Box Score Recap – 4/24/2014

Box Score Recap

Maikel Franco with his first home run of the year as he was a triple short of the cycle. Sean O’Sullivan and Hector Neris pitched well in that game, and you should probably stop at that point and move on to the Clearwater box, unless you enjoy feeling super sad and shaking your head real slowly.

Logan Moore with three singles tonight, he’s hit safely in six of his last seven games. Also for CLR, Malquin Canelo had two doubles, giving him three on the year to go with no singles, triples or home runs. He may be trying to challenge Cameron Perkins for the title of “That Dude Who Hits A Lot Of Doubles”. You should see the plaque they give you for that. Super classy with brass name plates of past recipients and they shine it up for you real good and let you take it home for a week before hanging it on the wall in The Carpenter Complex Clubhouse, and every June the new draftees come in for the first time and they’re all like, “Whoa, that’s way nicer than any plaque they give out at our colleges and/or high schools.” It’s pretty sweet, is what I’m saying.

And for Lakewood, Wilmer Oberto hit his second homer in three days, as Drew Anderson returned from injury to make his first start of the year, and pitched like a man just returning from an injury and making his first start of the year.

Here’s the affiliate Scoreboard from MiLB. http://www.milb.com/scoreboard/index.jsp?sid=milb&org=143&ymd=20140424

4-24-14

42 thoughts on “Box Score Recap – 4/24/2014”

  1. Ironpigs, your bullpen line (particularly Rosin’s): woof.

    Bad night all around for Lakewood too, but it happens. At least Cozens had two walks?

    Like

  2. Franco coming around hopefully coming around a little more and then coming to Philly and helping out the black hole that is 3rd right now for the big club

    Like

    1. Stewart was one of my watch and see guys this year. On the surface he looks all shiny and new. His 1.47 ERA through 30+ innings and the fact he’s given up 24 hits, 5 ERs and guys are hitting .224 against him is the bling. But 15 Ks and 14 BBs along with 13 runs scored against him show either he isn’t creating his own destiny or his teammates are crappy fielders.

      Like

      2. The stat line is nice to see, but at age 23 he’s pretty much supposed to be dominating A ball. I’m not usually one of those people who are like, “He’s has a great 2 weeks, promote him,” but considering Stewart’s age and the lack of pitching depth in the system I don’t see any reason why they shouldn’t send him to Reading. Maybe at least then people will stop confusing him with Ethan Martin on rehab assignment.

        Like

    2. Morgan’s injury really is a shame – when he was healthy and throwing hard, he was a very nice prospect. While he did not project as a top of the rotation guy, he looked like a very solid middle of rotation pitcher – similar to the quality of Randy Wolf.

      Like

  4. A few things (most don’t pertain to this box score post but I promise one will) . . .

    1. I’m going to try and get to as many Lakewood games as possible and post my in game notes. It’s tough since I coach 2 teams and work with (strength and conditioning/Pitching Coach) about 20 guys but I’m going to make every effort to get to 3-4 games a month.

    2. Did anyone notice where Diekman sets up/stands on the rubber (meaning where his back foot (or drive leg) is located)? He’s all the way on the 3B base side. There’s different schools of though about this, some feel it doesn’t make a difference while others feel you can use where you stand to your advantage . . . My opinion is the latter, esp for someone who throws like Diekman. I have my RHPs throw from the 3B side of the rubber and my LHP from the 1B side. Reason being is that (using Diekman as my example) if Diekman is on the 1st base side when he is releasing the ball to a LHH it will look like he’s throwing from behind the hitter which is very uncomfortable for a LHH, esp someone who has the arm slot and release point that Diekman has. With him being all the way on the 3B side it takes away the perception of him throwing from behind the hitter thus making it more comfortable being in the box. Hopefully that made sense, easier to show then explain.

    3. It would be interesting to see Giles velocity readings as he racks up more innings. Can he sustain the high velocity over the course of a full season?

    Like

    1. Question to you Eric D…..on number two…..to further confuse a hitter, why not have the pitchers stand on different tactical locations on the mound during every at bat by each hitter?
      I understand some pitchers would be uncomfortable with that since they have their habits well ingrained into their makeup.

      Like

      1. You pretty much answered it yourself. A pitcher wants to repeat his mechanics and arm slot as much as possible and moving around would disrupt that. Also it could tell the hitter what the pitcher may be trying to do.

        Like

    2. On point number 2, there are different opinions based on the type of pitcher. The argument for standing where Diekman stands is that it’s easier for a LHP to throw to the outside corner by starting on the 3rd base side of the rubber. Standing on the first base side would require that he open up his hips more to get the ball across his body to hit the outside corner against a LH hitter.

      Based on Diekman’s mechanics, I’m thinking that he has a problem getting opened up quickly enough to get the ball across the plate starting from the 1st base side which is why he’s moved all the way over.

      I understand what your saying. I was a LHP who threw from the 1st side of the rubber specifically because of what you describe.

      Like

      1. However with Diekman, him standing on the 3B side it makes his delivery less imposing to LHH. Again there is no right or wrong answer to this it’s jut a matter of comfort.

        Like

    3. Along the same lines as Romus’ response, I think that would make sense for Diekman if they were using him as a lefty specialist, but it seems like being on the 1st base side would put him at a disadvantage against RHB. I mean, a larger disadvantage than he’s already at by being a sidewinder.

      Like

      1. Why would it put him at a disadvantage? If he’s on the 1B side the he isn’t coming into a RHB as much which would be advantageous to him.

        On a side note Maddux teaches his pitchers (guys he works with) to use their drive foot to set up their pitch location. What I mean by this is that if (as a RHP) your foot is flush and parallel with the rubber it leads to throwing the ball down the middle. Now if you take the front of your foot off of the rubber (about an inch) you can now go to the outside corner (to a RHB) without throwing across your body. If you take your back part of your foot off the rubber (about an inch) it now allows you to throw inside (to RHB). Not sure if that makes sense, again demonstrating is easier the verbalizing.

        Like

  5. Like what Franco said the other day…..something to the effect….playing in the DR at 95 degrees is a lot better then playing in 35 degrees in Allentown.
    He is warming up at the plate as the weather gets warmer it appears.

    Like

    1. The he is only slumping because its cold is not good news. I remember freezing in the stand during our playoff runs. Hopefully he can adjust, maybe in the off-season he should start vacationing in Canada during the winters to get used to the cold…

      Like

      2. I doubt his slow start is actually due to the weather. Probably due to facing pitchers who can locate their breaking balls.

        Like

  6. Astudillo struck out…K rate now up to 5%…three Ks in 14 games.
    Why can’t the Phillies get hitters who can at least make decent contact!

    Like

  7. I saw the Franco homer and double on MILB archives. The ball explodes off of his bat – the homer to center was a line drive that was scorched. Franco is built like a traditional power hitter – before the days of the huge baseball players like McGwire and Canseco. He’s not all that tall or super big, but has decent size, with extremely strong and large forearms, and very strong legs. He has sort of a Manny Ramirez look to him.

    Like

      1. Manny had 75 plate discipline, a 70 hit tool and 65/70 power (although he was a 20 fielder), so Maikel probably ain’t going to be Manny, but Franco looks to have a lot of talent. As I’ve said before, my view this year is that whether they Phillies go anywhere will be largely determined by how strong the contributions are that they will receive from young players, including guys currently in the system. If Giles, Franco and Biddle are able to contribute, it will be a huge boost for the team and it’s certainly not outside the realm of possibility, although it may be a few months down the line, at the earliest.

        Like

  8. to be honest – I am really not liking what I am seeing out of lakewood. JP has just been ok. Tocci showing some life but still no gap power. Pullin is underperforming. Two Greens are non prospects for different reasons.

    Like

    1. How has JP just been ok? He is currently hitting .286/.367/.371. Power is never going to be a big part of his game, it will come a long later as his contact gets harder, but it is going to be more high average with a high OBP.

      Like

    2. What Matt said about JP …

      As for the “Greens” (actually Green and Greene), Greene is indeed no longer a prospect, but you’re giving up far too early on Green. You can make a case that he was off to an encouraging start before the injury – IMO in a SSS, BB and K data is more significant that the power data (especially since it’s pretty clear that he can hit for power) and much more significant than the BABIP data.

      Like

    3. You’re a hard man to please. I’d say Tocci and Crawford are off to good starts and Zach Green has been okay. What were you expecting from them?

      Like

  9. Especially considering JPC was a SR in high school this time last year………he is doing just fine………I have been following this site for 7+ years now, and it has helped me to focus on what is important and what is not important……there are so many variables for each individual player when you are trying to project what they might be, if they ever make it to the Bank, and realizing that just the numbers they are putting up at their respective stop in the minors is sometimes completely irrelevant…….rather look deeper into the numbers and all the variables that accompany them.

    Like

        1. The author lost credibility with this paragraph:
          “And then there is the swing. Perkins will watch the off-speed and breaking pitches go by, before unleashing a short but smooth cut when those fastballs cross the plate. So far this season the fastballs usually end up banging off the outfield fence.”
          Perkins swing is the opposite of both of those statements. Perkins swing is long, and it has a ton of moving parts to it.

          Like

          1. This is were we disagree.
            I like his swing, but not necessarily his load prior…like you say a lot of movement.
            But his hands are back and quick through the zone, resulting in better contact.
            If you view his batting approach , form A to Z from his back view ..to me it is quite good. His left shoulder does not open up prior to contact on the videos I have watched.
            And though wiry and lean, he seem to have the strength in his legs to drive the ball.
            He reminds me a little of a RH Von Hayes from that angle.

            Like

  10. Man, I would totally take “That Dude Who Hits a Lot of Doubles” from a slick fielding SS. Hopefully Canelo’s in the running for that illustrious award every year.

    Like

  11. Saw this on BA…

    Ken Giles, rhp, Phillies

    Season Totals: 0-0, 0.00, 6 saves in 6 opportunities, 10 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 19 Ks.

    Update: A seventh-round pick in 2011 out of Yavapai (Ariz.) CC, Giles has always thrown really, really hard. He touches triple digits regularly and sits 98-99 mph. But this year he’s started to locate his fastball with more regularity. By getting ahead more, his still-erratic slider has become more of a weapon and he’s been nearly unhittable in his first swing through the Eastern League.

    Prognosis: Have you had a look at the Phillies bullpen this year? Jonathan Papelbon, he of the steadily decreasing velocity, is the only regular member of the Phils bullpen with an ERA under 4.00. The majority of the ‘pen is filled with pitchers who give up too many hits when they aren’t giving up too many walks. Giles is in no way a savior—he has 10 innings above Class A at this point. In Double-A, he’s getting a lot of his strikeouts on fastballs up in or out of the zone. His slider has gotten better, but it’s still a clear second pitch that is better early in the count rather than later. Most relievers need to have a second pitch they can rely on consistently. Giles doesn’t have that yet, but he’s a lot closer to the big leagues than he was just a month ago. The Phillies need plenty of bullpen help, which gives Giles a chance to be there sooner than anyone would have expected coming into the season.

    Like

    1. Giles has never had a BB/9 under 5.5 for any level he was at for more than 10 games. I don’t see the need to rush him when he’s only made like 8 or 9 appearances so far this year and is showing much improved ability to locate his fastball. Let the season play out

      Like

      1. Completely agree. Giles is a guy who needs to be developed well. He has a a lot of potential for a bullpen pitcher and could be ruined if he is rushed. He still has a lot of things to work on and I want to see him continue to build confidence. He has barely pitched above High A. We need to be patient with him and hopefully it will pay off in the long run.

        Like

    2. Also, pointing to ERA for bullpen pitchers after 1/2 dozen appearances is bad analysis. Yes, the Phillies pen has struggled so far this season but they have nothing in the system ready to come in and save the day.

      Like

  12. So apparently after Tyson Gillies ‘golden sombrero’ last night he went off and damaged some of the clubhouse or the tunnel leading to the clubhouse and has been given a 3-game suspension for unprofessional conduct.

    Tyson Gillies suspended? Shocking.

    Like

Comments are closed.