Short schedule last night. The top three levels in the organization did not play. Lakewood and Williamsport got wins. “C” Randolph got his first hits since returning to Lakewood. Tom Windle made a rehab appearance. And, Kyle Young made his GCL debut. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/12/2016
Monthly Archives: July 2016
Box Score Recap – 7/11/2016
Three teams had off. Two played double headers. Brandon Leibrandt took the mound in a GCL rehab assignment (video below). Aaron Altherr continued his rehab in the GCL (video below). Jimmy Cordero was moved up to Clearwater to continue his rehab. With Reading off, Derek Campbell supplied the power homering twice for the Threshers. Jhailyn Ortiz hit his 4th in the GCL Phillies morning game. Cole Stobbe had 3 hits and Josh Stephen had two hits
Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/11/2016
Open Discussion: Week of July 11th
Here’s the open discussion thread for Phillies’ talk and other topics.
After a 5-2 week, the Phillies will go into the All Star break with a 42-48 record. This has to be a shock for all but the most optimistic Phillies’ fans. They swept the Braves at CBP, then split with the Rockies in Colorado. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of July 11th
Box Score Recap – 7/10/2016
Drew Anderson made his Clearwater debut a memorable one. He threw the first four inning leg of a combined no-hitter against the St. Lucie Mets, the Florida State League’s top hitting team. The Mets couldn’t stop Anderson, but the weather could. After a 45-minute lightning delay, he was lifted in favor of Will Morris who pitched the second, four inning leg. The pitching change didn’t help St. Lucie as Morris continued to retire Mets’ batters. Victor Arano brought home the final leg of the combined no-hitter, nailing down the ninth. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/10/2016
Box Score Recap – 7/9/2016
Kevin Gowdy made his professional debut. Video below. Aaron Altherr went 0-2 in his second rehab appearance. Jimmy Cordero made his second appearance in one inning of work. And Shane Watson pitched one heck of a game. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/9/2016
Around the System, Relief Pitching–Clearwater and Lakewood
Clearwater
Victor Arano, 21, Acquired from Dodgers in 2014; 25 games, 2-1 with a 2.87ERA; 2SV; 47IP 41H 14BB 54K; .237 opp avg; 1.15WHIP; 0.72 GO/AO; 2.5BB/10.3K per 9; .226 vs LHH, .243 vs RHH, .254 opp avg last 30 days; Arano is one of the relievers that has really impressed this year after struggling in the rotation last year.
Jesen Therrien, 23, Phils 17th round pick in 2011; 20G, 1-2 with a 2.20ERA; 3SV; 26.2IP 17H 19BB 39K; .179 opp avg; 1.35 WHIP; 1.41 GO/AO; 6.4BB/13.2K per 9; .240 vs LHH, .157 vs RHH, .261 opp avg last 30 days; You rarely see an opponents average of .179 and a WHIP as high as 1.35 and that is because of Therrien’s significant control issues. When/if he is able to significantly improve his command, the Phils may have something here.
Ulises Joaquin, 24, Signed as a free agent in 2010; 30 games between Reading and Clearwater with a 3.22ERA; 8SV; 44.2IP 38H 12BB 40K; .233 opp avg; 1.12 WHIP; 1.26 GO/AO; 2.4BB/8.1K per 9; For Clearwater: 2.13ERA; .188 opp avg; 0.92 WHIP; Joaquin was very poor for Reading early in the year and was sent back to Clearwater where his has been very good.
Matt Hockenberry, 24, Phils 9th round pick in 2014; 26G between Reading and Clearwater; 0-1 with a 1.89ERA; 38IP 24H 16BB 35K; .186 opp avg; 1.05WHIP; 0.75GO/AO; 3.8BB/8.3K per 9; For CW: 1.35ERA; .177 opp avg; 0.99 WHIP; Hockenberry has been called up to Reading on three separate occasions only to be sent back after 1 appearance each. His performance deserves a prolonged look in AA.
Joey DeNato, 24, Phils 19th round pick in 2014; 24G; 2.92ERA; 37IP 31H 13BB 34K; .237 opp avg; 1.19 WHIP; 0.47 GO/AO; 3.2BB/8.3K per 9; .273 vs LHH, .224 vs RHH, .233 last 30 days; Denato has been consistently doing a good job this year, a step below his 2015 dominance at Lakewood. Continue reading Around the System, Relief Pitching–Clearwater and Lakewood
Box Score Recap – 7/8/2016
Lehigh Valley (51-38) Beat Rochester, 3-1. Ben Lively (4-2, 3.45) tossed six shutout innings to register his first victory since June 11th. He allowed five hits and struck out four. Edward Mujica (3.69) gave up a solo HR while recording his 23rd save. Darin Ruf (.287) had 3 hits. Brock Stassi had 2 hits and and RBI (32). Darnell Sweeney hit his 5th HR. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/8/2016
Box Score Recap – 7/7/2016
Lots of excitement in the GCL. Mickey Moniak hit his first professional home run on the road in Lakeland. Jhailyn Ortiz hit his third home run in four games. Cole Stobbe got his first and second professional hits. Ben Pelletier, playing in his first professional game, got his first hit AND scored 3 runs. Moniak had a 4-RBI game. Non-drafted free agent, Evan Rogers, hit his first professional home run, went 3-4, and had 6 RBI. Ortiz had a 3-RBI game. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/7/2016
Box Score Recap – 7/6/2016
Mickey Moniak was not in the GCL line up today. Nor did I see him around the Complex. However, Ray Burris was on an adjacent field watching Tom Windle throw a live batting practice. Windle was recently placed on the DL with an ankle sprain. The two batters he faced were Aaron Altherr and Mark Laird. Both hitters are working their way through their on rehabs. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/6/2016
Box Score Recap – 7/5/2016
It appears that the Phillies may be finished signing 2016 draft picks. Todd Zolecki reported that “The Phillies have signed 29 of 40 players selected in the 2016 Draft. They will exceed the allotted $13,405,200 in their bonus pool but by no more than five percent.” Continue reading Box Score Recap – 7/5/2016
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