Hi! I’m Bryan Sheehan, I’ll be contributing some prospect interviews to the site. Here’s one I did recently with Lakewood’s Ethan Stewart. – Jump it – Continue reading Interview With Ethan Stewart
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Hot or Not
Quick Hits: Dave Bush had about as good a week as you can have while Jesse Biddle has come around to give us exactly what has been expected. On the other side, Brody Colvin continues to disappoint and some troubling numbers from Trevor May as AA hitters get a second look at him.
–It is time to notice Tyler Knigge who has been excellent all year for CLearwater. BJ Rosenberg should start receiving some close attention as well, considering the Phils porous bullpen situation.
–Low draft pick Carlos Alonso has been absolutely crushing the ball through close to 100 AB’s for CLearwater.
—Anthony Hewitt, after his special guest appearance on the Hot list, returns to the Not Hot list. Gauntlett Eldemire has started appearing there consistently as well. Continue reading Hot or Not
Box Score Recap 5-21-2012
An A+ to the Lehigh Valley Bullpen. Continue reading Box Score Recap 5-21-2012
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
A week that included 4 shutouts of the opponent led the ‘Pigs to a 5-2 week and 26-18 overall, landing them in 2nd place just a game behind division leading Pawtucket in the Northern Division of the International League. Lehigh Valley finishes their home stand with a morning contest against Louisville today before heading to CHarlotte and Gwinnett for an eight game road trip.
Pigs Leaders Hitting: None
Pitching: Scott Elarton is tied for the league lead in wins (5) and is 8th in IP (48.1); Tyler CLoyd is 6th in wins (4); Austin Hyatt is 3rd in the league in losses (5); is 4th in HR allowed (7) and has the 2nd worst ERA (5.52); Pat Misch is 4th in the league in losses (5); is 5th in HR allowed (7); and has the 5th worst ERA (5.35). Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
2012 VSL Phillies – Week One Update
The 2012 Venezuelan Summer League Phillies season started last week. This post will provide a quick summary of the new names on the roster as well some insights on the first week of play. It can also serve as a discussion area for Venezuelan prospects. The Dominican Summer League should start next week as well and will be covered in a separate post.
The VSL has shrunk this season from 6 to 4 teams as the Pirates and Reds both pulled out of the league. Four teams remain: the Phillies, Rays, Tigers, and Mariners. The other teams are now sending their Venezuelan prospects to the DSL where the competition is better and the politics are a little more stable. It is an open question as to whether the VSL can continue as a viable entity, though the Phillies seem to be staying to take advantage of the money they have invested in their baseball complex. In addition, there may be additional advantages in attracting Venezuelan prospects who can play on a team in their country for the first year or two. The Phillies do continue to invest in top Venezuelan prospects with their largest investment to date last year in signing OF Carlos Tocci. Tocci will most likely make his debut later this year in the GCL.
Julio Rodriguez Scouting Report (with video): 5/19/12
Well, this was fun. I had the chance to see Julio Rodriguez pitch on Saturday night in Reading against the New Britain Rock Cats. Yes, it’s the Eastern League, and yes, some of these guys probably will never make it to the Major Leagues, but let’s go ahead and commend both teams on the fact that they are currently one and two atop the E.L.’s Eastern Division.
OK, and now for the reason I was there: Julio Rodriguez. Obviously we knew going into this season who the big three would be in Reading: Trevor May, Jonathan Pettibone, and Rodriguez. May has obviously been fantastic so far and Pettibone has been pretty solid as well, but Rodriguez is beginning to make his name known. Saturday night at FirstEnergy Stadium certainly didn’t hurt. Continue reading Julio Rodriguez Scouting Report (with video): 5/19/12
Around the System–Starting Pitching
Its getting towards a time where the starting pitching is very exciting to watch every day, and a number of high draft picks are working their way through the system. Next on the schedule is the bullpen, with a look at Lehigh Valley and Reading towards the end of the week, followed by Clearwater and Lakewood over next weekend.
Lehigh Valley
Scott Elarton, 36, Signed as a free agent in 2012; 8 starts; 5-1 with 2.06 ERA; 43.2IP 34H 14BB 24K; 0.61 GO/AO; .217 opp. avg., 3 HR allowed, .271 vs. LH, .184 vs. RH, .125 with RISP. 1.10 WHIP; 2.9BB/4.9K per nine. Has been simply outstanding. Hoping he gets a Rich Thompson like opportunity. Continue reading Around the System–Starting Pitching
Box Score Recap 5-20-2012
Turns out Tyler Cloyd is not a robot. Who knew?
Box Score Recap 5-19-2012
JRod is really getting it done. Continue reading Box Score Recap 5-19-2012
Box Score Recap 5-18-2012
Better night from Austin Wright. Something something something fight. #poetry
Phuture Phillies 