A look at the bullpen in the lower half of the system. Little analysis because it remains too early for opinions on the Williamsport and GCL groups.

Lakewood

Kenny Giles, 21, Phils 7th round pick in 2011; 23 games (6 starts); 2-3 with a 3.99 ERA; 3 saves; 56.1IP 48H 40BB 64K; 5 HR allowed; 1.57 WHIP; 6.4BB/10.1K per nine; 0.79 GO/AO; .229 opp. avg., .233 vs. LH, .225 vs. RH, .217 with RISP; Giles command is clearly his issue.  He has very good stuff, just needs to get it under control.

Gabrial Arias, 22, Signed as a free agent in 2007; 25 games; 3-4 with a 4.61 ERA; 52.2IP 63H 17BB 52K; 5 HR allowed; 0.94 GO/AO; .297 opp. avg., .290 vs. LH, .303 vs. RH, .320 with RISP; 1.50 WHIP; 2.8BB/9.0K per nine.  Arias has been a workhorse for Lakewood but very hittable.

Austin Brough, 24, Signed as a free agent in 2011; 21 games between Lakewood and CLearwater; 1-1 with a 7.34ERA; 30.2IP 46H 14BB 12K; 9 HR allowed; 1.41 GO/AO; .341 opp. avg., 1.98 WHIP; 4.0BB/3.5K per nine.  As bad a line through 21 games as you can imagine. Continue reading Around the System, Bullpen, Lower Half →