Minor League Highlights 6/17

by FreeZorilla on Jun 18, 2010 12:58 AM EDT

AAA Durham Bulls L 2-0

Heath Phillips pitched a seven inning gem allowing one run on four hits while striking out five and walking none. 13 of 15 batted outs came on the ground. The hefty lefty has allowed one run in each of his past four starts.The offense mustered just five hits including two by Justin RUGGIANO. Desmond Jennings and Matt Joyce went hitless with Joyce drawing a walk.

Ryan Shealy who opted out of his contract with Durham, signed a minor league deal with Boston.

AA Montgomery Biscuits L 13-4

This was a dreadful game for the Biscuits who committed five errors and only managed three hits. David Newmann lasted just 3.2 innings allowing eight hits (1 HR) while walking none and striking out three. Sergio Espinosa was roughed up to the tune of six runs on five hits (2 HR) and a pair of walks in two innings of work. Drew Anderson was 2-3 with a double and a walk, while Leslie Anderson managed to get the 3rd Biscuit hit.To compound matters, old friend Eduardo "Eddie" Morlan struck out four in 2.1 scoreless innings to pick up the save.

A+ Charlotte Stone Crabs W 2-0

Frank De Los Santos went 7.1 shutout innings allowing six hits and two walks while striking out eight. 11 of 12 batted outs came on the ground. Neil Schenk and Zach Quate combined to preserve the shutout. Isaias Velasquez was 2-4 with a walk, while Tim Beckham finished 1-4. Greg Sexton and Mike Sheridan has two hits a piece with one of Sexton's being a two-bagger. Stephen Vogt, Henry Wrigley, and Reid Fronk all failed to reach safely.

A Bowling Green Hot Rods W 5-4

Jason McEachern allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven in six innings. Chris Murrill was 3-5 with his 27th stolen base, while Tyler Bortnick was 1-3 with a walk. Ryan Wiegand , Mark Thomas, and Brett Nommensen all went 2-5 with Wiegand netting his third triple, and Nommensen his 11th double. Ty Morrison was 1-4 with his 8th double. He was caught stealing for the second time when he attempted to steal home.

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i like the reference

by pudieron89 on Jun 18, 2010 2:03 AM EDT reply actions

Vogt is getting a lot of starts in LF right these days.

It looks like they’re trying to find a new role for him going ahead within the org. Perez hasn’t yet adapted to hitting purely right-handed for the Bulls, it can’t be easy to change from being a switch hitter this late on, but he’ll need to if he wants to get that 4th outfielder spot over the next couple of years.

by ega05me on Jun 18, 2010 1:30 PM EDT reply actions

What is the scouting report on Vogt?

I know he is old for A+ and is repeating it, although he only got 35 ABs there last year and has only been a pro for 4 years, essentially moving up one level per year if we ignore those 35 ABs. (Was he injured? I don’t recall.)

He hit for a decent average and walked quite a bit in his other 2 years, showing some doubles power in 2008. He also makes contact, walking as often as he strikes out. The day I saw him earlier this year he was the best hitter on the field; every AB resulted in a screaming line drive.

I suppose he has little future, but wonder what the Rays think of him.

by bobr on Jun 18, 2010 2:19 PM EDT up reply actions