Lehigh Valley is now 25-40, and in last place of the Northern Division of the International League, 13 games behind division leading Syracuse. ‘Pigs leaders thru 6/15 include: Hitting: Cody Ransom, 8th in AB’s (243), 7th in runs (40), 3rd in HR’s (15), 6th in RBI’s (46), 3rd in strikeouts (77); Andy Tracy is 2nd in Walks (43) and 3rd in OBP (.405); Rich Thompson is tied for 6th in SB’s (14). Pitching: Andrew Carpenter is tied for 5th in Wins (6); Nate Bump is tied for 5th in Wins (6), 6th in ERA (2.73), tied for 3rd in starts (13) and 4th in IP (79); Brian Mazone is tied for 3rd in starts (13) and 7th in IP (75); Scott Mathieson is 5th in saves (12); Joe Savery is tied for 7th in HR allowed (10) and 6th in walks (32). Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
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Overbeck Promoted
Just a very quick note that Cody Overbeck was promoted from Clearwater to Reading the Reading Phillies announced today. Overbeck, 24, was hitting .302/.380/.553 with 11 HR and 41 RBI in 215 AB’s with Clearwater and is coming off a Florida State League All Star appearance.
‘Pigs Weekend Update
The weekend summary for Lehigh Valley along with some notes and a transaction.
Friday–The Lehigh Valley streak of not having won a series all season remains intact after their 8-4 loss to Toledo on Friday evening. The four game series was split. Toledo scored two in the first inning off of starter Brian Mazone, however the ‘Pigs bounced back with a run in the 2nd on a Willy Taveras RBI single. Toledo scored single runs in the 3d and 4th, making it 4-1. Again, the ‘Pigs stayed in the game with a Dane Sardinha Sac Fly in the 4th and an RBI double by Cody Ransom is the 5th that made the game 4-3. Mazone left after six, with no decision (6IP 9H 4R 3ER 0BB 5K). An RBi single by Ransom tied the game, but Lehigh Valley relief pitchers had a rough night with Ryan Vogelsong (2-4) taking the loss after giving up a run in the 8th. Toledo added three in the ninth off of Oscar Villarreal. Big nights offensively for Willy Taveras (2-4,r,rbi, sb), Cody Ransom (3-5, 2b, 2rbi), Dane Sardina (2-3,r,rbi), Brian Bocock (3 hits) and Neil Sellers (2 hits). Continue reading ‘Pigs Weekend Update
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
A 3-3 week for Lehigh Valley (note: the second game of the doubleheader Thursday is not included), leaving Lehigh Valley at 23-36, in last place of the Northern division, 11 games behind division leading Syracuse.
‘Pigs league leaders thru 6/9/10–Hitters: Cody Ransom is tied for 8th in runs (34) tied for 3rd in homers (12),3rd in k’s (71),and 7th in RBI’s (37); John Mayberry is tied for 8th in runs (34), and tied for 10th in homers (9); Andy Tracy is 2nd in walks (37) and ninth in OBP (.391); Rich Thompson is tied for 6th in sb’s (14). Pitchers: Nate Bump is tied for 3rd in wins (6) , tied for the league lead in starts (12), is leading the league in IP (73)and is 6th in ERA (2.71); Andrew Carpenter is tied for 9th in wins(9); Brian Mazone is tied for the league lead in starts (12); tied for 5th in HR allowed (9) and is 10th in the league in IP (69); Scott Mathieson is 5th in the league in saves (11); Ryan Vogelsong is 10th in the league in k’s with 57. Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Around the System–Starting Pitching
‘Pigs Weekend Update
A look at the Lehigh Valley weekend. See below for recaps, notes and a transaction.
Friday–STarter Joe Savery was hit hard very early in a five run first inning and that was all CHarlotte needed to beat the ‘Pigs 8-4. Savery threw six shutout innings after the tough first, leaving with a line of 7IP 9H 5ER 4BB 2K. The ‘Pigs cut the lead to 5-1 in the 5th on a Rich Thompson RBI single, but a three run 8th off of reliever Ehren Wasserman put the game away for Charlotte. Andy Tracy hit his 7th homer of the year, a two run shot, to make the game borderline respectable. Neil Sellers and Rich Thompson both had three hits apiece for Lehigh Valley. Continue reading ‘Pigs Weekend Update
Around the System–Catcher
Not a whole heck of a lot to talk about behind the dish. Like most organizations, a scary lack of depth. The guy most want to talk about is Sebastian Valle, who has been mildly disappointing in the first third of the season. Look for the next edition of Around the System, looking at starting pitching, sometime next weekend or early the following week after the draft excitement settles a bit.
Lehigh Valley
Paul Hoover, 34, .229/.289/.273 in 83 AB’s. 2HR 9 RBI 0SB; .133 vs. LH, .250 vs. RH; .227 with RISP; 6% bb rate, 27% k rate. 41% CS rate.
Dane Sardinha, 31, .253/.284/.432 in 95 AB’s. 4 HR 14 RBI; .111 vs LH, .321 vs. RH, .292 with RISP, .188 in May. 2% bb rate, 25% k rate. 29% CS rate. Continue reading Around the System–Catcher
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Yet another in a fairly long line of awful weeks for Lehigh Valley, going 2-5 on the week, and are now at 20-33, and in last place of the Northern Division of the IL, 11.5 games behind division leading Syracuse.
League Leaders thru 6/2: Hitters: John Mayberry is 5th in runs (34), 8th in homers (9), and 10th in RBI’s (34); Cody Ransom is tied for 3rd in homers (11) , 3rd in strikeouts (64)and 5th in RBI’s (36); Andy Tracy is tied for 3rd in walks (29) and 9th in OBP (.382); Rich Thompson is tied for 6th in steals (12).
Pitching: Andrew Carpenter is tied for 5th in Wins (5); Nate Bump is 10th in ERA (3.10); Brian Mazone is tied for the league lead in starts (11), is tied for 8th in homers allowed (8)and is 8th in IP (62.1); Scott Mathieson is tied for 5th in saves (8); Ryan Vogelsong is tied for 9th in strikeouts (54) Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Around the System–OF
The second trip around the system, looking at the progress or lack thereof, of the OF’s in the system.
Lehigh Valley
John Mayberry, 26, .284/.346/.503 in 183 AB’s. 9HR 32 RBI; 7 SB 0CS; .326 vs. LH, .271 vs. RH, .232 with RISP, .271 in May; 8% bb rate; 23% k rate. 1 assist, 1 error. Mayberry has been solid all year with his splits looking much better then in years past. He still strikes out alot and his average with RISP needs improvement but I expect to see him in the majors outside the Phillies organization by this time next year.
Rich Thompson, 31, .276/.333/.366 in 145 AB’s. 1HR 10 RBI; 12SB 1 CS; .125 vs. LH, .306 vs. RH; .286 with RISP; .298 in May; 8% bb rate; 15% k rate. 1 error, 2 assists. Thompson continues to do everything asked of him and do it well (except hit lefties). I am admittedly biased on Thompson, as his hustle makes up for his shortcomings.
Chris Duffy, 30, .242/.305/.379 in 182AB’s. 3HR 23 RBI; 6 SB 1 CS; .342 vs. LH, .215 vs. RH, .412 with RISP; .219 in May; 9% bb rate, 21% k rate. 2 assists, 1 error. Duffy slowed down after a concussion kept him out of the lineup for several games, but having watched Duffy, he plays all out.
Willy Taveras, 28. Continue reading Around the System–OF
News of the Day
The Phillies have signed OF Willy Taveras, as assigned him to Triple A Lehigh Valley, filling in the hole created by the departure of DeWayne Wise. Taveras was most recently in the Nationals organization and hit .200 for the Nationals in 37 plate appearances this year. Taveras, still just 28, is a .274 major league hitter in over 2400 at bats. Additionally, he has stolen over 20 bases five times at the major league level.
On the injury front, reliever Brian Rosenberg, who has struggled with injuries all year was placed back on the DL with a Right Lat Strain by Reading. Taking Rosenberg’s spot on the Reading roster is Pitcher Ty Taubenheim.
Pitcher Nelson Figueroa, has accepted his assignment to Triple A and will be shortly reporting to Lehigh Valley. This will leave the ‘Pigs with a roster decision to make on their pitching staff.
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