Weekend Highlights from around the Farm (in no particular order)

by FreeZorilla on Jun 22, 2009 1:28 PM EDT

Weekend Highlights from the Farm

Nick Barnese- In his 3^rd real start in Bowling Green, the right hander was dominant allowing just 1 infield hit over 7 innings while walking none. He had six strikeouts while leading Bowling Green to a 2-0 victory. Josh Satow continued to impress pitching 2 hitless innings of scoreless relief with 3 strikeouts, though he did walk 2. The 23 year old southpaw now has a FIP of 1.33 with a K:BB ratio of 7.6.

Jake Jeffries of Bowling Green went 5-12 over the weekend with a 2B. He continues to be a tough strikeout with only 21 through 246 plate appearances. His slash lines are currently sitting at .258/.328/.347. The 21 year old left-handed batting catcher has actually has more success vs. southpaws OPSing .811 than vs. righties (OPS .636).

South Atlantic All-star representative Chris Andujar pitched 4 scoreless innings in a no-decision weekend start for Bowling Green striking out 2 while walking one. The 21 year old right-hander improved his ERA to 2.55 with an 8-2 record. Andujar's ERA is a little misleading as his FIP sits at 4.00 due to a 1.68 K/BB ratio.

21 year old left-hander Frank De Los Santos had one of his stronger outings for the Hot Rods going 6 innings while striking out 5 and walking none. He did allow 3 runs though only one was earned in a game marred by 5 defensive errors (4 by the brothers Beckham). De Los Santos currently has a FIP of 4.00.

Montgomery 24 year old right-hander Heath Rollins pitched 6 innings of 1 run ball, finishing with 5 strikeouts and 2 walks. His FIP is sitting at 3.36, allowing just 3 HR in 79.1 IP.

Montgomery reliever Paul Phillips continues to pitch very well since being called up from Charlotte. The 25 year old right-hander was in the Blue Jays organization from 2006 to 2008 mostly in A+ ball. He was promoted from Charlotte after posting a 3.50 FIP in 18 relief outings. In 6 games for Montgomery he has pitched 9 shutout innings of relief surrendering 2 hits and 2 BBs while striking out 6. In Montgomery his FIP is currently 2.53.

26 year old right-hander Brian Baker continues to have a very good year for the Biscuits pitching 5 innings of shutout baseball striking out 5 while walking 1. He has started 5 games in total appearances compiling a record of 3-1 with a 3.33 ERA. He is striking out 8.5 hitters per 9 innings with a K:BB ratio of 3.07. His FIP currently resides at 2.83.

Wade Davis continued his recent string of good performances in AAA going 7 innings while striking out 9 and walking 2. Davis did allow a home run. In his last 25 innings he has struck out 33 hitters while only walking 5. His FIP is now down to 3.60.

Chad Bradford continued to pitch well during his rehab stint throwing 2 more scoreless innings for Durham. Combined between 3 levels, he has pitched 8 innings on one run ball while striking out 5 and walking 1.

Justin Ruggiano went 4-12 with 2 walks over the weekend including a grand slam (9 HR). Ruggiano's slash lines are .247/.342/.414 on the year with a high K% of 33.1%.

After a slow start since being promoted from Montgomery, 1B Rhyne Hughes has been on a tear. He ended the weekend 6-13 with 2 doubles and a triple. Hughes slash line at AAA is now .306/.333/.531. His K% has declined from 35.4% with the Biscuits to 24.5% with Durham. Hughes was leading the Southern League in home runs at the time of his promotion.

Durham stalwart Jon Weber went 3-8 over the weekend with a walk, a double, and a HR. The 31 year old outfielder has been very consistent over the past three season at Durham with OPS ranging from .757 to .781. His current slash line is .265/.346/.429.

The Florida State League held its annual all star game. The Stone Crabs had four representatives. Darrin Downs pitched a scoreless 2^nd inning, while Matt Gorgen worked a scoreless ninth. Cody Cipriano struck out 3 times going 1-5 while Ian Sexton reached safely in all 3 plate appearances with 2 hits and a walk. He picked up an RBI in the process.

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In [Davis'] last 25 innings he has struck out 33 hitters while only walking 5. His FIP is now down to 3.60.

awesome

by rglass44 on Jun 22, 2009 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

Fronk has been awful this year.

Also: we’ll have a GDT for the Durham game.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 22, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

hmmm

Did not know there was a new mos def albulm out. I may have to scoop it.

by rglass44 on Jun 22, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions

It's a pretty chill listen.

Lots of quick songs and good beats. The structure is pretty atypical too.

Also Slick Rick sounds fantastic.

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 22, 2009 1:45 PM EDT up reply actions

I wish he and Talib would do another album together

by nolesblogger on Jun 22, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes...yes. :(

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 22, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

they are

Selgy

by mittens on Jun 22, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

Any timetable for the release?

by R.J. Anderson on Jun 22, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions

no

some time in 2010 from what i’ve read

Selgy

by mittens on Jun 22, 2009 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions

I've heard this before though, and it ended up not happening.

Although it was just rumors then, so if you have some evidence that would be sweet.

by nolesblogger on Jun 22, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions

Only if you have an milb.tv subscription

www.raysprospects.com

by Imperialism32 on Jun 22, 2009 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions

YES!

by rglass44 on Jun 22, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

SNAP!

NM. I missed the “i.”

by rglass44 on Jun 22, 2009 1:49 PM EDT up reply actions

I was in Bowling Green to see the De Los Santos game.

I am not a scout, but it seemed to me he relies on a very mediocre fastball, somewhere in the 85-87 mph range and lots of off-speed stuff. He threw a lot of pitches, although that was partly due to the really awful defense. Also, Asheville is probably the worst team in that league.

Tim Beckham struck out once and otherwise hit a few weak pop ups, although I think he got 3 hits in the next game. I would love to hear a real baseball scout comment on his fielding. His one error was excusable in that it was a slow hit grounder he charged and let get under his glove. (I don’t think he even touched it.) But except for one play, he always seemed to take 2 or 3 extra steps before releasing his throws, and then off the wrong foot. On the one throw that looked right, he avoided an error because of a great stretch by Sheridan who had to perform a split to stay on the bag.

Jeffries really hit the ball hard, screaming line drives. Sheridan did also, but hit into bad luck. In fact it was strange because in his first AB, the right fielder was playing CF he was over so far, and Sheridan drove it directly to him but over his head so he had to race back to get it. And Kang’s triple looked like it was over the fence in deep CF at first.

by bobr on Jun 22, 2009 3:31 PM EDT reply actions

Sonny'd

We need Robots....The time is now Bud, Stern, and Goodell.
Seriously, Officiating Sucks in this Country

by 4QB on Jun 22, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Oh, by the way

there is a really good restaurant in Bowling Green, called 440 Main (also the address) just a few blocks from the ball park which is still under construction.

by bobr on Jun 22, 2009 3:35 PM EDT reply actions

Did you make the trip for the sole purpose of going to the game?

by rglass44 on Jun 22, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions

Yes.

Every year my son and I take a minor league tour. Two years ago we saw Longoria and Brignac in Montgomery (and unfortunately Mason as well) and last year we went to Durham and Charleston where the Yankees have a team. This year we went to Bowling Green and added Louisville to our itinerary. As long as we were in north Kentucky, we decided to attend a Cincinnati game as well.

There is a terrific restaurant in Durham too, the Magnolia Cafe I think it is called. This year we were able to take a couple of distillery tours in Kentucky sampling some of the local bourbon and went to Churchill Downs as well. I like to check out local colleges so we walked around the U of Louisville campus also.

When I lived in NY, I visited Hudson Valley a few times, once when Hamilton was there. Of course he was injured and didn’t play, but he was signing autographs. Naturally we went to Vero Beach to see Price’s first pro start and to Port Charlotte this year, so we have covered the Rays except for Princeton and the GCL team which we may see later this season. Next year we plan on New Orleans. Baseball, food and music. The triple crown of life.

by bobr on Jun 22, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions