The 2011 Phils’ Draft class is a mixed bag so far this year, (and for their careers). Roman Quinn has 2 HR, (and seven errors), Larry Greene has 1 hit, (and 6 ks), Adam Morgan and Cody Asche are in AAA, Austin Wright’s on the shelf and Harold Martinez is OPSing under .500 in CLR, Kenny Giles was hurt and is back but was pulled Saturday after 2 batters. Mitch Walding looking pretty good so far, Tyler Greene is back in XST, and Braden Shull has pitched 1 professional inning. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/20/2013
Box Score Recap – 4/19/2013
Nick Hernandez with another strong start, while Franco Perkins and Altherr continue their strong starts. Meanwhile, LGj with another 2 K but 2 more walks. Building up to something big…I predict he hits 9 HR today. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/19/2013
Box Score Recap – 4/18/2013
That’s some hittin’ for Lehigh Valley. Welcome back Kenny Giles – faced 5 men, struck out 3. And welcome back Larry Greene, Jr. – 3 K and 1 BB in 4 PA. At least he saw some pitches.
Hot or Not
A look back at the time period of 4/11/13 through 4/17/13). A few quick points: First, Who the heck is Jose Mojica. Second, Anthony Hewitt appears on the hot list again to keep his hot start going. Third, Adam Morgan was simply dominant in his start this week. Morgan is pitching again today. Does he get the call if Lannan is out for an extended period? Fourth, great to see Nick Hernandez back on the Hot List after a long rehab from a significant injury. Finally, Maikel Franco is really worth watching.
Hot Hitters: Albert Cartwright (.500, 4R, HR, 2RBI, SB); Jose Mojica (.500, 6r); Josh Fields (.444, 7R 2HR 8RBI, SB); Maikel Franco (.414, 4R 1HR 6RBI); Carlos Alonso (.364, 5R 1HR 5RBI); Art Charles (.346, 6R 2HR 7RBI); Aaron Altherr (.346, 5R 1HR 4RBI); Cameron Perkins (.346, 4R 1HR 7RBI); Jon Roof (.348); Anthony Hewitt (.333, 4SB); Honorable Mention: Duran Continue reading Hot or Not
Box Score Recap – 4/17/2013
Darin Ruf goes deep for the first time in 2013, Cam Perkins so far hitting like a 2nd year college guy at A+ should hit if we’re to believe he can make it to the show, (though a couple walks would be nice), and a fine outing from Kevin Brady – 4H, 3BB, and 8K over 6IP. Continue reading Box Score Recap – 4/17/2013
News, Notes, and Reactions
Larry Greene Promoted to Lakewood:
As per his twitter account Larry Greene is heading north to join the Blueclaws. Greene showed up out of shape to play the OF and was held back to work on his conditioning before being sent to full season ball. Greene’s 2012 was slightly disappointing because his raw power did not show up in games but he did more than hold his own in Williamsport showing good patience at the plate albeit with a high strikeout rate as well. If he is going to succeed he is going to have to prove that he does not have a slow bat, and that he can identify his pitches to drive. Even if his long term destination is first base the Phillies are determined to keep him in the OF as long as possible. Continue reading News, Notes, and Reactions
Giles, Dugan and other XST Happenings
Jim, a relocated Philadelphian to the CLearwater area was kind enough to provide some insight as to what is happening at the complex:
“I watched the XST game against the Yankees today (April 15th). Giles entered the game in the top of the fourth. He promptly walked the first two batters on 9 pitches. He seemed to have good velocity, but was delivering high to the hitters. After the first two hitters, he settled in and retired the next two batters on 6 pitches, both took called third strikes. He reached a 1-2 count on the fifth hitter, and after a foul ball, surrendered a line drive over the first baseman (Austin Gallagher) down the RF line for a triple and two runs scored. The inning was called after that pitch as Giles had reached 20 pitches. Giles took the mound again for the fifth inning and retired the first batter on three pitches and a called third strike. The next batter struck out swinging on a full count. The the final batter grounded out second to first on a 2-1 pitch. He faced 8 batters in 1.2 innings – 33 pitches/18 strikes, but a very good 24/17 after the first two walks. He looked good once he got the ball down in the zone. Continue reading Giles, Dugan and other XST Happenings
Box Score Recap – 4/16/2013
Yes, I looked at all of Anthony Hewitt’s stats today. .480 BABIP. Call me in 6 weeks.
On a brighter note, Clearwater batters taking care of business, and Jesse Biddle was good, (though 4BB is not good), Castro, Joseph and Rupp went deep, and JC Ramirez is being very unJC.
Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Lehigh Valley finishes up their four game series in Pawtucket this evening after going 4-1 this week, which puts the ‘Pigs at 6-5 and in fourth place of the Northern Division of the International League, 2.5 games behind division leading Pawtucket. Lehigh Valley returns home on Thursday evening to open a four game series against Buffalo before they go on a 8 game road trip to Indianapolis and Buffalo.
‘Pigs Leaders: Cesar Hernandez is 3rd in hits (17); Darin Ruf leads the league in doubles (5); Tommy Joseph is 6th in RBI’s (11); Jon Pettibone has the 3rd worst ERA (9.64) and 2nd worst WHIP (2.14);Tyler CLoyd has the 7th worst ERA (7.07), allowed the third most walks (8), has the 7th most strikeouts (15), 7th worst WHIP (1.93) and has allowed the 2nd most HR (3); Jake Diekman has allowed the 4th most walks (8); Adam Morgan has the 3rd best WHIP (0.79). Continue reading Lehigh Valley Weekly Report
Box Score Recap – 4/15/2013
Josh Fields with 4 hits including a double and 2 HR. That’s one base better than a cycle. It should have a name. Maybe the “Doublehomercycle”. Nah, never fit on a marquee. Wait, I’ve got it. How about “The Big Wheel”? That’s it. Josh Fields hit for The Big Wheel Monday night.
Also OF/1B Brock Stassi struck out 2 in a mop-up inning for Clearwater. And so begins the “Brock Stassi Pitching Experiment”, close relative of the “Tim Kennelly Pitching Experiment”, and arch-nemesis of the “Joe Savery Hitting Experiment”.
