pettis is having a difficult adjustment to Clearwater.
The Phillies really improved their minor league managerial corps. Morandini and Sandberg have been really good additions. Parent has the team playing and still in the hunt for the playoffs.
Good night for Herlis Rodriguez. Double/3 hits/steal.
Harold Martinez needs to strike out less. Good to see Nesseth pile up groundouts, but it would be better if he struck guys out too.
Nice start for Buchanan. Doubles for Jiwan James are good and awesome start Trevor May!
Like Savery with the win.
Now I feel bad for saying that he should get released yesterday. It seems like when I say I think a player should get released, they either get released or hurt right after.
It’s doubly a shame for Larish because Polanco was just DL-ed; he might have been considered for that opening. Assuming it’s a short stay for Placido, will be interesting to see which of the remaining journeymen get the call.
He’s a top 10 prospect on my list, he’s shown steady improvement this year and seems to have really put it together the past few weeks. If it all clicks for him watch out, because he has star potential. It’s exciting to see a player with his ridiculous tool set start to put it together.
Here’s hoping. I’m starting to become a fan of his, and at only 23 and considering he started as a pitcher, it’s reasonable to think he’s got a lot of growing to do.
I think James is 22. He’s been torrid in July and he has more walks in half a month than he had in any prior full month. I’m guessing he will not keep this up, but even what he did in June is an improvement that I am happy with. Let the tools become skills!
Savery with a solid 2 innings in Lehigh Valley. I could see Charlie loving the guy- Juan Perez and Ross Gload rolled into one! Once he makes the big league roster, and he will someday, he could prove too useful for Lehigh Valley. Surely Joe Savery can both pitch and hit better than Eric Bruntlett could play left field, and Charlie put him there as a defensive replacement every day, even in the world series.(!) Don’t be shocked if Savery’s versatility ends up being his ticket to the show.
It would take a lot of guts for the team to do that, but, frankly, I see no reason why that couldn’t work. To me, the biggest thing is that you can put him in a game and play it by ear as to whether you let him hit for himself or whether you take him out for another pinch hitter. He can also be the last pinch hitter off the bench on days when he does not pitch.
Or if Savery is much better at getting lefties out, he can pitch to a lefty, then if a righty is up next, they could do a double switch and put Savery in left field and bring in someone to face the righty, then if a lefty is up after that, do another double switch and put Savery back on the mound and put a bench player in left. I remember a different team doing that before. I think it might have been either the Cubs or the Mets but I don’t really remember.
I remember Tommy did that with the Dodgers one game I was watching. Might have even did it with moving Orel into right for 1 hitter. Memory might be serving me wrong tho.
That happened in the Met’s dual closer era. Jesse Orosco was their left-handed closer and Roger McDowell was their right-handed closer. It happened during a three-year period from 1985 to 1987. Teams would alternate left-right handed hitters against the Mets to gain an advantage. Orosco saved 17 games in 1985, 21 games in 1986, and 16 games in 1987 while McDowell saved 17 games in 1985, 22 games in 1986, and 25 games in 1987.
The Mets would bring one of them in the 8th or 9th inning and when an opposite sided batter came in they would bring in the other closer and move the previous pitcher to left field and then bring him back when another same handed batter came to home plate alternating as necessary. The Mets did this probably 40 to 50 times in the 3-year period including I believe during the World Series in 86. This only worked because both Orosco and McDowell were both great fielders.
I still have my eye on Kevin Frandsen. He was very hot before he served his suspension and has picked up where he left off. He may be one of those players who keeps improving and ends up being a super utility player and borderline starter.
And although there was the suspension, I think we should resist the easy temptation to cast him as a bad guy. This from the MiLB website “Founded his own foundation, “Second to None,” to help provide comfort to siblings of cancer patients or those who may have critical illnesses… ” Okay, maybe not such a bad guy.
pp he is 25 in high a if he goes to reading and hits he could be in major by 27 didnt pinella come up at 29. a couple of guys have come up at 28 or 29 if believe.
An above comment, and a comment a couple of days ago, described Brown’s current body of work in the big leagues ( and I am going to assume that its okay to talk about Brown since his callup was very recent) as proving nothing, a sign that he’s going to take years to develop, if ever. My assessment is different. First of all, Brown has shown an ability to make contact, so that his strikeout numbers are equivalent to those of Utley, who has played about as many games as he has this year. Brown has shown patience, with about as many walks as strikeouts. These accomplishments have been attained in spite of the fact that he has never faced most of the pitchers he is now facing. Brown has shown explosive power, hitting five homers, some of them quite long. Five homers in about 100 AB’s, which means thirty with 600 AB’s. His average is not eye-popping, unless you look at his last couple of weeks, during which he has been torrid. He responded to two big series against the Red Sox and the Braves with great aplomb, collecting five hits against the Braves and a homer and a double against Beckett. He has shown an ability to hit the ball to every part of the field. He had a prolonged slump, but this can be chalked up to adjustment difficulties. What I see now is that he is hitting a lot of singles. I think he is just trying to make solid contact consistently at this point. Later, I think we will see more power. High average + power= star. His ability to pick up steals is also something that is going to get better, I think. High average+ power+speed= better star. It is also a fact that all he has to do this year in order for it to be considered a success is to hold his own.
I pretty much agree with this entire assessment. Domonic Brown has all the elements of a player who, at the very least, should be really good and could very well be a star. He is fast, he has a great arm, he tracks the ball to the plate extremely well, he has a discerning eye at the plate, he can adjust his hands mid-swing better than any hitter with power I have ever seen, and he has a good work ethic. People who trash Domonic Brown don’t know a damned thing about baseball if you ask me.
VSL- Jair Morelos back at SS, after an absense , so must have been injured. The 2X offseason signee Francisco Silva slides to 3B.
new signee LHP Parrada- 18 y.o . L-L, 6’1 233
Heading to Trenton tonight and tomorrow. Looks like I’ll get to see Cloyd pitch and looking forward to seeing Galvis and Mitchell. I’m guessing I won’t see Lidge tonight but probably tomorrow.
What i really like about brown is lately he is taking outside pitch to left, instead of trying to pull it and hit weak grounders to second. a good sign imo
Singleton is featured prominently in the Daily Dish. I continue to feel dumb for wanting to downgrade him. I like BA’s logic – much better than average hitter in a league where he’s one of the youngest.
Wow. Top of the 8th play by play GCL Phillies vs GCL Braves reads like a very bad little league game:
Pitcher Change: Yacksel Rios replaces Paul Cusick.
Gerardo Reyes singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Pointer.
Kirk Walker walks. Gerardo Reyes to 2nd.
Aris Alcantara reaches on force attempt, throwing error by first baseman Matthew Holland. Gerardo Reyes scores. Kirk Walker to 3rd.
Logan Robbins walks. Aris Alcantara to 2nd.
With Christopher Bullard batting, wild pitch by Yacksel Rios, Kirk Walker scores. Aris Alcantara to 3rd. Logan Robbins to 2nd.
Christopher Bullard walks.
Pitcher Change: Craig Fritsch replaces Yacksel Rios.
With Felix Marte batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Aris Alcantara scores. Logan Robbins to 3rd. Christopher Bullard to 2nd.
Felix Marte walks.
Meng Tsai hit by pitch. Logan Robbins scores. Christopher Bullard to 3rd. Felix Marte to 2nd.
Hector Garcia strikes out swinging.
With Ronald Luna batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Christopher Bullard scores. Felix Marte to 3rd. Meng Tsai to 2nd.
Ronald Luna strikes out swinging.
With Gerardo Reyes batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Felix Marte scores. Meng Tsai to 3rd.
Gerardo Reyes walks.
With Kirk Walker batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Gerardo Reyes to 2nd.
With Kirk Walker batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Meng Tsai scores. Gerardo Reyes to 3rd.
Kirk Walker walks.
Pitcher Change: Fabian Cota replaces Craig Fritsch.
Aris Alcantara singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Pointer. Gerardo Reyes scores. Kirk Walker to 2nd.
Logan Robbins strikes out swinging.
Yikes. Fritsch was probably left in a batter too long, but you really can’t nitpick your way out of an inning like that. Tough afternoon for the kids.
In happier news, here’s a comment from today’s BA chat for the “Why won’t the Phillies spend more money?!?” crowd:
Tom (Boston): Are the Phillies going to sign anyone in Latin America this year or just skip the whole thing altogether? Have you heard them on anyone?
Ben Badler: It’s only been a couple of weeks since July 2, and this isn’t typically when the Phillies find their top prospects in Latin America, since they’re more of a mid/small budget team, although if they went after Carlos Tocci when he turns 16 I wouldn’t be surprised. The ability of teams like the Phillies and Rockies to find major league talent in Latin America every year without breaking the bank should be the next Moneyball movie.
At the risk of being the black sheep, what MLB talent is he talking about? In almost 15 years the Phillies have gotten what? 4 guys to the MLB level from LA worth mentioning (Carlos Ruiz, Carlos Silva, Carlos Carrasco, and Antonio Bastardo)? Even Carrasco and Bastardo have to prove they are for real and can stick around for awhile.
They have also had some prospects that have proved valuable in trades. So it isn’t like they have gotten nothing there…but it isn’t like the Phillies have sent much star LA talent to MLB either. They haven’t.
Ditto Nobody—–but once Selig gets his wish for a worldwide draft for next year—the Phillies will fare much better then many clubs because of their astute scouting and the leadership abilities of Sal Agostinelli in the Latin market..
Fyi – Jesse Biddle rocking again tonight. I know we’ve heard reports about his varied velocity – if you forced me to guess, they are probably telling him to work mostly on different pitches and command and not to worry about throwing too hard. He’s knocking on the door of our top 5 prospects because, frankly, if you’re damned good, you’re young and you’re a lefty, you are extremely valuable. Absent the most stunning trade you can imagine, Jesse Biddle is not going anywhere. In fact, in the Phillies’ eyes, he might be the most untouchable prospect in the system.
Phuture Phillies 
I think it’s safe to say JC Ramirez didn’t have it tonight. Mathieson and Savery had solid games though!
I think Trevor May’s figured out High A… 10 punch outs and 1 walk in 6 innings. Wow. Since the 14 strikeout game Trevor May is 2-1 with 21 IP / 31 K’s / 8 BB / 3.91 ERA.
In his last two starts 13ip / 19 k’s / 3 bb’s / 3 earned runs
In his last 10 starts: 3/3 / 3.00 ERA / 57 ip / 79 k’s / 24 bb’s
If he hasn’t figured out A+ he’s figured something out…
LikeLike
BA agrees with you. He’s #4 on the Hot Sheet.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/prospect-hot-sheet/2011/2612107.html
LikeLike
I wish Darin Ruf was like 3 years younger…
LikeLike
You never know, he could be one of those Nebraskans who falsifies their birth certificates so they can start husking corn three years earlier than federal labor laws would otherwise allow. Just how would Wieter Ruf’s 30 doubles play as a 21 yr old?
LikeLike
…and Murphy also.
LikeLike
Benny Looper said recently on a Phils broadcast that the Phils try to draft high ceiling guys, guys that have the potential to be impact players. He said some of them never get out of A ball. After showing some faint glimmers of life this season, Hewitt is going right his old ways. The thing is that Phils management expects this to happen. Hewitt is a guy who had a chance to be an impact player. But these toolsy guys don’t always make it. Those that do, however, become stars.
LikeLike
I guess I like that concept in theory, but it seems to pan out more often with high ceiling pitchers than it does with “toolsy” outfielders. Just how many of the “toolsy” outfielders have panned out for the Phils over the last 25 years? Well, there’s Domonic Brown and, if you strech the definition of “toolsy”, Michael Bourne (he did not have power potential, so he’s not really the type of player I’m thinking about). So far, that’s it, which is not to say that there won’t be more from this current crop, but the jury is still out to say the least.
LikeLike
I had the very same reaction Catch. Exactly how many of these toolsy picks have made an impact on the big club. And we’re talking first and second rounders here too.
Although I see Greg Golson was called up by the Yanks, it’s likely just a cameo. I’m confident in Brown’s future, but at the same time he is yet to prove anything at the big league level. Hopefully he becomes the exception
LikeLike
I like the toolsy (power, speed or both) strategy the Phillies employ (not really sure what the recommended alternative strategy would be). Despite all of their trades recently, their farm is still highly rated. It’s working.
Anyway, I would consider Ryan Howard a toolsy (power) selection that worked. D Brown is 5-tool. Gose and Bourn were toolsy picks, and returned the organization substantial value. In my opinion, Singleton was a toolsy pick (i.e. power someday). And the jury is still out on guys like Altherr, Hudson, Collier, Santana, and James. Even Hewitt and Dugan, for that matter. If any of them help complete a deal in the next year or two, or make it to the big club as a starter down the road, they were well worth drafting.
LikeLike
Singleton’s power will come moving up to Reading…
Rizzotti had only 1 HR in CLR in 31 games in 2010, 13 in 101 in 2009. Moved up to AA and powered 16 in 77 games, and 17 in 89 games in 2010.
His 7 HRs aren’t great, but good enough
LikeLike
I am definitely reserving judgment on the current crop of players because, perhaps, they’ve gotten a lot better at picking these players (unclear) or are now obtaining enough of them so that the law of averages begins to work in their favor (much more likely). But, historically, how has this strategy worked for them with position players? I don’t think it has.
In any event, I, too, have a sneaking suspicion that this crop is going to turn out a whole lot better than prior groups because, as noted above, they’ve figured out that, if you are going to win the lottery, you better buy a whole lot of tickets.
LikeLike
Not sure if anyone linked to this before, but a section on the Clearwater pitchers in a BA article. Subscriber only, but here it is: http://www.baseballamerica.com/online/prospects/prospect-bulletin/2011/2612065.html.
Highlights: Trevor May’s delivery is very deceptive, especially with the fastball
Pettibone 90-93 FB, great location, solid (possibly could end up as plus) slider and changeup.
Cosart at 93-95 FB, occasionally 97. Secondary pitches are intriguing but inconsistent. Delivery is a concern.
Colvin 92-95 FB, two potentially plus secondary offerings.
If this is too much, feel free to delete it PP.
LikeLike
Any BA report on J Rod?
Why do I always feel like Pettibone’s biggest supporter? Very young yet most advanced, great location on three above-average to plus pitches, ideal makeup & durability, outstanding K/BB & WHIP, 3 HRs in 103.2 IP and keeps improving. I’m not saying he’s a potential Ace, but his floor seems pretty high, the numbers are there and he’s further along than any of his more publicized teammates. One could make a case that he’s in line for a spot in the 2013 Phillies rotation. If not Pettibone, then who, within the organization? Pettibone has to be ahead of JC Ramirez. Colvin is inconsistent, May has control issues, Cosart’s potential is sky-high, but he’s very raw…
Baseball history is full of tall sinkerballers who surpassed expectations, so hopefully Pettibone will continue to sneak up on our opponents. His stamina, unflappable composure and ability to keep the ball in the yard are tailor-made for CBP. I feel pretty confident predicting a long, lucrative career for him. He might never be more than a middle-of-the-rotation starter, but there’s nothing wrong with that.
LikeLike
Baxter, there’s nothing wrong with Pettibone, he just doesn’t quite match up to the other three. They all have better stuff than he and at this point in their development, stuff is still just as important as results. Plus a K/9 of around 6 is usually not an indicator of future success. He also generates fewer groundouts than Colvin and Cosart (according to milb.com). So it is key to his success that he continues to walk few and give up hardly any HRs.
As for who could take over in the rotation in 2013, if the options are Pettibone vs. the field, I will take the field. If you are asking who specifically, give me Colvin.
LikeLike
Not sure about K/9, but here are the totals…
Colvin 52K 70IP
Pettibone 75K 103IP
Cosart 72K 95IP
Pettibone has been missing a lot more bats this year…that trend really helps my confidence in him.
LikeLike
K/9 = (Ks * 9) / IP.
For their careers:
Colvin: 7.4
Pettibone: 6.5
Cosart: 8.2
and just for fun
May: 11.5
LikeLike
Pettibone has plenty of supporters. Count me a fan, I love his stingy BB rate. I agree his floor is relatively high. If he develops a better putaway pitch and keeps the walks and HR down, he’ll be touted everywhere. He has opened a lot if eyes and it’s guys like Pettibone that show why our org ranks 5th according to Keith Law.
And we know Keith Law hates the Phillies.
LikeLike
Phillies Organization Depth Chart
First base
Cody Overbeck (LHV-6/5/86) – (.225) 2 for 6 with a run, RBI (10) and 2 K’s
(24) Matt Rizzotti (REA/12/24/85) – (.294) 1 for 5 with a 2B (22)
(3) Jon Singleton (CLW-8/18/91)- (.280) –1 for 2 with a run, RBI (39) and a BB
Darin Ruff (CLW-7/28/86) – (.312) 1 for 2 with a 2B (30), 2 BB and a K
Jim Murphy (LWD-9/16/85) – (.283) 1 for 2 with 2 BB
Brock Stassi (WIL-8/7/89) – (.273) – 1 for 3 with a run and a K
Matthew Holland (GCL-8/21/87) – (.310) 1 for 3 with a HR (2), RBI (7), BB and a K
Chris Duffy (GCL-12/17/87) – (.200) 1 for 4
Enderson Villegas (VSL-1/31/92) – (.254) 0 for 2 with a BB
Second base
Josh Barfield (LHV-12/17/82) – (.268) -1 for 3 with an RBI (39)
Kevin Frandsen (REA-5/24/82) – (.500) 2 for 4 with a HR (1), 2 RBI (2), BB and a K
(12) Cesar Hernandez (CLW-5/23/90) – (.258) 1 for 4 with a 3B (2), run, RBI (24) and a K
Fidel Hernandez (CLW-1/18/86) – (.160) 0-0
Carlos Alonso (LWD-2/15/88) – (.100) 0 for 3 with a K
Cody Asche (WIL-6/20/90) – (.218) 1 for 4 with 2 K’s
Jose Mayorga (VSL-8/20/92) – (.271) 1 for 3 with an RBI (22) and a BB
Third base
Tagg Bozied (LHV-7/24/79) – (.258) 1 for 3 with a run and a K
Carlos Rivero (REA-5/20/88) – (.271) 1 for 4
Jeremy Barnes (CLW-4/13/87) – (.285) 1 for 3 with a run, RBI (28), BB an a K
Travis Mattair (LWD-12/21/88) – (.262) 2 for 3 with a 2B (7), run and a K
Maikel Franco (WIL-8/26/92) – (.247) –0 for 3 with a BB and a K
Harold Martinez (WIL-5/31/90) – (.261) – 0 for 2 with an RBI (6), BB and 2 K’s
Drew Hillman (GCL-5/4/89) – (.311) – 0 for 4 with a K
Shortstop
Brian Bocock (LHV-3/9/85) – (.230) 1 for 2 with a run, BB and a K
Freddy Galvis (REA-11/14/89)) – (.254) –0 for 4 with a K
Troy Hanzawa (CLW-9/12/95) – (.212) 1 for 4
Edgar Duran (LWD-2/10/91) – (.257) 1 for 4
Taylor Black (WIL-2/17/89) – (.230) 0 for 3 with a BB and a K
Alejandro Villalobos (GCL/8/20/91) – (.328) 1 for 4 with a K
Gustavo Gonzalez (GCL-1/23/91) – (.250) 1 for 4 with an RBI (2) and a K
Jair Morelos (VSL-2/2/94) – (.299) – 1 for 4 with a run
Francisco Silva (VSL-5/12/91) – (.167) 1 for 3
Corner outfield
Delwyn Young (LHV-6/30/82) – (.247) 0 for 2 with a BB and a K
Brandon Moss (LHV-9/16/86) – (.258) 0 for 3 with 3 K’s
Steve Susdorf (REA/3/28/86) – (.340) 2 for 4 with a run and a SB (6)
Michael Spidale (REA-3/12/82) – (.318) 1 for 4 with a BB
Terry Evans (REA-1/19/82) – (.187) 3 for 4 with a HR (4), 2 2B (6), 2 runs, 3 RBI (9) and a K
D’Arby Myers (CLW-12/9/88) – (.248) 1 for 5 with a K
Michael Dabbs (CLW-3/29/87) – (.154) 0 for 4 with 2 K’s
(13) Domingo Santana (LWD-8/5/92) – (.263) 0 for 3 with a K
Anthony Hewitt (LWD-4/27/89) – (.232) 0 for 3 with 2 K’s
(27) Miguel Alvarez (LWD-8/27/89) –(.267) – 0 for 4 with an RBI (17), CS (2) and a K
(15) Aaron Altherr (WIL-1/14/91) – (.302) – 2 for 5 with a run, RBI (13), 2 SB (10) and 2 K’s
(28) Kelly Dugan (WIL-9/18/90) –(.289) – 2 for 5 with a SB (4) and a K
Brian Pointer (GCL-1/28/92) – (.250) – 0 for 3
Rosmel Fajardo (VSL-7/19/92) – (.235) – 1 for 3 with 2 runs, 2 BB and a SB (8)
Centerfield
Rich Thompson (LHV-4/23/79) – (.282) 2 for 3 with a 3B (4), RBI (13) and a K
Derrick Mitchell (REA-1/5/87)- (.286) 0 for 3 with a run, BB and a K
(18) Jiwan James (CLW-4/11/89) – (.272) – 3 for 5 with a run, 2 2B (17), RBI (16) and a K
Zach Collier (LWD-9/18/90) – (.270) – 0 for 3 with a BB and a K
Kyrell Hudson (WIL-16/6/90) – (.245) – 0 for 4 with a BB, SB (12) and 2 K’s
Peter Lavin (GCL-12/27/87) – (.309) 2 for 4 with a 2B (7), SB (3) and a run
Herlis Rodriguez (VSL-6/10/94) – (.297) – 3 for 5 with a 2B (4), SB (2), run, RBI (15) and a K
Catchers
Erik Kratz (LHV-6/15/80) – (.294) 1 for 3 with a run and a K
Dane Sardinha (LHV/4/8/79) –(.093) – 1 for 3 with a K
Tim Kennelly (REA-12/5/86) – (.188) 1 for 2
Tuffy Gosewisch (REA-8/17/83) – (.275) 0 for 2 with 2 K’s
(6) Sebastian Valle (CLW-7/24/90) – (.317) 0 for 4 with 2 K’s
Jeff Lanning (LWD-1/1/87) – (.258) 0 for 4 with 2 K’s
Francisco Diaz (WIL-3/21/90) – (.231) 0 for 3 with a BB and K
Angel Chavarin (GCL-11/22/90) – (.048) 0 for 3
Wilson Garcia (VSL-1/11/94) – (.271) 0 for 4 with an RBI (18) and a K
Starting Right-handers
Scott Mathieson (LHV=2/27/84) – (0-0, 2.88) 3 IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB and 5 K’s
(14) JC Ramirez (REA-8/16/88) – (7-9, 4.22) – 3.2 IP, 9 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 2 BB and 3 K’s (loss)
(5) Trevor May (CLW-9/23/89)- (6-5, 3.39) – 6 IP, 7 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB and 10 K’s
David Buchanan (LWD-5/11/89) – (9-5, 3.76) – 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 3 BB and 6 K’s
Mike Nesseth (WIL-4/19/88) – (1-2, 2.37) 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB and a K
Left-handed Starters
Ethan Stewart (GCL-1/19/91) – (2-1 2.92) 5.1 IP, 9 H, 4 R, 3 Er, 2 BB and 7 K’s (loss)
Right-handed relievers
(10) Justin De Fratus (LHV-10/21/87) – (2-0, 4.60) 2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB and 0 K’s
Michael Schwimer (LHV-2/19/86) – (5-0, 1.74, 7 SV) 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB and a K
Jason Grilli (LHV-11/11/76) – (4-1, 2.05) – 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB and a K
Michael Cisco (REA-5/23/87) – (5-0, 1.75,1 SV) – 2.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, BB and 2 K’s
Eric Pettis (CLW-6/9/88) – (1-2, 3.93, 3 SV) – 0.1 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 2 ER, BB and 0 K’s
Jordan Whatcott (CLW-6/10/85) – (1-1, 3.25, 2 SV) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 Bb and 3 K’s
Tyler Knigge (LWD-10/27/88) – (1-3, 4.04, 3 SV) 1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB and 0 K’s
Colton Murray (WIL-4/22/90) – (0-1, 4.50) 0.1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB and 0 K’s
Juary Gomez (WIL-5/23/90) – (3-0, 2.21,3 SV) 2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB and a K (save)
Hector Neris (WIL-6/14/89) – (1-1, 1.69) 2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, BB and 4 K’s (win)
Ian Durham (GCL-1/31/89) – (1-0, 2.63) 2.2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB and 3 K’s
Rye Davis (GCL-12/11/88) – (0-0, 2.89) 1 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 Er, 0 BB and a K
Left-handed relievers
Joe Savery (LHV-11/4/85) – (0-0, 0.00) 2 I{, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB and a K
Jacob Diekman (REA-1/21/87) – (0-0, 3.72, 2 SV) 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB and a K
Andy Loomis (CLW-11/25/85) – (0-1, 2.08, 1 SV) 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB and 2 K’s
Mario Hollands (LWD//26/88) – (6-5, 4.44) 1.1 IP, 1 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 3 BB and 2 K’s (loss)
LikeLike
Thanks Ketch. Saves me a lot of clicking!
LikeLike
Ketch, great job, but a small quibble. Why do you have Hollands listed as a reliever when he appears to be starting (12 starts)?
LikeLike
Probably because he hasn’t started in a month.
LikeLike
One thing I’ve been noticing about Thompson over the past few weeks…if he has a good game, LHV wins. If he doesn’t, they lose. I think I am joining Gregg on the Thompson bandwagon.
LikeLike
My eyes just glazed thinking of a wild Lidge (two hit batsmen, three wild pitches) throwing the slider to Kennelly, a part-time catcher. It must have been excruciating. Parent had to change to Diekmann to get out of the inning.
Ethan Stewart is one of those late draft picks that can pitch. He is doing well for GCL Phils.
Pettis is having a difficult adjustment to Clearwater.
The Phillies really improved their minor league managerial corps. Morandini and Sandberg have been really good additions. Parent has the team playing and still in the hunt for the playoffs.
LikeLike
Some other things to note from Trevor May’s performance (from his twitter) three of the 7 hits he gave up were bunt singles…
LikeLike
I wonder—were the bunts to the third base side and does his follow through take him to much to the first base side of the mound?
LikeLike
Good night for Herlis Rodriguez. Double/3 hits/steal.
Harold Martinez needs to strike out less. Good to see Nesseth pile up groundouts, but it would be better if he struck guys out too.
Nice start for Buchanan. Doubles for Jiwan James are good and awesome start Trevor May!
Like Savery with the win.
LikeLike
Mattair, Truby and Legg were thrown out of the Lakewood game in the 8th. Looks lie Mattair was picked off at 2B and everyone took exception to it.
Pettis has been hot and cold. He’s had 3 bad outings in his last 10 appearances but the other 7 have been very good.
LikeLike
Jeff Larish suffered a broken leg in the Lehigh Valley opener.
LikeLike
well that stinks..so who gets called up? Rizzotti? Rivero? Frandsen?
LikeLike
Now I feel bad for saying that he should get released yesterday. It seems like when I say I think a player should get released, they either get released or hurt right after.
LikeLike
They should have released him yesterday, then they wouldn’t have had to pay him for the rest of the season, and he’d likely still have 2 sound legs.
LikeLike
Joke or not, this was a pretty nasty comment.
It’s doubly a shame for Larish because Polanco was just DL-ed; he might have been considered for that opening. Assuming it’s a short stay for Placido, will be interesting to see which of the remaining journeymen get the call.
LikeLike
X2
LikeLike
Orr is already in Philly. They activated Madsen to replace Polanco and return to the 12 pitchers/13 hitters split
LikeLike
marfis, what is wrong with you? Seriously
LikeLike
Nice to see Jiwan James numbers climb month-to-month. Higher walk rate and ISO in a pitcher friendly league when compared to last year in A ball.
He’s not rocketting up the prospect list but still a legit CF prospect that doesn’t get the publicity as much this year.
LikeLike
He’s a top 10 prospect on my list, he’s shown steady improvement this year and seems to have really put it together the past few weeks. If it all clicks for him watch out, because he has star potential. It’s exciting to see a player with his ridiculous tool set start to put it together.
LikeLike
Here’s hoping. I’m starting to become a fan of his, and at only 23 and considering he started as a pitcher, it’s reasonable to think he’s got a lot of growing to do.
LikeLike
I think James is 22. He’s been torrid in July and he has more walks in half a month than he had in any prior full month. I’m guessing he will not keep this up, but even what he did in June is an improvement that I am happy with. Let the tools become skills!
LikeLike
Savery with a solid 2 innings in Lehigh Valley. I could see Charlie loving the guy- Juan Perez and Ross Gload rolled into one! Once he makes the big league roster, and he will someday, he could prove too useful for Lehigh Valley. Surely Joe Savery can both pitch and hit better than Eric Bruntlett could play left field, and Charlie put him there as a defensive replacement every day, even in the world series.(!) Don’t be shocked if Savery’s versatility ends up being his ticket to the show.
LikeLike
It would take a lot of guts for the team to do that, but, frankly, I see no reason why that couldn’t work. To me, the biggest thing is that you can put him in a game and play it by ear as to whether you let him hit for himself or whether you take him out for another pinch hitter. He can also be the last pinch hitter off the bench on days when he does not pitch.
LikeLike
Or if Savery is much better at getting lefties out, he can pitch to a lefty, then if a righty is up next, they could do a double switch and put Savery in left field and bring in someone to face the righty, then if a lefty is up after that, do another double switch and put Savery back on the mound and put a bench player in left. I remember a different team doing that before. I think it might have been either the Cubs or the Mets but I don’t really remember.
LikeLike
I remember Tommy did that with the Dodgers one game I was watching. Might have even did it with moving Orel into right for 1 hitter. Memory might be serving me wrong tho.
LikeLike
Davey Johnson used to do that a lot with the Mets and Jesse Orosco.
LikeLike
That happened in the Met’s dual closer era. Jesse Orosco was their left-handed closer and Roger McDowell was their right-handed closer. It happened during a three-year period from 1985 to 1987. Teams would alternate left-right handed hitters against the Mets to gain an advantage. Orosco saved 17 games in 1985, 21 games in 1986, and 16 games in 1987 while McDowell saved 17 games in 1985, 22 games in 1986, and 25 games in 1987.
The Mets would bring one of them in the 8th or 9th inning and when an opposite sided batter came in they would bring in the other closer and move the previous pitcher to left field and then bring him back when another same handed batter came to home plate alternating as necessary. The Mets did this probably 40 to 50 times in the 3-year period including I believe during the World Series in 86. This only worked because both Orosco and McDowell were both great fielders.
LikeLike
According to BaseballReference.com:
Roger McDowell had 3 appearances (2 in 1986, 1 in 1991 for the Dodgers) in the outfield in his career
and
Jesse Orosco had 1 appearance (1986) in the outfield in his career
LikeLike
Could it have been the Cardinals with Rick Ankiel? He is still playing, but not pitching for the Nationals.
LikeLike
I still have my eye on Kevin Frandsen. He was very hot before he served his suspension and has picked up where he left off. He may be one of those players who keeps improving and ends up being a super utility player and borderline starter.
And although there was the suspension, I think we should resist the easy temptation to cast him as a bad guy. This from the MiLB website “Founded his own foundation, “Second to None,” to help provide comfort to siblings of cancer patients or those who may have critical illnesses… ” Okay, maybe not such a bad guy.
LikeLike
Freddie Galvis is listed at 5’10” in the program and on the roster—-are my eyes bad, but could he be a few inches south of 5’10”—maybe 5’7″?
LikeLike
pp he is 25 in high a if he goes to reading and hits he could be in major by 27 didnt pinella come up at 29. a couple of guys have come up at 28 or 29 if believe.
LikeLike
From archival times—-Jim Hickman was aged.
LikeLike
An above comment, and a comment a couple of days ago, described Brown’s current body of work in the big leagues ( and I am going to assume that its okay to talk about Brown since his callup was very recent) as proving nothing, a sign that he’s going to take years to develop, if ever. My assessment is different. First of all, Brown has shown an ability to make contact, so that his strikeout numbers are equivalent to those of Utley, who has played about as many games as he has this year. Brown has shown patience, with about as many walks as strikeouts. These accomplishments have been attained in spite of the fact that he has never faced most of the pitchers he is now facing. Brown has shown explosive power, hitting five homers, some of them quite long. Five homers in about 100 AB’s, which means thirty with 600 AB’s. His average is not eye-popping, unless you look at his last couple of weeks, during which he has been torrid. He responded to two big series against the Red Sox and the Braves with great aplomb, collecting five hits against the Braves and a homer and a double against Beckett. He has shown an ability to hit the ball to every part of the field. He had a prolonged slump, but this can be chalked up to adjustment difficulties. What I see now is that he is hitting a lot of singles. I think he is just trying to make solid contact consistently at this point. Later, I think we will see more power. High average + power= star. His ability to pick up steals is also something that is going to get better, I think. High average+ power+speed= better star. It is also a fact that all he has to do this year in order for it to be considered a success is to hold his own.
LikeLike
I have no problem with people discussing Brown and Stutes. They obviously started the year as prospects.
LikeLike
I pretty much agree with this entire assessment. Domonic Brown has all the elements of a player who, at the very least, should be really good and could very well be a star. He is fast, he has a great arm, he tracks the ball to the plate extremely well, he has a discerning eye at the plate, he can adjust his hands mid-swing better than any hitter with power I have ever seen, and he has a good work ethic. People who trash Domonic Brown don’t know a damned thing about baseball if you ask me.
LikeLike
VSL- Jair Morelos back at SS, after an absense , so must have been injured. The 2X offseason signee Francisco Silva slides to 3B.
new signee LHP Parrada- 18 y.o . L-L, 6’1 233
LikeLike
Parrada—-233lbs? Has never missed a meal I presume.
LikeLike
Heading to Trenton tonight and tomorrow. Looks like I’ll get to see Cloyd pitch and looking forward to seeing Galvis and Mitchell. I’m guessing I won’t see Lidge tonight but probably tomorrow.
LikeLike
Nice night from Lidge what with the three wild pitches last night. Those AA kids had to be scared to death up there.
LikeLike
Yeah I don’t need or want to see any of that tonight
LikeLike
Tuffy got tossed and Tim K. just cannot handle Lidge’s slider.
LikeLike
What i really like about brown is lately he is taking outside pitch to left, instead of trying to pull it and hit weak grounders to second. a good sign imo
LikeLike
Singleton is featured prominently in the Daily Dish. I continue to feel dumb for wanting to downgrade him. I like BA’s logic – much better than average hitter in a league where he’s one of the youngest.
http://www.baseballamerica.com/blog/prospects/2011/07/daily-dish-jonathan-singleton-doesnt-disappoint/
LikeLike
Wow. Top of the 8th play by play GCL Phillies vs GCL Braves reads like a very bad little league game:
Pitcher Change: Yacksel Rios replaces Paul Cusick.
Gerardo Reyes singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Pointer.
Kirk Walker walks. Gerardo Reyes to 2nd.
Aris Alcantara reaches on force attempt, throwing error by first baseman Matthew Holland. Gerardo Reyes scores. Kirk Walker to 3rd.
Logan Robbins walks. Aris Alcantara to 2nd.
With Christopher Bullard batting, wild pitch by Yacksel Rios, Kirk Walker scores. Aris Alcantara to 3rd. Logan Robbins to 2nd.
Christopher Bullard walks.
Pitcher Change: Craig Fritsch replaces Yacksel Rios.
With Felix Marte batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Aris Alcantara scores. Logan Robbins to 3rd. Christopher Bullard to 2nd.
Felix Marte walks.
Meng Tsai hit by pitch. Logan Robbins scores. Christopher Bullard to 3rd. Felix Marte to 2nd.
Hector Garcia strikes out swinging.
With Ronald Luna batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Christopher Bullard scores. Felix Marte to 3rd. Meng Tsai to 2nd.
Ronald Luna strikes out swinging.
With Gerardo Reyes batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Felix Marte scores. Meng Tsai to 3rd.
Gerardo Reyes walks.
With Kirk Walker batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Gerardo Reyes to 2nd.
With Kirk Walker batting, wild pitch by Craig Fritsch, Meng Tsai scores. Gerardo Reyes to 3rd.
Kirk Walker walks.
Pitcher Change: Fabian Cota replaces Craig Fritsch.
Aris Alcantara singles on a line drive to left fielder Brian Pointer. Gerardo Reyes scores. Kirk Walker to 2nd.
Logan Robbins strikes out swinging.
LikeLike
Yikes. Fritsch was probably left in a batter too long, but you really can’t nitpick your way out of an inning like that. Tough afternoon for the kids.
In happier news, here’s a comment from today’s BA chat for the “Why won’t the Phillies spend more money?!?” crowd:
Tom (Boston): Are the Phillies going to sign anyone in Latin America this year or just skip the whole thing altogether? Have you heard them on anyone?
Ben Badler: It’s only been a couple of weeks since July 2, and this isn’t typically when the Phillies find their top prospects in Latin America, since they’re more of a mid/small budget team, although if they went after Carlos Tocci when he turns 16 I wouldn’t be surprised. The ability of teams like the Phillies and Rockies to find major league talent in Latin America every year without breaking the bank should be the next Moneyball movie.
LikeLike
At the risk of being the black sheep, what MLB talent is he talking about? In almost 15 years the Phillies have gotten what? 4 guys to the MLB level from LA worth mentioning (Carlos Ruiz, Carlos Silva, Carlos Carrasco, and Antonio Bastardo)? Even Carrasco and Bastardo have to prove they are for real and can stick around for awhile.
They have also had some prospects that have proved valuable in trades. So it isn’t like they have gotten nothing there…but it isn’t like the Phillies have sent much star LA talent to MLB either. They haven’t.
If feels like very average at best results.
LikeLike
Ditto Nobody—–but once Selig gets his wish for a worldwide draft for next year—the Phillies will fare much better then many clubs because of their astute scouting and the leadership abilities of Sal Agostinelli in the Latin market..
LikeLike
Fyi – Jesse Biddle rocking again tonight. I know we’ve heard reports about his varied velocity – if you forced me to guess, they are probably telling him to work mostly on different pitches and command and not to worry about throwing too hard. He’s knocking on the door of our top 5 prospects because, frankly, if you’re damned good, you’re young and you’re a lefty, you are extremely valuable. Absent the most stunning trade you can imagine, Jesse Biddle is not going anywhere. In fact, in the Phillies’ eyes, he might be the most untouchable prospect in the system.
LikeLike
wow catch y sound excited good job
LikeLike