Daily Archives: August 4, 2012

Around the System–Catchers

Suddenly, a new mindset as we look at the catchers throughout the system.  We now have three legit prospects (AAA, AA, High A) and two with legit potential to be outstanding in the majors.  I am also intrigued by the Austudillo fellow in the GCL.  Check out his numbers.

Lehigh Valley

Sebastian Valle, 22, Signed as a free agent in 2006; .258/.277/.428 in 318 AB’s between Reading and Lehigh Valley; 13 HR 47 RBI; 3%bb/26%k rates. 81 games caught with 1 error (.998); 9 passed balls; 26/91(29%)CS.  Has played well this year and should spend most of 2013 in AAA with maybe a September call up if the progression continues. Continue reading Around the System–Catchers

Box Score Recap 8-3-2012

Top pick Shane Watson with a clean inning and a K in his debut in GCL.  Immediately vaults him to the top 10 on BA’s top 100.  Right?

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