Around the System–Outfielders

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Our first look around the system this year, specifically at outfielders.  Next up will be middle infield.

Lehigh Valley

Dylan Cozens, 22, Phils 2nd round pick in 2012; .172/.257/.354 in 99AB; 5HR 20RBI; 10%BB/39%K; .100 vs LHP; .220 vs RHP; .273 over last 10 games; .219 with RISP; 21 games in the OF without an error and without an assist; The power is clearly still there, but the adjustment to AAA has been just as difficult as many expected for the free swinger.

Cameron Perkins, 26, Phils 6th round pick in 2012; .279/.367/.500 in 86AB; 3HR 9RBI; 11%BB/13%K; .250 vs LHP; .296 vs RHP; .242 last 10 games; .136 with RISP; 19 games in the OF with 2 errors (.941); 2 OF assists; 1 game at 1B without an error.  Perkins has been typically solid, hitting all over the lineup and producing relatively well.

Roman Quinn, 23, Phils 2nd round pick in 2011; .250/.315/.310 in 100AB; 0HR 7RBI; 7/9SB; 9%BB/29%K; .189 vs LHP; .286 vs RHP; .265 last 10 games; .235 with RISP; 26 games in the OF with 2 errors (.964); 1 OF assist; Mediocre start for Quinn who needs to improve his OBP fairly significantly.

Nick WIlliams, 23, Acquired from Texas in 2015; .277/.330/.426 in 94AB; 2HR 8RBI; 3SB; .281 vs LHP; .274 vs RHP; .250 last 10 games; 5%BB/29%K; .200 with RISP; 21 games in the OF with 1 error; 1 OF assist; Marked improvement over the end of last year, however plate discipline continues to need improvement along with the occasional mental error.

Reading

Aaron Brown, 24, Phils 3rd round pick in 2014; .228/.241/.316 in 57AB; 1HR 5RBI; 0%BB/33%K; .091 vs LHP; .261 vs RHP; 15 games in the OF with 1 error; 4 OF assists; Has been playing part time and has had significant struggles at the plate.  Hasnt walked all year.

Andrew Pullin, 23, Phils 5th round pick in 2012; .298/.360/.606 in 104AB; 7HR 20RBI; 8%BB/17%K; .194 vs LHP; .353 vs RHP; .189 last 10 games; .259 with RISP: 19 games in the OF with 1 error; 1 OF assist; Sizzling start has settled down recently.  Still an excellent first month.  Defense needs work Continue reading Around the System–Outfielders →

Open Discussion: Week of May 8th

Weekly Discussion

Another disappointing week for die hard Phillies fans.  After a week opening win against the Cubs in Wrigley, the Phillies dropped 3 straight against the world champions.  They came home and dropped the first two games against the Nationals this week end.  Aaron Altherr’s eighth inning, pinch hit, 3-run HR extended Sunday’s game to extra innings.  Freddy Galvis’ SF salvaged one win in the series. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of May 8th →

Box Score Recap – 5/7/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley took two from Buffalo.

Reading came from 8 runs back to beat Portland.

Clearwater lost in extra innings.

Lakewood swept its second consecutive 3-game series and extended their winning streak to 8 games.

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Box Score Recap – 5/6/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley was shut out in game one before rain postponed the second.  Double header scheduled again for Sunday.

Reading split their double header, getting shut out in game one, then shutting out the Portland in game two.

Clearwater rebounded with a win against a Braves’ pitching prospect.

Lakewood’s Nick Fanti (8.2 innings, 9 K) combined with Trevor Bettencourt to no-hit the Columbia Fireflies, 1-0.

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Box Score Recap – 5/5/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley and Reading were rained out.  Double headers have been scheduled for Saturday.

Clearwater got buried early.  Jose Pujols hit his first FSL home run.

Lakewood pounded out a one-sided victory.

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Box Score Recap – 5/4/2017

Box Score Recap

In a new twist, all runs scored by opponents last night were surrendered by the starters.

Lehigh Valley rallied to win.

Reading’s rally fell short.

Clearwater also came up short trying to come from behind.

Lakewood won a game called due to rain after seven innings.

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Box Score Recap – 5/3/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley was shut out and lost by two touchdowns (minus a PAT).

Reading held on for a one run victory behind Martin’s HR and Anderson’s start.

Clearwater won in a walk off on Drew Stankiewicz’ base hit.

Lakewood ran away early and held on for a victory behind HRs by Sandberg and Hall.

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Box Score Recap – 5/2/2017

Box Score Recap

Lehigh Valley overcame an early deficit on home runs by Hoskins and Perkins.

Reading supported Eshelman’s no-hit bid with HRs by Pullin and Tromp.

Clearwater failed to support Jose Taveras’ foray into the eighth inning.

Lakewood propelled Bailey Falter to his first SAL win.

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Box Score Recap – 5/1/2017

Box Score Recap

Only two games last night.

Reading dropped the series opener against New Hampshire.

Clearwater banged 3 home runs to open their short, 4-game home stand against Jupiter. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 5/1/2017 →

Open Discussion: Week of May 1st

Weekly Discussion

I would think the past week was a little disappointing for Phillies fans.  Coming off a week where the Phillies won 2 out of 3 from the Mets and swept a three-game series from the Braves, the Phillies continued to fuel the high by sweeping two games from the Marlins after a rain out.  Then they went to LA and were swept by the Dodgers.  The killer was the three home run barrage that wrenched defeat from the jaws of victory in the ninth inning Saturday night. Continue reading Open Discussion: Week of May 1st →