Daily Archives: July 6, 2012

DSL 2012 Midseason Update

1. VSL/DSL

This year’s DSL Phillies are off to a good start with a 16-13 record in their first 29 games, good for a share of 2nd place 4.0 games behind the Yankees in the BC South division.  While this year’s Phillies team has no known high bonus players on their roster, they are holding their own with a mostly age appropriate roster.  The average age on offense is 18.7 (compared to the league average of 18.5) and on defense is 19.0 (compared to the league average of 18.9).

The Phillies recently made 5 additional Latin American signings including 2 high profile Dominican players.  OF Jose Pujols is a power hitter out of the Domingo Santana mold ($540K) and C Deivi Grullon ($575K) is a catcher with a strong arm and other tools.  Look for both Pujols and Grullon to make their debut next year either at GCL or in the DSL, depending on how their offseason development progresses. Continue reading DSL 2012 Midseason Update →

Around the System, Bullpen, Top Half

Other Stuff

Certainly some conversation starters between Aumont/Bonilla/Duke/Knigge.  Have at it.

Lehigh Valley

Phillipe Aumont, 23, Acquired from Seattle in 2009; 24 games; 2-1 with a 4.15 ERA; 10 saves; 26IP 18H 23BB 37K; 2 HR allowed; 1.56 GO/AO; .189 opp. avg., 1.57 WHIP; 8.0BB/12.8K per nine; .222 vs. LH, .169 vs. RH, .211 with RISP. Since June 1: 1-0 with a 3.21 ERA in 12 games; 6 saves.  Aumont struggled mightily in May with injuries and his command.  He has been better as of late but stills needs more work. When he is on, he is filthy. Continue reading Around the System, Bullpen, Top Half →

Box Score Recap 7-5-2012

Box Score Recap

I note that 17 yr old Sergio Velis pitched out of the VSL bullpen today after several weeks away.  Not so great numbers, but nice to see the young man back in action after what seems like it was time off for injury.  If you can confirm whether this was injury related, you are probably deep inside Venezuela, and should come home, lest ye get ye-self kidnapped. Continue reading Box Score Recap 7-5-2012 →