After the Major League phase of the Rule 5 draft there is also a minor league draft. One part is the Triple A phase where teams have the option to draft players from Double A level teams or lower to play for their Triple A teams. The cost is $12,000 for each player
The first 15 selections.
Here are the second 15 selections in 2014.
The St Louis Cardinals selected RHP Tyler Waldron from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Bradenton, Double A Altoona and Triple A Indianapolis. He was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 10 K, 0.41 WHIP, 2 SV, .100 BAA in 9.2 IP over 6 games at Bradenton, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Altoona and 2-3, 3.79 ERA, 33 K, 1.31 WHIP, .265 BAA in 40.1 IP over 16 games at Indiananpolis. He was originally drafted by the Pirates in the fifth round in 2010. Waladron will be 26 on May 1st.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected outfielder Peter Lavin from the Philadelphia Phillies. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Clearwater and Double A Reading. He hit .292/.344/.450 with 6 HR, 18 RBI, 27 R, 5 SB in 54 games at Clearwater and .283/.322/.434 with 5 HR, 31 RBI, 40 R, 6 SB in 74 games at Reading. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the 20th round in 2011. Lavin will be 27 on December 27.
The Baltimore Orioles selected outfielder Sean Halton from the Milwaukee Brewers. He played in 2014 at Triple A Nashville. He hit .293/.342/.435 with 8 HR, 63 RBI, 63 R, 0 SB in 122 games. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the 13th round in 2009. Halton will be 28 on June 7th.
The Los Angeles Angels selected 3B\SS\2B Chris Curley from the Chicago White Sox. He played in 2014 at Double A Birmingham. He hit .286/.328/.393 with 5 HR, 53 RBI, 64 R, 8 SB in 131 games. He originally signed with the Braves as a non-drafted free agent in 2009. Curley will be 28 on August 25.
The Texas Rangers selected shortstop Hiram Martinez from the Miami Marlins. He split 2014 between Class A Batavia and Class A Greensboro. He hit .235/.290/.259 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 28 games at Batavia and .182/.250/.182 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games at Greensboro. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2010 as an international free agent out of Mexico and was traded to the Marlins in January 2014. Martinez will be 23 on September 30.
The Cincinnati Reds selected RHP Euclides Leyer from the Chicago White Sox. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Advanced Winston-Salem. He was 1-3, 4.53 ERA, 50 K, 1.51 WHIP, 3 SV, .261 BAA in 55.2 IP over 34 games. He originally signed with the White Sox in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Leyer will be 24 on December 28.
The Miami Marlins selected first baseman Harold Riggins from the Cincinnati Reds. He split 2014 between Double A Tulsa of the Rockies and Class A Advanced Bakersfield of the Reds. He hit .263/.351/.447 with 7 HR, 25 RBI, 20 R, 2 SB in 58 games at Tulsa and .232/.314/.384 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 12 R, 2 SB in 35 games at Bakersfield. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the seventh round in 2011 and was traded to the Reds in July 2014. Riggins will be 25 on March 6th.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected RHP Michael "Mikey" O'Brien from the Baltimore Orioles. He had been a Rule 5 draft selection by the Cincinnati Reds in 2013 and pitched in 2014 at Class A Advanced Bakersfield, Double A Pensacola and Triple A Louisville. He was 1-0, 6.23 ERA, 13 K, 1.56 WHIP, .319 BAA in 17.1 IP over 3 games at Bakersfield, 3-3, 3.80 ERA, 54 K, 1.37 WHIP, .250 BAA in 66.1 IP over 19 games at Pensacola and 0-2, 4.65 ERA, 22 K, 1.26 WHIP, .248 BAA in 31.0 IP over 7 games at Louisville. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the ninth round in 2008 and after spending 2014 in the Reds organization he signed a minor league contract with the Orioles in November. O'Brien will be 25 on March 3rd.
The San Francisco Giants selected outfielder Brett Jackson from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He split 2014 between Triple A Iowa of the Cubs, Triple A Reno and the Diamondbacks. He hit .210/.298/.348 with 5 HR, 20 RBI, 23 R, 4 SB in 81 games at Iowa. .188/.316/.375 with 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 11 games at Reno and .000/.200/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 7 games with the Diamondbacks. He was originally drafted by the Cubs with the 31st pick of the first round in 2009 and traded to the Diamondbacks in August 2014. Jackson will be 27 on August 2nd.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected RHP Alexander Santana from the Baltimore Orioles. He split 2014 between Class A Aberdeen, Class A Delmarva and Double A Bowie. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 11 K, 0.21 WHIP, .067 BAA in 9.2 IP over 3 games at Aberdeen, 1-1, 4.55 ERA, 35 K, 1.12 WHIP, .219 BAA in 27.2 IP over 15 games at Delmarva and 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 2.0 IP over 2 games at Bowie. He originally signed with the Orioles in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Santana will be 24 on August 26.
The Los Angeles Angels selected 2B\3B\SS Pedro Ruiz from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He played in 2014 at Class A Hillsboro. He hit .244/.342/.350 with 4 HR, 28 RBI, 30 R, 7 SB in 62 games. He originally signed with the Diamondbacks in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ruiz will be 24 on August 30.
The Miami Marlins selected LHP Alex Burgos from the Detroit Tigers. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Lakeland, Double A Erie and Triple A Toledo. He was 2-4, 4.26 ERA, 58 K, 1.50 WHIP, 2 SV, .257 BAA in 61.1 IP over 25 games at Lakeland, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Erie and faced one batter and walked him in 1 game at Toledo. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the fifth round in 2010. Burgos turned 24 on December 1st.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected RHP Randy Fontanez from the New York Mets. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced St Lucie and Double Binghamton. He was 2-1, 2.56 ERA, 33 K, 1.04 WHIP, 10 SV, .220 BAA in 31.2 IP over 24 games at St Lucie and 0-1, 4.86 ERA, 33 K, 1.53 WHIP, 2 SV, .268 BAA in 33.1 IP over 22 games at Binghamton. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the 27th round in 2011. Fontanez will be 26 on May 18.
The Los Angeles Angels selected outfielder Kentrail Davis from the Milwaukee Brewers. He played in 2014 at Double A Huntsville. He hit .245/.354/.337 with 2 HR, 37 RBI, 53 R, 14 SB in 108 games. He was originally drafted by the Brewers with the 39th pick of the first round in 2009. Davis will be 27 on June 29.
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected shortstop Nathan Samson from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He split 2014 between Independent Sioux City and Double A Mobile. He hit .335/.401/.457 with 2 HR, 23 RBI, 26 R, 9 SB in 43 games at Sioux City and .274/.363/.444 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 46 games at Mobile. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 34th round in 2006. Samson will be 28 on August 19.
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Friday, December 12, 2014
2014 Rule 5 Draft Triple A Phase part 1
After the Major League phase of the Rule 5 draft there is also a minor league draft. One part is the Triple A phase where teams have the option to draft players from Double A level teams or lower to play for their Triple A teams. The cost is $12,000 for each player
Here are the first 15 selections in 2014.
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected RHP Timothy Crabbe from the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched in 2014 at Triple A Louisville. He was 5-7, 4.13 ERA, 60 K, 1.51 WHIP, 2 SV, .281 BAA in 93.2 IP over 30 games. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the 14th round in 2009. Crabbe will be 27 on February 20.
The Colorado Rockies selected RHP Kyle Simon from the Philadelphia Phillies. He split 2014 between Double A Reading and Triple A Lehigh Valley. He was 5-2, 2.64 ERA, 33 K, 1.13 WHIP, 3 SV, .259 BAA in 61.1 IP over 36 games and 0-2, 9.42 ERA, 8 K, 2.02 WHIP, .271 BAA in 14.1 IP over 10 games at Lehigh Valley. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fourth round in 2011 and was traded to the Phillies in 2012. Simon will be 25 on August 18.
The Texas Rangers selected 1B\OF Roderick "Rock" Shoulders from the Chicago Cubs. He played in 2014 at Class A Advanced Daytona. He hit .223/.341/.397 with 12 HR, 42 RBI, 46 R, 1 SB in 91 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 25th round in 2011. Shoulders will be 24 on September 26.
The Houston Astros selected catcher Luis Flores from the Chicago Cubs. He split 2014 between Double A Tennessee and Triple A Iowa. He hit .252/.339/.383 with 3 HR, 13 RBI, 19 R, 0 SB in 36 games at Tennessee while throwing out 22% of attempted base thefts and .253/.440/.356 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 16 R, 0 SB in 31 games at Iowa while throwing out 29% of attempted base thefts. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the seventh round in 2008. Flores turned 28 on November 2nd.
The Minnesota Twins selected RHP Greg Peavey from the New York Mets. He split 2014 between Double A Binghamton and Triple A Las Vegas. He was 11-3, 2.90 ERA, 99 K, 1.04 WHIP, .221 BAA in 115.0 IP over 18 games at Binghamton and 1-5, 11.62 ERA, 24 K, 2.30 WHIP, .377 BAA in 28.2 IP over 6 games at Las Vegas. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the sixth round in 2010. Peavey will be 27 on July 11.
The Chicago White Sox selected RHP Peter Tago from the Colorado Rockies. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Advanced Modesto. He was 0-6, 6.00 ERA, 48 K, 1.85 WHIP, .281 BAA in 60.0 IP over 43 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies with the 47th pick of the first round in 2010. Tago will be 23 on July 5th.
The Chicago Cubs selected OF\1B Ariel Ovando from the Houston Astros. He played in 2014 at Class A Tri City. He hit .237/.287/.289 with 1 HR, 14 RBI, 17 R, 0 SB in 58 games. He originally signed with the Astros in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ovando will be 22 on September 15.
The Cincinnati Reds selected catcher Camden Maron from the New York Mets. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced St Lucie and Double A Binghamton. He hit .282/.387/.362 with 3 HR, 50 RBI, 50 R, 1 SB in 98 games at St Lucie while throwing out 22% of attempted base thefts and .500/.500/.500 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 1 game at Binghamton. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the 34th round in 2009. Maron will be 24 on January 20.
The Miami Marlins selected LHP Matthew Tomshaw from the Minnesota Twins. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Advanced Fort Myers. He was 11-6, 3.50 ERA, 82 K, 1.32 WHIP, 2 SV, .285 BAA in 136.1 IP over 25 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the 42nd round in 2011. Tomshaw will be 26 on December 17.
The San Diego Padres selected shortstop Juan Gamboa from the New York Mets. He played in 2014 for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in Mexico City after play in 2013 for Class A Brooklyn. He hit .306/.386/.472 with 7 HR, 50 RBI, 54 R, 6 SB in 95 games in Mexico. He originally signed with the Mets in 2010 as an international free agent out of Mexico. Gamboa will be 24 on April 18.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected OF/RHP Luis Urena from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Jamestown after transitioning from the outfield. He was 2-2, 5.25 ERA, 11 K, 1.38 WHIP, 2 SV, .293 BAA in 24.0 IP over 17 games. He originally signed with the Pirates in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Urena will be 23 on August 21.
The Atlanta Braves selected catcher Steven Rodriguez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Visalia and Double A Mobile. He hit .250/.389/.500 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 9 games at Visalia while throwing at 29% of attempted base thefts and .267/.358/.352 with 0 HR, 11 RBI, 17 R, 0 SB in 39 games at Mobile while throwing out 50% of attempted base thefts. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 15th round in 2011. Rodriguez will be 25 on January 8th.
The Cleveland Indians selected RHP Delvi Francisco from the Philadelphia Phillies. He split 2014 between Class A Williamsport and Class A Lakewood. He was 2-0, 5.14 ERA, 8 K, 1.71 WHIP, .260 BAA in 14.0 IP over 8 games at Williamsport and 1-3, 8.29 ERA, 39 K, 1.68 WHIP, 2 SV, .269 BAA in 38.0 IP over 22 games at Lakewood. He was originally signed by the Phillies in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Francisco will be 23 on August 24.
The San Francisco Giants selected RHP Ramon Del Orbe from the Miami Marlins. He split 2014 between Class A Batavia and Class A Greensboro. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 12 K, 0.52 WHIP, 2 SV, .082 BAA in 15.1 IP over 6 games at Batavia and 3-2, 5.09 ERA, 32 K, 1.72 WHIP, 1 SV, .318 BAA in 40.2 IP over 16 games at Greensboro. He originally signed with the Marlins in 2008 as ana mateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Del Orbe will be 23 on February 17.
The Detroit Tigers selected RHP Jheyson Manzueta from the Miami Marlins. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Jupiter and Double A Jacksonville. He was 1-0, 4.15 ERA, 9 K, 1.23 WHIP, .265 BAA in 13.0 IP over 8 games at Jupiter and 4-2, 4.44 ERA, 28 K, 1.50 WHIP, 2 SV, .271 BAA in 46.2 IP over 29 games at Jacksonville. He originally signed with the Marlins in 2007 as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Manzueta turned 25 on December 5th.
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Here are the first 15 selections in 2014.
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected RHP Timothy Crabbe from the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched in 2014 at Triple A Louisville. He was 5-7, 4.13 ERA, 60 K, 1.51 WHIP, 2 SV, .281 BAA in 93.2 IP over 30 games. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the 14th round in 2009. Crabbe will be 27 on February 20.
The Colorado Rockies selected RHP Kyle Simon from the Philadelphia Phillies. He split 2014 between Double A Reading and Triple A Lehigh Valley. He was 5-2, 2.64 ERA, 33 K, 1.13 WHIP, 3 SV, .259 BAA in 61.1 IP over 36 games and 0-2, 9.42 ERA, 8 K, 2.02 WHIP, .271 BAA in 14.1 IP over 10 games at Lehigh Valley. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fourth round in 2011 and was traded to the Phillies in 2012. Simon will be 25 on August 18.
The Texas Rangers selected 1B\OF Roderick "Rock" Shoulders from the Chicago Cubs. He played in 2014 at Class A Advanced Daytona. He hit .223/.341/.397 with 12 HR, 42 RBI, 46 R, 1 SB in 91 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 25th round in 2011. Shoulders will be 24 on September 26.
The Houston Astros selected catcher Luis Flores from the Chicago Cubs. He split 2014 between Double A Tennessee and Triple A Iowa. He hit .252/.339/.383 with 3 HR, 13 RBI, 19 R, 0 SB in 36 games at Tennessee while throwing out 22% of attempted base thefts and .253/.440/.356 with 2 HR, 8 RBI, 16 R, 0 SB in 31 games at Iowa while throwing out 29% of attempted base thefts. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the seventh round in 2008. Flores turned 28 on November 2nd.
The Minnesota Twins selected RHP Greg Peavey from the New York Mets. He split 2014 between Double A Binghamton and Triple A Las Vegas. He was 11-3, 2.90 ERA, 99 K, 1.04 WHIP, .221 BAA in 115.0 IP over 18 games at Binghamton and 1-5, 11.62 ERA, 24 K, 2.30 WHIP, .377 BAA in 28.2 IP over 6 games at Las Vegas. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the sixth round in 2010. Peavey will be 27 on July 11.
The Chicago White Sox selected RHP Peter Tago from the Colorado Rockies. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Advanced Modesto. He was 0-6, 6.00 ERA, 48 K, 1.85 WHIP, .281 BAA in 60.0 IP over 43 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies with the 47th pick of the first round in 2010. Tago will be 23 on July 5th.
The Chicago Cubs selected OF\1B Ariel Ovando from the Houston Astros. He played in 2014 at Class A Tri City. He hit .237/.287/.289 with 1 HR, 14 RBI, 17 R, 0 SB in 58 games. He originally signed with the Astros in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ovando will be 22 on September 15.
The Cincinnati Reds selected catcher Camden Maron from the New York Mets. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced St Lucie and Double A Binghamton. He hit .282/.387/.362 with 3 HR, 50 RBI, 50 R, 1 SB in 98 games at St Lucie while throwing out 22% of attempted base thefts and .500/.500/.500 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB in 1 game at Binghamton. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the 34th round in 2009. Maron will be 24 on January 20.
The Miami Marlins selected LHP Matthew Tomshaw from the Minnesota Twins. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Advanced Fort Myers. He was 11-6, 3.50 ERA, 82 K, 1.32 WHIP, 2 SV, .285 BAA in 136.1 IP over 25 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the 42nd round in 2011. Tomshaw will be 26 on December 17.
The San Diego Padres selected shortstop Juan Gamboa from the New York Mets. He played in 2014 for the Diablos Rojos del Mexico in Mexico City after play in 2013 for Class A Brooklyn. He hit .306/.386/.472 with 7 HR, 50 RBI, 54 R, 6 SB in 95 games in Mexico. He originally signed with the Mets in 2010 as an international free agent out of Mexico. Gamboa will be 24 on April 18.
The Tampa Bay Rays selected OF/RHP Luis Urena from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Jamestown after transitioning from the outfield. He was 2-2, 5.25 ERA, 11 K, 1.38 WHIP, 2 SV, .293 BAA in 24.0 IP over 17 games. He originally signed with the Pirates in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Urena will be 23 on August 21.
The Atlanta Braves selected catcher Steven Rodriguez from the Arizona Diamondbacks. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Visalia and Double A Mobile. He hit .250/.389/.500 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 9 games at Visalia while throwing at 29% of attempted base thefts and .267/.358/.352 with 0 HR, 11 RBI, 17 R, 0 SB in 39 games at Mobile while throwing out 50% of attempted base thefts. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 15th round in 2011. Rodriguez will be 25 on January 8th.
The Cleveland Indians selected RHP Delvi Francisco from the Philadelphia Phillies. He split 2014 between Class A Williamsport and Class A Lakewood. He was 2-0, 5.14 ERA, 8 K, 1.71 WHIP, .260 BAA in 14.0 IP over 8 games at Williamsport and 1-3, 8.29 ERA, 39 K, 1.68 WHIP, 2 SV, .269 BAA in 38.0 IP over 22 games at Lakewood. He was originally signed by the Phillies in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Francisco will be 23 on August 24.
The San Francisco Giants selected RHP Ramon Del Orbe from the Miami Marlins. He split 2014 between Class A Batavia and Class A Greensboro. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 12 K, 0.52 WHIP, 2 SV, .082 BAA in 15.1 IP over 6 games at Batavia and 3-2, 5.09 ERA, 32 K, 1.72 WHIP, 1 SV, .318 BAA in 40.2 IP over 16 games at Greensboro. He originally signed with the Marlins in 2008 as ana mateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Del Orbe will be 23 on February 17.
The Detroit Tigers selected RHP Jheyson Manzueta from the Miami Marlins. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Jupiter and Double A Jacksonville. He was 1-0, 4.15 ERA, 9 K, 1.23 WHIP, .265 BAA in 13.0 IP over 8 games at Jupiter and 4-2, 4.44 ERA, 28 K, 1.50 WHIP, 2 SV, .271 BAA in 46.2 IP over 29 games at Jacksonville. He originally signed with the Marlins in 2007 as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Manzueta turned 25 on December 5th.
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Thursday, December 11, 2014
2014 Rule 5 Draft
The Rule 5 draft took place today at the annual winter meeting of the general managers. The eligible pool of players are not on the 40 man roster of a team and were signed at the age of 19 and have been in the organization for four years or were signed at the age of 18 or younger and have been in the organization for five years. Each drafted player costs $50,000 and must remain on the 25 man roster of the drafting team the entire season or be offered back to the original team at half price. Like the regular draft the order starts with the team with the worst record and proceeds to the team with the best. It is the hope of each team that they land the next Josh Hamilton or Johan Santana both former rule 5 draftees.
The Arizona Diamondbacks started off the draft by selecting catcher Oscar Hernandez from the Tampa Bay Rays. He played in 2014 at Class A Bowling Green. He hit .249/.301/.401 with 9 HR, 63 RBI, 43 R, 3 SB in 94 games while throwing out 41% of attempted base thefts. He originally signed with the Rays in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Hernandez will be 22 on July 9th.
The Colorado Rockies selected 1B\3B\OF Mark Canha from the Miami Marlins. He played in 2014 at Triple A New Orleans. He hit .303/.384/.505 with 20 HR, 82 RBI, 83 R, 3 SB in 127 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the seventh round in 2010. Canha will be 26 on February 15.
The Texas Rangers selected outfielder Delino Deshields Jr from the Houston Astros. He played in 2014 at Double A Corpus Christi. He hit .236/.346/.360 with 11 HR, 57 RBI, 75 R, 54 SB in 114 games. He was originally drafted by the Astros with the eighth pick of the first round in 2010. DeShields will be 23 on August 16.
The Houston Astros selected RHP Jason Garcia from the Boston Red Sox. He split 2014 between Class A Lowell and Class A Greenville. He was 1-1, 3.48 ERA, 22 K, 1.26 WHIP, .238 BAA in 20.2 IP over 5 games at Lowell and 2-1, 3.79 ERA, 37 K, 1.35 WHIP, .242 BAA in 35.2 IP over 9 games at Greenville. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 17th round in 2010. Garcia turned 22 on November 21.
The Minnesota Twins selected RHP J.R. Graham from the Atlanta Braves. He pitched in 2014 at Double A Mississippi. He was 1-5, 5.55 ERA, 50 K, 1.47 WHIP, .289 BAA in 71.1 IP over 27 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the fourth round in 2011. Graham will be 25 on January 14.
The Boston Red Sox selected RHP Jandel Gustave from the Houston Astros. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Quad Cities. He was 5-5, 5.01 ERA, 82 K, 1.56 WHIP, .289 BAA in 79.0 IP over 23 games. He originally signed with the Astros in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Gustavo will be 23 on October 12. After the draft he was traded to the Kansas City Royals.
The Chicago Cubs selected shortstop Taylor Featherston from the Colorado Rockies. He played in 2014 at Double A Tulsa. He hit .260/.322/.439 with 16 HR, 57 RBI, 69 R, 14 SB in 127 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the fifth round in 2011. Featherston will be 26 on October 8th.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected second baseman David Odubel Herrera from the Texas Rangers. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach and Double A Frisco. He hit .297/.412/.342 with 0 HR, 11 RBI, 26 R, 9 SB in 29 games at Myrtle Beach and .321/.373/.402 with 2 HR, 48 RBI, 47 R, 12 SB in 96 games at Frisco. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Herrera will be 23 on December 29.
The Miami Marlins selected LHP Andrew McKirahan from the Chicago Cubs. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Daytona and Double A Tennessee. He was 2-1, 0.99 ERA, 33 K, 1.02 WHIP, 8 SV, .213 BAA in 36.1 IP over 23 games at Daytona and 0-3, 3.45 ERA, 24 K, 1.19 WHIP, 2 SV, .257 BAA in 28.2 IP over 21 games at Tennessee. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 21st round in 2011. McKirahan will be 25 on February 8th.
The New York Mets selected LHP Sean Gilmartin from the Minnesota Twins. He split 2014 between Double A New Britain and Triple A Rochester. He was 7-3, 3.12 ERA, 74 K, 1.28 WHIP, .275 BAA in 72.0 IP over 12 games at New Britain and 2-4, 4.28 ERA, 59 K, 1.32 WHIP, .250 BAA in 73.2 IP over 14 games at Rochester. He was originally drafted by the Braves with the 28th pick of the first round in 2011 and was traded to the Twins in 2013. Gilmartin will be 25 on May 8th.
The Atlanta Braves selected RHP Daniel Winkler from the Colorado Rockies. He pitched at Double A Tulsa before his season ended after Tommy John surgery. He was 5-2, 1.41 ERA, 71 K, 0.71 WHIP, .139 BAA in 70.0 IP over 12 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the 20th round in 2011. Winkler will be 25 on February 2nd.
The Seattle Mariners selected LHP David Rollins from the Houston Astros. He pitched in 2014 at Double A Tulsa. He was 3-4, 3.81 ERA, 77 K, 1.23 WHIP, 1 SV, .243 BAA in 78.0 IP over 27 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 24th round in 2011 and was traded to the Astros in 2012. Rollins will be 25 on December 21.
The Baltimore Orioles selected RHP Logan Verrett from the New York Mets. He pitched in 2014 at Triple A Las Vegas. He was 11-5, 4.33 ERA, 119 K, 1.37 WHIP, .291 BAA in 162.0 IP over 28 games. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the third round in 2011. Verrett will be 25 on June 19.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected RHP Andrew Oliver from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched in 2014 at Triple A Indianapolis. He was 3-4, 2.53 ERA, 85 K, 1.28 WHIP, 13 SV, .167 BAA in 64.0 IP over 48 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the second round in 2009 and was traded to the Pirates in 2012. Oliver turned 27 on December 3rd.
The Arizona Diamondbacks started off the draft by selecting catcher Oscar Hernandez from the Tampa Bay Rays. He played in 2014 at Class A Bowling Green. He hit .249/.301/.401 with 9 HR, 63 RBI, 43 R, 3 SB in 94 games while throwing out 41% of attempted base thefts. He originally signed with the Rays in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Hernandez will be 22 on July 9th.
The Colorado Rockies selected 1B\3B\OF Mark Canha from the Miami Marlins. He played in 2014 at Triple A New Orleans. He hit .303/.384/.505 with 20 HR, 82 RBI, 83 R, 3 SB in 127 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the seventh round in 2010. Canha will be 26 on February 15.
The Texas Rangers selected outfielder Delino Deshields Jr from the Houston Astros. He played in 2014 at Double A Corpus Christi. He hit .236/.346/.360 with 11 HR, 57 RBI, 75 R, 54 SB in 114 games. He was originally drafted by the Astros with the eighth pick of the first round in 2010. DeShields will be 23 on August 16.
The Houston Astros selected RHP Jason Garcia from the Boston Red Sox. He split 2014 between Class A Lowell and Class A Greenville. He was 1-1, 3.48 ERA, 22 K, 1.26 WHIP, .238 BAA in 20.2 IP over 5 games at Lowell and 2-1, 3.79 ERA, 37 K, 1.35 WHIP, .242 BAA in 35.2 IP over 9 games at Greenville. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 17th round in 2010. Garcia turned 22 on November 21.
The Minnesota Twins selected RHP J.R. Graham from the Atlanta Braves. He pitched in 2014 at Double A Mississippi. He was 1-5, 5.55 ERA, 50 K, 1.47 WHIP, .289 BAA in 71.1 IP over 27 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the fourth round in 2011. Graham will be 25 on January 14.
The Boston Red Sox selected RHP Jandel Gustave from the Houston Astros. He pitched in 2014 at Class A Quad Cities. He was 5-5, 5.01 ERA, 82 K, 1.56 WHIP, .289 BAA in 79.0 IP over 23 games. He originally signed with the Astros in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Gustavo will be 23 on October 12. After the draft he was traded to the Kansas City Royals.
The Chicago Cubs selected shortstop Taylor Featherston from the Colorado Rockies. He played in 2014 at Double A Tulsa. He hit .260/.322/.439 with 16 HR, 57 RBI, 69 R, 14 SB in 127 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the fifth round in 2011. Featherston will be 26 on October 8th.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected second baseman David Odubel Herrera from the Texas Rangers. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach and Double A Frisco. He hit .297/.412/.342 with 0 HR, 11 RBI, 26 R, 9 SB in 29 games at Myrtle Beach and .321/.373/.402 with 2 HR, 48 RBI, 47 R, 12 SB in 96 games at Frisco. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Herrera will be 23 on December 29.
The Miami Marlins selected LHP Andrew McKirahan from the Chicago Cubs. He split 2014 between Class A Advanced Daytona and Double A Tennessee. He was 2-1, 0.99 ERA, 33 K, 1.02 WHIP, 8 SV, .213 BAA in 36.1 IP over 23 games at Daytona and 0-3, 3.45 ERA, 24 K, 1.19 WHIP, 2 SV, .257 BAA in 28.2 IP over 21 games at Tennessee. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 21st round in 2011. McKirahan will be 25 on February 8th.
The New York Mets selected LHP Sean Gilmartin from the Minnesota Twins. He split 2014 between Double A New Britain and Triple A Rochester. He was 7-3, 3.12 ERA, 74 K, 1.28 WHIP, .275 BAA in 72.0 IP over 12 games at New Britain and 2-4, 4.28 ERA, 59 K, 1.32 WHIP, .250 BAA in 73.2 IP over 14 games at Rochester. He was originally drafted by the Braves with the 28th pick of the first round in 2011 and was traded to the Twins in 2013. Gilmartin will be 25 on May 8th.
The Atlanta Braves selected RHP Daniel Winkler from the Colorado Rockies. He pitched at Double A Tulsa before his season ended after Tommy John surgery. He was 5-2, 1.41 ERA, 71 K, 0.71 WHIP, .139 BAA in 70.0 IP over 12 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the 20th round in 2011. Winkler will be 25 on February 2nd.
The Seattle Mariners selected LHP David Rollins from the Houston Astros. He pitched in 2014 at Double A Tulsa. He was 3-4, 3.81 ERA, 77 K, 1.23 WHIP, 1 SV, .243 BAA in 78.0 IP over 27 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 24th round in 2011 and was traded to the Astros in 2012. Rollins will be 25 on December 21.
The Baltimore Orioles selected RHP Logan Verrett from the New York Mets. He pitched in 2014 at Triple A Las Vegas. He was 11-5, 4.33 ERA, 119 K, 1.37 WHIP, .291 BAA in 162.0 IP over 28 games. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the third round in 2011. Verrett will be 25 on June 19.
The Philadelphia Phillies selected RHP Andrew Oliver from the Pittsburgh Pirates. He pitched in 2014 at Triple A Indianapolis. He was 3-4, 2.53 ERA, 85 K, 1.28 WHIP, 13 SV, .167 BAA in 64.0 IP over 48 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the second round in 2009 and was traded to the Pirates in 2012. Oliver turned 27 on December 3rd.
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Nippon MLB Ties Pacific League 2014 Final
Here are players in the Pacific League in Japan that have MLB ties. These results are after the completed 2014 season.
John Bowker (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .248/.291/.411 w/ 7 HR, 22 RBI, 18 R, 3 SB in 65 games
Andruw Jones (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .221/.394/.426 w/ 24 HR, 71 RBI, 69 R, 2 SB in 138 games
Zach Lutz (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .314/.379/.667 w/ 5 HR, 18 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 15 games
Kevin Youkilis (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .215/.342/.323 w/ 1 HR, 11 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 21 games
Travis Blackley (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 1-2, 5.54 ERA, 7 K, 2.00 WHIP in 13.0 IP over 3
games
Rhiner Cruz (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 2-2, 3.99 ERA, 24 K, 1.74 WHIP in 29.1 IP over 29 games
Brian Falkenborg (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 3-5, 2.87 ERA, 45 K, 1.04 WHIP, 20 SV in 37.2 IP over 39 games
Loek Van Mil (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 0-1, 4.15 ERA, 7 K, 1.62 WHIP in 8.2 IP over 7 games
Abner Abreu (Saitama Seibu Lions) .250/.375/.294 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 7 games
Ernesto Mejia (Saitama Seibu Lions) .290/.369/.581 w/ 34 HR, 73 RBI, 56 R, 2 SB in 106 games
Cody Ransom (Saitama Seibu Lions) .212/.321/.331 w/ 2 HR, 12 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 38 games
Michael Bowden (Saitama Seibu Lions) 2-1, 4.50 ERA, 30 K, 1.55 WHIP in 40.0 IP over 36 games
Greg Reynolds (Saitama Seibu Lions) 3-7, 5.46 ERA, 29 K, 1.64 WHIP in 61.0 IP over 12 games
Randy Williams (Saitama Seibu Lions) 6-4, 2.96 ERA, 59 K, 1.53 WHIP in 51.2 IP over 60 games
Craig Brazell (Chiba Lotte Marines) .276/.396/.500 w/ 4 HR, 14 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 35 games
Luis Cruz (Chiba Lotte Marines) .238/.268/.419 w/ 16 HR, 61 RBI, 38 R, 1 SB in 126 games
Chad Huffman (Chiba Lotte Marines) .270/.354/.443 w/ 4 HR, 28 RBI, 23 R, 0 SB in 67 games
Carlos Rosa (Chiba Lotte Marines) 1-4, 3.02 ERA, 27 K, 1.25 WHIP in 41.2 IP over 45 games
Barbaro Canizares (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) .308/.286/.538 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 8 games
Edison Barrios (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 0-0, 3.38 ERA, 3 K, 1.88 WHIP in 2.2 IP in 2 games
Paul Oseguera (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 0-2, 9.75 ERA, 7 K, 2.00 WHIP in 12.0 IP over 3 games
Dennis Sarfate (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 7-1, 1.05 ERA, 96 K, 1.05 WHIP, 37 SV in 68.1 IP over 64 games
Jason Standridge (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 11-8, 3.30 ERA, 129 K, 1.24 WHIP in 172.0 IP over 26 games
Brian Wolfe (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 4-2, 3.04 ERA, 32 K, 1.23 WHIP in 47.1 IP over 8 games
Yuniesky Betancourt (ORIX Buffaloes) .141/.139/.155 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 18 games
Joey Butler (ORIX Buffaloes) .231/.379/.385 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 21 games
Esteban German (ORIX Buffaloes) .250/.322/.346 w/ 7 HR, 52 RBI, 62 R, 30 SB in 141 games
Wily Mo Pena (ORIX Buffaloes) .255/.344/.486 w/ 32 HR, 90 RBI, 68 R, 2 SB in 140 games
Brandon Dickson (ORIX Buffaloes) 9-10, 3.33 ERA, 118 K, 1.37 WHIP in 154.0 IP over 26 games
Michael Abreu (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) .211/.318/.368 w/ 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games
Juan Miranda (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) .227/.311/.389 w/ 14 HR, 57 RBI, 43 R, 0 SB in 116 games
Anthony Carter (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) 0-5, 3.97 ERA, 33 K, 1.46 WHIP in 45.1 IP in 48 games
Michael Crotta (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) 4-5, 2.62 ERA, 36 K, 1.11 WHIP. 6 SV in 58.1 IP over 61 games
Luis Mendoza (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) 7-13, 3.89 ERA, 119 K, 1.33 WHIP in 162.0 IP over 26 games
John Bowker (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .248/.291/.411 w/ 7 HR, 22 RBI, 18 R, 3 SB in 65 games
Andruw Jones (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .221/.394/.426 w/ 24 HR, 71 RBI, 69 R, 2 SB in 138 games
Zach Lutz (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .314/.379/.667 w/ 5 HR, 18 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 15 games
Kevin Youkilis (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) .215/.342/.323 w/ 1 HR, 11 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 21 games
Travis Blackley (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 1-2, 5.54 ERA, 7 K, 2.00 WHIP in 13.0 IP over 3
games
Rhiner Cruz (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 2-2, 3.99 ERA, 24 K, 1.74 WHIP in 29.1 IP over 29 games
Brian Falkenborg (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 3-5, 2.87 ERA, 45 K, 1.04 WHIP, 20 SV in 37.2 IP over 39 games
Loek Van Mil (Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles) 0-1, 4.15 ERA, 7 K, 1.62 WHIP in 8.2 IP over 7 games
Abner Abreu (Saitama Seibu Lions) .250/.375/.294 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 7 games
Ernesto Mejia (Saitama Seibu Lions) .290/.369/.581 w/ 34 HR, 73 RBI, 56 R, 2 SB in 106 games
Cody Ransom (Saitama Seibu Lions) .212/.321/.331 w/ 2 HR, 12 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 38 games
Michael Bowden (Saitama Seibu Lions) 2-1, 4.50 ERA, 30 K, 1.55 WHIP in 40.0 IP over 36 games
Greg Reynolds (Saitama Seibu Lions) 3-7, 5.46 ERA, 29 K, 1.64 WHIP in 61.0 IP over 12 games
Randy Williams (Saitama Seibu Lions) 6-4, 2.96 ERA, 59 K, 1.53 WHIP in 51.2 IP over 60 games
Craig Brazell (Chiba Lotte Marines) .276/.396/.500 w/ 4 HR, 14 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 35 games
Luis Cruz (Chiba Lotte Marines) .238/.268/.419 w/ 16 HR, 61 RBI, 38 R, 1 SB in 126 games
Chad Huffman (Chiba Lotte Marines) .270/.354/.443 w/ 4 HR, 28 RBI, 23 R, 0 SB in 67 games
Carlos Rosa (Chiba Lotte Marines) 1-4, 3.02 ERA, 27 K, 1.25 WHIP in 41.2 IP over 45 games
Barbaro Canizares (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) .308/.286/.538 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 8 games
Edison Barrios (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 0-0, 3.38 ERA, 3 K, 1.88 WHIP in 2.2 IP in 2 games
Paul Oseguera (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 0-2, 9.75 ERA, 7 K, 2.00 WHIP in 12.0 IP over 3 games
Dennis Sarfate (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 7-1, 1.05 ERA, 96 K, 1.05 WHIP, 37 SV in 68.1 IP over 64 games
Jason Standridge (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 11-8, 3.30 ERA, 129 K, 1.24 WHIP in 172.0 IP over 26 games
Brian Wolfe (Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks) 4-2, 3.04 ERA, 32 K, 1.23 WHIP in 47.1 IP over 8 games
Yuniesky Betancourt (ORIX Buffaloes) .141/.139/.155 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 18 games
Joey Butler (ORIX Buffaloes) .231/.379/.385 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 21 games
Esteban German (ORIX Buffaloes) .250/.322/.346 w/ 7 HR, 52 RBI, 62 R, 30 SB in 141 games
Wily Mo Pena (ORIX Buffaloes) .255/.344/.486 w/ 32 HR, 90 RBI, 68 R, 2 SB in 140 games
Brandon Dickson (ORIX Buffaloes) 9-10, 3.33 ERA, 118 K, 1.37 WHIP in 154.0 IP over 26 games
Michael Abreu (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) .211/.318/.368 w/ 1 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 6 games
Juan Miranda (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) .227/.311/.389 w/ 14 HR, 57 RBI, 43 R, 0 SB in 116 games
Anthony Carter (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) 0-5, 3.97 ERA, 33 K, 1.46 WHIP in 45.1 IP in 48 games
Michael Crotta (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) 4-5, 2.62 ERA, 36 K, 1.11 WHIP. 6 SV in 58.1 IP over 61 games
Luis Mendoza (Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters) 7-13, 3.89 ERA, 119 K, 1.33 WHIP in 162.0 IP over 26 games
Nippon MLB Ties Central League 2014 Final
Here are players in the Central League in Japan that have MLB ties. These results are after the completed 2014 season.
Leslie Anderson (Yomiuri Giants) .319/.382/.515 w/ 15 HR, 50 RBI, 32 R, 1 SB in 87 games
Frederich Cepeda (Yomiuri Giants) .194/.333/.389 w/ 6 HR, 18 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 52 games
Jose Lopez (Yomiuri Giants) .243/.285/.464 w/ 22 HR, 57 RBI, 43 R, 1 SB in 134 games
Scott Mathieson (Yomiuri Giants) 6-6, 3.58 ERA, 75 K, 1.26 WHIP, 30 SV in 65.1 IP over 64 games
Chris Seddon (Yomiuri Giants) 4-5, 4.67 ERA, 37 K, 1.50 WHIP in 52.0 IP in 10 games
Mauro Gomez (Hanshin Tigers) .283/.369/.492 w/ 26 HR, 109 RBI, 81 R, 1 SB in 143 games
Matt Murton (Hanshin Tigers) .338/.394/.477 w/ 14 HR, 84 RBI, 58 R, 2 SB in 142 games
Randy Messinger (Hanshin Tigers) 13-10, 3.20 ERA, 226 K, 1.23 WHIP in 208.1 IP over 31 games
Brad Eldred (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) .260/.329/.544 w/ 37 HR, 104 RBI, 71 R, 2 SB in 118 games
Kila Ka'aihue (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) .257/.355/.417 w/ 11 HR, 40 RBI, 25 R, 0 SB in 88 games
Rainel Rosario (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) .336/.394/.584 w/ 14 HR, 49 RBI, 32 R, 1 SB in 69 games
Bryan Bullington (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 9-8, 4.58 ERA, 85 K, 1.34 WHIP in 131.2 IP over 23 games
Deunte Heath (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 3-0, 2.38 ERA, 35 K, 1.18 WHIP in 41.2 IP over 7 games
Kam Mickolio (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 1-1, 2.45 ERA, 29 K, 1.20 WHIP, 25 SV in 47.2 IP over 251 games
Zach Phillips (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 1-0, 3.27 ERA, 7 K, 1.00 WHIP in 11.0 IP over 9 games
Anderson Hernandez (Chunichi Dragons) .262/.309/.373 w/ 5 HR, 32 RBI, 34 R, 2 SB in 86 games
Hector Luna (Chunichi Dragons) .317/.387/.501 w/ 17 HR, 73 RBI, 80 R, 8 SB in 127 games
Daniel Cabrera (Chunichi Dragons) 5-7, 4.09 ERA, 59 K, 1.51 WHIP in 77.0 IP over 14 games
Nelson Payano (Chunichi Dragons) 0-2, 2.59 ERA, 26 K, 1.23 WHIP in 24.1 IP in 23 games
Aarom Baldiris (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) .255/.331/.431 w/ 17 HR, 52 RBI, 44 R, 0 SB in 139 games
Tony Blanco (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) .283/.330/.492 w/ 17 HR, 60 RBI, 32 R, 0 SB in 85 games
Guillermo Moscoso (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) 9-9, 3.39 ERA, 96 K, 1.22 WHIP in 133.0 IP over 24 games
Jorge Sosa (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) 0-3, 4.94 ERA, 14 K, 2.07 WHIP, 3 SV in 18.0 IP over 27 games
Enyelbert Soto (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) 1-1, 1.57 ERA, 10 K, 1.00 WHIP in 23.0 IP over 26 games
Wladimir Balentien (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) .301/.419/.587 w/ 31 HR, 69 RBI, 61 R, 2 SB in 112 games
Lastings Milledge (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) .231/.319/.359 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games
Tony Barnette (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 1-2, 3.34 ERA, 42 K, 1.18 WHIP, 14 SV in 32.1 IP over 33 games
Chris Carpenter (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 1-2, 4.73 ERA, 27 K, 1.67 WHIP, 3 SV in 32.1 IP over 32 games
Chris Narveson (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 4-11, 4.53 ERA, 96 K, 1.38 WHIP in 137.0 IP in 24 games
Orlando Roman (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 1-0, 0.56 ERA, 9 K, 1.13 WHIP, 5 SV in 16.0 IP over 16 games
Leslie Anderson (Yomiuri Giants) .319/.382/.515 w/ 15 HR, 50 RBI, 32 R, 1 SB in 87 games
Frederich Cepeda (Yomiuri Giants) .194/.333/.389 w/ 6 HR, 18 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 52 games
Jose Lopez (Yomiuri Giants) .243/.285/.464 w/ 22 HR, 57 RBI, 43 R, 1 SB in 134 games
Scott Mathieson (Yomiuri Giants) 6-6, 3.58 ERA, 75 K, 1.26 WHIP, 30 SV in 65.1 IP over 64 games
Chris Seddon (Yomiuri Giants) 4-5, 4.67 ERA, 37 K, 1.50 WHIP in 52.0 IP in 10 games
Mauro Gomez (Hanshin Tigers) .283/.369/.492 w/ 26 HR, 109 RBI, 81 R, 1 SB in 143 games
Matt Murton (Hanshin Tigers) .338/.394/.477 w/ 14 HR, 84 RBI, 58 R, 2 SB in 142 games
Randy Messinger (Hanshin Tigers) 13-10, 3.20 ERA, 226 K, 1.23 WHIP in 208.1 IP over 31 games
Brad Eldred (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) .260/.329/.544 w/ 37 HR, 104 RBI, 71 R, 2 SB in 118 games
Kila Ka'aihue (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) .257/.355/.417 w/ 11 HR, 40 RBI, 25 R, 0 SB in 88 games
Rainel Rosario (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) .336/.394/.584 w/ 14 HR, 49 RBI, 32 R, 1 SB in 69 games
Bryan Bullington (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 9-8, 4.58 ERA, 85 K, 1.34 WHIP in 131.2 IP over 23 games
Deunte Heath (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 3-0, 2.38 ERA, 35 K, 1.18 WHIP in 41.2 IP over 7 games
Kam Mickolio (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 1-1, 2.45 ERA, 29 K, 1.20 WHIP, 25 SV in 47.2 IP over 251 games
Zach Phillips (Hiroshima Toyo Carp) 1-0, 3.27 ERA, 7 K, 1.00 WHIP in 11.0 IP over 9 games
Anderson Hernandez (Chunichi Dragons) .262/.309/.373 w/ 5 HR, 32 RBI, 34 R, 2 SB in 86 games
Hector Luna (Chunichi Dragons) .317/.387/.501 w/ 17 HR, 73 RBI, 80 R, 8 SB in 127 games
Daniel Cabrera (Chunichi Dragons) 5-7, 4.09 ERA, 59 K, 1.51 WHIP in 77.0 IP over 14 games
Nelson Payano (Chunichi Dragons) 0-2, 2.59 ERA, 26 K, 1.23 WHIP in 24.1 IP in 23 games
Aarom Baldiris (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) .255/.331/.431 w/ 17 HR, 52 RBI, 44 R, 0 SB in 139 games
Tony Blanco (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) .283/.330/.492 w/ 17 HR, 60 RBI, 32 R, 0 SB in 85 games
Guillermo Moscoso (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) 9-9, 3.39 ERA, 96 K, 1.22 WHIP in 133.0 IP over 24 games
Jorge Sosa (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) 0-3, 4.94 ERA, 14 K, 2.07 WHIP, 3 SV in 18.0 IP over 27 games
Enyelbert Soto (Yokohama DeNa Baystars) 1-1, 1.57 ERA, 10 K, 1.00 WHIP in 23.0 IP over 26 games
Wladimir Balentien (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) .301/.419/.587 w/ 31 HR, 69 RBI, 61 R, 2 SB in 112 games
Lastings Milledge (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) .231/.319/.359 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 10 games
Tony Barnette (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 1-2, 3.34 ERA, 42 K, 1.18 WHIP, 14 SV in 32.1 IP over 33 games
Chris Carpenter (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 1-2, 4.73 ERA, 27 K, 1.67 WHIP, 3 SV in 32.1 IP over 32 games
Chris Narveson (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 4-11, 4.53 ERA, 96 K, 1.38 WHIP in 137.0 IP in 24 games
Orlando Roman (Tokyo Yakult Swallows) 1-0, 0.56 ERA, 9 K, 1.13 WHIP, 5 SV in 16.0 IP over 16 games
Sunday, November 23, 2014
Chasing 50-50 2014 Final
This was the third year of my Chasing 50-50 segment. It started two seasons ago as we followed Matt Kemp of the Dodgers in his self proclaimed attempt to hit 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases. The 2014 season is under way and we are going to follow Kemp's efforts to see if he can make another run. As long as he is playing Kemp will always be part of this. I'm also keeping Mike Trout of the Angels and Carlos Gonzalez of the Rockies in the mix because I think they also have the speed\power combo capable of reaching the mark some day. Others will be added throughout the season as their production warrants. As of May 1st I am adding Gonzalez's Rockies teammate Charlie Blackmon, Brewers teammates Carlos Gomez and Ryan Braun and Brian Dozier of the Twins. As of July 3rd I am adding Todd Frazier of the Reds, Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates and George Springer of the Astros. Two whose season efforts warrant inclusion are teammates Ian Desmond and Anthony Rendon of the Nationals. Here are their final numbers for the 2014 season.
Matt Kemp
He started to show his pre-injury form after the All-Star break. He finished hitting .287/.346/.506 with 25 HR, 89 RBI, 77 R, 8 SB in 150 games.
Mike Trout
He ended up claiming his first MVP after finished second to Miguel Cabrera the previous two seasons. His MVP numbers were .287/.377/.561 with 36 HR, 111 RBI, 115 R, 16 SB in 157 games.
Carlos Gonzalez
He spent much of the later part of the season on the DL to hamper his efforts. He hit .238/.292/.431 with 11 HR, 38 RBI, 35 R, 3 SB in 70 games.
Charlie Blackmon
He cooled off from his torrid start but still almost entered the 20/20 club. He hit .288/.335/.440 with 19 HR, 72 RBI, 82 R, 28 SB in 154 games.
Carlos Gomez
He did have a break out season and did join the 20/20 club. He hit .284/.356/.477 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 95 R, 34 SB in 148 games.
Ryan Braun
The tarnished former MVP started off hot but fell out of rhythm in the second half. He ended up hitting .266/.324/.453 with 19 HR, 81 RBI, 68 R, 11 SB in 135 games.
Brian Dozier
He put up most his power number in the first half but finished with enough to join the 20/20 club. He hit .242/.345/.416 with 23 HR, 71 RBI, 112 R, 21 SB in 156 games.
Todd Frazier
He was another that cooled off in the second half but still joined the 20/20 club. He hit .273/.336/.459 with 29 HR, 80 RBI, 88 R, 20 SB in 157 games.
Andrew McCutchen
His numbers fell off slightly from his MVP season last year as time on the DL kept him from having another year in the 20/20 club. He hit .314/.410/.542 with 25 HR, 83 RBI, 89 R, 18 SB in 146 games.
George Springer
He spent the second half of the season on the DL after putting up impressive numbers as a rookie. He hit .231/.336/.468 with 20 HR, 51 RBI, 45 R, 5 SB in 78 games.
Ian Desmond
He made the list in the 2013 final as well as he proves to be a regular in the 20/20 club. This season he hit .255/.313/.430 with 24 HR, 91 RBI, 73 R, 24 SB in 154 games.
Anthony Rendon
His sophomore campaign was a study in consistency as he put up similar number pre and post All Star break. This season he hit .287/.351/.473 with 21 HR, 83 RBI, 111 R, 17 SB in 153 games.
Matt Kemp
He started to show his pre-injury form after the All-Star break. He finished hitting .287/.346/.506 with 25 HR, 89 RBI, 77 R, 8 SB in 150 games.
Mike Trout
He ended up claiming his first MVP after finished second to Miguel Cabrera the previous two seasons. His MVP numbers were .287/.377/.561 with 36 HR, 111 RBI, 115 R, 16 SB in 157 games.
Carlos Gonzalez
He spent much of the later part of the season on the DL to hamper his efforts. He hit .238/.292/.431 with 11 HR, 38 RBI, 35 R, 3 SB in 70 games.
Charlie Blackmon
He cooled off from his torrid start but still almost entered the 20/20 club. He hit .288/.335/.440 with 19 HR, 72 RBI, 82 R, 28 SB in 154 games.
Carlos Gomez
He did have a break out season and did join the 20/20 club. He hit .284/.356/.477 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 95 R, 34 SB in 148 games.
Ryan Braun
The tarnished former MVP started off hot but fell out of rhythm in the second half. He ended up hitting .266/.324/.453 with 19 HR, 81 RBI, 68 R, 11 SB in 135 games.
Brian Dozier
He put up most his power number in the first half but finished with enough to join the 20/20 club. He hit .242/.345/.416 with 23 HR, 71 RBI, 112 R, 21 SB in 156 games.
Todd Frazier
He was another that cooled off in the second half but still joined the 20/20 club. He hit .273/.336/.459 with 29 HR, 80 RBI, 88 R, 20 SB in 157 games.
Andrew McCutchen
His numbers fell off slightly from his MVP season last year as time on the DL kept him from having another year in the 20/20 club. He hit .314/.410/.542 with 25 HR, 83 RBI, 89 R, 18 SB in 146 games.
George Springer
He spent the second half of the season on the DL after putting up impressive numbers as a rookie. He hit .231/.336/.468 with 20 HR, 51 RBI, 45 R, 5 SB in 78 games.
Ian Desmond
He made the list in the 2013 final as well as he proves to be a regular in the 20/20 club. This season he hit .255/.313/.430 with 24 HR, 91 RBI, 73 R, 24 SB in 154 games.
Anthony Rendon
His sophomore campaign was a study in consistency as he put up similar number pre and post All Star break. This season he hit .287/.351/.473 with 21 HR, 83 RBI, 111 R, 17 SB in 153 games.
Ghost of 62 2014 final
The reference in the title is the 1962 Mets who are regarded as the worst of the Modern Era for all teams after 1900. The team finished 40-120 and 60.5 games back. For the season the team hit .240/.318/.361 and scored 617 runs which was 3.8 per game. The team ERA was 5.04 and they gave up 948 runs or 5.9 per game.
This was the second year of this series where each week I checked in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measured up to 1962. For the most part the worst of 2014 didn't sink to the depths some of the teams did in 2013. Here is how the final cellar dwellers of 2014 finished.
AL East: Boston Red Sox
Finished at 71-91 and were 25.0 games back. The team hit .244/.316/.369 and scored 634 runs which was 3.9 per game. Thei team ERA was 4.01 and they gave up 715 runs or 4.4 per game.
AL Central: Minnesota Twins
Finished at 70-92 and were 18.0 games back. The team hit .254/.324/.389 and scored 715 runs or 4.4 per game. Their team ERA was 4.57 and they gave up 777 runs or 4.8 per game.
AL West: Texas Rangers
Finished at 67-95 and were 31.0 games back. The team hit .256/.314/.375 and scored 637 runs or 3.9 per game. Their team ERA was 4.49 and they gave up 773 runs or 4.8 per game.
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies
Finished at 73-89 and were 23.0 games back. The team hit .242/.302/.363 and scored 619 runs or 3.8 per game. Their team ERA was 3.79 and they gave up 687 runs or 4.2 per game.
NL Central: Chicago Cubs
Finished at 73-89 and were 17.0 games back. The team hit .239/.300/.385 and scored 614 runs or 3.8 per game. Their team ERA was 3.91 and they gave up 707 runs or 4.4 per game.
NL West: Arizona Diamondbacks
Finished at 64-98 and were 30.0 games back. The team hit .248/.302/.376 and scored 615 runs or 3.8 per game. Their team ERA was 4.26 and they gave up 742 or 4.6 per game.
This was the second year of this series where each week I checked in on the MLB teams with the worst win-loss records and how they measured up to 1962. For the most part the worst of 2014 didn't sink to the depths some of the teams did in 2013. Here is how the final cellar dwellers of 2014 finished.
AL East: Boston Red Sox
Finished at 71-91 and were 25.0 games back. The team hit .244/.316/.369 and scored 634 runs which was 3.9 per game. Thei team ERA was 4.01 and they gave up 715 runs or 4.4 per game.
AL Central: Minnesota Twins
Finished at 70-92 and were 18.0 games back. The team hit .254/.324/.389 and scored 715 runs or 4.4 per game. Their team ERA was 4.57 and they gave up 777 runs or 4.8 per game.
AL West: Texas Rangers
Finished at 67-95 and were 31.0 games back. The team hit .256/.314/.375 and scored 637 runs or 3.9 per game. Their team ERA was 4.49 and they gave up 773 runs or 4.8 per game.
NL East: Philadelphia Phillies
Finished at 73-89 and were 23.0 games back. The team hit .242/.302/.363 and scored 619 runs or 3.8 per game. Their team ERA was 3.79 and they gave up 687 runs or 4.2 per game.
NL Central: Chicago Cubs
Finished at 73-89 and were 17.0 games back. The team hit .239/.300/.385 and scored 614 runs or 3.8 per game. Their team ERA was 3.91 and they gave up 707 runs or 4.4 per game.
NL West: Arizona Diamondbacks
Finished at 64-98 and were 30.0 games back. The team hit .248/.302/.376 and scored 615 runs or 3.8 per game. Their team ERA was 4.26 and they gave up 742 or 4.6 per game.
site note 112314
Over the next week I plan to circle back and fill in some of the gaps and tie up loose ends left while I was on the DL. I'll start by doing the season finale of each of the weekly segments.
Sunday, November 16, 2014
Clayton Kershaw 2014 NL MVP
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers was named the 2014 National League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He garnered 18 first place votes and had 355 points total. Others receiving first place votes were Giancarlo Stanton of the Marlins with eight first place votes and 298 total and Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates with four place votes and 271 total. The rest of the top five were Jonathan Lucroy of the Brewers with 167 points and Anthony Rendon (Nationals, 155).
Others receiving votes were Buster Posey (Giants, 152), Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers, 57), Adam Wainwright (Cardinals, 53), Josh Harrison (Pirates, 52), Anthony Rizzo (Cubs, 37), Hunter Pence (Giants, 34), Johnny Cueto (Reds, 22), Russell Martin (Pirates, 21), Matt Holliday (Cardinals, 17), Jhonny Peralta (Cardinals, 17), Carlos Gomez (Brewers, 13), Justin Upton (Braves, 10), Jayson Werth (Nationals, 9), Denard Span (Nationals, 8), Yasiel Puig (Dodgers, 8), Devin Mesoraco (Reds, 5), Lucas Duda (Mets, 3), Freddie Freeman (Braves, 2), Justin Morneau (Rockies, 2), Dee Gordon (Dodgers, 1) and Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies, 1).
This season the LHP was 21-3, 1.77 ERA, 239 K, 0.86 WHIP in 198.1 IP over 27 games. For is seven season MLB career he is 98-49, 2.48 ERA, 1445 K, 1.06 WHIP in 1378.1 IP over 211 games. Kershaw also won the NL Cy Young to become the first NL pitcher to win both awards since Bob Gibson in 1968. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers with the seventh pick of the first round in 2006. Kershaw turned 26 on March 19.
Others receiving votes were Buster Posey (Giants, 152), Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers, 57), Adam Wainwright (Cardinals, 53), Josh Harrison (Pirates, 52), Anthony Rizzo (Cubs, 37), Hunter Pence (Giants, 34), Johnny Cueto (Reds, 22), Russell Martin (Pirates, 21), Matt Holliday (Cardinals, 17), Jhonny Peralta (Cardinals, 17), Carlos Gomez (Brewers, 13), Justin Upton (Braves, 10), Jayson Werth (Nationals, 9), Denard Span (Nationals, 8), Yasiel Puig (Dodgers, 8), Devin Mesoraco (Reds, 5), Lucas Duda (Mets, 3), Freddie Freeman (Braves, 2), Justin Morneau (Rockies, 2), Dee Gordon (Dodgers, 1) and Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies, 1).
This season the LHP was 21-3, 1.77 ERA, 239 K, 0.86 WHIP in 198.1 IP over 27 games. For is seven season MLB career he is 98-49, 2.48 ERA, 1445 K, 1.06 WHIP in 1378.1 IP over 211 games. Kershaw also won the NL Cy Young to become the first NL pitcher to win both awards since Bob Gibson in 1968. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers with the seventh pick of the first round in 2006. Kershaw turned 26 on March 19.
Mike Trout 2014 AL MVP
Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels was named the 2014 American League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He received all 30 first place votes and 420 points total. The rest of the top five were Victor Martinez of the Tigers with 229 points, Michael Brantley (Indians, 191), Jose Abreu (White Sox, 145) and Robinson Cano (Mariners, 124).
Others receiving votes were Jose Bautista (Blue Jays, 122), Nelson Cruz (Orioles, 102), Josh Donaldson (Athletics, 96), Miguel Cabrera (Tigers, 82), Felix Hernandez (Mariners, 48), Corey Kluber (Indians, 45), Alex Gordon (Royals, 44), Jose Altuve (Astros, 41), Adam Jones (Orioles, 34), Adrian Beltre (Rangers, 22), Greg Holland (Royals, 13), Albert Pujols (Angels, 5), Howie Kendrick (Angels, 3), James Shields (Royals, 3) and Kyle Seager (Mariners, 1).
The outfielder hit .287/.377/.561 with 36 HR, 111 RBI, 115 R, 16 SB in 157 games. For his four season MLB career he has hit .305/.395/.549 with 98 HR, 307 RBI, 373 R, 102 SB in 493 games. He finished second in AL MVP voting in 2012 and 2013. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 25th pick of the first round in 2009. Trout turned 23 on August 7th.
Others receiving votes were Jose Bautista (Blue Jays, 122), Nelson Cruz (Orioles, 102), Josh Donaldson (Athletics, 96), Miguel Cabrera (Tigers, 82), Felix Hernandez (Mariners, 48), Corey Kluber (Indians, 45), Alex Gordon (Royals, 44), Jose Altuve (Astros, 41), Adam Jones (Orioles, 34), Adrian Beltre (Rangers, 22), Greg Holland (Royals, 13), Albert Pujols (Angels, 5), Howie Kendrick (Angels, 3), James Shields (Royals, 3) and Kyle Seager (Mariners, 1).
The outfielder hit .287/.377/.561 with 36 HR, 111 RBI, 115 R, 16 SB in 157 games. For his four season MLB career he has hit .305/.395/.549 with 98 HR, 307 RBI, 373 R, 102 SB in 493 games. He finished second in AL MVP voting in 2012 and 2013. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 25th pick of the first round in 2009. Trout turned 23 on August 7th.
Clayton Kershaw 2014 NL Cy Young
Clayton Kershaw of the Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2014 National League Cy Young award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He had all 30 first place votes with 210 points total. Others receiving votes were Johnny Cueto of the Reds with 112 points, Adam Wainwright (Cardinals, 97), Madison Bumgarner (Giants, 28), Jordan Zimmermann (Nationals, 25), Cole Hamels (Phillies, 17), Zack Greinke (Dodgers, 6), Doug Fister (Nationals, 3), Jake Arrieta (Cubs, 3), Craig Kimbrel (Braves, 3), Stephen Strasburg (Nationals, 3) and Henderson Alvarez (Marlins, 1).
This season the LHP was 21-3, 1.77 ERA, 239 K, 0.86 WHIP in 198.1 IP over 27 games. For is seven season MLB career he is 98-49, 2.48 ERA, 1445 K, 1.06 WHIP in 1378.1 IP over 211 games. This is his third Cy Young after winning in 2011 and 2013 in addition to finishing second in 2012. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers with the seventh pick of the first round in 2006. Kershaw turned 26 on March 19.
This season the LHP was 21-3, 1.77 ERA, 239 K, 0.86 WHIP in 198.1 IP over 27 games. For is seven season MLB career he is 98-49, 2.48 ERA, 1445 K, 1.06 WHIP in 1378.1 IP over 211 games. This is his third Cy Young after winning in 2011 and 2013 in addition to finishing second in 2012. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers with the seventh pick of the first round in 2006. Kershaw turned 26 on March 19.
Corey Kluber 2014 AL Cy Young
Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians won the 2014 American League Cy Young Award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He had 17 first place votes and 169 points total. The only other pitcher receiving first place votes was Felix Hernandez of the Mariners with 13 and 159 points total. Others receiving votes were Chris Sale of the White Sox with 78 points, Jon Lester (Red Sox/Athletics, 46), Max Scherzer, 32), David Price (Rays/Tigers, 16), Phil Hughes (Twins, 6), Wade Davis (Royals, 3) and Greg Holland (Royals, 1).
For the season the RHP was 18-9, 2.44 ERA, 269 K, 1.10 WHIP in 235.2 IP over 34 games. Over his four season MLB career he is 31-19, 3.34 ERA, 464 K, 1.22 WHIP in 450.1 IP over 75 games. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the fourth round in 2007. He was traded to the Indians in 2010. Kluber turned 28 on April 10.
For the season the RHP was 18-9, 2.44 ERA, 269 K, 1.10 WHIP in 235.2 IP over 34 games. Over his four season MLB career he is 31-19, 3.34 ERA, 464 K, 1.22 WHIP in 450.1 IP over 75 games. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the fourth round in 2007. He was traded to the Indians in 2010. Kluber turned 28 on April 10.
Jacob deGrom 2014 NL Rookie of the Year
Jacob deGrom of the New York Mets was named the 2014 National League Rookie of the Year after receiving 26 first place votes by the Baseball Writers Association of America for a total of 142 points. The only other player to receive first place votes was Billy Hamilton of the Reds with four first place votes and 92 total. Others receiving votes were Kolten Wong of the Cardinals with 14 points, Ken Giles (Phillies, 8), Ender Inciarte (Diamondbacks, 4), Joe Panik (Giants, 3), Travis d'Arnaud (Mets, 3), Jeurys Familia (Mets, 2), Kyle Hendricks (Cubs, 2) and Chase Anderson (Diamondbacks, 1).
The RHP split 2014 between Triple A Las Vegas and the Mets. He was 4-0, 2.58 ERA, 29 K, 1.28 WHIP in 38.1 IP over 7 games at Las Vegas and 9-6, 2.69 ERA, 144 K, 1.14 WHIP in 140.1 IP over 22 games with the Mets. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the ninth round in 2010. deGrom turned 26 on June 19.
The RHP split 2014 between Triple A Las Vegas and the Mets. He was 4-0, 2.58 ERA, 29 K, 1.28 WHIP in 38.1 IP over 7 games at Las Vegas and 9-6, 2.69 ERA, 144 K, 1.14 WHIP in 140.1 IP over 22 games with the Mets. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the ninth round in 2010. deGrom turned 26 on June 19.
Jose Abreu 2014 AL Rookie of the Year
Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox was named the 2014 American League Rookie of the Year after receiving all 30 first place votes by the Baseball Writers Association of America for a total of 150 points. Others receiving votes were Matt Shoemaker of the Angels with 40 points, Dellin Betances (Yankees, 27), Collin McHugh (Astros, 21), Masahiro Tanaka (Yankees, 16), Yordano Ventura (Royals, 9), Danny Santana (Twins, 3), Nick Castellanos (Tigers, 1), Brock Holt (Red Sox, 1), Jake Odorizzi (Rays, 1) and George Springer (Astros, 1).
The first baseman hit .317/.383/.581 with 36 HR, 107 RBI, 80 R, 3 SB in 145 games with the White Sox. He originally signed with the White Sox in October 2013 as a free agent out of Cuba. Abreu wll be 28 on January 29.
The first baseman hit .317/.383/.581 with 36 HR, 107 RBI, 80 R, 3 SB in 145 games with the White Sox. He originally signed with the White Sox in October 2013 as a free agent out of Cuba. Abreu wll be 28 on January 29.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
Arizona Fall League Standings and Top Performers Week Two 2014
Arizona Fall League East
Salt River Rafters 7-3-0
(Astros, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Rockies, Twins)
Eddie Rosario (15 for 36) .417/.421/.444 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 6 SB in 8 games
Andrew Aplin (9 for 22) .409/.435/.682 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 6 games
Ryan Casteel (10 for 31) .323/.405/.419 w/ 0 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 8 games
Mark Appel 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 8 K, 0.71 WHIP in 7.0 IP over 2 games
Jayson Aquino 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 6 K, 1.00 WHIP in 7.0 IP over 2 games
Mesa Solar Sox 5-5-0
(Angels, Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, Nationals)
Sean Ochinko (7 for 16) .438/.438/.813 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 5 games
Cal Towey (5 for 14) .357/.438/.500 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 2 SB in 5 games
Boog Powell (7 for 20) .350/.435/.650 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 6 games
Nate Smith 1-0, 2.84 ERA, 3 K, 1.11 WHIP in 6.1 IP over 2 games
C.J. Edwards 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 4 K, 1.20 WHIP in 5.0 IP over 2 games
Scottsdale Scorpions 5-6-0
(Giants, Mets, Phillies, Pirates, Yankees)
Greg Bird (14 for 38) .368/.415/.684 w/ 3 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 9 games
Aaron Judge (7 for 20) .350/.391/.600 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 5 games
Brandon Nimmo (9 for 27) .333/.455/.444 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 7 games
Tyler Glasnow 0-0, 1.35 ERA, 7 K, 1.65 WHIP in 6.2 IP over 3 games
Joely Rodriguez 1-0, 1.69 ERA, 5 K, 1.31 WHIP in 5.1 IP over 2 games
Arizona Fall League West
Glendale Desert Dogs 5-4-0
(Brewers, Dodgers, Orioles, Tigers, White Sox)
Tim Anderson (10 for 30) .333/.355/.467 w/ 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB in 8 games
Jason Esposito (10 for 33) .303/.324/.485 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 8 games
Steven Moya (10 for 33) .303/.361/.515 w/ 1 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 4 SB in 8 games
Francellis Montas 1-0, 1.42 ERA, 6 K, 1.74 WHIP in 6.1 IP over 2 games
Robbie Ray 0-0. 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 IP over 2 games
Surprise Saguaros 5-6-0
(Mariners, Padres, Red Sox, Reds, Rangers)
Jesse Winker (10 for 24) .417/.500/.625 w/ 1 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 6 games
Kyle Waldrop (13 for 32) .406/.406/.625 w/ 1 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 7 games
John Hicks (5 for 17) .294/.400/.353 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 5 games
Taijuan Walker 0-0, 2.00 ERA, 11 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 IP over 2 games
Keith Couch 1-0, 2.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 IP over 2 games
Peoria Javelinas 3-6-0
(Braves, Cardinals, Indians, Rays, Royals)
Jacob Wilson (11 for 30) .367/.424/.533 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 8 games
Justin O'Conner (7 for 23) .304/.407/.435 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 6 games
Daniel Castro (7 for 26) .269/.367/.308 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 7 games
Kyle Zimmer 0-0, 2.79 ERA, 15 K, 0.93 WHIP in 9.2 IP over 3 games
Tyrell Jenkins 0-1, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.08 WHIP in 8.1 IP over 2 games
Salt River Rafters 7-3-0
(Astros, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Rockies, Twins)
Eddie Rosario (15 for 36) .417/.421/.444 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 6 SB in 8 games
Andrew Aplin (9 for 22) .409/.435/.682 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 6 games
Ryan Casteel (10 for 31) .323/.405/.419 w/ 0 HR, 8 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 8 games
Mark Appel 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 8 K, 0.71 WHIP in 7.0 IP over 2 games
Jayson Aquino 1-0, 1.29 ERA, 6 K, 1.00 WHIP in 7.0 IP over 2 games
Mesa Solar Sox 5-5-0
(Angels, Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, Nationals)
Sean Ochinko (7 for 16) .438/.438/.813 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 5 games
Cal Towey (5 for 14) .357/.438/.500 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 2 SB in 5 games
Boog Powell (7 for 20) .350/.435/.650 w/ 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 6 games
Nate Smith 1-0, 2.84 ERA, 3 K, 1.11 WHIP in 6.1 IP over 2 games
C.J. Edwards 1-0, 1.80 ERA, 4 K, 1.20 WHIP in 5.0 IP over 2 games
Scottsdale Scorpions 5-6-0
(Giants, Mets, Phillies, Pirates, Yankees)
Greg Bird (14 for 38) .368/.415/.684 w/ 3 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 9 games
Aaron Judge (7 for 20) .350/.391/.600 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 5 games
Brandon Nimmo (9 for 27) .333/.455/.444 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 7 games
Tyler Glasnow 0-0, 1.35 ERA, 7 K, 1.65 WHIP in 6.2 IP over 3 games
Joely Rodriguez 1-0, 1.69 ERA, 5 K, 1.31 WHIP in 5.1 IP over 2 games
Arizona Fall League West
Glendale Desert Dogs 5-4-0
(Brewers, Dodgers, Orioles, Tigers, White Sox)
Tim Anderson (10 for 30) .333/.355/.467 w/ 1 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 3 SB in 8 games
Jason Esposito (10 for 33) .303/.324/.485 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 8 games
Steven Moya (10 for 33) .303/.361/.515 w/ 1 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 4 SB in 8 games
Francellis Montas 1-0, 1.42 ERA, 6 K, 1.74 WHIP in 6.1 IP over 2 games
Robbie Ray 0-0. 0.00 ERA, 7 K, 0.80 WHIP in 5.0 IP over 2 games
Surprise Saguaros 5-6-0
(Mariners, Padres, Red Sox, Reds, Rangers)
Jesse Winker (10 for 24) .417/.500/.625 w/ 1 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 6 games
Kyle Waldrop (13 for 32) .406/.406/.625 w/ 1 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 7 games
John Hicks (5 for 17) .294/.400/.353 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 5 games
Taijuan Walker 0-0, 2.00 ERA, 11 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 IP over 2 games
Keith Couch 1-0, 2.00 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP in 9.0 IP over 2 games
Peoria Javelinas 3-6-0
(Braves, Cardinals, Indians, Rays, Royals)
Jacob Wilson (11 for 30) .367/.424/.533 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 8 games
Justin O'Conner (7 for 23) .304/.407/.435 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 6 games
Daniel Castro (7 for 26) .269/.367/.308 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 7 games
Kyle Zimmer 0-0, 2.79 ERA, 15 K, 0.93 WHIP in 9.2 IP over 3 games
Tyrell Jenkins 0-1, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 1.08 WHIP in 8.1 IP over 2 games
Giants Other Guys
While the Royals have an elite bullpen the back of the Giants' pitching staff may as well be the Other Guys. Rookie Hunter Strickland is their closest to a seventh inning guy but Jeremy Affeldt has served as the bridge no matter what inning he enters. Sergio Romo and Santiago Casilla are now the eighth and ninth inning standards although Romo had once been the closer. I'll be looking at how all three did this season, if they pitched against the Royals in August, their September numbers and their performance so far in the playoffs.
RHP Hunter Strickland:
Season/September: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 0.71 WHIP, 1 SV, .200 BAA in 7.0 IP over 9 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 8.31 ERA, 5 K, 1.38 WHIP, 1 SV (1 BS), .294 BAA in 4.1 IP over 4 games
LHP Jeremy Affeldt
Season: 4-2, 2.28 ERA, 41 K, 1.10 WHIP, (3 BS), .229 BAA in 55.1 IP over 62 games
v Royals: 0-0, 10.80 ERA, 0 K, 1.80 WHIP, .429 BAA in 1.2 IP over 2 games
September: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 8 K, 1.20 WHIP, .200 BAA in 6.2 IP over 8 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, .063 WHIP, .105 BAA in 6.1 IP over 7 games
RHP Sergio Romo
Season: 6-4, 3.72 ERA, 59 K, 0.95 WHIP, 23 SV (5 BS), .203 BAA in 58.0 IP over 64 games
v Royals: 0-0. 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 1.00 WHIP, .250 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game
September: 1-1, 2.57 ERA, 6 K, 0.86 WHIP, .231 BAA in 7.0 IP over 9 games
Playoffs: 1-1, 1.93 ERA, 3 K, 0.86 WHIP, .222 BAA in 4.2 IP over 7 games
RHP Santiago Casilla
Season: 3-3, 1.70 ERA, 45 K, 0.86 WHIP, 19 SV (4 BS), .177 BAA in 58.1 IP over 54 games
September: 1-0, 1.13 ERA, 6 K, 0.25 WHIP, 5 SV, .077 BAA in 8.0 IP over 7 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 0.75 WHIP, 4 SV, .091 BAA in 6.2 IP over 7 games
RHP Hunter Strickland:
Season/September: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 9 K, 0.71 WHIP, 1 SV, .200 BAA in 7.0 IP over 9 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 8.31 ERA, 5 K, 1.38 WHIP, 1 SV (1 BS), .294 BAA in 4.1 IP over 4 games
LHP Jeremy Affeldt
Season: 4-2, 2.28 ERA, 41 K, 1.10 WHIP, (3 BS), .229 BAA in 55.1 IP over 62 games
v Royals: 0-0, 10.80 ERA, 0 K, 1.80 WHIP, .429 BAA in 1.2 IP over 2 games
September: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 8 K, 1.20 WHIP, .200 BAA in 6.2 IP over 8 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, .063 WHIP, .105 BAA in 6.1 IP over 7 games
RHP Sergio Romo
Season: 6-4, 3.72 ERA, 59 K, 0.95 WHIP, 23 SV (5 BS), .203 BAA in 58.0 IP over 64 games
v Royals: 0-0. 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 1.00 WHIP, .250 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game
September: 1-1, 2.57 ERA, 6 K, 0.86 WHIP, .231 BAA in 7.0 IP over 9 games
Playoffs: 1-1, 1.93 ERA, 3 K, 0.86 WHIP, .222 BAA in 4.2 IP over 7 games
RHP Santiago Casilla
Season: 3-3, 1.70 ERA, 45 K, 0.86 WHIP, 19 SV (4 BS), .177 BAA in 58.1 IP over 54 games
September: 1-0, 1.13 ERA, 6 K, 0.25 WHIP, 5 SV, .077 BAA in 8.0 IP over 7 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 0.75 WHIP, 4 SV, .091 BAA in 6.2 IP over 7 games
Royals Bullpen Uber Trio 2014
This is a quick look at how the heralded back three of the Kansas City Royals bullpen did this season. Will also look at how they did against the Giants in August, how they did in September and their performance so far in the playoffs.
RHP Kelvin Herrera
Season: 4-3, 1.41 ERA, 59 K, 1.14 WHIP, (1 BS), .214 BAA in 70.0 IP over 70 games
v Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 1.00 WHIP, .250 BAA in 1.0 IP
September: 1-1, 1.54 ERA, 7 K, 1.20 WHIP, .256 BAA in 11.2 IP over 12 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 1.08 ERA, 10 K, 0.96 WHIP, .194 BAA in 8.1 IP over 7 games
RHP Wade Davis
Season: 9-2, 1.00 ERA, 109 K, 0.85 WHIP, 3 SV (3 BS), .151 BAA in 72.0 IP over 71 games
v Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.50 WHIP, .375 BAA in 2.0 IP over 2 games
September: 1-0, 2.31 ERA, 19 K, 0.94 WHIP, 3 SV (1 BS), .205 BAA in 11.2 IP over 13 games
Playoffs: 2-0, 0.96 ERA, 10 K, 0.75 WHIP, .156 BAA in 9.1 IP over 8 games
RHP Greg Holland
Season: 1-3, 1.44 ERA, 90 K, 0.91 WHIP, 46 SV (2 BS), .170 BAA in 62.1 IP over 65 games
v Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 1.50 WHIP, 2 SV, .250 BAA in 2.0 IP over 2 games
September: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 14 K, 0.25 WHIP, 6 SV, .000 BA in 8.0 IP over 8 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 1.13 ERA, 10 K, 1.00 WHIP, 6 SV, .107 BAA in 8.0 IP over 8 games
RHP Kelvin Herrera
Season: 4-3, 1.41 ERA, 59 K, 1.14 WHIP, (1 BS), .214 BAA in 70.0 IP over 70 games
v Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 1.00 WHIP, .250 BAA in 1.0 IP
September: 1-1, 1.54 ERA, 7 K, 1.20 WHIP, .256 BAA in 11.2 IP over 12 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 1.08 ERA, 10 K, 0.96 WHIP, .194 BAA in 8.1 IP over 7 games
RHP Wade Davis
Season: 9-2, 1.00 ERA, 109 K, 0.85 WHIP, 3 SV (3 BS), .151 BAA in 72.0 IP over 71 games
v Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.50 WHIP, .375 BAA in 2.0 IP over 2 games
September: 1-0, 2.31 ERA, 19 K, 0.94 WHIP, 3 SV (1 BS), .205 BAA in 11.2 IP over 13 games
Playoffs: 2-0, 0.96 ERA, 10 K, 0.75 WHIP, .156 BAA in 9.1 IP over 8 games
RHP Greg Holland
Season: 1-3, 1.44 ERA, 90 K, 0.91 WHIP, 46 SV (2 BS), .170 BAA in 62.1 IP over 65 games
v Giants: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 4 K, 1.50 WHIP, 2 SV, .250 BAA in 2.0 IP over 2 games
September: 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 14 K, 0.25 WHIP, 6 SV, .000 BA in 8.0 IP over 8 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 1.13 ERA, 10 K, 1.00 WHIP, 6 SV, .107 BAA in 8.0 IP over 8 games
Saturday, October 18, 2014
Giants v Royals Wild Cards in 2014 World Series
This is a look at how the starting position players and pitchers did during the season, against the other in August, how they did in September and their performance in the playoffs so far.
GIANTS
C Buster Posey
Season: .311/.364/.490 w/ 22 HR, 89 RBI, 72 R, 0 SB in 147 games.
v Royals: 1 for 12, .083/.154/.083, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .393/.436/.607 w/ 4 HR, 18 RBI, 13 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .302/.354/.302 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 10 games
1B Brandon Belt
Season: .243/.306/.449 w/ 12 HR, 27 RBI, 30 R, 3 SB in 61 games
September: .286/.375/.464 w/ 1 HR, 3 HR, 4 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .286/.409/.371 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 10 games
2B Joe Panik
Season: .305/.343/.368 w/ 1 HR, 18 RBI, 31 R, 0 SB in 73 games
v Royals: 1 for 6, .167/.375/.333 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB
September: .301/.321/.350 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 12 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .239/.271/.348 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 10 games
3B Pablo Sandoval
Season:.279/.324/.415 w/ 16 HR, 73 RBI, 68 R, 0 SB in 157 games
v Royals: 4 for 13, .308/.308/.308 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB
September: .218/.274/.276 w/ 1 HR, 10 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .326/.396/.419 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 10 games
SS Brandon Crawford
Season: .246/.324/.389 w/ 10 HR, 69 RBI, 54 R, 5 SB in 153 games
v Royals: 0 for 4, .000/.000/.000 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .365/.388/.541 w/ 2 HR, 16 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB
Playoffs: .211/.279/.342 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 10 games
LF Travis Ishikawa
Season: .274/.333/.397 w/ 2 HR, 15 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 47 games
v Royals: 0 for 4 .000/.000/.000 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .205/.311/.282 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .269/.345/.462 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 10 games
CF Gregor Blanco
Season: .260/.333/.374 w/ 5 HR, 38 RBI, 51 R, 16 SB in 146 games
v Royals: 2 for 8, .250/.250/.250 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 1 SB
September: .286/.333/.451 w/ 1 HR, 9 RBI, 17 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .159/.229/.182 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 10 games
RF Hunter Pence
Season: .277/.332/.445 w/ 10 HR, 74 RBI, 106 R, 13 SB in 162 games
v Royals: 2 for 13, .154/.154/.154 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .165/.240/.231 w/ 2 HR, 9 RBI, 10 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .256/.341/.333 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 10 games
(Likely DH) Michael Morse
Season: .279/.336/.475 w/ 16 HR, 61 RBI, 48 R, 0 SB in 131 games
v Royals: 2 for 7, .286/.286/.286 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB
September: .000/.000/.000 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .500/.500/1.250 w/ 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 4 games
RHP Madison Bumgarner
Season: 18-10, 2.98 ERA, 219 K, 1.09 WHIP, .240 BAA in 217.1 IP over 33 games
v Royals: 0-1, 3.38 ERA, 5 K, 0.88 WHIP, .241 BAA in 8.0 IP
September: 2-1, 3.08 ERA, 20 K, 1.14 WHIP, .257 BAA in 26.1 IP over 4 games
Playoffs: 2-1, 1.42 ERA, 28 K, 0.76 WHIP, .170 BAA in 31.2 IP over 4 games
RHP Jake Peavy
Season: 6-4, 2.17 ERA, 58 K, 1.04 WHIP, .231 BAA in 78.2 IP over 12 games
September: 3-0, 1.44 ERA, 22 K, 0.96 WHIP, .219 BAA in 31.1 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 1.86 ERA, 5 K, 1.24 WHIP, .182 BAA in 9.2 IP over 2 games
RHP Tim Hudson
Season: 9-13, 3.57 ERA, 120 K, 1.23 WHIP, .270 BAA in 189.1 IP over 31 games
v Royals: 0-1, 4.50 ERA, 1 K, 1.00 WHIP, .250 BAA in 6.0 IP
September: 0-4, 8.72 ERA, 14 K, 1.85 WHIP, .357 BAA in 21.2 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 3.29 ERA, 13 K, 1.02 WHIP, .259 BAA in 13.2 IP over 2 games
RHP Ryan Vogelsong
Season 8-13, 4.00 ERA, 151 K, 1.28 WHIP, .254 BAA in 184.2 IP over 32 games
September: 0-4, 5.53 ERA, 23 K, 1.52 WHIP, .262 BAA in 27.2 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 5.19 ERA, 5 K, 1.50 WHIP, .273 BAA in 8.2 IP over 2 games
ROYALS
C Salvador Perez
Season: .260/.289/.403 w/ 17 HR, 70 RBI, 57 R, 1 SB in 150 games
v Giants: 2 for 11, .182/.250/.455 w/ 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
September: .235/.240/.357 w/ 2 HR, 11 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .118/.143/.118 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 8 games
1B Eric Hosmer
Season: .270/.318/.398 w/ 9 HR, 58 RBI, 54 R, 4 SB in 131 games
September: .290/.347/.495 w/ 3 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB
Playoffs: .448/.556/.759 w/ 2 HR, 8 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 8 games
2B Omar Infante
Season: .252/.295/.337 w/ 6 HR, 66 RBI, 50 R, 9 SB in 135 games
v Giants 2 for 13, .154/.154/.231 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB
September: .233/.300/.267 w/ 0 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .207/.294/.207 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 8 games
3B Mike Moustakas
Season: .212/.271/.361 w/ 15 HR, 54 RBI, 45 R, 1 SB in 140 games
v Giants: 2 for 10, .200/.200/.300 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB
September: .247/.287/.296 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB
Playoffs: .241/.267/.655 w/ 4 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 8 games
SS Alcides Escobar
Season: .285/.317/.377 w/ 3 HR, 50 RBI, 74 R, 31 SB in 162 games
v Giants: 2 for 10, .200/.200/.200 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB
September: .320/.343/.420 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 12 R, 4 SB
Playoffs: .278/.297/.417 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 8 games
LF Alex Gordon
Season: .266/.351/.432 w/ 19 HR, 74 RBI, 87 R, 12 SB in 156 games
v Giants: 5 for 10, .500/.545/1.100 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
September: .190/.333/.286 w/ 1 HR, 11 RBI, 14 R, 4 SB
Playoffs: .222/.400/.444 w/ 1 HR, 9 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB in 8 games
CF Lorenzo Cain
Season: .301/.339/.412 w/ 5 HR, 53 RBI, 55 R, 28 SB in 133 games
v Giants: 1 for 7, .143/.143/.143 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .315/.344/.449 w/ 2 HR, 11 RBI, 12 R, 5 SB
Playoffs: .353/.378/.441 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 8 games
RF Norichika Aoki
Season: .285/.349/.360 w/ 1 HR, 43 RBI, 63 R, 17 SB in 132 games
v Giants: 3 for 7, .429/.600/.429 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 3 SB
September: .379/.432/.494 w/ 0 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .259/.344/.259 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 8 games
DH Billy Butler
Season: .271/.323/.379 w/ 9 HR, 66 RBI, 57 R, 0 SB in 151 games
v Giants: 4 for 11, .364/.364/.818 w/ 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
September: .255/.293/.345 w/ 0 HR, 9 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .222/.303/.296 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 8 games
RHP James Shields
Season: 14-8, 3.21 ERA, 180 K, 1.18 WHIP, .256 BAA in 227.0 IP over 34 games
v Giants: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 0.56 WHIP, .133 BAA in 9.0 IP
September: 2-1, 2.31 ERA, 30 K, 0.86 WHIP, .200 BAA in 35.0 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 5.63 ERA, 15 K, 1.63 WHIP, .309 BAA in 16.0 IP over 3 games
LHP Jason Vargas
Season: 11-10, 3.71 ERA, 128 K, 1.27 WHIP, .267 BAA in 187.0 IP over 30 games
v Giants: 0-0, 3.60 ERA, 5 K, 1.80 WHIP, .391 BAA in 5.0 IP
September: 1-3, 6.57 ERA, 21 K, 1.46 WHIP, .279 BAA in 24.2 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 2.38 ERA, 8 K, 0.79 WHIP, .135 BAA in 11.1 IP over 2 games
RHP Jeremy Guthrie
Season: 13-11, 4.13 ERA, 124 K, 1.30 WHIP, .272 BAA in 202.2 IP over 32 games
September: 3-1, 2.40 ERA, 12 K, 1.17 WHIP, .252 BAA in 30.0 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 1.80 ERA, 2 K, 1.00 WHIP, .167 BAA in 5.0 IP in 1 game
RHP Yordano Ventura
Season: 14-10, 3.20 ERA, 159 K, 1.30 WHIP, .240 BAA in 183.0 IP over 31 games
September: 4-1, 2.41 ERA, 34 K, 1.26 WHIP, .225 BAA in 37.1 IP over 6 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 4.85 ERA, 8 K, 1.23 WHIP, .250 BAA in 13.0 IP over 3 games
GIANTS
C Buster Posey
Season: .311/.364/.490 w/ 22 HR, 89 RBI, 72 R, 0 SB in 147 games.
v Royals: 1 for 12, .083/.154/.083, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .393/.436/.607 w/ 4 HR, 18 RBI, 13 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .302/.354/.302 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 10 games
1B Brandon Belt
Season: .243/.306/.449 w/ 12 HR, 27 RBI, 30 R, 3 SB in 61 games
September: .286/.375/.464 w/ 1 HR, 3 HR, 4 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .286/.409/.371 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 10 games
2B Joe Panik
Season: .305/.343/.368 w/ 1 HR, 18 RBI, 31 R, 0 SB in 73 games
v Royals: 1 for 6, .167/.375/.333 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB
September: .301/.321/.350 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 12 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .239/.271/.348 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 10 games
3B Pablo Sandoval
Season:.279/.324/.415 w/ 16 HR, 73 RBI, 68 R, 0 SB in 157 games
v Royals: 4 for 13, .308/.308/.308 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB
September: .218/.274/.276 w/ 1 HR, 10 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .326/.396/.419 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 10 games
SS Brandon Crawford
Season: .246/.324/.389 w/ 10 HR, 69 RBI, 54 R, 5 SB in 153 games
v Royals: 0 for 4, .000/.000/.000 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .365/.388/.541 w/ 2 HR, 16 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB
Playoffs: .211/.279/.342 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 10 games
LF Travis Ishikawa
Season: .274/.333/.397 w/ 2 HR, 15 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 47 games
v Royals: 0 for 4 .000/.000/.000 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .205/.311/.282 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .269/.345/.462 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 10 games
CF Gregor Blanco
Season: .260/.333/.374 w/ 5 HR, 38 RBI, 51 R, 16 SB in 146 games
v Royals: 2 for 8, .250/.250/.250 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 1 SB
September: .286/.333/.451 w/ 1 HR, 9 RBI, 17 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .159/.229/.182 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 10 games
RF Hunter Pence
Season: .277/.332/.445 w/ 10 HR, 74 RBI, 106 R, 13 SB in 162 games
v Royals: 2 for 13, .154/.154/.154 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .165/.240/.231 w/ 2 HR, 9 RBI, 10 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .256/.341/.333 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 2 SB in 10 games
(Likely DH) Michael Morse
Season: .279/.336/.475 w/ 16 HR, 61 RBI, 48 R, 0 SB in 131 games
v Royals: 2 for 7, .286/.286/.286 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB
September: .000/.000/.000 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .500/.500/1.250 w/ 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 4 games
RHP Madison Bumgarner
Season: 18-10, 2.98 ERA, 219 K, 1.09 WHIP, .240 BAA in 217.1 IP over 33 games
v Royals: 0-1, 3.38 ERA, 5 K, 0.88 WHIP, .241 BAA in 8.0 IP
September: 2-1, 3.08 ERA, 20 K, 1.14 WHIP, .257 BAA in 26.1 IP over 4 games
Playoffs: 2-1, 1.42 ERA, 28 K, 0.76 WHIP, .170 BAA in 31.2 IP over 4 games
RHP Jake Peavy
Season: 6-4, 2.17 ERA, 58 K, 1.04 WHIP, .231 BAA in 78.2 IP over 12 games
September: 3-0, 1.44 ERA, 22 K, 0.96 WHIP, .219 BAA in 31.1 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 1.86 ERA, 5 K, 1.24 WHIP, .182 BAA in 9.2 IP over 2 games
RHP Tim Hudson
Season: 9-13, 3.57 ERA, 120 K, 1.23 WHIP, .270 BAA in 189.1 IP over 31 games
v Royals: 0-1, 4.50 ERA, 1 K, 1.00 WHIP, .250 BAA in 6.0 IP
September: 0-4, 8.72 ERA, 14 K, 1.85 WHIP, .357 BAA in 21.2 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 3.29 ERA, 13 K, 1.02 WHIP, .259 BAA in 13.2 IP over 2 games
RHP Ryan Vogelsong
Season 8-13, 4.00 ERA, 151 K, 1.28 WHIP, .254 BAA in 184.2 IP over 32 games
September: 0-4, 5.53 ERA, 23 K, 1.52 WHIP, .262 BAA in 27.2 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 5.19 ERA, 5 K, 1.50 WHIP, .273 BAA in 8.2 IP over 2 games
ROYALS
C Salvador Perez
Season: .260/.289/.403 w/ 17 HR, 70 RBI, 57 R, 1 SB in 150 games
v Giants: 2 for 11, .182/.250/.455 w/ 1 HR, 2 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
September: .235/.240/.357 w/ 2 HR, 11 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .118/.143/.118 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 8 games
1B Eric Hosmer
Season: .270/.318/.398 w/ 9 HR, 58 RBI, 54 R, 4 SB in 131 games
September: .290/.347/.495 w/ 3 HR, 12 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB
Playoffs: .448/.556/.759 w/ 2 HR, 8 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 8 games
2B Omar Infante
Season: .252/.295/.337 w/ 6 HR, 66 RBI, 50 R, 9 SB in 135 games
v Giants 2 for 13, .154/.154/.231 w/ 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB
September: .233/.300/.267 w/ 0 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .207/.294/.207 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 8 games
3B Mike Moustakas
Season: .212/.271/.361 w/ 15 HR, 54 RBI, 45 R, 1 SB in 140 games
v Giants: 2 for 10, .200/.200/.300 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB
September: .247/.287/.296 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB
Playoffs: .241/.267/.655 w/ 4 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 8 games
SS Alcides Escobar
Season: .285/.317/.377 w/ 3 HR, 50 RBI, 74 R, 31 SB in 162 games
v Giants: 2 for 10, .200/.200/.200 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB
September: .320/.343/.420 w/ 1 HR, 6 RBI, 12 R, 4 SB
Playoffs: .278/.297/.417 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 5 R, 1 SB in 8 games
LF Alex Gordon
Season: .266/.351/.432 w/ 19 HR, 74 RBI, 87 R, 12 SB in 156 games
v Giants: 5 for 10, .500/.545/1.100 w/ 2 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
September: .190/.333/.286 w/ 1 HR, 11 RBI, 14 R, 4 SB
Playoffs: .222/.400/.444 w/ 1 HR, 9 RBI, 3 R, 3 SB in 8 games
CF Lorenzo Cain
Season: .301/.339/.412 w/ 5 HR, 53 RBI, 55 R, 28 SB in 133 games
v Giants: 1 for 7, .143/.143/.143 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 0 SB
September: .315/.344/.449 w/ 2 HR, 11 RBI, 12 R, 5 SB
Playoffs: .353/.378/.441 w/ 0 HR, 4 RBI, 9 R, 2 SB in 8 games
RF Norichika Aoki
Season: .285/.349/.360 w/ 1 HR, 43 RBI, 63 R, 17 SB in 132 games
v Giants: 3 for 7, .429/.600/.429 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 3 SB
September: .379/.432/.494 w/ 0 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB
Playoffs: .259/.344/.259 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 8 games
DH Billy Butler
Season: .271/.323/.379 w/ 9 HR, 66 RBI, 57 R, 0 SB in 151 games
v Giants: 4 for 11, .364/.364/.818 w/ 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB
September: .255/.293/.345 w/ 0 HR, 9 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB
Playoffs: .222/.303/.296 w/ 0 HR, 5 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 8 games
RHP James Shields
Season: 14-8, 3.21 ERA, 180 K, 1.18 WHIP, .256 BAA in 227.0 IP over 34 games
v Giants: 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 K, 0.56 WHIP, .133 BAA in 9.0 IP
September: 2-1, 2.31 ERA, 30 K, 0.86 WHIP, .200 BAA in 35.0 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 5.63 ERA, 15 K, 1.63 WHIP, .309 BAA in 16.0 IP over 3 games
LHP Jason Vargas
Season: 11-10, 3.71 ERA, 128 K, 1.27 WHIP, .267 BAA in 187.0 IP over 30 games
v Giants: 0-0, 3.60 ERA, 5 K, 1.80 WHIP, .391 BAA in 5.0 IP
September: 1-3, 6.57 ERA, 21 K, 1.46 WHIP, .279 BAA in 24.2 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 1-0, 2.38 ERA, 8 K, 0.79 WHIP, .135 BAA in 11.1 IP over 2 games
RHP Jeremy Guthrie
Season: 13-11, 4.13 ERA, 124 K, 1.30 WHIP, .272 BAA in 202.2 IP over 32 games
September: 3-1, 2.40 ERA, 12 K, 1.17 WHIP, .252 BAA in 30.0 IP over 5 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 1.80 ERA, 2 K, 1.00 WHIP, .167 BAA in 5.0 IP in 1 game
RHP Yordano Ventura
Season: 14-10, 3.20 ERA, 159 K, 1.30 WHIP, .240 BAA in 183.0 IP over 31 games
September: 4-1, 2.41 ERA, 34 K, 1.26 WHIP, .225 BAA in 37.1 IP over 6 games
Playoffs: 0-0, 4.85 ERA, 8 K, 1.23 WHIP, .250 BAA in 13.0 IP over 3 games
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Royals Sweep Way to 2014 World Series
The Kansas City Royals have some extra lumber among their equipment this post season. I'm not talking about their bats. The Athletics, Angels and now the Orioles have all been a clean sweep as the Royals carry a mighty broom. A perfect 8-0 to advance to the 2014 World Series.
It's been a long journey since the Royals last trip to the World Series in 1985. If they were driving cross country a detour down to the tip of South America was involved. Royals fans like myself are rejoicing at the long awaited return.
Much has been made about how young the team is. The youngest starter Salvador Perez is the field general behind the plate at 24. First baseman Eric Hosmer is almost 200 days older and still 24 while leading in the playoffs with his bat. Across the diamond third baseman Mike Moustakas already has tied a Royals post season record of four home runs at 26. Shortstop Alcides Escobar has found a home at lead off and has reached his prime at 27. Center fielder Lorenzo Cain is emerging as a super star in these playoffs at 28. DH Billy Butler has had some key hits while also 28. Right fielder Alex Gordon has also had some important hits while showing toughness at 30 as he took a pitch to the neck and ran into a wall. Nori Aoki is like a samauri at times the way he swings his bat and roams right field well at 32. Omar Infante is the old man among the starters by another 10 days and brings a steadying influence at 32.
Then there is the super sub. The tenth man. The blur on the base paths known as Jarrod Dyson. The center field sub is 30.
The regular season saw the team enjoy many highs as they had two stints in first place in the AL Central before falling short down the stretch. The playoffs have been magical as the many extra inning and one run games sharpened the steel of the players. Winning breeds confidence and more winning. The Royals are on a hot streak and have unfinished business. Four more wins.
It's been a long journey since the Royals last trip to the World Series in 1985. If they were driving cross country a detour down to the tip of South America was involved. Royals fans like myself are rejoicing at the long awaited return.
Much has been made about how young the team is. The youngest starter Salvador Perez is the field general behind the plate at 24. First baseman Eric Hosmer is almost 200 days older and still 24 while leading in the playoffs with his bat. Across the diamond third baseman Mike Moustakas already has tied a Royals post season record of four home runs at 26. Shortstop Alcides Escobar has found a home at lead off and has reached his prime at 27. Center fielder Lorenzo Cain is emerging as a super star in these playoffs at 28. DH Billy Butler has had some key hits while also 28. Right fielder Alex Gordon has also had some important hits while showing toughness at 30 as he took a pitch to the neck and ran into a wall. Nori Aoki is like a samauri at times the way he swings his bat and roams right field well at 32. Omar Infante is the old man among the starters by another 10 days and brings a steadying influence at 32.
Then there is the super sub. The tenth man. The blur on the base paths known as Jarrod Dyson. The center field sub is 30.
The regular season saw the team enjoy many highs as they had two stints in first place in the AL Central before falling short down the stretch. The playoffs have been magical as the many extra inning and one run games sharpened the steel of the players. Winning breeds confidence and more winning. The Royals are on a hot streak and have unfinished business. Four more wins.
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Arizona Fall League Standings and Top Performers Week One 2014
Arizona Fall League East
Salt River Rafters 4-1-0
(Astros, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Rockies, Twins)
Andrew Aplin (5 for 10) .500/.500/.800 w/ 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 2 games
Eddie Rosario (8 for 18) .444/.444/.444 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 3 SB in 4 games
Jayson Aquino 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.25 WHIP in 4.0 IP in 1 game
Scottsdale Scorpions 3-2-0
(Giants, Mets, Phillies, Pirates, Yankees)
Greg Bird (8 for 21) .381/.409/.667 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 5 games
Brandon Nimmo (6 for 18) .333/.333/.500 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 4 games
Nefi Ogando 1-0, 2.25 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP, 1 SV in 4.0 IP over 3 games
Mesa Solar Sox 1-3-0
(Angels, Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, Nationals)
Chad Hinshaw (4 for 10) .400/.455/.700 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Boog Powell (3 for 9) .333/.333/.333 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 3 games
Nate Smith 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 0.67 WHIP in 3.0 IP in 1 games
Arizona Fall League West
Surprise Saguaros 3-2-0
(Mariners, Padres, Red Sox, Reds, Rangers)
Kyle Waldrop (8 for 15) .533/.533/.800 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Jesse Winker (5 for 11) .455/.563/.909 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Taijuan Walker 1-0, 2.25 ERA, 5 K, 1.25 WHIP in 4.0 IP in 1 games
Peoria Javelinas 2-3-0
(Braves, Cardinals, Indians, Rays, Royals)
Justin O'Conner (7 for 12) .583/.615/.833 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Francisco Lindor (7 for 14) .500/.583/.786 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 3 games
Aaron Northcraft 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 0.67 WHIP in 3.0 IP in 1 game
Glendale Desert Dogs 1-3-0
(Brewers, Dodgers, Orioles, Tigers, White Sox)
Steven Moya (6 for 13) .462/.500/.615 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 3 games
Jason Esposito ( 5 for 12) .417/.462/.833 w/ 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Francellis Montas 0-0, 2.70 ERA, 3 K, 1.50 WHIP in 3.1 IP in 1 game
Salt River Rafters 4-1-0
(Astros, Diamondbacks, Marlins, Rockies, Twins)
Andrew Aplin (5 for 10) .500/.500/.800 w/ 1 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 2 games
Eddie Rosario (8 for 18) .444/.444/.444 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, 3 SB in 4 games
Jayson Aquino 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 3 K, 0.25 WHIP in 4.0 IP in 1 game
Scottsdale Scorpions 3-2-0
(Giants, Mets, Phillies, Pirates, Yankees)
Greg Bird (8 for 21) .381/.409/.667 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 5 games
Brandon Nimmo (6 for 18) .333/.333/.500 w/ 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 4 games
Nefi Ogando 1-0, 2.25 ERA, 3 K, 1.00 WHIP, 1 SV in 4.0 IP over 3 games
Mesa Solar Sox 1-3-0
(Angels, Athletics, Blue Jays, Cubs, Nationals)
Chad Hinshaw (4 for 10) .400/.455/.700 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Boog Powell (3 for 9) .333/.333/.333 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 3 games
Nate Smith 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 0.67 WHIP in 3.0 IP in 1 games
Arizona Fall League West
Surprise Saguaros 3-2-0
(Mariners, Padres, Red Sox, Reds, Rangers)
Kyle Waldrop (8 for 15) .533/.533/.800 w/ 1 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Jesse Winker (5 for 11) .455/.563/.909 w/ 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Taijuan Walker 1-0, 2.25 ERA, 5 K, 1.25 WHIP in 4.0 IP in 1 games
Peoria Javelinas 2-3-0
(Braves, Cardinals, Indians, Rays, Royals)
Justin O'Conner (7 for 12) .583/.615/.833 w/ 0 HR, 1 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Francisco Lindor (7 for 14) .500/.583/.786 w/ 1 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 1 SB in 3 games
Aaron Northcraft 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 0.67 WHIP in 3.0 IP in 1 game
Glendale Desert Dogs 1-3-0
(Brewers, Dodgers, Orioles, Tigers, White Sox)
Steven Moya (6 for 13) .462/.500/.615 w/ 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 3 games
Jason Esposito ( 5 for 12) .417/.462/.833 w/ 1 HR, 1 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games
Francellis Montas 0-0, 2.70 ERA, 3 K, 1.50 WHIP in 3.1 IP in 1 game
Monday, October 6, 2014
Royals Playoff team 2014
Here is a quick look at how the players that started for the Royals so far in the 2014 AL Playoffs came to be with the team. They have used this batting order for all four games.
SS Alcides Escobar came to Royals in December 2010 from Brewers in Zack Greinke trade.
RF Nori Aoki came to the Royals in December 2013 from Brewers in Will Smith trade.
CF Lorenzo Cain came to Royals in December 2010 from Brewers in Zack Greinke trade.
1B Eric Hosmer drafted by Royals in 2008 with third pick of first round.
DH Billy Butler drafted by Royals in 2004 with 14th pick of first round.
LF Alex Gordon drafted by Roaysl in 2005 with second pick of first round.
C Salvador Perez signed by Royals in 2006 as amateur free agent out of Venezuela.
2B Omar Infante signed as Free Agent with Royals in December 2013.
3B Mike Moustakas drafted by Royals in 2007 with second pick of first round
Plus the three starting pitchers so far in the playoffs.
RHP James Shields came to Royals in December 2012 in Wil Myers trade.
LHP Jason Vargas signed as Free Agent with Royals in November 2013.
RHP Yordano Ventura signed with Royals in 2008 as amateur free agent out of Dominican Republic
SS Alcides Escobar came to Royals in December 2010 from Brewers in Zack Greinke trade.
RF Nori Aoki came to the Royals in December 2013 from Brewers in Will Smith trade.
CF Lorenzo Cain came to Royals in December 2010 from Brewers in Zack Greinke trade.
1B Eric Hosmer drafted by Royals in 2008 with third pick of first round.
DH Billy Butler drafted by Royals in 2004 with 14th pick of first round.
LF Alex Gordon drafted by Roaysl in 2005 with second pick of first round.
C Salvador Perez signed by Royals in 2006 as amateur free agent out of Venezuela.
2B Omar Infante signed as Free Agent with Royals in December 2013.
3B Mike Moustakas drafted by Royals in 2007 with second pick of first round
Plus the three starting pitchers so far in the playoffs.
RHP James Shields came to Royals in December 2012 in Wil Myers trade.
LHP Jason Vargas signed as Free Agent with Royals in November 2013.
RHP Yordano Ventura signed with Royals in 2008 as amateur free agent out of Dominican Republic
Sunday, October 5, 2014
Royals Sweep Angels in Playoffs 2014
The Kansas City Royals didn't need extras in game three as the bats woke early and stayed active as they swept the Los Angeles Angels in three games and advance to the American League Championship Series. The young warriors on the corners Hosmer and Moustakas brought the boom sticks to provide thunder for the usual lightning show. Cain ran his highlight catch total to three for the series. While the future is bright it is also now for Kansas City. They have the talent and enthusiasm to continue this ride to the end. One night to celebrate and dream with smiles. Then its prep time for the series against the Orioles on Friday.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Royals Finally Return to Playoffs in 2014
While not in the category of those woeful Cubs fans this Royals fan is very happy the Royals finally returned to the playoffs after 29 years. It was easy for me to remember the last time they were in the playoffs because it was the year I graduated high school. I had started following the Royals during their glory days of the late seventies.
The right combination of draft picks panning out, good trades and the stars aligning allowed the Royals to claim the wild card spot in spite of Yost. Not a fan of his. He tried to mismanage the bull pen in the wild card game and the Royals over came that. That fantastic 12 inning win likely bought him another couple years.
Now the Royals start their series with the Angels. Fingers crossed that Vargas can somehow return to his pre-All Star game self. He has been rapidly declining since the break and a 1-3 September with a 6.57 ERA does not look promising. Is it possible to hit the reboot in the post season?
That Wild Card win over the Athletics was magical and maybe it can spark the team on another hot streak. The Royals have had them this season as they basked in first place for awhile. That is the mindset they need to summon. Good luck to the Royals!
The right combination of draft picks panning out, good trades and the stars aligning allowed the Royals to claim the wild card spot in spite of Yost. Not a fan of his. He tried to mismanage the bull pen in the wild card game and the Royals over came that. That fantastic 12 inning win likely bought him another couple years.
Now the Royals start their series with the Angels. Fingers crossed that Vargas can somehow return to his pre-All Star game self. He has been rapidly declining since the break and a 1-3 September with a 6.57 ERA does not look promising. Is it possible to hit the reboot in the post season?
That Wild Card win over the Athletics was magical and maybe it can spark the team on another hot streak. The Royals have had them this season as they basked in first place for awhile. That is the mindset they need to summon. Good luck to the Royals!
Monday, September 29, 2014
Jordan Zimmermann pitches no hitter vs Marlins 092814
Jordan Zimmermann of the Washington Nationals pitched a no hitter against the Miami Marlins in a 1-0 victory on the last game of the season. His line for the game was 9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K in 104 pitches. Ian Desmond provided the only offense necessary with a solo home run in the second. This season RHP Zimmermann was 14-5, 2.66 ERA, 182 K, 1.07 WHIP in 199.2 IP over 32 games. Over his six season MLB career he is 57-40, 3.24 ERA, 739 K, 1.15 WHIP in 892.1 IP over 145 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the second round in 2007. Zimmermann turned 28 on May 23.
Sunday, September 28, 2014
Oklahoma City RedHawks 2014 Stat Leaders
Triple A team of Houston Astros
| Pacific Coast League American Northern | W-L | Pacific Coast League Pacific Northern | ||
| Omaha Storm Chasers (KC) | 76-67 | Reno Aces (ARI) | 81-63 | |
| Iowa Cubs (CHC) | 74-70 | Sacramento River Cats (OAK) | 79-65 | |
| Oklahoma City RedHawks (HOU) | 74-70 | Tacoma Rainiers (SEA) | 74-70 | |
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox (COL) | 53-91 | Fresno Grizzlies (SF) | 68-76 | |
| Pacific Coast League American Southern | Pacific Coast League Pacific Southern | |||
| Memphis Redbirds (STL) | 79-64 | Las Vegas 51s (NYM) | 81-63 | |
| Nashville Sounds (MIL) | 77-67 | El Paso Chihuahuas (SD) | 72-72 | |
| New Orleans Zephyrs (MIA) | 70-74 | Albuquerque Isotopes (LAD | 62-80 | |
| Round Rock Express (TEX) | 70-74 | Salt Lake Bees (LAA) | 60-84 |
| AVG | OBP | SLG | |||||
| Joe Sclafani | 0.339 | Joe Sclafani | 0.420 | Jon Singleton | 0.544 | ||
| Robbie Grossman | 0.337 | Robbie Grossman | 0.417 | Robbie Grossman | 0.497 | ||
| Enrique Hernandez | 0.337 | Jon Singleton | 0.397 | Enrique Hernandez | 0.485 | ||
| Ronald Torreyes | 0.298 | Domingo Santana | 0.384 | Domingo Santana | 0.474 | ||
| L.J. Hoes | 0.297 | L.J. Hoes | 0.381 | Marc Krauss | 0.459 | ||
| Gregorio Petit | 0.297 | ||||||
| 2B | 3B | HR | |||||
| Domingo Santana | 27 | Ronald Torreyes | 5 | Domingo Santana | 16 | ||
| Enrique Hernandez | 22 | Matt Duffy | 3 | Jon Singleton | 14 | ||
| Max Stassi | 20 | Joe Sclafani | 3 | Matt Duffy | 12 | ||
| Ronald Torreyes | 20 | Austin Wates | 3 | Gregorio Petit | 10 | ||
| Gregorio Petit | 19 | Jonathan Villar | 3 | Enrique Hernandez | 10 | ||
| RBI | R | SB | |||||
| Domingo Santana | 81 | Ronald Torreyes | 65 | Austin Wates | 31 | ||
| Preston Tucker | 51 | Domingo Santana | 63 | Jonathan Villar | 24 | ||
| Matt Duffy | 49 | Max Stassi | 49 | Ronald Torreyes | 12 | ||
| Ronald Torreyes | 46 | Enrique Hernandez | 49 | Robbie Grossman | 10 | ||
| Max Stassi | 45 | Matt Duffy | 47 | Joe Sclafani | 7 | ||
| AB | H | BB | |||||
| Ronald Torreyes | 460 | Ronald Torreyes | 137 | Domingo Santana | 64 | ||
| Domingo Santana | 443 | Domingo Santana | 131 | Austin Wates | 43 | ||
| Max Stassi | 392 | Enrique Hernandez | 107 | Jon Singleton | 42 | ||
| Enrique Hernandez | 336 | Max Stassi | 97 | Preston Tucker | 31 | ||
| Gregorio Petit | 317 | Gregorio Petit | 94 | Jonathan Villar | 31 | ||
| W | ERA | WHIP | |||||
| Nick Tropeano | 9 | Kevin Chapman | 1.23 | Richard Rodriguez | 0.88 | ||
| Rudy Owens | 8 | Rhiner Cruz | 2.25 | Nick Tropeano | 0.99 | ||
| Jake Buchanan | 7 | Josh Zeid | 2.41 | Collin McHugh | 1.11 | ||
| Michael Foltynewicz | 7 | Jorge De Leon | 2.63 | Josh Zeid | 1.23 | ||
| Paul Clemens | 6 | Nick Tropeano | 3.03 | Brett Oberholtzer | 1.23 | ||
| SO | IP | SV | |||||
| Nick Tropeano | 120 | Rudy Owens | 135.0 | Jason Stoffel | 11 | ||
| Rudy Owens | 104 | Nick Tropeano | 124.2 | Kevin Chapman | 9 | ||
| Michael Foltynewicz | 102 | Michael Foltynewicz | 102.2 | Josh Zeid | 7 | ||
| Jason Stoffel | 68 | Jake Buchanan | 88.1 | Jorge De Leon | 3 | ||
| Kevin Chapman | 64 | David Martinez | 83.0 | 5 tied | 1 |
Saturday, September 27, 2014
Iowa Cubs 2014 Stat Leaders
Triple A team of Chicago Cubs
| Pacific Coast League American Northern | W-L | Pacific Coast League Pacific Northern | ||
| Omaha Storm Chasers (KC) | 76-67 | Reno Aces (ARI) | 81-63 | |
| Iowa Cubs (CHC) | 74-70 | Sacramento River Cats (OAK) | 79-65 | |
| Oklahoma City RedHawks (HOU) | 74-70 | Tacoma Rainiers (SEA) | 74-70 | |
| Colorado Springs Sky Sox (COL) | 53-91 | Fresno Grizzlies (SF) | 68-76 | |
| Pacific Coast League American Southern | Pacific Coast League Pacific Southern | |||
| Memphis Redbirds (STL) | 79-64 | Las Vegas 51s (NYM) | 81-63 | |
| Nashville Sounds (MIL) | 77-67 | El Paso Chihuahuas (SD) | 72-72 | |
| New Orleans Zephyrs (MIA) | 70-74 | Albuquerque Isotopes (LAD | 62-80 | |
| Round Rock Express (TEX) | 70-74 | Salt Lake Bees (LAA) | 60-84 |
| AVG | OBP | SLG | |||||
| Arismendy Alcantara | 0.307 | Luis Flores | 0.440 | Kris Bryant | 0.619 | ||
| Mike Olt | 0.302 | Kris Bryant | 0.418 | Jorge Soler | 0.618 | ||
| Kris Bryant | 0.295 | Chris Coghlan | 0.379 | Mike Olt | 0.585 | ||
| Lars Anderson | 0.287 | Rafael Lopez | 0.378 | Arismendy Alcantara | 0.537 | ||
| Rafael Lopez | 0.285 | Jorge Soler | 0.378 | Javier Baez | 0.510 | ||
| 2B | 3B | HR | |||||
| Arismendy Alcantara | 25 | Arismendy Alcantara | 11 | Javier Baez | 23 | ||
| Javier Baez | 24 | Brett Jackson | 4 | Kris Bryant | 21 | ||
| Chris Valaika | 21 | Ryan Kalish | 3 | Josh Vitters | 11 | ||
| Logan Watkins | 21 | Javier Baez | 2 | Arismendy Alcantara | 10 | ||
| Christian Villanueva | 18 | 6 tied | 1 | 10 | |||
| RBI | R | SB | |||||
| Javier Baez | 80 | Javier Baez | 64 | Matt Szczur | 30 | ||
| Kris Bryant | 52 | Arismendy Alcantara | 62 | Logan Watkins | 23 | ||
| Chris Valaika | 50 | Logan Watkins | 59 | Arismendy Alcantara | 21 | ||
| Arismendy Alcantara | 41 | Kris Bryant | 57 | Javier Baez | 16 | ||
| Josh Vitters | 38 | Matt Szczur | 52 | Ryan Kalish | 12 | ||
| Logan Watkins | 38 | ||||||
| AB | H | BB | |||||
| Matt Szczur | 414 | Matt Szczur | 108 | Kris Bryant | 43 | ||
| Javier Baez | 388 | Arismendy Alcantara | 103 | Javier Baez | 34 | ||
| Josh Vitters | 375 | Javier Baez | 101 | Logan Watkins | 33 | ||
| Chris Valaika | 352 | Chris Valaika | 98 | Chris Valaika | 31 | ||
| Arismendy Alcantara | 335 | Logan Watkins | 83 | Matt Szczur | 30 | ||
| W | ERA | WHIP | |||||
| Tsuyoshi Wada | 10 | Blake Parker | 1.77 | Zac Rosscup | 1.10 | ||
| Kyle Hendricks | 10 | Zac Rosscup | 2.10 | Blake Parker | 1.15 | ||
| Dallas Beeler | 9 | Tsuyoshi Wada | 2.77 | Dallas Beeler | 1.16 | ||
| Eric Jokisch | 9 | Armando Rivero | 2.97 | Alberto Cabrera | 1.16 | ||
| Chris Rusin | 8 | Alberto Cabrera | 3.29 | Tsuyoshi Wada | 1.16 | ||
| SO | IP | SV | |||||
| Eric Jokisch | 131 | Eric Jokisch | 158.1 | Blake Parker | 25 | ||
| Tsuyoshi Wada | 120 | Chris Rusin | 146.1 | Zac Rosscup | 4 | ||
| Kyle Hendricks | 97 | Dallas Beeler | 124.1 | Brian Schlitter | 3 | ||
| Chris Rusin | 97 | Tsuyoshi Wada | 113.2 | Alberto Cabrera | 2 | ||
| Carlos Pimentel | 95 | Kyle Hendricks | 102.2 | Marcos Mateo | 2 |
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