Minor and Rasmus' Ks Highlight Tuesday's Atlanta Braves Minor League Action
by cbwilk on Apr 13, 2011 1:24 AM EDT
in Braves Minor League Recaps
Email
PrintGwinnett 3, Norfolk 4
- J. Schafer CF 2-5, SB (2), .333 AVG
- J. Constanza DH 1-3, 3B, RBI, BB, .273 AVG
- E. Lucas SS 2-4, RBI, E (2), .250 AVG
- M. Minor 6 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, 1 BB, 9 K, 3.00
- S. Proctor 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 4 K, 2.08 ERA
Jordan Schafer and Jose Constanza each extended their hitting streaks to 5 games. Ed Lucas rapped out a pair of hits, making him 4 for his last 7, but he also made his second error of the season. Mike Minor was dominant for 6 innings, striking out 9, but Cory Gearrin blew the lead and took the losss, walking the first three batters he faced before allowing a 2 run double. Much maligned Scott Proctor had another good appearance, striking out 4 over 2 innings.
Mississippi - Off
Lynchburg 0, Salem 4
- A. Simmons SS 1-3, 2B, BB, .364 AVG
- A. Milligan RF 1-4, 2B, .222 AVG
- C. Rasmus 4.1 IP, 4 ER, 4 H, 1 BB, 9 K, 8.31 ERA
- C. Masters 2.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K, 0.00 ERA
Andrelton Simmons continues his hot start, though the Hillcats couldn't muster much offense in this one. Cory Rasmus started the game by striking out the first 8 hitters he faced, and 9 of the first 10, but then he lost steam, alllowing 4 earned runs before he was lifted in the 5th. Chris Masters, who came into Spring Training in the best shape of his life, made his season debut, stranding his 1 inherited runner and tossing 2.2 scoreless innings.
Rome 3, Augusta 5
- M. Lipka SS 1-4, RBI, .174 AVG
- E. Reyes 2B 1-3, RBI, BB, .190 AVG
- E. Salcedo 3B 1-4, SB (3), E (2), .273 AVG
- C. Perez 5 IP, 4 R, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 K, 4.00 ERA
- T. Hess 3 IP, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 H, 1 BB, 3 K, 1.59 ERA
Edward Salcedo stole his third base of the short season, but he also made his second error, a throwing error that led to a run scoring. The runner advanced to second on a Carlos Perez balk then scored on a triple. Perez was shaky, allowing a pair of unearned runs in the third and back to back homers in the fifth. Tyler Hess was great in relief, allowing just an unearned run over 3 innings.
30 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I'm trying to figure which farm team I find the most intriguing
Rome has Lipka and Salcedo, our two best SS prospects, and Bethancourt, and even a couple of other hitters who might be interesting to follow like Elmer Reyes and Kleiknecht. But the only really interesting pitcher in Rome is Carlos Perez.
Then there’s Lynchburg. Lots of pitchers who are interesting, and for very different reasons: Vizcaino, Zeke Spruill, David Hale, DiMaster Delgado, Cory Rasmus. Plus there’s Simmons, and Joe Leonard, and Adam Milligan, and then a couple of other interesting hitters. No really great hitting prospects there, really only 2 big pitcher prospects, but a ton of interesting names-there’s plenty of people there who, if they do need what they to this season, could end being one of our top 10 prospects. Also a lot of downside.
In Mississippi, we’ve got 3 really, really legit pitching prospects. Plus Kenshin Kawakami. But outside of Pastornicky, none of the hitters are terribly interesting in any way. But this could end up being one of the best pitching teams in the minor leagues.
Gwinnett isn’t really that interesting a team altogether, but I’m still going to be closely checking box scores any time Teheran or Minor is pitching. Plus we’re all rooting for Jordan Schafer to return to form.
>we’re all rooting for Jordan Shafer to return to form
Not terribly, certainly rooting for him less than other Braves prospects. Kid seems extremely arrogant (which is funny because he hasn’t done anything in a few years) and gets a ton of hype.
Plus, returning to the form he showed as a minor leaguer pre-HGH suspension might be impossible…
by kbertling353 on Apr 13, 2011 5:01 AM EDT up reply actions
It amazes me how some people still attribute Schafer’s struggles following his hot 2009 to the fact that he can’t take HGH anymore (even if you believe he actually took any) and not the fact that HE BROKE HIS WRIST. There is a long history of players being down for several years after wrist injuries and Schafer is no different. Some people don’t want to recognize this because they have a personal agenda or are just ignorant.
Jason Heyward wins at baseball.
Its pure ignorance generally
But its great to see Schafer do anything positive, as this is the first positives he’s shown since he broke his wrist.
Maybe his power days are behind him, maybe he’s just regaining his power stroke, who knows. But if he can ever be a .270/.360 type of player it would play at the MLB level because of his speed an defense.
Nathan Richard - Please come home. We all miss you.
unc fan here as well, btw
i want the kid to do well because it would be good for the braves.
but the longer schafer doesn’t produce after his suspension, the more likely it is that they were helping
by kbertling353 on Apr 13, 2011 2:33 PM EDT up reply actions
and there’s a long list of players who got off of PEDs and were never the same. you want to say they didn’t play a role at all? i guarantee you the rest of baseball fans think differently
by kbertling353 on Apr 13, 2011 2:32 PM EDT up reply actions
An article from four years ago, when he was 20 and was cocky. If you ever actually talk to him he’s one of the most down to earth guys you’d want to meet. I’ve always thought he’s very humble whenever I see him.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it:
http://www.amazon.com/Four-C-B-Wilkins/dp/1449578454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257720610&sr=1-1
www.dropoutproductions.com
But you hate Mike Minor, so why should I trust your opinion about Schafer?
THE NL WEST WILL NAIL YOU IN THE RUSTY GROIN WITH SOMETHING --TheLetter2
www.duwanis.com
Really looking forward to next week, Gwinnett is here in Norfolk for 4 days. Hoping to see both sides of Minor’s bipolarism.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it:
http://www.amazon.com/Four-C-B-Wilkins/dp/1449578454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257720610&sr=1-1
www.dropoutproductions.com
Make sure you get some solid, documented, court-admissible evidence
before you talk about it, though.
THE NL WEST WILL NAIL YOU IN THE RUSTY GROIN WITH SOMETHING --TheLetter2
www.duwanis.com
Maybe it was his comment about feeling like “f*cking success”. It definitely rubbed more than a few people the wrong way, especially considering he really hasn’t done anything for the big club. I’m sure he was half-joking when he said it, but it comes off as incredibly arrogant.
by ducheneaux13 on Apr 13, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t get it. One comment that people are taking entirely out of context?
“How it’s feeling out there, Jordan?”
“How do I feel out there? Like effing success.” Meaning, it’s great to be healthy and finally have everything working again. What exactly about that comment is so bad? He’s excited to be playing again after he’d been forced to sit a large portion of last year.
David Filak - Rome
He’s a pitcher to keep an eye on in Rome
agreed, put up good numbers last year (though i believe he was old for the level)
by kbertling353 on Apr 13, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Tyler Hess
Tyler Hess was a top prospect out of high school. Here is his soph/junior high school scouting report from from perfectgame.org:
Tyler Park-Hess is a 6’4" 240 pound catcher and right handed pitcher from Alamo, California who attends De LaSalle High School. He is a big boned kid with an extra large frame and has a very mature body with square shoulders. Tyler is a quality student and has a chance to stand alone from others at his position. He is an outstanding two way prospect with unlimited potential.
On the mound, Tyler was a pleasant surprise with a 3/4 arm slot and a full arm action in back. He showed some good arm speed out front and the ball leaves his hand very easy. His fastball hit 90 mph and he has the ability and the feel to throw it for strikes. Park-Hess also throws a curveball in the mid 60’s that is more of a show pitch and a good hard split finger fastball in the high 70’s that had good tumble to it.
During the workout, he threw 81 mph to second with a very good pop time of 1.9. Tyler has the ability to unfold quickly behind the plate and has a quick release with good carry on his throws. At the plate, he has good raw power and is strong enough to drive the ball to both gaps with authority. Park-Hess has a good idea with his approach to hitting. He gathers very well with his lower half and centers the ball very well.
Pitching rotation for Gwinnett???
Does anyone know what the rotation schedule is? I get off work early Friday and wanted to catch the game if JT is pitching… thanks for any help you can give me…
Rodrigo Lopez is pitching tonight, so if the rotation goes like it did the first time around, Julio is pitching tomorrow, Thursday, and Todd Redmond would be pitching Friday. Still, that’s no reason you shouldn’t go out and see your future Braves in action. Todd is a very, very good AAA pitcher.
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it:
http://www.amazon.com/Four-C-B-Wilkins/dp/1449578454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257720610&sr=1-1
www.dropoutproductions.com
Schafer
Well, it’s good to see him start off well, but I remain skeptical. If he’s still hitting well by the start of June maybe he really has turned a corner, but my gut feeling remains that even if he does make it back to the majors that he won’t be more than a pretty ordinary player.
I have a concern about Minor...
He’s gotten us all excited with his strikeout rates, which is not unreasonable as strikeout rates usually are an excellent indicator of future success. But his results have not quite matched his K rates:
MLB: 6.40 ERA, 9.00 K/9
Minors: 3.14 ERA, 11.00 K/9 (that ERA is good, but actually quite high for that K rate)
Today’s start was very similar to his minor league numbers overall: lots of Ks, but not quite dominant. It’s very strange because his walk rate isn’t bad and his HR rate is quite good (in the minors anyway). I worry that he’ll be sort of an anti-Hudson (peripherals always exceeding his overall numbers).
Of course, he’s still thrown fewer than 200 professional innings, so this could all be just a coincidence. I’m sure I’m worrying over nothing.
"Yeah, and I have an enchanted jock strap." -- Karl Karlson
I now twitter as @junkstats and blog about made-up stats and general baseball stuff at JunkStats.
by Jacob Peterson on Apr 13, 2011 12:03 PM EDT reply actions
NEEEERRRRDDDD!
I wrote a novel, it's about baseball, you should buy it:
http://www.amazon.com/Four-C-B-Wilkins/dp/1449578454/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1257720610&sr=1-1
www.dropoutproductions.com
How are his K's/9 affecting his IPs?
Is he throwing more pitches and lasting fewer innings than other pitchers at his same developmental level?
by Klemson Krash on Apr 13, 2011 12:48 PM EDT up reply actions
he meant that the sample size is still small (lower than 200 innings total)
by kbertling353 on Apr 13, 2011 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I need to go to a Gwinnett game this year.
I live in Walton. I can’t believe I’ve never been to an AAA game.
"Tony Gwynn made sacrifices. Cal Ripken made sacrifices. I'm not sure Derek Jeter made sacrifices given the ungodly deep pockets the Yankees have." - Chipper Jones
by MBL1 on Apr 13, 2011 3:00 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
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
