Sunday, November 22, 2015
Adam Engel 2015 AFL MVP
Adam Engel of the Glendale Desert Dogs and Chicago White Sox was named the Joe Black Most Valuable Player in the Arizona Fall League for 2015. The outfielder led the AFL in average while hitting .403/.523/.642 with 9 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 9 RBI, 16 R, 10 SB and 16 BB in 19 games. He played the 2015 regular season at Class A Advanced Winston-Salem where he hit .251/.335/.369 with 7 HR, 43 RBI, 90 R, 65 SB in 136 games. He was originally drafted by the White Sox in the 19th round in 2013. Engel will be 24 on December 9th.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Jesse Chavez traded to Blue Jays
Jesse Chavez was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Toronto Blue Jays on November 20, 2015. The Athletics in exchange received Liam Hendriks.
RHP Chavez was 7-15, 4.18 ERA, 136 K, 1.35 WHIP, .268 BAA, 1 SV in 157.0 IP over 30 games with the Athletics in 2015. Over eight MLB seasons with the Athletics, Blue Jays, Royals, Braves and Pirates he was 24-38, 4.55 ERA, 473 K, 1.39 WHIP, .266 BAA, 2 SV in 537.2 IP over 253 games with 49 GS. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 42nd round in 2002. Chavez turned 32 on August 21.
RHP Hendriks was 5-0, 2.92 ERA, 71 K, 1.08 WHIP, .240 BAA in 64.2 IP over 58 games with the Blue Jays in 2015. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Royals and Twins he was 8-15, 5.15 ERA, 194 K, 1.43 WHIP, .293 BAA in 253.1 IP over 97 games with 34 GS. He originally signed with the Twins in 2007 as an amateur free agent out of Australia. Hendricks will be 27 on February 10.
RHP Chavez was 7-15, 4.18 ERA, 136 K, 1.35 WHIP, .268 BAA, 1 SV in 157.0 IP over 30 games with the Athletics in 2015. Over eight MLB seasons with the Athletics, Blue Jays, Royals, Braves and Pirates he was 24-38, 4.55 ERA, 473 K, 1.39 WHIP, .266 BAA, 2 SV in 537.2 IP over 253 games with 49 GS. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 42nd round in 2002. Chavez turned 32 on August 21.
RHP Hendriks was 5-0, 2.92 ERA, 71 K, 1.08 WHIP, .240 BAA in 64.2 IP over 58 games with the Blue Jays in 2015. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Royals and Twins he was 8-15, 5.15 ERA, 194 K, 1.43 WHIP, .293 BAA in 253.1 IP over 97 games with 34 GS. He originally signed with the Twins in 2007 as an amateur free agent out of Australia. Hendricks will be 27 on February 10.
Spencer Patton traded to Cubs
Spencer Patton was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Chicago Cubs on November 20, 2015. The Rangers in exchange received Frandy De La Rosa.
RHP Patton split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 2-0, 1.67 ERA, 36 K, 1.11 WHIP, .206 BAA, 11 SV in 27.0 IP over 26 games at Round Rock and 1-1, 9.00 ERA, 28 K, 1.50 WHIP, .261 BAA in 24.0 IP over 27 games with the Rangers. Over two MLB seasons with the Rangers he was 2-1, 6.75 ERA, 36 K, 1.32 WHIP, .240 BAA in 33.1 IP over 36 games. Patton was originally drafted by the Royals in the 24th round in 2011 and traded to the Rangers in 2014. Patton will be 28 on February 20.
De La Rosa is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Eugene in 2015. He hit .273/.315/.367 with 0 HR, 30 RBI, 32 R, 11 SB in 62 games. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De La Rosa will be 20 on January 24.
RHP Patton split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 2-0, 1.67 ERA, 36 K, 1.11 WHIP, .206 BAA, 11 SV in 27.0 IP over 26 games at Round Rock and 1-1, 9.00 ERA, 28 K, 1.50 WHIP, .261 BAA in 24.0 IP over 27 games with the Rangers. Over two MLB seasons with the Rangers he was 2-1, 6.75 ERA, 36 K, 1.32 WHIP, .240 BAA in 33.1 IP over 36 games. Patton was originally drafted by the Royals in the 24th round in 2011 and traded to the Rangers in 2014. Patton will be 28 on February 20.
De La Rosa is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Eugene in 2015. He hit .273/.315/.367 with 0 HR, 30 RBI, 32 R, 11 SB in 62 games. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De La Rosa will be 20 on January 24.
Cameron Maybin traded to Tigers
Cameron Maybin was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Detroit Tigers on November 20, 2015. The Braves in exchange received Ian Krol and Gabe Speier.
Maybin is an outfielder who hit .267/.327/.370 with 10 HR, 59 RBI, 65 R, 23 SB in 141 games with the Braves in 2015. Over nine MLB seasons with the Braves, Padres, Marlins and Tigers he hit .251/.313/.366 with 42 HR, 209 RBI, 338 R, 116 SB in 702 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the 10th pick of the first round in 2005, traded to the Marlins in 2007, traded to the Padres in 2010 and traded to the Braves in April 2015. Maybin turned 28 on April 4th.
LHP Krol split 2015 between Triple A Toledo and the Tigers. He was 1-1, 2.30 ERA, 34 K, 1.09 WHIP, .186 BAA, 1 SV in 31.1 IP over 28 games at Toledo and 2-3, 5.79 ERA, 26 K, 1.71 WHIP, .287 BAA in 28.0 IP over 33 games with the Tigers. Over three MLB seasons with the Tigers and Nationals he was 4-4, 4.91 ERA, 76 K, 1.58 WHIP, .287 BAA, 1 SV in 88.0 IP over 110 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the seventh round in 2009, traded to the Nationals in March 2013 and traded to the Tigers in December 2013. Krol turned 24 on May 9th.
LHP Speier pitched in 2015 at Class A West Michigan where he was 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 36 K, 1.18 WHIP, .240 BAA in 44.0 IP over 33 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 19th round in 2013 and traded to the Tigers in 2014. Speier turned 20 on April 12.
Maybin is an outfielder who hit .267/.327/.370 with 10 HR, 59 RBI, 65 R, 23 SB in 141 games with the Braves in 2015. Over nine MLB seasons with the Braves, Padres, Marlins and Tigers he hit .251/.313/.366 with 42 HR, 209 RBI, 338 R, 116 SB in 702 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers with the 10th pick of the first round in 2005, traded to the Marlins in 2007, traded to the Padres in 2010 and traded to the Braves in April 2015. Maybin turned 28 on April 4th.
LHP Krol split 2015 between Triple A Toledo and the Tigers. He was 1-1, 2.30 ERA, 34 K, 1.09 WHIP, .186 BAA, 1 SV in 31.1 IP over 28 games at Toledo and 2-3, 5.79 ERA, 26 K, 1.71 WHIP, .287 BAA in 28.0 IP over 33 games with the Tigers. Over three MLB seasons with the Tigers and Nationals he was 4-4, 4.91 ERA, 76 K, 1.58 WHIP, .287 BAA, 1 SV in 88.0 IP over 110 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the seventh round in 2009, traded to the Nationals in March 2013 and traded to the Tigers in December 2013. Krol turned 24 on May 9th.
LHP Speier pitched in 2015 at Class A West Michigan where he was 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 36 K, 1.18 WHIP, .240 BAA in 44.0 IP over 33 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 19th round in 2013 and traded to the Tigers in 2014. Speier turned 20 on April 12.
Ramon Flores traded to Brewers
Ramon Flores was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Milwaukee Brewers on November 20, 2015. The Mariners in exchange received Luis Sardinas.
Flores is an outfielder who had split 2015 between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees and Triple A Tacoma. He hit .286/.377/.417 with 7 HR, 34 RBI, 43 R, 3 SB in 73 games at SWB, .219/.219/.250 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 12 games with the Yankees and .423/.524/.654 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 14 games at Tacoma. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Mariners in July 2015. Flores turned 23 on March 26.
Sardinas is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Triple A Colorado Springs and the Brewers. He hit .282/.319/.359 with 1 HR, 33 RBI, 51 R, 16 SB in 103 games at Colorado Springs and .196/.240/.216 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 36 games with the Brewers. Over two MLB seasons with the Brewers and Rangers he hit .231/.274/.269 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 79 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula. Sardinas turned 22 on May 16.
Flores is an outfielder who had split 2015 between Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, the Yankees and Triple A Tacoma. He hit .286/.377/.417 with 7 HR, 34 RBI, 43 R, 3 SB in 73 games at SWB, .219/.219/.250 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 12 games with the Yankees and .423/.524/.654 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 14 games at Tacoma. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Mariners in July 2015. Flores turned 23 on March 26.
Sardinas is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Triple A Colorado Springs and the Brewers. He hit .282/.319/.359 with 1 HR, 33 RBI, 51 R, 16 SB in 103 games at Colorado Springs and .196/.240/.216 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 36 games with the Brewers. Over two MLB seasons with the Brewers and Rangers he hit .231/.274/.269 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 20 R, 5 SB in 79 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula. Sardinas turned 22 on May 16.
Jonathan Villar traded to Brewers
Jonathan Villar was traded by the Houston Astros to the Milwaukees Brewers on November 19, 2015. The Astros in exchange received Cy Sneed.
Villar is a SS\3B\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .271/.342/.407 with 5 HR, 32 RBI, 59 R, 35 SB in 70 games at Fresno and .284/.339/.414 with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 18 R, 7 SB in 53 games with the Astros. Over three MLB seasons with the Astros he hit .236/.300/.353 with 10 HR, 46 RBI, 75 R, 42 SB in 198 games. He originally signed with the Phillies in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic and traded to the Astros in 2010. Villar turned 24 on May 2nd.
RHP Sneed split 2015 between Class A Wisconsin and Class A Advanced Brevard County. He was 3-7, 2.68 ERA, 67 K, 1.13 WHIP, .239 BAA, 1 SV in 77.1 IP over 15 games at Wisconsin and 3-4, 2.47 ERA, 55 K, 1.13 WHIP, .253 BAA in 62.0 IP over 11 games at Brevard County. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the third round in 2014. Sneed turned 23 on October 1st.
Villar is a SS\3B\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .271/.342/.407 with 5 HR, 32 RBI, 59 R, 35 SB in 70 games at Fresno and .284/.339/.414 with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 18 R, 7 SB in 53 games with the Astros. Over three MLB seasons with the Astros he hit .236/.300/.353 with 10 HR, 46 RBI, 75 R, 42 SB in 198 games. He originally signed with the Phillies in 2008 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic and traded to the Astros in 2010. Villar turned 24 on May 2nd.
RHP Sneed split 2015 between Class A Wisconsin and Class A Advanced Brevard County. He was 3-7, 2.68 ERA, 67 K, 1.13 WHIP, .239 BAA, 1 SV in 77.1 IP over 15 games at Wisconsin and 3-4, 2.47 ERA, 55 K, 1.13 WHIP, .253 BAA in 62.0 IP over 11 games at Brevard County. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the third round in 2014. Sneed turned 23 on October 1st.
Francisco Rodriguez traded to Tigers
Francisco Rodriguez was traded by the Milwaukee Brewers to the Detroit Tigers on November 18, 2015. The Brewers in exchange received Javier Betancourt and a PTBNL.
RHP Rodriguez was 1-3, 2.21 ERA, 62 K, 0.86 WHIP, .189 BAA, 38 SV in 57.0 IP over 60 games with the Brewers in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Brewers, Orioles, Mets and Angels he was 47-44, 2.69 ERA, 1067 K, 1.14 WHIP, .204 BAA, 386 SV in 892.1 IP over 859 games. He originally signed with the Angels in 1998 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Rodriguez will be 34 on January 7th.
Betancourt is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Advanced Lakeland in 2015. He hit .263/.304/.336 with 3 HR, 48 RBI, 45 R, 4 SB in 122 games. He originally signed with the Tigers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Betancourt turned 20 on May 8th.
RHP Rodriguez was 1-3, 2.21 ERA, 62 K, 0.86 WHIP, .189 BAA, 38 SV in 57.0 IP over 60 games with the Brewers in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Brewers, Orioles, Mets and Angels he was 47-44, 2.69 ERA, 1067 K, 1.14 WHIP, .204 BAA, 386 SV in 892.1 IP over 859 games. He originally signed with the Angels in 1998 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Rodriguez will be 34 on January 7th.
Betancourt is a 2B\SS who played at Class A Advanced Lakeland in 2015. He hit .263/.304/.336 with 3 HR, 48 RBI, 45 R, 4 SB in 122 games. He originally signed with the Tigers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Betancourt turned 20 on May 8th.
Leonys Martin traded to Mariners
Leonys Martin was traded by the Texas Rangers to the Seattle Mariners on November 16, 2015 along with Anthony Bass. The Rangers in exchange received Tom Wilhelmsen, James Jones and a PTBNL.
Martin is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He hit .297/.372/.541 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 9 games at Round Rock and .219/.264/.313 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, 26 R, 14 SB in 95 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers he hit .255/.305/.361 with 20 HR, 120 RBI, 168 R, 84 SB in 429 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Martin will be 28 on March 6th.
RHP Bass split 2015 betwwen Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 0-0, 10.38 ERA, 3 K, 2.31 WHIP, .450 BAA in 4.1 IP over 2 games at Round Rock and 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 45 K, 1.34 WHIP, .269 BAA in 64.0 IP over 33 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers. Astros and Padres he was 5-9, 4.40 ERA, 187 K, 1.39 WHIP, .261 BAA, 3 SV in 278.1 IP over 129 games with 18 GS. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the fifth round in 2008 and traded to the Astros in 2013. Bass turned 28 on November 1st.
RHP Wilhelmsen split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.25 WHIP, .214 BAA, 1 SV in 4.0 IP over 4 games at Tacoma and 2-2, 3.19 ERA, 60 K, 1.37 WHIP, .246 BAA, 13 SV in 62.0 IP over 53 games with the Mariners. Over five MLB seasons with the Mariners he was 11-10, 2.97 ERA, 294 K, 1.19 WHIP, .206 BAA, 67 SV in 312.1 IP over 267 games. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the seventh round in 2002. Wilhelmsen will be 32 on December 16.
Jones is an outfielder who split 2015 between Rookie Arizona, Tacoma and the Mariners.He hit .750/.800/1.500 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 3 games at Arizona, .272/.365/.381 with 1 HR, 28 RBI, 47 R, 25 SB in 72 games at Tacoma and .103/.161/.138 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 28 games with the Mariners. Over two MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .238/.268/.296 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 47 R, 28 SB in 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round in 2009. Jones turned 27 on September 24.
Martin is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Round Rock and the Rangers. He hit .297/.372/.541 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 9 games at Round Rock and .219/.264/.313 with 5 HR, 25 RBI, 26 R, 14 SB in 95 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers he hit .255/.305/.361 with 20 HR, 120 RBI, 168 R, 84 SB in 429 games. He originally signed with the Rangers in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Martin will be 28 on March 6th.
RHP Bass split 2015 betwwen Round Rock and the Rangers. He was 0-0, 10.38 ERA, 3 K, 2.31 WHIP, .450 BAA in 4.1 IP over 2 games at Round Rock and 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 45 K, 1.34 WHIP, .269 BAA in 64.0 IP over 33 games with the Rangers. Over five MLB seasons with the Rangers. Astros and Padres he was 5-9, 4.40 ERA, 187 K, 1.39 WHIP, .261 BAA, 3 SV in 278.1 IP over 129 games with 18 GS. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the fifth round in 2008 and traded to the Astros in 2013. Bass turned 28 on November 1st.
RHP Wilhelmsen split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.25 WHIP, .214 BAA, 1 SV in 4.0 IP over 4 games at Tacoma and 2-2, 3.19 ERA, 60 K, 1.37 WHIP, .246 BAA, 13 SV in 62.0 IP over 53 games with the Mariners. Over five MLB seasons with the Mariners he was 11-10, 2.97 ERA, 294 K, 1.19 WHIP, .206 BAA, 67 SV in 312.1 IP over 267 games. He was originally drafted by the Brewers in the seventh round in 2002. Wilhelmsen will be 32 on December 16.
Jones is an outfielder who split 2015 between Rookie Arizona, Tacoma and the Mariners.He hit .750/.800/1.500 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 3 games at Arizona, .272/.365/.381 with 1 HR, 28 RBI, 47 R, 25 SB in 72 games at Tacoma and .103/.161/.138 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 1 SB in 28 games with the Mariners. Over two MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .238/.268/.296 with 0 HR, 9 RBI, 47 R, 28 SB in 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the fourth round in 2009. Jones turned 27 on September 24.
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Josh Donaldson 2015 AL MVP
Josh Donaldson of the Toronto Blue Jays was named the 2015 American League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He garnered 23 first place votes and 385 points total. The rest of the top five were Mike Trout of the Angels with seven first place votes and 304 points total, Lorenzo Cain of the Royals with 225 points total, Manny Machado of the Orioles with 158 points total and Dallas Keuchel of the Astros with 107 points total.
Other receiving votes were Nelson Cruz of the Mariners with 94 points total, Adrian Beltre (Rangers, 83), Jose Bautista (Blue Jays, 82), David Price (Tigers/Blue Jays, 62), Jose Altuve (Astros, 44), Miguel Cabrera (Tigers, 40), Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays, 38), Prince Fielder (Rangers, 33), Chris Davis (Orioles, 32), J.D. Martinez (Tigers, 18), Jason Kipnis (Indians, 17), Kevin Kiermeier (Rays, 10), Kendrys Morales (Royals, 7), Chris Sale (White Sox, 4), Mookie Betts (Red Sox, 4), Jose Abreu (White Sox, 3), Ian Kinsler (Tigers, 3), Mike Moustakas (Royals, 3), Carlos Correa (Astros, 2), Brian McCann (Yankees, 2), Eric Hosmer (Royals, 2), Russell Martin (Blue Jays, 2), Michael Brantley (Indians, 1), Wade Davis (Royals, 1), Brian Dozier (Twins, 1), David Ortiz (Red Sox, 1), Alex Rodriguez (Yankees, 1) and Mark Teixeira (Yankees, 1).
The third baseman hit .297/.371/.568 with 41 HR, 123 RBI, 122 R, 6 SB in 158 games. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays and Athletics he has hit .276/.354/.490 with 104 HR, 351 RBI, 339 R, 23 SB in 563 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics with the 48th pick of the first round in 2007 and was traded to the Blue Jays in 2014. Donaldson will be 30 on December 8th.
Other receiving votes were Nelson Cruz of the Mariners with 94 points total, Adrian Beltre (Rangers, 83), Jose Bautista (Blue Jays, 82), David Price (Tigers/Blue Jays, 62), Jose Altuve (Astros, 44), Miguel Cabrera (Tigers, 40), Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays, 38), Prince Fielder (Rangers, 33), Chris Davis (Orioles, 32), J.D. Martinez (Tigers, 18), Jason Kipnis (Indians, 17), Kevin Kiermeier (Rays, 10), Kendrys Morales (Royals, 7), Chris Sale (White Sox, 4), Mookie Betts (Red Sox, 4), Jose Abreu (White Sox, 3), Ian Kinsler (Tigers, 3), Mike Moustakas (Royals, 3), Carlos Correa (Astros, 2), Brian McCann (Yankees, 2), Eric Hosmer (Royals, 2), Russell Martin (Blue Jays, 2), Michael Brantley (Indians, 1), Wade Davis (Royals, 1), Brian Dozier (Twins, 1), David Ortiz (Red Sox, 1), Alex Rodriguez (Yankees, 1) and Mark Teixeira (Yankees, 1).
The third baseman hit .297/.371/.568 with 41 HR, 123 RBI, 122 R, 6 SB in 158 games. Over five MLB seasons with the Blue Jays and Athletics he has hit .276/.354/.490 with 104 HR, 351 RBI, 339 R, 23 SB in 563 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics with the 48th pick of the first round in 2007 and was traded to the Blue Jays in 2014. Donaldson will be 30 on December 8th.
Bryce Harper 2015 NL MVP
Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals was named the 2015 National League Most Valuable Player by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He garnered all 30 first place votes and had 420 points total. The rest of the top five were Paul Goldschmidt of the Diamondbacks with 234 points, Joey Votto of the Reds with 175 points, Anthony Rizzo of the Cubs with 162 points and Andrew McCutchen of the Pirates with 139 points.
Other receiving votes were Jake Arrieta of the Cubs with 134 points, Zack Greinke (Dodgers, 130), Nolan Arenado (Rockies, 102), Buster Posey (Giants, 84), Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers, 49), Kris Bryant (Cubs, 34), Matt Carpenter (Cardinals, 26), Yoenis Cespedes (Mets, 24), A.J. Pollock (Diamondbacks, 21), Jason Heyward (Cardinals, 15), Dee Gordon (Marlins, 6), Trevor Rosenthal (Cardinals, 5), Curtis Granderson (Mets, 4), Gerrit Cole (Pirates, 3) and Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers, 3).
The Nationals outfielder hit .330/.460/1.109 with 42 HR, 99 RBI, 118 R, 6 SB in 153 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Nationals he has hit .289/.384/.517 with 97 HR, 248 RBI, 328 R, 37 SB in 510 games. Harper was the 2012 NL Rookie of the Year. He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first over all pick in 2010. Harper turned 23 on October 16.
Other receiving votes were Jake Arrieta of the Cubs with 134 points, Zack Greinke (Dodgers, 130), Nolan Arenado (Rockies, 102), Buster Posey (Giants, 84), Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers, 49), Kris Bryant (Cubs, 34), Matt Carpenter (Cardinals, 26), Yoenis Cespedes (Mets, 24), A.J. Pollock (Diamondbacks, 21), Jason Heyward (Cardinals, 15), Dee Gordon (Marlins, 6), Trevor Rosenthal (Cardinals, 5), Curtis Granderson (Mets, 4), Gerrit Cole (Pirates, 3) and Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers, 3).
The Nationals outfielder hit .330/.460/1.109 with 42 HR, 99 RBI, 118 R, 6 SB in 153 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Nationals he has hit .289/.384/.517 with 97 HR, 248 RBI, 328 R, 37 SB in 510 games. Harper was the 2012 NL Rookie of the Year. He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first over all pick in 2010. Harper turned 23 on October 16.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Dallas Keuchel 2015 AL Cy Young
Dallas Keuchel of the Houston Astros won the 2015 American League Cy Young Award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He had 22 first place votes and 186 points total. Teh only other pitcher receiving first place votes was David Price of the Tigers/Blue Jays who had 8 and 143 points total. Others receiving votes were Sonny Gray of the Athletics with 82 points, Chris Sale (White Sox, 30), Chris Archer (Rays, 29), Wade Davis (Royals, 10), Felix Hernandez (Mariners, 9), Collin McHugh (Astros, 5), Corey Kluber (Indians, 4), Marco Estrado (Blue Jays, 3), Andrew Miller (Yankees, 3), Shawn Tolleson (Rangers, 3), Carlos Carrasco (Indians, 2) and Dellin Betances, Yankees).
For the season the LHP was 20-8, 2.48 ERA, 216 K, 1.02 WHIP, .217 BAA in 232.0 IP over 33 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Astros he is 41-35, 3.58 ERA, 523 K, 1.25 WHIP, .255 BAA in 671.0 IP over 109 games. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the seventh round in 2009. Keuchel will be 28 on January 1st.
For the season the LHP was 20-8, 2.48 ERA, 216 K, 1.02 WHIP, .217 BAA in 232.0 IP over 33 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Astros he is 41-35, 3.58 ERA, 523 K, 1.25 WHIP, .255 BAA in 671.0 IP over 109 games. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the seventh round in 2009. Keuchel will be 28 on January 1st.
.Jake Arrieta 2015 NL Cy Young
Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs won the 2015 National League Cy Young award by the Baseball Writers Association of America. He had 17 first place votes and 169 total. Other pitchers receiving first place votes were Zack Greinke of the Dodgers with 10 and 147 points total and Clayton Kershaw of the Dodgers with 3 and 101 points total. Others receiving votes were Gerrit Cole of the Pirates with 40 points, Max Scherzer (Nationals, 32), Madison Bumgarner (Giants, 8), Jacob deGrom (Mets, 7), Mark Melancon (Pirates, 5) and John Lackey (Cardinals, 1).
For the season the RHP was 22-6, 1.77 ERA, 236 K, 0.86 WHIP, .185 BAA in 229.0 IP over 33 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Cubs and Orioles he is 56-38, 3.70 ERA, 717 K, 1.18 WHIP, .226 BAA in 795.1 IP over 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2007 and traded to the Cubs in 2013. Arrieta will be 30 on March 6th.
For the season the RHP was 22-6, 1.77 ERA, 236 K, 0.86 WHIP, .185 BAA in 229.0 IP over 33 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Cubs and Orioles he is 56-38, 3.70 ERA, 717 K, 1.18 WHIP, .226 BAA in 795.1 IP over 136 games. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2007 and traded to the Cubs in 2013. Arrieta will be 30 on March 6th.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Carlos Correa 2015 AL Rookie of the Year
Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros was named the 2015 American League Rookie of the Year after receiving 17 first place votes by the Baseball Writers Association of America for a total of 124 points. The only other player to receive first place votes was Francisco Lindor of the Indians with 13 first place votes and 109 total. Others receiving votes were Miguel Sano of the Twins with 20 points, Roberto Osuna (Blue Jays, 8), Billy Burns (Athletics, 6), Eddie Rosario (Twins, 2) and Delino DeShields Jr (Rangers, 1).
The shortstop split 2015 between Double A Corpus Christi, Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .385/.459/.726 with 7 HR, 32 RBI, 25 R, 15 SB in 29 games at Corpus Christi, .276/.345/.449 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 19 R, 3 SB in 24 games at Fresno and .279/.345/.512 with 22 HR, 68 RBI, 52 R, 14 SB in 99 games with the Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros with the first over all pick in 2012. Correa turned 21 on September 22.
The shortstop split 2015 between Double A Corpus Christi, Triple A Fresno and the Astros. He hit .385/.459/.726 with 7 HR, 32 RBI, 25 R, 15 SB in 29 games at Corpus Christi, .276/.345/.449 with 3 HR, 12 RBI, 19 R, 3 SB in 24 games at Fresno and .279/.345/.512 with 22 HR, 68 RBI, 52 R, 14 SB in 99 games with the Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros with the first over all pick in 2012. Correa turned 21 on September 22.
Kris Bryant 2015 NL Rookie of the Year
Kris Bryant of the Chicago Cubs was named the 2015 National 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 Duffy of the Giants with 70 points, Jung Ho Kang (Pirates, 28), Noah Syndergaard (Mets, 16), Justin Bour (Marlins, 4), Joc Pederson (Dodgers, 1) and Stephen Piscotty (Cardinals, 1).
The 3B/OF split 2015 between Triple A Iowa and the Cubs. He hit .321/.364/.679 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 7 games at Iowa and .275/.369/.488 with 26 HR, 99 RBI, 87 R, 13 SB in 151 games with the Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs with the second pick of the first round in 2013. Bryant will be 24 on January 4th.
The 3B/OF split 2015 between Triple A Iowa and the Cubs. He hit .321/.364/.679 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB in 7 games at Iowa and .275/.369/.488 with 26 HR, 99 RBI, 87 R, 13 SB in 151 games with the Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs with the second pick of the first round in 2013. Bryant will be 24 on January 4th.
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Jeremy Hellickson traded to Phillies
Jeremy Hellickson was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Philadelphia Phillies on November 14, 2015. The Diamondbacks in exchange received Sam McWilliams.
RHP Hellickson split 2015 between Triple A Reno and the Diamondbacks. He was 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 4 K, 1.17 WHIP, .273 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 game at Reno and 9-12, 4.62 ERA, 121 K, 1.33 WHIP, .264 BAA in 146.0 IP over 27 games with the Diamondbacks. Over six MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks and Rays he was 49-48, 3.94 ERA, 584 K, 1.27 WHIP, .249 BAA in 786.0 IP over 142 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005. Hellickson turned 28 on April 8th.
RHP McWilliams pitched at Rookie Gulf Coast in 2015. He was 0-2, 3.27 ERA, 21 K, 1.03 WHIP, .232 BAA in 33.0 IP over 7 games. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the eighth round in 2014. McWilliams turned 20 on September 4th.
RHP Hellickson split 2015 between Triple A Reno and the Diamondbacks. He was 0-0, 4.50 ERA, 4 K, 1.17 WHIP, .273 BAA in 6.0 IP in 1 game at Reno and 9-12, 4.62 ERA, 121 K, 1.33 WHIP, .264 BAA in 146.0 IP over 27 games with the Diamondbacks. Over six MLB seasons with the Diamondbacks and Rays he was 49-48, 3.94 ERA, 584 K, 1.27 WHIP, .249 BAA in 786.0 IP over 142 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the fourth round in 2005. Hellickson turned 28 on April 8th.
RHP McWilliams pitched at Rookie Gulf Coast in 2015. He was 0-2, 3.27 ERA, 21 K, 1.03 WHIP, .232 BAA in 33.0 IP over 7 games. He was originally drafted by the Phillies in the eighth round in 2014. McWilliams turned 20 on September 4th.
Craig Kimbrel traded to Red Sox
Craig Kimbrel was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Boston Red Sox on November 13, 2015. The Padres in exchange received Carlos Asuaje, Javier Guerra, Logan Allen and Manuel Margot.
RHP Kimbrel was 4-2, 2.58 ERA, 87 K, 1.04 WHIP, .185 BAA, 39 SV in 59.1 IP over 61 games with the Padres in 2015.Over six MLB seasons with the Padres and Braves he was 19-12, 1.63 ERA, 563 K, 0.93 WHIP, .158 BAA, 225 SV in 348.1 IP over 355 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the third round in 2008. Kimbrel turned 27 on May 28.
Asuaje is a 2B\3B\OF who played in 2015 at Double A Portland. He hit .251/.334/.374 with 8 HR, 61 RBI, 60 R, 9 SB in 131 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 11th round in 2013. Asuaje turned 24 on November 2nd.
Guerra is a shortstop who played at Class A Greenville in 2015. He hit .279/.329/.449 with 15 HR, 68 RBI, 64 R, 7 SB in 116 games. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Panama. Guerra turned 20 on September 25.
LHP Allen split 2015 between Rookie Gulf Coast and Class A Lowell. He was 0-0, 0.90 ERA, 24 K, 0.65 WHIP, .171 BAA in 20.0 IP over 7 games at Gulf Coast and 0-0, 2.08 ERA, 2 K, 1.38 WHIP, .300 BAA in 4.1 IP in 1 game at Lowell. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the eighth round in 2015. Allen turned 18 on May 23.
Margot is an outfielder who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Salem and Portland. He hit .282/.321/.420 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 35 R, 20 SB in 46 games at Salem and .271/.326/.419 with 3 HR, 33 RBI, 38 R, 19 SB in 64 games at Portland. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Margot turned 21 on September 28.
RHP Kimbrel was 4-2, 2.58 ERA, 87 K, 1.04 WHIP, .185 BAA, 39 SV in 59.1 IP over 61 games with the Padres in 2015.Over six MLB seasons with the Padres and Braves he was 19-12, 1.63 ERA, 563 K, 0.93 WHIP, .158 BAA, 225 SV in 348.1 IP over 355 games. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the third round in 2008. Kimbrel turned 27 on May 28.
Asuaje is a 2B\3B\OF who played in 2015 at Double A Portland. He hit .251/.334/.374 with 8 HR, 61 RBI, 60 R, 9 SB in 131 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 11th round in 2013. Asuaje turned 24 on November 2nd.
Guerra is a shortstop who played at Class A Greenville in 2015. He hit .279/.329/.449 with 15 HR, 68 RBI, 64 R, 7 SB in 116 games. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Panama. Guerra turned 20 on September 25.
LHP Allen split 2015 between Rookie Gulf Coast and Class A Lowell. He was 0-0, 0.90 ERA, 24 K, 0.65 WHIP, .171 BAA in 20.0 IP over 7 games at Gulf Coast and 0-0, 2.08 ERA, 2 K, 1.38 WHIP, .300 BAA in 4.1 IP in 1 game at Lowell. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the eighth round in 2015. Allen turned 18 on May 23.
Margot is an outfielder who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Salem and Portland. He hit .282/.321/.420 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 35 R, 20 SB in 46 games at Salem and .271/.326/.419 with 3 HR, 33 RBI, 38 R, 19 SB in 64 games at Portland. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Margot turned 21 on September 28.
Joaquin Benoit traded to Mariners
Joaquin Benoit was traded by the San Diego Padres to the Seattle Mariners on November 12, 2015. The Padres in exchange received Enyel De Los Santos and Nelson Ward.
RHP Benoit was 6-5, 2.34 ERA, 63 K, 0.90 WHIP, .159 BAA, 2 SV in 65.1 IP over 67 games with the Padres in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Padres, Tigers, Rays and Rangers he is 54-42, 3.84 ERA, 960 K, 1.23 WHIP, .223 BAA, 50 SV in 970.1 IP over 661 games with 55 GS. He originally signed with the Rangers in 1996 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Benoit turned 38 on July 26.
RHP De Los Santos split 2015 between Rookie Arizona and Class A Everett. He was 3-0, 2.55 ERA, 29 K, 1.18 WHIP, .250 BAA in 24.2 IP over 5 games at Arizona and 3-0, 4.06 ERA, 42 K, 1.33 WHIP, .270 BAA in 37.2 IP over 8 games at Everett. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2014 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De Los Santos will be 20 on December 25.
Nelson is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Class A Clinton and Class A Advanced Bakersfield. He hit .270/.370/.436 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 27 R, 5 SB in 46 games at Clinton and .282/.362/.436 with 7 HR, 39 RBI, 54 R, 8 SB in 76 games at Bakersfield. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round in 2014. Nelson turned 23 on August 6th.
RHP Benoit was 6-5, 2.34 ERA, 63 K, 0.90 WHIP, .159 BAA, 2 SV in 65.1 IP over 67 games with the Padres in 2015. Over 14 MLB seasons with the Padres, Tigers, Rays and Rangers he is 54-42, 3.84 ERA, 960 K, 1.23 WHIP, .223 BAA, 50 SV in 970.1 IP over 661 games with 55 GS. He originally signed with the Rangers in 1996 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Benoit turned 38 on July 26.
RHP De Los Santos split 2015 between Rookie Arizona and Class A Everett. He was 3-0, 2.55 ERA, 29 K, 1.18 WHIP, .250 BAA in 24.2 IP over 5 games at Arizona and 3-0, 4.06 ERA, 42 K, 1.33 WHIP, .270 BAA in 37.2 IP over 8 games at Everett. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2014 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De Los Santos will be 20 on December 25.
Nelson is a 2B\SS\3B who split 2015 between Class A Clinton and Class A Advanced Bakersfield. He hit .270/.370/.436 with 2 HR, 16 RBI, 27 R, 5 SB in 46 games at Clinton and .282/.362/.436 with 7 HR, 39 RBI, 54 R, 8 SB in 76 games at Bakersfield. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round in 2014. Nelson turned 23 on August 6th.
Andrelton Simmons traded to Angels
Andrelton Simmons was traded by the Atlanta Braves to the Los Angeles Angels on November 12, 2015 along with Jose Briceno. The Braves in exchange received Erick Aybar, Sean Newcomb, Christopher Ellis and cash.
Simmons is a shortstop who hit .265/.321/.338 with 4 HR, 44 RBI, 60 R, 5 SB in 147 games with the Braves in 2015. Over four MLB seasons with the Braves he hit .256/.304/.362 with 31 HR, 168 RBI, 197 R, 16 SB in 499 games. He won Gold Gloves in 2013 and 2014. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the second round in 2010. Simmons turned 26 on September 4th.
Briceno is a catcher who played at Class A Advanced Carolina in 2015. He hit .183/.215/.267 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 32 R, 2 SB in 88 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 40%. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Braves in July 2015. Briceno turned 23 on September 19.
Aybar is a SS/2B who hit .270/.301/.338 with 3 HR, 44 RBI, 74 R, 15 SB in 156 games with the Angels in 2015. Over 10 MLB seasons with the Angels he hit .276/.315/.378 with 48 HR, 417 RBI, 572 R, 141 SB in 1220 games. He won a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2011. He originally signed with the Angels in 2002 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Aybar will be 32 on January 14.
LHP Newcomb split 2015 between Class A Burlington, Class A Advanced Inland Empire and Double A Arkansas. He was 1-0, 1.83 ERA, 45 K, 1.28 WHIP, .208 BAA in 34.1 IP over 7 games at Burlington, 6-1, 2.47 ERA, 84 K, 1.26 WHIP, .207 BAA in 65.2 IP over 13 games at Inland Empire and 2-2, 2.75 ERA, 39 K, 1.28 WHIP, .176 BAA in 36.0 IP over 7 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 15th pick of the first round in 2014. Newcomb turned 22 on June 12.
RHP Ellis split 2015 between Inland Empire and Arkansas. He was 4-5, 3.88 ERA, 70 K, 1.16 WHIP, .224 BAA in 62.2 IP over 11 games at Inland Empire and 7-4, 3.92 ERA, 62 K, 1.54 WHIP, .258 BAA in 78.0 IP over 15 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the third round in 2014. Ellis turned 23 on September 22.
Simmons is a shortstop who hit .265/.321/.338 with 4 HR, 44 RBI, 60 R, 5 SB in 147 games with the Braves in 2015. Over four MLB seasons with the Braves he hit .256/.304/.362 with 31 HR, 168 RBI, 197 R, 16 SB in 499 games. He won Gold Gloves in 2013 and 2014. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the second round in 2010. Simmons turned 26 on September 4th.
Briceno is a catcher who played at Class A Advanced Carolina in 2015. He hit .183/.215/.267 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 32 R, 2 SB in 88 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 40%. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela and was traded to the Braves in July 2015. Briceno turned 23 on September 19.
Aybar is a SS/2B who hit .270/.301/.338 with 3 HR, 44 RBI, 74 R, 15 SB in 156 games with the Angels in 2015. Over 10 MLB seasons with the Angels he hit .276/.315/.378 with 48 HR, 417 RBI, 572 R, 141 SB in 1220 games. He won a Gold Glove at shortstop in 2011. He originally signed with the Angels in 2002 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Aybar will be 32 on January 14.
LHP Newcomb split 2015 between Class A Burlington, Class A Advanced Inland Empire and Double A Arkansas. He was 1-0, 1.83 ERA, 45 K, 1.28 WHIP, .208 BAA in 34.1 IP over 7 games at Burlington, 6-1, 2.47 ERA, 84 K, 1.26 WHIP, .207 BAA in 65.2 IP over 13 games at Inland Empire and 2-2, 2.75 ERA, 39 K, 1.28 WHIP, .176 BAA in 36.0 IP over 7 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 15th pick of the first round in 2014. Newcomb turned 22 on June 12.
RHP Ellis split 2015 between Inland Empire and Arkansas. He was 4-5, 3.88 ERA, 70 K, 1.16 WHIP, .224 BAA in 62.2 IP over 11 games at Inland Empire and 7-4, 3.92 ERA, 62 K, 1.54 WHIP, .258 BAA in 78.0 IP over 15 games at Arkansas. He was originally drafted by the Angels in the third round in 2014. Ellis turned 23 on September 22.
Aaron Hicks traded to Yankees
Aaron Hicks was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the New York Yankees on November 11, 2015. The Twins in exchange received John Ryan Murphy.
Hicks is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .342/.405/.544 with 3 HR, 20 RBI, 26 R, 2 SB in 38 games at Rochester and .256/.323/.398 with 11 HR, 33 RBI, 48 R, 13 SB in 97 games with the Twins. Over three MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .225/.306/.349 with 20 HR, 78 RBI, 107 R, 26 SB in 247 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins with the 14th pick of the first round in 2008. Hicks turned 26 on October 2nd.
Murphy is a catcher who hit .277/.327/.406 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 21 R, 0 SB in 67 games with the Yankees in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .267/.311/.374 with 4 HR, 24 RBI, 31 R, 0 SB in 115 games. His MLB caught stealing rate is 30%. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2009. Murphy turned 24 on May 13.
Hicks is an outfielder who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .342/.405/.544 with 3 HR, 20 RBI, 26 R, 2 SB in 38 games at Rochester and .256/.323/.398 with 11 HR, 33 RBI, 48 R, 13 SB in 97 games with the Twins. Over three MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .225/.306/.349 with 20 HR, 78 RBI, 107 R, 26 SB in 247 games. He was originally drafted by the Twins with the 14th pick of the first round in 2008. Hicks turned 26 on October 2nd.
Murphy is a catcher who hit .277/.327/.406 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 21 R, 0 SB in 67 games with the Yankees in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .267/.311/.374 with 4 HR, 24 RBI, 31 R, 0 SB in 115 games. His MLB caught stealing rate is 30%. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the second round in 2009. Murphy turned 24 on May 13.
Jose Pirela traded to Padres
Jose Pirela was traded by the New York Yankees to the San Digo Padres on November 11, 2015, The Yankees in exchange received Ronald Herrera.
Pirela is a 2B\OF who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Tampa, Double A Trenton, Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and the Yankees. He hit .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 1 game at Tampa, .100/.182/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games at Trenton, .325/.390/.433 with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 40 R, 5 SB in 60 games at SWB and .230/.247/.311 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 37 games with the Yankees. Over two MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .255/.275/.367 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 13 R, 1 SB in 44 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2006 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Pirela will be 26 on November 21.
RHP Herrera split 2015 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Double A San Antonio. He was 5-6, 3.88 ERA, 69 K, 1.25 WHIP, .258 BAA in 102.0 IP over 18 games at Lake Elsinore and 3-1, 4.53 ERA, 35 K, 1.42 WHIP, 1.42 WHIP in 43.2 IP over 8 games at San Antonio. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula and was traded to the Padres in 2014 as the PTBNL. Herrera turned 20 on May 3rd.
Pirela is a 2B\OF who split 2015 between Class A Advanced Tampa, Double A Trenton, Triple A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and the Yankees. He hit .000/.000/.000 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 1 game at Tampa, .100/.182/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 3 games at Trenton, .325/.390/.433 with 3 HR, 23 RBI, 40 R, 5 SB in 60 games at SWB and .230/.247/.311 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 1 SB in 37 games with the Yankees. Over two MLB seasons with the Yankees he hit .255/.275/.367 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 13 R, 1 SB in 44 games. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2006 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Pirela will be 26 on November 21.
RHP Herrera split 2015 between Class A Advanced Lake Elsinore and Double A San Antonio. He was 5-6, 3.88 ERA, 69 K, 1.25 WHIP, .258 BAA in 102.0 IP over 18 games at Lake Elsinore and 3-1, 4.53 ERA, 35 K, 1.42 WHIP, 1.42 WHIP in 43.2 IP over 8 games at San Antonio. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of Venezula and was traded to the Padres in 2014 as the PTBNL. Herrera turned 20 on May 3rd.
Chris Herrmann traded to Diamondbacks
Chris Herrmann was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Arizona Diamondbacks on November 10, 2015, The Twins in exchange received Daniel Palka.
Herrmann is a C\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .260/.364/.342 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 3 SB in 23 games at Rochester and .146/.214/.272 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 13 R, 0 SB in 45 games with the Twins. Over four MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .181/.249/.280 with 6 HR, 33 RBI, 37 R, 1 SB in 142 games. His MLB career caught stealing rate is 38%. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2009. Herrmann will be 28 on November 24.
Palka is an OF\1B who played in 2015 at Class A Advanced Visalia. He hit .280/.352/.532 with 29 HR, 90 RBI, 95 R, 24 SB in 129 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the third round in 2013. Palka turned 24 on October 28.
Herrmann is a C\OF who split 2015 between Triple A Rochester and the Twins. He hit .260/.364/.342 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 9 R, 3 SB in 23 games at Rochester and .146/.214/.272 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 13 R, 0 SB in 45 games with the Twins. Over four MLB seasons with the Twins he hit .181/.249/.280 with 6 HR, 33 RBI, 37 R, 1 SB in 142 games. His MLB career caught stealing rate is 38%. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2009. Herrmann will be 28 on November 24.
Palka is an OF\1B who played in 2015 at Class A Advanced Visalia. He hit .280/.352/.532 with 29 HR, 90 RBI, 95 R, 24 SB in 129 games. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the third round in 2013. Palka turned 24 on October 28.
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Brad Miller traded to Rays in 6 player deal
Brad Miller was traded by the Seattle Mariners to the Tampa Bay Rays on November 5, 2015 along with Logan Morrison and Danny Farquhar. The Mariners in exchange received Nathan Karns, C.J. Riefenhauser and Boog Powell.
Miller is a SS/2B/OF who hit .258/.329/.402 with 11 HR, 46 RBI, 44 R, 13 SB in 144 games with the Mariners. Over three MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .248/.313/.394 with 29 HR, 118 RBI, 132 R, 22 SB in 343 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the second round in 2011. Miller turned 26 on October 18.
Morrison is a 1B\OF who hit .225/.302/.383 with 17 HR, 54 RBI, 47 R, 8 SB in 146 games with the Mariners. Over six MLB seasons with the Mariners and Marlins he has hit .246/.326/.416 with 70 HR, 254 RBI, 247 R, 16 SB in 608 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the 22nd round in 2005 and traded to the Mariners in 2013. Morrison turned 28 on August 25.
RHP Farquhar split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 1-1, 3.08 ERA, 41 K, 1.32 WHIP, .272 BAA, 3 SV in 38.0 IP over 27 games with 1 GS and 1-8, 5.12 ERA, 48 K, 1.37 WHIP, .266 BAA, 1 SV in 51.0 IP over 43 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Mariners and Blue Jays he was 4-12, 3.96 ERA, 209 K, 1.24 WHIP, .237 BAA, 18 SV in 179.2 IP over 158 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 10th round in 2008. Farquhar will be 29 on February 17.
RHP Karns was 7-5, 3.67 ERA, 145 K, 1.28 WHIP, .239 BAA in 147.0 IP over 27 games with the Rays in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Rays and Nationals he was 8-7, 4.00 ERA, 169 K, 1.30 WHIP, .240 BAA in 171.0 IP over 32 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 12th round in 2009 and traded to the Rays in 2014. Karns will be 28 on November 25.
LHP Riefenhauser split 2015 between Class A Advanced Charlotte, Triple A Durham and the Rays. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 2.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Charlotte, 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 34 K, 0.92 WHIP, .200 BAA, 1 SV in 34.2 IP over 29 games at Durham and 1-0, 5.52 ERA, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP, .283 BAA in 14.2 IP over 17 games with the Rays. Over two MLB seasons with the Rays he was 1-0, 6.30 ERA, 9 K, 1.55 WHIP, .284 BAA in 20.0 IP over 24 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 20th round in 2010. Riefenhauser will be 26 on January 30.
Powell is an outfielder who split 2015 between Double A Montgomery and Triple A Durham. He hit .328/.408/.416 with 1 HR, 22 RBI, 44 R, 11 SB in 61 games at Montgomery and .257/.360/.364 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 22 R, 7 SB in 56 games at Durham. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 20th round in 2012 and traded to the Rays in February 2015. Powell will be 23 on January 14.
Miller is a SS/2B/OF who hit .258/.329/.402 with 11 HR, 46 RBI, 44 R, 13 SB in 144 games with the Mariners. Over three MLB seasons with the Mariners he hit .248/.313/.394 with 29 HR, 118 RBI, 132 R, 22 SB in 343 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the second round in 2011. Miller turned 26 on October 18.
Morrison is a 1B\OF who hit .225/.302/.383 with 17 HR, 54 RBI, 47 R, 8 SB in 146 games with the Mariners. Over six MLB seasons with the Mariners and Marlins he has hit .246/.326/.416 with 70 HR, 254 RBI, 247 R, 16 SB in 608 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the 22nd round in 2005 and traded to the Mariners in 2013. Morrison turned 28 on August 25.
RHP Farquhar split 2015 between Triple A Tacoma and the Mariners. He was 1-1, 3.08 ERA, 41 K, 1.32 WHIP, .272 BAA, 3 SV in 38.0 IP over 27 games with 1 GS and 1-8, 5.12 ERA, 48 K, 1.37 WHIP, .266 BAA, 1 SV in 51.0 IP over 43 games. Over four MLB seasons with the Mariners and Blue Jays he was 4-12, 3.96 ERA, 209 K, 1.24 WHIP, .237 BAA, 18 SV in 179.2 IP over 158 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 10th round in 2008. Farquhar will be 29 on February 17.
RHP Karns was 7-5, 3.67 ERA, 145 K, 1.28 WHIP, .239 BAA in 147.0 IP over 27 games with the Rays in 2015. Over three MLB seasons with the Rays and Nationals he was 8-7, 4.00 ERA, 169 K, 1.30 WHIP, .240 BAA in 171.0 IP over 32 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the 12th round in 2009 and traded to the Rays in 2014. Karns will be 28 on November 25.
LHP Riefenhauser split 2015 between Class A Advanced Charlotte, Triple A Durham and the Rays. He was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 K, 2.00 WHIP, .000 BAA in 1.0 IP in 1 game at Charlotte, 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 34 K, 0.92 WHIP, .200 BAA, 1 SV in 34.2 IP over 29 games at Durham and 1-0, 5.52 ERA, 7 K, 1.50 WHIP, .283 BAA in 14.2 IP over 17 games with the Rays. Over two MLB seasons with the Rays he was 1-0, 6.30 ERA, 9 K, 1.55 WHIP, .284 BAA in 20.0 IP over 24 games. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 20th round in 2010. Riefenhauser will be 26 on January 30.
Powell is an outfielder who split 2015 between Double A Montgomery and Triple A Durham. He hit .328/.408/.416 with 1 HR, 22 RBI, 44 R, 11 SB in 61 games at Montgomery and .257/.360/.364 with 2 HR, 18 RBI, 22 R, 7 SB in 56 games at Durham. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 20th round in 2012 and traded to the Rays in February 2015. Powell will be 23 on January 14.
Trevor Williams traded to Pirates
Trevor Williams was traded by the Miami Marlins to the Pittsburgh Pirates on October 24, 2015, The Marlins in exchange received Richard Mitchell.
RHP Williams split 2015 between Double A Jacksonville and Triple A New Orleans. He was 7-8, 4.00 ERA, 88 K, 1.38 WHIP, .275 BAA in 117.0 IP over 22 games at Jacksonville and 0-2, 2.57 ERA, 13 K, 1.57 WHIP, .268 BAA in 14.0 IP over 3 games at New Orleans. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the second round in 2013. Williams turned 23 on April 25.
RHP Mitchell pitched in 2015 at Rookie Gulf Coast. He was 2-0, 3.38 ERA, 14 K, 1.36 WHIP, .253 BAA in 21.1 IP over 10 games. He originally signed with the Pirates in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Columbia. Mitchell turned 20 on July 29.
RHP Williams split 2015 between Double A Jacksonville and Triple A New Orleans. He was 7-8, 4.00 ERA, 88 K, 1.38 WHIP, .275 BAA in 117.0 IP over 22 games at Jacksonville and 0-2, 2.57 ERA, 13 K, 1.57 WHIP, .268 BAA in 14.0 IP over 3 games at New Orleans. He was originally drafted by the Marlins in the second round in 2013. Williams turned 23 on April 25.
RHP Mitchell pitched in 2015 at Rookie Gulf Coast. He was 2-0, 3.38 ERA, 14 K, 1.36 WHIP, .253 BAA in 21.1 IP over 10 games. He originally signed with the Pirates in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Columbia. Mitchell turned 20 on July 29.
Darwin Barney traded to Blue Jays
Darwin Barney was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Toronto Blue Jays on September 13, 2015 for a PTBNL. Jack Murphy was later sent to the Dodgers to complete the deal.
Barney is a 2B\SS who had split 2015 between Triple A Oklahoma City and the Dodgers. He hit .277/.325/.354 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 52 R, 0 SB in 96 games at Oklahoma City and was hitless in four at bats over two games with the Dodgers. Over six MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Cubs he has hit .246/.294/.339 with 21 HR, 157 RBI, 228 R, 20 SB in 581 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 2007. Barney turned 30 on November 8th.
Murphy is a catcher who played in 2015 at Double A New Hampshire. He hit .220/.309/.315 with 3 HR, 31 RBI, 34 R, 0 SB in 85 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 31%. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 31st round in 2009. Murphy turned 27 on April 6th.
Barney is a 2B\SS who had split 2015 between Triple A Oklahoma City and the Dodgers. He hit .277/.325/.354 with 4 HR, 31 RBI, 52 R, 0 SB in 96 games at Oklahoma City and was hitless in four at bats over two games with the Dodgers. Over six MLB seasons with the Blue Jays, Dodgers, and Cubs he has hit .246/.294/.339 with 21 HR, 157 RBI, 228 R, 20 SB in 581 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the fourth round in 2007. Barney turned 30 on November 8th.
Murphy is a catcher who played in 2015 at Double A New Hampshire. He hit .220/.309/.315 with 3 HR, 31 RBI, 34 R, 0 SB in 85 games. His minor league caught stealing rate is 31%. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 31st round in 2009. Murphy turned 27 on April 6th.
Daniel Coulombe traded to Athletics
Daniel Coulombe was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Oakland Athletics on September 10, 2015 for cash. The LHP split 2015 between Triple A Oklahoma City, the Dodgers and the Athletics. He was 3-1, 3.27 ERA, 41 K, 1.43 WHIP, .235 BAA, 1 SV in 41.1 IP over 38 games at Oklahoma City, 0-0, 7.56 ERA, 7 K, 1.80 WHIP, .265 BAA in 8.1 IP over 5 games with the Dodgers and 0-0, 3.52 ERA, 4 K, 1.43 WHIP, .276 BAA in 7.2 IP over 9 games with the Athletics. Over two MLB seasons with the Dodgers and Athletics he was 0-0, 5.31 ERA, 15 K, 1.62 WHIP, .265 BAA in 20.1 IP over 19 games. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the 25th round in 2012. Coulombe turned 26 on October 26.
Friday, October 30, 2015
Alcides Escobar Flips Switch
Alcides Escobar of the Kansas City Royals appears to be taking the next step in his career by elevating his play during the 2015 Playoffs. He is following the path blazed by Lorenzo Cain in 2014 when he emerged as a budding super star. Escobar has found his comfort zone in the lead off spot and his aggressive approach helped propel the team into the World Series.
The talented shortstop spent the majority of 2014 batting ninth but after initial success started to struggle as he went 56 for 203, .243/.272/.335 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 23 R, 7 SB. Moving to the eighth spot produced much better results as he hit 59 for 179, .330/.366/.425 with 1 HR, 23 RBI, 30 R, 15 SB. Although it was a much smaller sample size his greatest success was in the lead off spot hitting 25 for 69, .362/.397/.478 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB. That success prompted a more permanent move up top in 2015.
The production in the top spot slipped for Escobar slipped during the 2015 regular season as he went 142 for 549, .259/.296/.322 with 3 HR, 42 RBI, 74 R, 16 SB. Yet when the Royals reached the playoffs he took it up a notch in the Division Series against the Houston Astros hitting 6 for 21, .286/.318/.429 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB. The flip switched in the Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays as he hit 11 for 23, .478/.481/.652 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB to earn the ALCS MVP. Now the Royals are in the World Series with a 2-0 lead over the New York Mets and Escobar has gone 3 for 11 or .273 with an inside the park home run to his credit. The team heads east to New York as he will set the table for a line up that has wholly bought into the teachings of hitting coach Dale Sveum.
The talented shortstop spent the majority of 2014 batting ninth but after initial success started to struggle as he went 56 for 203, .243/.272/.335 with 1 HR, 20 RBI, 23 R, 7 SB. Moving to the eighth spot produced much better results as he hit 59 for 179, .330/.366/.425 with 1 HR, 23 RBI, 30 R, 15 SB. Although it was a much smaller sample size his greatest success was in the lead off spot hitting 25 for 69, .362/.397/.478 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB. That success prompted a more permanent move up top in 2015.
The production in the top spot slipped for Escobar slipped during the 2015 regular season as he went 142 for 549, .259/.296/.322 with 3 HR, 42 RBI, 74 R, 16 SB. Yet when the Royals reached the playoffs he took it up a notch in the Division Series against the Houston Astros hitting 6 for 21, .286/.318/.429 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB. The flip switched in the Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays as he hit 11 for 23, .478/.481/.652 with 0 HR, 5 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB to earn the ALCS MVP. Now the Royals are in the World Series with a 2-0 lead over the New York Mets and Escobar has gone 3 for 11 or .273 with an inside the park home run to his credit. The team heads east to New York as he will set the table for a line up that has wholly bought into the teachings of hitting coach Dale Sveum.
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Royals Unfinished Business
I noticed during the season that the 2015 Kansas City Royals were following parallels from the past of one of my other sports passions the University of Nebraska football team. The 1994 Huskers had made "Unfinished Business" their mantra after ending their previous season in a close loss to Florida State in a controversy laden bowl game. Ned Yost has mentioned the Royals feel the same after coming so close reaching game seven of the 2014 World Series against the San Francisco Giants.
The 1994 Huskers went on to an undefeated season while winning the first of three national championships over a four year span. The Royals have responded this season by dominating from the start while winning the American League Central with the best record in the American League. Returning to the World Series was a major next step. Now four wins are needed against the New York Mets to finish their business.
The 1994 Huskers went on to an undefeated season while winning the first of three national championships over a four year span. The Royals have responded this season by dominating from the start while winning the American League Central with the best record in the American League. Returning to the World Series was a major next step. Now four wins are needed against the New York Mets to finish their business.
Friday, October 23, 2015
Royals Back to Back World Series Trips
The Kansas City Royals are returning to the World Series. A home field victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in game six was the clincher. It was a matter of doing just enough to eek it out. Ventura did enough to turn it over to the bull pen. Davis had control issues after the rain delay but did enough to work out of the jam. Solo shots by Zobrist and Moose were so valuable and Cain reaching down for an extra gear added to his playoff heroics. I'll give credit to David Price for making adjustments to keep the Royals from blowing it wide open. Also have to acknowledge that Jose Bautista had two two impressive home runs that momentarily deflated the hopes of all in Royal blue. Celebrate tonight Royals as the defending American League Champions. The Mets will only have one extra day of rest.
Tanner Banks Pioneer League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Tanner Banks of the Great Falls Voyagers was selected the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 5 K. This season the LHP is 5-5, 2.51 ERA, 38 K, 1.02 WHIP, .248 BAA in 75.1 IP over 14 games at Great Falls and 0-0, 4.09 ERA, 5 K, 1.55 WHIP, .304 BAA, 1 SV in 11.0 IP over 8 games at Class A Kannapolis. Great Falls is a Rookie team of the Chicago White Sox. Banks also won the award for the week of July 13. He was originally drafted by the White Sox in the 18th round in 2014. Banks will be 24 on October 24.
Jonathan Padilla Appalachian League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Jonathan Padilla of the Pulaski Yankees was selected the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 G, 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 3 K. This season he was 2-1, 2.40 ERA, 25 K, 1.27 WHIP, .254 BAA in 30.0 IP over 8 games at Pulaski with 4 GS and 3-0, 1.64 ERA, 25 K, 0.64 WHIP, .175 BAA in 22.0 IP over 4 games at Rookie DSL (Dominican Summer League). Pulaski is a Rookie team of the New York Yankees. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Padilla turned 22 on March 30.
Tyler Davis Northwest League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Tyler Davis of the Spokane Indians was selected the Northwest League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 4 BB and 7 K. This season the RHP was 3-1, 5.09 ERA, 30 K, 1.50 WHIP, .293 BAA in 35.1 IP over 16 games with 2 GS. Spokane is the Class A short season team of the Texas Rangers. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 23rd round in 2015. Davis will be 23 on January 5th.
Kolton Mahoney New York-Penn League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Kolton Mahoney of the Staten Island Yankees was selected the New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.64 ERA, 2 GS, 14.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 2 HBP, 0 BB and 15 K. This season the RHP was 3-2, 2.29 ERA, 50 K, 1.09 WHIP, .236 BAA in 55.0 IP over 12 games with 10 GS. Staten Island is the Class A short season team of the New York Yankees. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 16th round in 2015. Mahoney turned 23 on May 20.
Justin Kamplain South Atlantic League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Justin Kamplain of the Charleston RiverDogs was selected the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 12.1 IP, 9 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 11 K. This season the LHP is 5-14, 4.29 ERA, 119 K, 1.40 WHIP, .288 BAA in 136.1 IP over 26 games. Charleston is the Class A team of the New York Yankees. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 18th round in 2014. Kamplain will be 23 on February 13.
Dean Deetz Midwest League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Dean Deetz of the Quad Cities River Bandits was selected the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 11.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 3 K. This season the RHP is 5-1, 0.76 ERA, 29 K, 0.85 WHIP, .136 BAA in 35.1 IP over 7 games with 6 GS at Quad Cities and 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 21 K, 1.13 WHIP, .208 BAA in 28.1 IP over 7 games with 5 GS at Class A short season Tri-City. Quad Cities is the Class A team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the 11th round in 2014. Deetz will be 22 on November 29.
Seth Varner Florida State League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Seth Varner of the Daytona Tortugas was selected the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 12.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 13 K. This season the LHP 4-4, 2.97 ERA, 57 K, 0.99 WHIP, .233 BAA in 60.2 IP over 13 games at Daytona with 9 GS and 7-4, 2.88 ERA, 77 K, 1.12 WHIP, .269 BAA in 78.0 IP over 14 games at Class A Dayton. Daytona is the Class A Advanced team of the Cincinnati Reds. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the 10th round in 2014. Varner will be 24 on January 27.
Brad Markey Carolina League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Brad Markey of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans was selected the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 6 K. This season the RHP was 7-0, 1.15 ERA, 40 K, 0.75 WHIP, .186 BAA in 55.0 IP over 9 games at Myrtle Beach with 8 GS and 0-0, 2.48 ERA, 23 K, 0.97 WHIP, .222 BAA, 2 SV in 29.0 IP over 12 games at Class A Sound Bend with 1 GS. Myrtle Beach is the Class A Advanced team of the Chicago Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 19th round in 2014. Markey turned 23 on March 3rd.
Jason Forjet California League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Jason Forjet of the San Jose Giants was selected the California League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 10 K. This season the RHP was 7-4, 2.67 ERA, 86 K, 1.11 WHIP, .242 BAA in 94.1 IP over 23 games with 14 GS. San Jose is the Class A Advanced team of the San Francisco Giants. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the 31st round in 2012. Forjet will be 26 on January 4th.
Sean Manaea Texas League PiOW 083115 to 090615
Sean Manaea of the Midland RockHounds was selected the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 6, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 13 K. This season the LHP is 6-0, 1.90 ERA, 51 K, 1.15 WHIP, .218 BAA in 42.2 IP over 7 games at Midland, 0-1, 5.14 ERA, 11 K, 2.14 WHIP, .310 BAA in 7.0 IP over 2 games at Double A NW Arkansas, 1-0, 3.66 ERA, 22 K, 1.32 WHIP, .297 BAA in 19.2 IP over 4 games at Class A Advanced Wilmington and 0-0, 1.80 ERA, 6 K, 0.60 WHIP, .118 BAA in 5.0 IP in 1 game at Rookie Arizona. Midland is the Double A team of the Oakland Athletics. Manaea also won the award for the week of July 27. He was originally drafted by the Royals with the 34th pick of the first round in 2013 and was traded to the Athletics in July 2015. Manaea turned 23 on February 1st.
Cody Reed Southern League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Cody Reed of the Pensacola Blue Wahoos was selected the Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 14.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 17 K. This season the LHP is 6-2, 2.17 ERA, 60 K, 1.11 WHIP, .220 BAA in 49.2 IP over 8 games at Pensacola, 2-2, 3.45 ERA, 19 K, 1.19 WHIP, .239 BAA in 28.2 IP over 5 games at Double A NW Arkansas and 5-5, 2.14 ERA, 65 K, 1.19 WHIP, .243 BAA, 1 SV in 67.1 IP over 13 games at Class A Advanced Wilmington. Pensacola is the Double A team of the Cincinnati Reds. Reed had already won the award for the week of August 3 and for the week of July 20 in the Texas League. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the second round in 2013 and traded to the Reds on July 26, 2015. Reed turned 22 on April 15
Austin Voth Eastern League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Austin Voth of the Harrisburg Senators was selected the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 13.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 11 K. This season the RHP is 6-7, 2.92 ERA, 148 K, 1.11 WHIP, .230 BAA in 157.1 IP over 28 games. Harrisburg is the Double A team of the Washington Nationals. He was originally drafted by the Nationals in the fifth round in 2013. Voth turned 23 on June 26.
Clayton Blackburn Pacific Coast League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Clayton Blackburn of the Sacramento River Cats was selected the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 14.1 IP, 8 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 1 BB and 14 K. This season the RHP was 10-4, 2.85 ERA, 99 K, 1.29 WHIP, .269 BAA in 123.0 IP over 23 games with 20 GS. Sacramento is the Triple A team of the San Francisco Giants. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the 16th round in 2011. Blackburn will be 23 on January 6th.
Bradin Hagens International League PiOW 083115 to 090715
Bradin Hagens of the Durham Bulls was selected the International League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.66 ERA, 2 GS, 13.2 IP, 8 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 3 BB and 1 K. This season the RHP was 5-5, 2.67 ERA, 50 K, 1.12 WHIP, .206 BAA in 70.2 IP over 14 games at Durham with 12 GS and 4-5, 3.86 ERA, 46 K, 1.43 WHIP, .271 BAA in 63.0 IP over 16 games at Double A Montgomery with 8 GS. Durham is the Triple A team of the Tampa Bay Rays. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the sixth round in 2009. Hagens turned 26 on May 12.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Jordan Paroubeck Pioneer League POW 083115 to 090715
Jordan Paroubeck of the Ogden Raptors was selected the Pioneer League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 14 for 28, .500/.576/.929 with 3 2B, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB and 5 BB in 7 games. This season the outfielder hit .379/.455/.621 with 4 HR, 20 RBI, 21 R, 1 SB in 22 games at Ogden and .245/.327/.429 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 13 games at Rookie Arizona. Odgen is a Rookie team of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the second round in 2013, was traded to the Braves in May 2015 and traded to the Dodgers in July 2015. Paroubeck will be 21 on November 2nd.
Kevin Kaczmarski Appalachian League POW 083115 to 090715
Kevin Kaczmarski of the Kingsport Mets was selected the Appalachian League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 5 for 8, .625/.625/1.250 with 3 2B, 1 3B, 0 HR, 4 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB and 0 BB in 2 games. This season the outfielder hit .355/.415/.512 with 4 HR, 34 RBI, 47 R, 20 SB in 64 games. Kingsport is a Rookie team of the New York Mets. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the ninth round in 2015. Kaczmarski will be 24 on December 31.
Christopher Shaw Northwest League POW 083115 to 090715
Christopher Shaw of the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes was selected the Northwest League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 8 for 23, .348/.375/.870 with 3 2B, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 6 games. This season the first baseman hit .287/.360/.551 with 12 HR, 30 RBI, 22 R, 0 SB in 46 games. Salem-Keizer is the Class A short season team of the San Francisco Giants. He was originally drafted by the Giants with the 31st pick of the first round in 2015. Shaw turned 22 on October 20.
RJ Dennard New York-Penn League POW 083115 to 090715
R.J. Dennard of the State Collage Spikes was selected the New York-Penn League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 11 for 23, .478/.538/.870 with 3 2B, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB and 3 BB in 6 games. This season the first baseman hit .250/.336/.363 with 2 HR, 15 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 42 games. State College is the Class A short season team of the St Louis Cardinals. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the 39th round in 2015. Dennard will be 23 on October 27.
Austin Bailey South Atlantic League POW 083115 to 090715
Austin Bailey of the Lexington Legends was selected the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 12 for 28, .429/.529/.821 with 4 2B, 2 3B, 1 HR, 8 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 4 BB in 7 games. This season the shortstop hit .318/.387/.527 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 19 R, 3 SB in 30 games at Lexington and .308/.353/.438 with 3 HR, 19 RBI, 21 R, 4 SB in 35 games at Rookie Burlington. Lexington is the Class A team of the Kansas City Royals. He was originally drafted by the Royals in the 21st round in 2015. Bailey turned 23 on July 3rd.
Franmil Reyes Midwest League POW 083115 to 090715
Franmil Reyes of the Fort Wayne TinCaps was selected the Midwest League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 14 for 25, .560/.607/.960 with 4 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB and 3 BB in 6 games. This season the outfielder hit .255/.320/.393 with 8 HR, 62 RBI, 52 R, 10 SB in 123 games. Fort Wayne is the Class A team of the San Diego Padres. He originally signed with the Padres in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Reyes turned 20 on July 7th.
Jared Reaves Florida State League POW 083115 to 090715
Jared Reaves of the Lakeland Flying Tigers was selected the Florida State League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 9 for 22, .409/.519/.727 with 5 2B, 1 3B, 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB and 5 BB in 7 games. This season the shortstop hit .253/.309/.337 with 0 HR, 16 RBI, 16 R, 0 SB in 53 games at Lakeland and .269/.345/.385 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 9 games at Double A Erie. Lakeland is the Class A Advanced team of the Detroit Tigers. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the 25th round in 2012. Reaves turned 25 on July 20.
Carlos Franco Carolina League POW 083115 to 090715
Carlos Franco of the Carolina Mudcats was selected the Carolina League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 9 for 25, .360/.500/.680 with 2 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB and 7 BB in 7 games. This season the third baseman hit .254/.347/.403 with 11 HR, 62 RBI, 54 R, 5 SB in 134 games. Carolina is the Class A Advanced team of the Atlanta Braves. He originally signed with the Braves in 2009 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Franco will be 24 on December 20.
Alex Verdugo California League POW 083115 to 090715
Alex Verdugo of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes was selected the California League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 15 for 26, .577/.586/.962 with 4 2B, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB and 2 BB in 7 games. This season the outfielder hit .385/.406/.659 with 4 HR, 19 RBI, 20 R, 1 SB in 23 games at Rancho Cucamonga and .295/.325/.394 with 5 HR, 42 RBI, 50 R, 13 SB in 101 games at Class A Great Lakes. Rancho Cucamonga is the Class A Advanced team of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the second round in 2014. Verdugo turned 19 on May 15.
Renato Nunez Texas League POW 082415 to 083015
Renato Nunez of the Midland RockHounds was selected the Texas League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 6, 2015. For the week he hit 11 for 27, .407/.448/.741 with 3 2B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 6 games. This season the third baseman hit .278/.332/.480 with 18 HR, 61 RBI, 62 R, 1 SB in 93 games. Midland is the Double A team of the Oakland Athletics. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2010 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Nunez turned 21 on April 4th.
Ian Miller Southern League POW 083115 to 090715
Ian Miller of the Jackson Generals was selected the Southern League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 13 for 28, .464/.448/.643 with 3 2B, 1 3B, 5 RBI, 4 R, 4 SB and 0 BB in 6 games. This season the outfielder hit .254/.310/.320 with 0 HR, 23 RBI, 40 R, 29 SB in 87 games at Jackson and .296/.341/.352 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 20 R, 21 SB in 39 games at Class A Advanced Bakersfield. Jackson is the Double A team of the Seattle Mariners. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 14th round in 2013. Miller will be 24 on February 21.
Manuel Margot Eastern League POW 083115 to 090715
Manuel Margot of the Portland Sea Dogs was selected the Eastern League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 15 for 34, .441/.447/.765 with 3 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 7 R, 3 SB and 2 BB in 8 games. This season the outfielder hit .271/.326/.419 with 3 HR, 33 RBI, 38 R, 19 SB in 64 games at Portland and .282/.321/.420 with 3 HR, 17 RBI, 35 R, 20 SB in 46 games at Class A Advanced Salem. Portland is the Double A team of the Boston Red Sox. He originally signed with the Red Sox in 2011 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Margot turned 21 on September 28.
Matt Clark Pacific Coast League POW 083115 to 090715
Matt Clark of the Colorado Springs Sky Sox was selected the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 12 for 25, .480/.581/.960 with 6 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB and 6 BB in 8 games. This season the first baseman hit .291/.367/.492 with 20 HR, 77 RBI, 70 R, 1 SB in 132 games. Colorado Springs is the Triple A team of the Milwaukee Brewers. He was originally drafted by the Padres in the 12th round in 2008. Clark will be 29 on December 10.
Ali Castillo International League POW 083115 to 090715
Ali Castillo of the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders was selected the International League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 7, 2015. For the week he hit 15 for 31, .484/.529/.710 with 7 2B, 8 RBI, 2 R, 4 SB and 3 BB in 7 games. This season the shortstop hit .367/.398/.468 with 0 HR, 13 RBI, 7 R, 4 SB in 20 games at SWB and .269/.320/.310 with 2 HR, 36 RBI, 31 R, 25 SB in 68 games at Double A Trenton. SWB is the Triple A team of the New York Yankees. He originally signed with the Yankees in 2007 as an amateur free agent out of Venezuela. Castillo turned 26 on June 19.
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Royals await Wild Card Winner
The Kansas City Royals await the outcome of the American League Wild Card game between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees. The Royals fared the same against both teams in 2015 with a 2-4 record. The home record was 2-1 against both while they Royals were swept going 0-3 at both opposing team fields. That would point to another positive for the Royals gaining home field advantage in the playoffs.
Monday, October 5, 2015
Francisco Lindor September 2015 AL Rookie of the Month
Francisco Lindor of the Cleveland Indians was selected the American League Rookie of the Month for September 2015. During the month the shortstop hit 38 for 105, .362/.395/.657 with 8 2B, 4 3B, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 17 R, 5 SB and 7 BB in 27 games. He split 2015 between Triple A Columbus and the Indians as he hit .284/.350/.402 with 2 HR, 22 RBI, 26 R, 9 SB in 59 games at Columbus and .313/.353/.482 with 12 HR, 51 RBI, 50 R, 12 SB in 99 games with the Indians. He was originally drafted by the Indians with the eighth pick of the first round in 2011. Lindor will be 22 on November 14.
Justin Bour September 2015 NL Rookie of the Month
Justin Bour of the Miami Marlins was selected the National League Rookie of the Month for September 2015. During the month the first baseman hit 29 for 100, .290/.321/.590 with 3 2B, 9 HR, 25 RBI, 14 R, 0 SB and 5 BB in 26 games. This season he hit .262/.321/.479 with 23 HR, 73 RBI, 42 R, 0 SB in 129 games. Over two MLB seasons with the Marlins he has hit .265/.327/.462 with 24 HR, 84 RBI, 52 R, 0 SB in 168 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 25th round in 2009 and was later drafted by the Marlins in the 2013 rule 5 draft. Bour turned 27 on May 28.
Cody Anderson September 2015 AL Pitcher of the Month
Cody Anderson of the Cleveland Indians was selected the American League Pitcher of the Month for September 2015. During the month the RHP was 5-0, 1.38 ERA, 20 K, 1.10 WHIP, .212 BAA in 39.0 IP over 6 games. He had split 2015 between Double A Akron, Triple A Columbus and the Indians. He was 3-2, 1.73 ERA, 36 K, 1.02 WHIP, .233 BAA in 52.0 Ip over 10 games at Akron, 1-1, 2.33 ERA, 18 K, 1.14 WHIP, .239 BAA in 19.1 IP over 3 games at Columbus as 7-3, 3.05 ERA, 44 K, 1.11 WHIP, .231 BAA in 91.1 IP over 15 games with the Indians. He was originally drafted by the Indians in the 14th round in 2011. Anderson turned 25 on September 14.
Jake Arrieta September 2015 NL Pitcher of the Month
Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs was selected the National League Pitcher of the Month for September 2015. During the month the RHP was 4-0, 0.45 ERA, 39 K, 0.60 WHIP, .148 BAA in 40.0 IP over 5 games. It was a repeat performance after winning the award in August. This season he is 22-6, 1.77 ERA, 236 K, 0.86 WHIP, .185 BAA in 229.0 IP over 33 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Cubs and Orioles he is 56-38, 3.70 ERA, 717 K, 1.18 WHIP, .226 BAA in 795.1 IP over 136 games with 130 GS. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2007 and was traded to the Cubs in 2013. Arrieta turned 29 on March 6th.
Shin Soo-Choo September 2015 AL Player of the Month
Shin Soo-Choo of the Texas Rangers was selected the American League Player of the Month for September 2015. During the month he hit 42 for 104, .404/.515/.625 with 6 2B, 1 3B, 5 HR, 20 RBI, 26 R, 1 SB and 21 BB. This season the outfielder hit .276/.375/.463 with 22 HR, 82 RBI, 94 R, 4 SB in 149 games. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Rangers, Reds, Indians and Mariners he has hit .281/.382/.455 with 139 HR, 549 RBI, 649 R, 112 SB in 1125 games. He originally signed with the Mariners in 2000 as an amateur free agent out of South Korea. Choo turned 33 on July 13.
Nolan Arenado September 2015 NL Player of the Month
Nolan Arenado of the Colorado Rockies was selected the National League Player of the Month for September 2015. During the month the outfielder hit 38 for 112, .339/.366/.705 with 8 2B, 11 HR, 32 RBI, 19 R, 1 SB and 7 BB. This season the third baseman is hitting .287/.323/.575 with 42 HR, 130 RBI, 97 R, 2 SB in 157 games. Over three MLB seasons with the Rockies he has hit .281/.318/.500 with 70 HR, 243 RBI, 204 R, 6 SB in 401 games. He was originally drafted by the Rockies in the second round in 2009. Arenado turned 24 on April 16.
Adrian Beltre AL Player of Week 092815 to 100415
Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers was selected the American League Player of the Week for the span of September 28, 2015 through October 4, 2015. For the week he hit 13 for 29, .448/.484/.793 with 4 2B, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 2 BB. This season the third baseman hit .287/.334/.453 with 4 HR, 18 RBI, 83 R, 1 SB in 143 games. Over 18 MLB seasons with the Rangers, Red Sox, Mariners, and Dodgers he has hit .285/.337/.477 with 413 HR, 1467 RBI, 1339 R, 118 SB in 2567 games. He originally signed with the Dodgers in 1994 as ana amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Beltre turned 36 on April 7th.
Max Scherzer NL Player of Week 092815 to 100415
Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals was selected the National League Player of the Week for the span of September 28, 2015 through October 4, 2015. He threw a no hitter against the Mets and for the week was 2-0, 0.53 ERA, 2 GS, 17.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 3 BB, 27 K, .038 BAA, 1 CG and 1 SHO. This season the RHP was 14-12, 2.79 ERA, 276 K, 0.92 WHIP, .208 BAA in 228.2 IP over 33 games. Over eight MLB seasons with the Nationals, Tigers and Diamondbacks he is 105-62, 3.46 ERA, 1597 K, 1.17 WHIP, .237 BAA in 1468.0 IP over 240 games. Scherzer had also been the NL Pitcher of the Month in May and June. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks with the 11th pick of the first round in 2006, traded to the Tigers in 2009 and signed with the Nationals in 2015. Scherzer will be 31 on July 27.
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Max Scherzer pitches no-hitter vs Mets 100315
Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals pitched a no-hitter in a 2-0 victory against the New York Mets on October 3, 2015. His line for the game was 9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R. 0 ER, 0 BB, 17 K in 109 pitches. The Mets' Kevin Plawecki reached base on a throwing error in the sixth to keep it from being a perfect game. This season the RHP was 14-12, 2.79 ERA, 276 K, 0.92 WHIP, .208 BAA in 228.2 IP over 33 games. Over eight MLB seasons with the Nationals, Tigers and Diamondbacks he is 105-62, 3.46 ERA, 1597 K, 1.17 WHIP, .237 BAA in 1468.0 IP over 240 games. Scherzer had also thrown a no-hitter earlier in the season on June 20 against the Pirates. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks with the 11th pick of the first round in 2006, traded to the Tigers in 2009 and signed with the Nationals in 2015. Scherzer will be 31 on July 27.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Royals Playoffs Bound 2015
The Kansas City Royals are headed to the MLB playoffs for the second year in a row. This year is even sweeter as they are the 2015 AL Central champs rather than a wild card. That guarantees at least three games rather than the one game play in the wild card teams have to gut out.
The offense is much better this season with Lorenzo Cain, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas taking their games to the next level. Salvador Perez and Alex Gordon had steady seasons even with Gordon being derailed by the DL. Kendrys Morales was a huge upgrade to Billy Butler. Alcides Escobar, Jarod Dyson and Omar Infante have fallen off from last year but the pick up of Ben Zobrist helped make up for the last one.
The pitching staff had an identity crisis after James Shields headed west as it left a vacuum for an ace. Yordano Ventura started off rocky but answered the wake up call after his yo-yo ride to the minors. Jeremy Guthrie could not repeat his unheralded performance from last year and was extremely hittable. Edinson Volquez proved to be a good pick up and challenged to be the ace but sputtered down the stretch. Danny Duffy never found the dominance he had before his 2014 injury. Kris Medlen on the other hand has been solid since returning from his elbow injury that had sidelined him with the Braves for all of 2014. Johnny Cueto has people shouting bust rather than being the ace he was rented to be. The bullpen has been nearly as stellar but the elbow of Greg Holland finally gave out after one too many heart attack performances. That bumps the capable Wade Davis to be closer, Kelvin Herrera to the 8th and Ryan Madson to the 7th. Herrera has been struggling over the past 30 plus and that is troubling.
As hot as the Royals were in the 2014 playoffs they have been the opposite down the final stretch to close out 2015. After racing out to such a big lead in the AL Central they have started to run out of gas with a 10-17 September. That has allowed the red hot Toronto Blue Jays to edge past with the best record in the American League. Only a handful of games through Sunday with home field advantage at stake. Unless the Royals get hot and the Blue Jays falter it will be the Royals and Texas Rangers in the divisional series. That may be the more favorable match up to get their confidence and mojo back on track.
The offense is much better this season with Lorenzo Cain, Eric Hosmer and Mike Moustakas taking their games to the next level. Salvador Perez and Alex Gordon had steady seasons even with Gordon being derailed by the DL. Kendrys Morales was a huge upgrade to Billy Butler. Alcides Escobar, Jarod Dyson and Omar Infante have fallen off from last year but the pick up of Ben Zobrist helped make up for the last one.
The pitching staff had an identity crisis after James Shields headed west as it left a vacuum for an ace. Yordano Ventura started off rocky but answered the wake up call after his yo-yo ride to the minors. Jeremy Guthrie could not repeat his unheralded performance from last year and was extremely hittable. Edinson Volquez proved to be a good pick up and challenged to be the ace but sputtered down the stretch. Danny Duffy never found the dominance he had before his 2014 injury. Kris Medlen on the other hand has been solid since returning from his elbow injury that had sidelined him with the Braves for all of 2014. Johnny Cueto has people shouting bust rather than being the ace he was rented to be. The bullpen has been nearly as stellar but the elbow of Greg Holland finally gave out after one too many heart attack performances. That bumps the capable Wade Davis to be closer, Kelvin Herrera to the 8th and Ryan Madson to the 7th. Herrera has been struggling over the past 30 plus and that is troubling.
As hot as the Royals were in the 2014 playoffs they have been the opposite down the final stretch to close out 2015. After racing out to such a big lead in the AL Central they have started to run out of gas with a 10-17 September. That has allowed the red hot Toronto Blue Jays to edge past with the best record in the American League. Only a handful of games through Sunday with home field advantage at stake. Unless the Royals get hot and the Blue Jays falter it will be the Royals and Texas Rangers in the divisional series. That may be the more favorable match up to get their confidence and mojo back on track.
Monday, September 28, 2015
Jake Arrieta NL Player of Week 092115 to 092715
Jake Arrieta of the Chicago Cubs was selected the National League Player of the Week for the span of September 20, 2015 through September 27, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 16.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 1 BB, 20 K, 1 CG and 1 SHO. This season the RHP is 21-6, 1.82 ERA, 229 K, 0.88 WHIP, .187 BAA in 223.0 IP over 32 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Cubs and Orioles he is 55-38, 3.73 ERA, 710 K, 1.19 WHIP, .227 BAA in 789.1 IP over 135 games with 129 GS. This was his second award this season after also winning for the week of August 24. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2007 and was traded to the Cubs in 2013. Arrieta turned 29 on March 6th.
Kevin Pillar AL Player of Week 092115 to 092715
Kevin Pillar of the Toronto Blue Jays was selected the American League Player of the Week for the span of September 21, 2015 through September 27, 2015. For the week he hit 11 for 21, .524/.583/1.048 with 5 2B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 5 SB and 3 BB. This season the outfielder is hitting .272/.308/.396 with 12 HR, 54 RBI, 74 R, 25 SB in 155 games. Over two MLB seasons with the Blue Jays he has hit .262/.298/.387 with 17 HR, 74 RBI, 104 R, 26 SB in 243 games. He was originally drafted by the Blue Jays in the 32nd round in 2011. Pillar turned 26 on January 4th.
Saturday, September 26, 2015
Bryce Harper n Stephen Strasburg NL Players of Week 091415 to 092015
Bryce Harper and Stephen Strasburg of the Washington Nationals were selected the National League Co-Players of the Week for the span of September 14, 2015 through September 20, 2015.
For the week Harper hit 14 for 27, .519/.576/1.111 with 1 2B, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 12 R, 0 SB and 5 BB. This season the outfielder has hit .336/.468/.660 with 41 HR, 95 RBI, 116 R, 6 SB in 146 games. Over his four MLB seasons with the Nationals he has hit .290/.385/.519 with 96 HR, 244 RBI, 326 R, 37 SB in 503 games. This was his third award of the season after winning for the weeks of May 4 and May 11.He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first over all pick in 2010. Harper will be 23 on October 16.
For the week Strasburg was 2-0, 0.60 ERA, 2 GS, 15.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 2 BB, 24 K and .135 BAA. This season the RHP is 10-7, 3.81 ERA, 135 K, 1.15 WHIP, .241 BAA in 113.1 IP over 21 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Nationals he is 53-37, 3.14 ERA, 881 K, 1.10 WHIP, .228 BAA in 762.2 IP over 130 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first overall pick in 2009. Strasburg turned 27 on July 20.
For the week Harper hit 14 for 27, .519/.576/1.111 with 1 2B, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 12 R, 0 SB and 5 BB. This season the outfielder has hit .336/.468/.660 with 41 HR, 95 RBI, 116 R, 6 SB in 146 games. Over his four MLB seasons with the Nationals he has hit .290/.385/.519 with 96 HR, 244 RBI, 326 R, 37 SB in 503 games. This was his third award of the season after winning for the weeks of May 4 and May 11.He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first over all pick in 2010. Harper will be 23 on October 16.
For the week Strasburg was 2-0, 0.60 ERA, 2 GS, 15.0 IP, 7 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 HR, 2 BB, 24 K and .135 BAA. This season the RHP is 10-7, 3.81 ERA, 135 K, 1.15 WHIP, .241 BAA in 113.1 IP over 21 games. Over six MLB seasons with the Nationals he is 53-37, 3.14 ERA, 881 K, 1.10 WHIP, .228 BAA in 762.2 IP over 130 games. He was originally drafted by the Nationals with the first overall pick in 2009. Strasburg turned 27 on July 20.
Jose Abreu n Prince Fielder AL Players of Week 091415 to 092015
Jose Abreu of the Chicago White Sox and Prince Fielder of the Texas Rangers were selected the American League Co-Players of the Week for the span of September 14, 2015 through September 20, 2015.
For the week Abreu hit 11 for 24, .458/.552/.792 with 2 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB and 4 BB. This season the 1B\DH has hit .289/.347/.505 with 29 HR, 96 RBI, 87 R, 0 SB in 148 games. Over two MLB seasons with the White Sox has has hit .302/.365/.542 with 65 HR, 203 RBI, 167 R, 3 SB in 293 games. He originally signed with the White Sox in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Abreu turned 29 on January 29.
For the week Fielder hit 8 for 26, .308/.438/.654 with 3 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB and 6 BB. This season the DH\1B has hit .304/.376/.465 with 22 HR, 88 RBI, 74 R, 0 SB in 149 games. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Rangers, Tigers and Brewers he has hit .287/.387/.516 with 310 HR, 974 RBI, 829 R, 18 SB in 1513 games. Her was originally drafted by the Brewers with the seventh pick of the first round in 2002. Fielder turned 31 on May 9th.
For the week Abreu hit 11 for 24, .458/.552/.792 with 2 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB and 4 BB. This season the 1B\DH has hit .289/.347/.505 with 29 HR, 96 RBI, 87 R, 0 SB in 148 games. Over two MLB seasons with the White Sox has has hit .302/.365/.542 with 65 HR, 203 RBI, 167 R, 3 SB in 293 games. He originally signed with the White Sox in 2013 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba. Abreu turned 29 on January 29.
For the week Fielder hit 8 for 26, .308/.438/.654 with 3 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB and 6 BB. This season the DH\1B has hit .304/.376/.465 with 22 HR, 88 RBI, 74 R, 0 SB in 149 games. Over 11 MLB seasons with the Rangers, Tigers and Brewers he has hit .287/.387/.516 with 310 HR, 974 RBI, 829 R, 18 SB in 1513 games. Her was originally drafted by the Brewers with the seventh pick of the first round in 2002. Fielder turned 31 on May 9th.
Yoenis Cespedes NL Player of Week 090715 to 091315
Yoenis Cespedes of the New York Mets was selected the National League Player of the Week for the span of September 7, 2015 through September 13, 2015. For the week he hit 10 for 29, .345/.367/.897 with 2 2B, 4 HR, 12 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 1 BB. This season the outfielder has hit .296/.341/.634 with 17 HR, 44 RBI, 38 R, 4 SB in 51 games with the Mets after being traded by the Tigers where he hit .293/.323/.506 with 18 HR, 61 RBI, 62 R, 3 SB in 102 games with the Tigers in 2015. Over four MLB seasons with the Mets, Tigers, Red Sox and Athletics he hit .272/.319/.488 with 106 HR, 367 RBI, 333 R, 37 SB in 559 games. He originally signed with the Athletics in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of Cuba, was traded to the Red Sox in July 2014 and traded to the Tigers in December 2014. Cespedes will be 30 on October 18.
David Ortiz AL Player of Week 090715 to 091315
David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox was selected the American League Player of the Week for the span of September 7, 2015 through September 13, 2015. For the week he hit 8 for 18, .444/.545/1.111 with 3 2B, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB and 4 BB. This season the DH\1B has hit .270/.357/.546 with 36 HR, 104 RBI, 70 R, 0 SB in 141 games. Over 19 MLB seasons with the Red Sox and Twins he has hit .284/.378/.546 with 502 HR, 1637 RBI, 1337 R, 15 SB in 2252 games. He originally signed with the Mariners in 1992 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ortiz will be 40 on November 18.
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Bartolo Colon NL Player of Week 083115 to 090615
Bartolo Colon of the New York Mets was selected the National League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 6, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 17.0 IP, 13 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 1 BB, 11 K, 1 CG and 1 SHO. This season the RHP is 13-11, 4.18 ERA, 127 K, 1.24 WHIP, .281 BAA in 170.0 IP over 28 games. OVer 18 MLB seasons with the Mets, Athletics, Yankees, White Sox, Red Sox, Angels, Expos and Indians he is 217-152, 3.97 ERA, 2228 K, 1.30 WHIP, .263 BAA in 2956.0 IP over 470 games with 463 GS. Colon won the American League Cy Young in 2005 with the Angels. He originally signed with the Indians in 1993 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Colon turned 42 on May 24.
Logan Forsythe AL Player of Week 083115 to 090615
Logan Forsythe of the Tampa Bay Rays was selected the American League Player of the Week for the span of August 31, 2015 through September 6, 2015. For the week he hit 12 for 22, .545/.583/.864 with 5 2B, 1 3B, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB and 2 BB in 6 games. This season the second baseman is hitting .287.361/.448 with 15 HR, 54 RBI, 60 R, 9 SB in 134 games. Over five MLB seasons with the Rays and Padres he has hit .252/.322/.377 with 33 HR, 137 RBI, 171 R, 28 SB in 472 games. He was originally drafted by the Padres with the 46th pick of the first round in 2008 and traded to the Rays in 2014. Forsythe turned 28 on January 14.
Monday, September 7, 2015
Cameron Smith Pioneer League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Cameron Smith of the Missoula Osprey was selected the Pioneer League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 1 BB and 4 K. This season the LHP is 7-1, 1.68 ERA, 62 K, 0.80 WHIP, .190 BAA, 1 SV in 53.2 IP over 13 games with 4 GS. He also won the award for the week of July 6. Missoula is a Rookie team of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 36th round in 2015. Smith turned 22 on December 22.
Andrew Thome Appalachian League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Andrew Thome of the Greeneville Astros was selected the Appalachian League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 7 K. This season the RHP is 2-1, 0.87 ERA, 19 K, 1.03 WHIP, .256 BAA in 31.0 IP over 11 games with 4 GS at Greeneville and 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 K, 1.00 WHIP, .214 BAA in 4.0 IP in 1 game at Class A Quad Cities. Greenville is a Rookie team of the Houston Astros. He originally signed with the Astros in 2015 as an undrafted free agent. Thome turned 22 on January 13.
Oscar De La Cruz Northwest League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Oscar De La Cruz of the Eugene Emeralds was selected the Northwest League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2019. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 1 BB and 13 K. This season the RHP is 6-3, 2.84 ERA, 73 K, 1.00 WHIP, .211 BAA in 73.0 IP over 13 games. Eugene is the Class A short season team of the Chicago Cubs. He originally signed with the Cubs in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. De La Cruz turned 20 on March 4th.
Spenser Watkins New York-Penn League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Spenser Watkins of the Connecticut Tigers was selected the New York-Penn League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 7 K, This season the RHP is 5-4, 2.23 ERA, 55 K, 0.99 WHIP, .193 BAA in 64.2 IP over 12 games at Connecticut and 0-0, 3.38 ERA, 14 K, 1.45 WHIP, .288 BAA in 18.2 IP over 4 games at Class A West Michigan. Connecticut is the Class A short season team of the Detroit Tigers. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the 30th round in 2014. Watkins turned 23 on August 27.
David Trexler South Atlantic League PiOW 082415 to 083015
David Trexler of the Kannapolis Intimidators was selected the South Atlantic League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 1 BB, 10 K and 1 SV in 2 games. This season the RHP is 0-3, 4.93 ERA, 76 K, 1.51 WHIP, .250 BAA, 7 SV in 69.1 IP over 36 games. Kannapolis is the Class A team of the Chicago White Sox. He was originally drafted by the White Sox in the 17th round in 2014. Trexler will be 26 on September 4th.
Dean Deetz Midwest League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Dean Deetz of the Quad Cities River Bandits was selected the Midwest League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 7.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 2 BB and 9 K. This season the RHP is 5-1, 0.76 ERA, 29 K, 0.85 WHIP, .136 BAA in 35.1 IP over 7 games with 6 GS at Quad Cities and 4-2, 2.86 ERA, 21 K, 1.13 WHIP, .208 BAA in 28.1 IP over 7 games with 5 GS at Class A short season Tri-City. Quad Cities is the Class A team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the 11th round in 2014. Deetz will be 22 on November 29.
Jordan Montgomery Florida State League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Jordan Montgomery of the Tampa Yankees was selected the Florida State League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 6.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 0 BB and 6 K. This season the LHP is 6-5, 3.08 ERA, 77 K, 1.17 WHIP, .240 BAA in 90.2 IP over 16 games at Tampa and 4-3, 2.68 ERA, 55 K, 1.10 WHIP, .228 BAA in 43.2 IP over 9 games at Class A Advanced Charleston. He also won the award in the South Atlantic League for the week of May 18. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the fourth round in 2014. Montgomery turned 22 on December 27.
David Hess Carolina League PiOW 082415 to 083015
David Hess of the Frederick Keys was selected the Carolina League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 1 BB, 5 K, 1 CG and 1 SHO. This season the RHP is 9-4, 3.58 ERA, 110 K, 1.24 WHIP, .224 BAA in 133.1 IP over 26 games at Frederick and 1-1, 4.50 ERA, 12 K, 1.40 WHIP, .256 BAA in 10.0 IP over 2 games at Double A Bowie. He also won the award for the week of June 22. Frederick is the Class A Advanced team of the Baltimore Orioles. He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the fifth round in 2014. Hess will be 22 on July 10.
Victor Alcantara California League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Victor Alcantara of the Inland Empire 66ers was selected the California League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 1 BB and 8 K. This season the RHP is 7-12, 5.63 ERA, 125 K, 1.54 WHIP, .282 BAA in 136.0 IP over 27 games. He also won the award for the week of June 8. Inland Empire is the Class A Advanced team of the Los Angeles Angels. He originally signed with the Angels in 2012 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Alcantara turned 22 on April 3rd.
Chad Bell Texas League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Chad Bell of the Frisco RoughRiders was selected the Texas League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1 GS, 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 1 BB and 7 K. This season the LHP is 7-13, 4.58 ERA, 118 K, 1.39 WHIP, .277 BAA in 141.1 IP over 27 games with 23 GS. Frisco is the Double A team of the Texas Rangers. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the 14th round in 2009. Bell turned 26 on February 28.
Adrian Houser Southern League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Adrian Houser of the Biloxi Shuckers was selected the Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 GS, 13.0 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 3 BB and 7 K. This season the RHP is 4-1, 2.92 ERA, 32 K, 1.05 WHIP, .232 BAA in 37.0 IP over 7 games at Biloxi after being traded by the Astros on July 31.. Biloxi is the Double A team of the Milwaukee Brewers. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the second round in 2011. Houser turned 22 on February 2nd.
Chad Green Eastern League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Chad Green of the Erie SeaWolves was selected the Eastern League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 1-0, 0.69 ERA, 2 GS, 13.0 IP, 12 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 2 HBP, 0 BB, 14 K and 1 CG. This season the RHP is 5-14, 3.93 ERA, 137 K, 1.43 WHIP, .287 BAA in 148.2 IP over 27 games. Erie is the Double A team of the Detroit Tigers. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the 11th round in 2013. Green turned 24 on May 24.
Eric Jokisch Pacific Coast League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Eric Jokisch of the Iowa Cubs was selected the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.69 ERA, 2 GS, 13.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 1 HBP, 3 BB, 6 K and 1 CG. This season the LHP is 5-4, 4.37 ERA, 39 K, 1.49 WHIP, .289 BAA in 70.0 IP over 14 games at Iowa and 1-1, 0.79 ERA, 8 K, 1.41 WHIP, .283 BAA in 11.1 IP over 3 games at Rookie Arizona. He did have some MLB time with the Cubs in 2014 going 0-0, 1.88 ERA, 10 K, 1.53 WHIP, .290 BAA in 14.1 IP over 4 games with 1 GS. Iowa is the Triple A team of the Chicago Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the 11th round in 2010. Jokisch turned 26 on July 29.
Logan Darnell International League PiOW 082415 to 083015
Logan Darnell of the Rochester Red Wings was selected the International League Pitcher of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he was 2-0, 0.53 ERA, 2 GS, 17.0 IP, 10 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 HR, 0 HBP, 1 BB, 17 K, 1 CG and 1 SHO. This season the LHP is 5-1, 2.78 ERA, 66 K, 1.31 WHIP, .258 BAA in 77.2 IP over 35 games with 7 GS. He did have some MLB time with the Twins in 2014 going 0-2, 7.13 ERA, 22 K, 1.63 WHIP, .307 BAA in 24.0 IP over 7 games with 4 GS. Rochester is the Triple A team of the Minnesota Twins. He was originally drafted by the Twins in the sixth round in 2010. Darnell turned 26 on February 2nd.
Sunday, September 6, 2015
Gage Green Pioneer League POW 082415 to 083015
Gage Green of the Ogden Raptors was selected the Pioneer League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 14 for 27, .519/.567/.778 with 1 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 7 R, 2 SB and 3 BB in 6 games. This season the catcher is hitting .370/.433/.536 with 4 HR, 33 RBI, 30 R, 6 SB in 47 games at Ogden, .262/.354/.333 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 8 R, 5 SB in 14 games at Rookie Arizona and .100/.250/.200 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 3 games at Class A Great Lakes. Ogden is a Rookie team of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was originally drafted by the Dodgers in the 35th round in 2015. Green turned 23 on August 27.
Austin Riley Appalachian League POW 082415 to 083015
Austin Riley of the Danville Braves was selected the Appalachian League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 14 for 25, .560/.600/1.000 with 5 2B, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 0 SB and 3 BB in 7 games. This season the third baseman is hitting .351/.443/.586 with 5 HR, 19 RBI, 18 R, 0 SB in 30 games at Danville and .255/.331/.500 with 7 HR, 21 RBI, 18 R, 2 SB in 30 games at Rookie Gulf Coast. Danville is a Rookie team of the Atlanta Braves. He was originally drafted by the Braves with the 41st pick of the first round in 2015. Riley turned 18 on April 2nd.
Dylan Moore Northwest League POW 082415 to 083015
Dylan Moore of the Spokane Indians was selected the Northwest League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 9 for 22, .409/.567/.818 with 3 2B, 2 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 6 SB and 7 BB in 8 games. This season the shortstop is hitting .254/.364/.439 with 7 HR, 35 RBI, 38 R, 13 SB in 65 games at Spokane and .625/.667/.625 with 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 R, 2 SB in 3 games at Class A Hickory. Spokane is the Class A short season team of the Texas Rangers. He was originally drafted by the Rangers in the seventh round in 2015. Moore turned 23 on August 2nd.
Trey Amburgey New York-Penn League POW 082415 to 083015
Trey Amburgey of the Staten Island Yankees was selected the New York-Penn League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 14 for 31, .452/.455/.710 with 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 7 2BI, 6 R, 4 SB and 1 BB in 8 games. This season the outfielder is hitting .373/.398/.707 with 5 HR, 18 RBI, 17 R, 7 SB in 20 games at Staten Island and .333/.404/.430 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 28 R, 14 SB in 37 games at Rookie Gulf Coast. It was a repeat performance as he also won the award last week. Staten Island is the Class A short season team of the New York Yankees. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the 13th round in 2015. Amburgey will be 21 on October 24
Roberto Ramos South Atlantic League POW 082415 to 083015
Roberto Ramos of the Asheville Tourists was selected the South Atlantic League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 9 for 19, .474/.524/1.105 with 3 2B, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 5 games. This season the first baseman is hitting .346/.417/.628 with 10 HR, 40 RBI, 33 R, 4 SB in 44 games at Asheville and .289/.386/.605 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 9 games at Rookie Grand Junction. Asheville is the Class A team of the Colorado Rockies. He originally signed with the Rockies in 2014 as an amateur free agent out of Mexico. Ramos turned 20 on December 28.
Harrison Bader Midwest League POW 082415 to 083015
Harrison Bader of the Peoria Chiefs was selected the Midwest League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 13 for 29, .448/.448/.828 with 1 2B, 2 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 0 BB in 7 games. This season the outfielder is hitting .294/.361/.487 with 8 HR, 27 RBI, 32 R, 15 SB in 52 games at Peoria and .379/.400/.655 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB in 7 games at Class A short season State College. Peoria is the Class A team of the St Louis Cardinals. He was originally drafted by the Cardinals in the third round in 2015. Bader turned 21 on June 3rd.
Michael O'Neill Florida State League POW 082415 to 083015
Michael O'Neill of the Tampa Yankees was selected the Florida State League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 8 for 13, .615/.706/1.154 with 2 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR, 4 RBI, 6 R, 2 SB and 3 BB in 4 games. This season the outfielder is hitting .213/.264/.298 with 4 HR, 25 RBI, 31 R, 14 SB in 101 games. Tampa is the Class A Advanced team of the New York Yankees. He was originally drafted by the Yankees in the third round in 2013. O'Neill turned 23 on June 12.
Victor Caratini Carolina League POW 082415 to 083015
Victor Caratini of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans was selected the Carolina League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 8 for 16, .500/.529/.813 with 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB and 0 BB in 4 games. This season the catcher is hitting .259/.343/.374 with 4 HR, 53 RBI, 39 R, 0 SB in 111 games. Myrtle Beach is the Class A Advanced team of the Chicago Cubs. He was originally drafted by the Braves in the second round in 2013 and was traded to the Cubs in 2014. Caratini turned 22 on August 17.
JD Davis California League POW 082415 to 083015
J.D. Davis of the Lancaster JetHawks was selected the California League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 14 for 29, .483/.571/1.000 with 3 2B, 4 HR, 12 RBI, 15 R, 1 SB and 6 BB in 7 games. This season the third baseman is hitting .289/.370/.522 with 26 HR, 101 RBI, 92 R, 5 SB in 119 games. He also won the award for the week of August 3. Lancaster is the Class A Advanced team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the third round in 2014. Davis turned 22 on April 27.
AJ Reed Texas League POW 082415 to 083015
A.J Reed of the Corpus Christi Hooks was selected the Texas League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 12 for 24, .500/.519/.958 with 2 2B, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB and 2 BB in 6 games. This season the first baseman is hitting .332/.403/.577 with 11 HR, 43 RBI, 36 R, 0 SB in 51 games at Corpus Christi and .346/.449/.638 with 23 HR, 81 RBI, 75 R, 0 SB in 82 games at Class A Advanced Lancaster. He had won the award four times this season in the California League for the weeks of May 4, June 1, June 15 and July 6. Corpus Christi is the Double A team of the Houston Astros. He was originally drafted by the Astros in the second round in 2014. Reed turned 22 on May 10.
Tyler Bortnick Southern League POW 082415 to 083015
Tyler Bortnick of the Jackson Generals was selected the Southern League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 13 for 25, .520/.586/.880 with 3 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 10 R, 1 SB and 2 BB in 7 games. This season the second baseman is hitting .275/.356/.360 with 2 HR, 27 RBI, 18 R, 12 SB in 65 games. Jackson is the Double A team of the Seattle Mariners. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the 16th round in 2009. Bortnick turned 28 on July 3rd.
Ricky Oropesa Eastern League POW 082415 to 083015
Ricky Oropesa of the Richmond Flying Squirrels was selected the Eastern League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 13 for 25, .520/.538/1.320 with 5 2B, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 7 games. This season the first baseman is hitting .251/.308/.424 with 17 HR, 75 RBI, 41 R, 1 SB in 129 games. Richmond is the Double A team of the San Francisco Giants. He was originally drafted by the Giants in the third round in 2011. Oropesa turned 25 on December 15.
Todd Glaesmann Pacific Coast League POW 082415 to 083015
Todd Glaesmann of the Reno Aces was selected the Pacific Coast League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 17 for 29, .586/.600/1.207 with 9 2B, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 7 games. This season the outfielder is hitting .286/.328/.549 with 14 HR, 35 RBI, 48 R, 5 SB in 92 games at Reno, .167/.206/.250 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 24 games at Double A Mobile and .419/.424/1.000 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 7 games at Class A Advanced Visalia. Reno is the Triple A team of the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was originally drafted by the Rays in the third round in 2009 and was traded to the Diamondbacks in 2013. Glaesmann will be 25 on October 24.
Audy Ciriaco International League POW 082415 to 083015
Audy Ciriaco of the Columbus Clippers was selected the International League Player of the Week for the span of August 24, 2015 through August 30, 2015. For the week he hit 11 for 28, .393/.400/.750 with 1 2B, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB and 1 BB in 7 games. This season the shortstop is hitting .241/.297/.383 with 6 HR, 37 RBI, 32 R, 1 SB in 75 games. Columbus is the Triple A team of the Cleveland Indians. He originally signed with the Tigers in 2005 as an amateur free agent out of the Dominican Republic. Ciriaco turned 28 on June 16.
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