Atlanta Braves Minor League Recap: 6/20
by yondaime4 on Jun 20, 2009 11:06 PM EDT
in Braves Minor League Recaps
Email
Print
Gwinnett 7, Lousiville 3
- C. Burke 2-3 2B, RBI, BB
- B. Barton 3-4 HR(4), 3 RBI, K
A smatterting of relievers pitched in for this start after Francisely Bueno left the game after the 2nd inning. Chris Burke will be the best player in Atlanta in two weeks. I mean the dude is hitting like .500 for Gwinnett! Call him up now! Not really, but you never know, he was a top prospect at one time so maybe he can find something with the Braves.
Mississippi 4, Chattanooga 4 - In the 10th
- K. Kirkland 1-4 3B, RBI, BB, 2K
- J. Lyman 2-2 2B, 2RBI - 5IP 2H 1R 2BB 3K
As I write, this game is still going on. Jeff Lyman was pretty awesome on the mound and with the bat. Maybe we should convert him to a position player if he doesn't ever pan out as a pitcher. Also I must say I am not a fan of parents naming their kids with intentional alliteration in mind. I am looking at you Kody Kirkland.
Frederick 12, Myrtle Beach 7
- F. Freeman 3-4 2B, K, HBP
- C. Johnson 3-5 2 HR(20), 3 RBI, 2K
The Pelican's lineup reminds me a little of Atlanta's with a all the good hitters at the top, and some pretty useless guys once you get down past the 4-5 spots. Jason Heyward was 0-5 on the night and made a fielding error in CF. Cody Johnson finally broke out of his power slump hitting only his 2nd and 3rd homers of the month. Frederick Freeman continues to pound the baseball raising his OPS each month of the season (.870 this month). Now I want to see Heyward shake the rust off and catch Johnson in HRs.
Rome 4, Augusta 15
- L. Sumoza 2-4
- S. Shults 2-4 2B, RBI
- D. Delgado 6IP 7H 3R 1BB 5K
Yet another solid start from Dimaster Delgado. Too bad just about everyone else sucked. I mean this was just a woodshed beating.
32 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Now I want to see Heyward shake the rust off and catch Johnson in HRs.
That would certainly be something.
By the way, did anyone else notice who was batting 3rd in one of the minor league all-star games tonight?
Logan Schafer.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
I thought everybody knew about this guy already.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
Yeah...
but he’s an all-star now.
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
by Little Lady on Jun 21, 2009 12:17 AM EDT up reply actions
I demand you immediately relinquish your position to fandave.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
You're not everybody....
You’re somebody!
"If I had a little humility, I would be perfect" - Ted Turner
Busted.
I knew about that guy and I knew he was a CF. Did not know he was an All-Star and after looking at his stats, I’m kinda shocked he’s batting 3rd in any lineup, much less an All-Star game.
Q: If on-base pct is so important then why don't they put it on the scoreboard? -Failcoeur
A: Because the Braves don't want to show their fans how bad you suck.
So how often do they put Heyward in CF?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 21, 2009 12:17 AM EDT reply actions
Does anyone know
why did Freeman get so many HBP this year?
It has to be a product of him standing in there and taking them.
Just like Chase Utley takes so many HBP, Freeman is doing the same thing. If he can continue improving his walk rate, he could be an on-base machine, because so far he’s been a .300 hitter everywhere he’s been, and he’s been among the youngest everywhere he’s been.
Q: If on-base pct is so important then why don't they put it on the scoreboard? -Failcoeur
A: Because the Braves don't want to show their fans how bad you suck.
Chris Burke up, Kelly Johnson down?
Sound good mis amigos?
AB: Jeff Francoeur
Pitching: Any pitcher in MLB
Runners: Escobar at 3rd, Chipper at 2nd, McCann at 1st.
Pitch 1: In play, out(s)
Yeah, because Burke's done so much better than Johnson in the last few years and Diory is really contributing to the team.
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 21, 2009 11:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Great to see Brian Barton hitting.
He could really contribute at some point, I’m thinking.
Check his stats here.
i doubt that, at least not a serious contributor anyways. He is 27. I would guess that he is having his best season or two this year and next.
I think he’d be better than FYF, but that’s not saying much. I hadn’t seen him play since he was in AA and I have to say, he’s a shadow of the hitter he used to be. Back then, he could dominate a game in several ways, but now you can see, he’s a guy who’s just Ok and gets by on a lot of athleticism. He’d probably be a fine backup, and really with our lefty heavy lineup, I’d prefer him to Blanco right now.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
27 isn’t that old to figure it out.
He had a fairly stellar minor league season, splitting time b/w A+ and AA, in 2006. If he can get hot in Larryville, then bring even some warmth to the Braves, he could potentially be a useful RH bat in the 2d half and help more than Blanco.
27 is ancient in terms of a guy figuring it out. Especially when he’s never been considered to be oozing with tools.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
Is Matt Diaz more toolsy than Barton? He 1st got significant MLB playing time in 2006 at age 28, but is considered a fairly serviceable member of the roster now at 31.
Is he going to help more than Blanco in the 2d half?
Brandon Jones is undoubtedly a better long term prospect, but his power numbers in AAA have been unimpressive and he can’t play CF.
Barton at 27: AAA: 59 games, .251 AVG, .341 OBP, .385 SLG, .726 OPS
Diaz at 27: mostly AAA: 75 games, .366 AVG, .403 OBP, .624 SLG, 1.027 OPS
Barton at 26: Majors: 82 games, .268 AVG, .354 OBP, .392 SLG, .746 OPS
Diaz at 26: AAA: 134 games, .322 AVG, .365 OBP, .571 SLG, .935 OPS
Barton at 25: mostly AA: 131 games, .305 AVG, .402 OBP, .420 SLG, .822 OPS
Diaz at 25: AAA and AA: 127 games: .354 AVG, .412 OBP, .529 SLG, .941 OPS
It would appear that, at similar ages, Matt Diaz was a much better hitter and probably should have gotten more playing time in the majors.
"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com
So you're lauding his performance in A and AA as a 24-year-old?
Remember, kids...don't ever let facts get in the way of your argument.
by MichaelProcton on Jun 21, 2009 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Miss vs Chatt last night
I attended and it was a great game. Braves led up until the 6th, when the Lookouts came back to tie the game at 4.
It finally ended in the 11th the Bravos lost by 1…..Sound familiar!
I was able to see our hometown kid Cory Gearrin.
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Talking Chop
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Josh Hamilton on public relapse: ‘It was just wrong. That’s all it comes down to.’
- Photo: The Marlins’ ridiculous-looking home run sculpture is almost complete
- Yankees GM Brian Cashman lures alleged stalker into police dragnet
- Report: Josh Hamilton had a relapse with alcohol
- Happy Birthday Boy! Wes Ferrell, the best-hitting pitcher of all-time, would be 104
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
