It is year end and I'm checking how picks 11 to 20 of the 2008 draft did this season. Traditionally players drafted out of college advance faster than those drafted out of high school and pitchers usually advance faster than position players. Some players might also be traded to help their team get an established player that can help their team improve immediately.
The Texas Rangers drafted first baseman Justin Smoak 11th out of University of South Carolina. He was traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2010. He played the 2011 season with the Mariners. He hit .234/.323/.396 with 15 home runs, 55 RBI, 38 runs and zero steals in 123 games.
The Oakland Athletics drafted second baseman Jemile Weeks 12th out of Miami. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Athletics. He hit .321/.417/.446 with three home runs, 22 RBI, 30 runs and 10 steals in 45 games at Triple A and hit .303/.340/.421 with two home runs, 36 RBI, 50 runs and 22 steals in 97 games with the Athletics.
The St Louis Cardinals drafted third baseman Brett Wallace 13th out of Arizona State. He was traded to the Athletics and later to the Blue Jays in 2009. He was traded to the Astros in 2010. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Astros. He hit .356/.437/.481 with one home run, 24 RBI, 16 runs and one steal in 28 games at Triple A and hit .259/.334/.369 with five home runs, 29 RBI, 37 runs and one steal in 115 games with the Astros.
The Minnesota Twins drafted outfielder Aaron Hicks 14th out of Woodrow Wilson High School in California. He played the 2011 season at Class A Advanced. He hit .242/.354/.368 with five home runs, 38 RBI, 79 runs and 17 steals in 122 games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted RHP Ethan Martin 15th out of Stephens County High School in Georgia. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 4-4 with a 7.36 ERA, 61 strikeouts and 1.85 WHIP in 55 innings over 16 games at Class A Advanced and was 5-3 with a 4.02 ERA, 43 strikeouts, 1.49 WHIP and 2 saves in 40.1 innings over 21 games at Double A.
The Milwaukee Brewers drafted catcher Brett Lawrie 16th out of Brookswood Secondary School in Canada. He was traded to the Blue Jays in 2010. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced, Triple A and the Blue Jays. He hit .125/.364/.125 with zero home runs, one RBI, zero runs and zero steals in 4 ganes at Class A Advanced, hit .353/.415/.661 with 18 home runs, 61 RBI, 64 runs and 13 steals in 69 games at Triple A and hit .293/.373/.580 with nine home runs, 25 RBI, 26 runs and 7 steals in 43 games with the Blue Jays.
The Toronto Blue Jays drafted first baseman David Cooper 17th out of University of California-Berkeley. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Blue Jays. He hit .364/.439/.535 with nine home runs, 96 RBI, 77 runs and one steal in 127 games at Triple A and hit .211/.284/.394 with two home runs, 12 RBI, nine runs and zero steals in 27 games with the Blue Jays.
The New York Mets drafted first baseman Ike Davis 18th out of Arizona State. He played the 2011 season with the Mets before it ended with an ankle injury. He hit .302/.383/.543 with seven home runs, 25 RBI, 20 runs and zero steals in 36 games.
The Chicago Cubs drafted RHP Andrew Cashner 19th out of Texas Christian University. He split the 2011 season between Double A, Triple A , the Cubs and the DL. He was 0-1 with a 6.75 ERA, six strikeouts and 1.12 WHIP in 2.2 innings over three games at Double A, was 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA, two strikeouts and 0.00 WHIP in 2 innings over two games at Triple A and was 0-0 with a 1.69 ERA, eight strikeouts and 0.66 WHIP in 10.2 innings over seven games with the Cubs.
The Seattle Mariners drafted RHP Josh Fields 20th out of Georgia. He split the 2011 season between the Mariners Double A and Triple A teams and the Red Sox Double A team after being traded. He was 1-2 with a 2.77 ERA, 26 strikeouts, 1.38 WHIP and 3 saves in 26 innings over 20 games with the Mariners Double A, was 0-0 with a 6.23 ERA, 13 strikeouts and 1.85 WHIP in 13 innings over nine games at Mariners Triple A and was 3-0 with a 3.12 ERA, 25 strikeouts, 1.15 WHIP and one save in 17.1 innings over nine games with the Red Sox Double A.
Friday, December 30, 2011
2011 Where are they now 2009 MLB draft picks 11 to 20
It is year end and I'm checking how picks 11 to 20 of the 2009 draft did this season. Traditionally players drafted out of college advance faster than those drafted out of high school and pitchers usually advance faster than position players. Some players might also be traded to help their team get an established player that can help their team improve immediately.
The Colorado Rockies drafted LHP Tyler Matzek 11th out of Capistrano Valley High School in California. He split the 2011 season between Class A and Class A Advanced. He was 5-4 with a 4.36 ERA, 74 strikeouts and 1.48 WHIP in 64 innings over 12 games at Class A and was 0-3 with a 9.82 ERA, 37 strikeouts and 2.42 WHIP in 33 innings over 10 games at Class A Advanced.
The Kansas City Royals drafted RHP Aaron Crow 12th out of University of Missouri via the Fort Worth Cats. He pitched the 2011 season with the Royals. He was 4-4 with a 2.76 ERA, 65 strikeouts and 1.39 WHIP in 62 innings over 57 games.
The Oakland Athletics drafted shortstop Grant Green 13th out of University of South California. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .291/.343/.408 with nine home runs, 62 RBI, 76 runs and 6 steals in 127 games.
The Texas Rangers drafted LHP Matt Purke 14th out of Klein High School in Texas. He went unsigned and enrolled to pitch at Texas Christian University. In 2011 he was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the third round.
The Cleveland Indians drafted RHP Alex White 15th out of North Carolina. He split the 2011 season between Double A, Triple A, the Indians and then with the Rockies after being traded. He was 1-1 with a 1.65 ERA, 10 strikeouts and 0.67 WHIP in 16.1 innings over four games at Double A, was 1-0 with a 1.90 ERA, 28 strikeouts and 1.01 WHIP in 23.2 innings over four games at Triple A, was 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA, 13 strikeouts and 1.53 WHIP in 15 innings over three games with the Indians and was 2-4 with a 8.42 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 1.76 WHIP in 36.1 innings over seven games with the Rockies.
The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted third baseman Bobby Borchering 16th out of Bishop Verot High School in Florida. He played the 2011 season at Class A Advanced. He hit .267/.332/.469 with 24 home runs, 92 RBI , 80 runs and 4 steals in 135 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks also drafted outfielder A.J.Pollock 17th out of Notre Dame. It was a compensation pick. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .307/.357/.444 with eight home runs, 73 RBI, 103 runs and 36 steals in 133 games.
The Florida Marlins drafted LHP Chad James 18th out of Yukon High School in Oklahoma. He pitched the 2011 season at Class A Advanced. He was 5-15 with a 3.80 ERA, 124 strikeouts and 1.50 WHIP in 149.1 innings over 27 games.
The St Louis Cardinals drafted RHP Shelby Miller 19th out of Brownwood High School in Texas. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 2-3 with a 2.89 ERA, 81 strikeouts and 1.13 WHIP in 53 games over nine games at Class A Advanced and was 9-3 with a 2.70 ERA, 89 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 86.2 innings over 16 games at Double A.
The Toronto Blue Jays drafted RHP Chad Jenkins 20th out of Kennesaw State University. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 4-5 with a 3.07 ERA, 44 strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 67.1 innings over 11 games at Class A Advanced and was 5-7 with a 4.13 ERA, 74 strikeouts and 1.20 WHIP in 100.1 innings over 16 games at Double A.
The Colorado Rockies drafted LHP Tyler Matzek 11th out of Capistrano Valley High School in California. He split the 2011 season between Class A and Class A Advanced. He was 5-4 with a 4.36 ERA, 74 strikeouts and 1.48 WHIP in 64 innings over 12 games at Class A and was 0-3 with a 9.82 ERA, 37 strikeouts and 2.42 WHIP in 33 innings over 10 games at Class A Advanced.
The Kansas City Royals drafted RHP Aaron Crow 12th out of University of Missouri via the Fort Worth Cats. He pitched the 2011 season with the Royals. He was 4-4 with a 2.76 ERA, 65 strikeouts and 1.39 WHIP in 62 innings over 57 games.
The Oakland Athletics drafted shortstop Grant Green 13th out of University of South California. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .291/.343/.408 with nine home runs, 62 RBI, 76 runs and 6 steals in 127 games.
The Texas Rangers drafted LHP Matt Purke 14th out of Klein High School in Texas. He went unsigned and enrolled to pitch at Texas Christian University. In 2011 he was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the third round.
The Cleveland Indians drafted RHP Alex White 15th out of North Carolina. He split the 2011 season between Double A, Triple A, the Indians and then with the Rockies after being traded. He was 1-1 with a 1.65 ERA, 10 strikeouts and 0.67 WHIP in 16.1 innings over four games at Double A, was 1-0 with a 1.90 ERA, 28 strikeouts and 1.01 WHIP in 23.2 innings over four games at Triple A, was 1-0 with a 3.60 ERA, 13 strikeouts and 1.53 WHIP in 15 innings over three games with the Indians and was 2-4 with a 8.42 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 1.76 WHIP in 36.1 innings over seven games with the Rockies.
The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted third baseman Bobby Borchering 16th out of Bishop Verot High School in Florida. He played the 2011 season at Class A Advanced. He hit .267/.332/.469 with 24 home runs, 92 RBI , 80 runs and 4 steals in 135 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks also drafted outfielder A.J.Pollock 17th out of Notre Dame. It was a compensation pick. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .307/.357/.444 with eight home runs, 73 RBI, 103 runs and 36 steals in 133 games.
The Florida Marlins drafted LHP Chad James 18th out of Yukon High School in Oklahoma. He pitched the 2011 season at Class A Advanced. He was 5-15 with a 3.80 ERA, 124 strikeouts and 1.50 WHIP in 149.1 innings over 27 games.
The St Louis Cardinals drafted RHP Shelby Miller 19th out of Brownwood High School in Texas. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 2-3 with a 2.89 ERA, 81 strikeouts and 1.13 WHIP in 53 games over nine games at Class A Advanced and was 9-3 with a 2.70 ERA, 89 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 86.2 innings over 16 games at Double A.
The Toronto Blue Jays drafted RHP Chad Jenkins 20th out of Kennesaw State University. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 4-5 with a 3.07 ERA, 44 strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 67.1 innings over 11 games at Class A Advanced and was 5-7 with a 4.13 ERA, 74 strikeouts and 1.20 WHIP in 100.1 innings over 16 games at Double A.
2011 Where are they now 2010 MLB draft picks 11 to 20
It is year end and I'm checking how picks 11 to 20 of the 2010 draft did this season. Traditionally players drafted out of college advance faster than those drafted out of high school and pitchers usually advance faster than position players. Some players might also be traded to help their team get an established player that can help their team improve immediately.
The Toronto Blue Jays drafted RHP Deck McGuire 11th out of the University of Texas-Arlington. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 7-4 with a 2.75 ERA, 102 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 104.2 innings over 19 games at Class A Advanced and was 2-1 with a 4.35 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.31 WHIP in 20.2 innings over four games at Double A.
The Cincinnati Reds drafted catcher Yasmani Grandal 12th out of Miami. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced, Double A and Triple A. He hit .296/.410/.510 with 10 home runs, 40 RBI, 47 runs and zero steals in 56 games at Class A Advanced, hit .301/.360/.474 with four home runs, 26 RBI, 20 runs and zero steals in 45 games with Double A and hit .500/.667/.667 with zero home runs, two RBI, two runs and zero steals in four games at Triple A. He was traded to the Padres after the season.
The Chicago White Sox drafted LHP Chris Sale 13th out of Florida Gulf Coast University. He pitched the 2011 season with the White Sox. He was 2-2 with a 2.79 ERA, 79 strikeouts, 1.11 WHIP and 8 saves in 71 innings over 58 games.
The Milwaukee Brewers drafted RHP Dylan Covey 14th out of Maranatha High School in California. He went unsigned and enrolled at the University of San Diego.
The Texas Rangers drafted outfielder Jacob Skole 15th out of Blessed Trinity High School in Georgia. He played the 2011 season at the Class A level. He hit .264/.366/.389 with nine home runs, 62 RBI, 76 runs and 21 steals in 124 games.
The Chicago Cubs drated RHP Hayden Simpson 16th out of Southern Arkansas University. He split the 2011 season between Rookie ball and Class A. He was 0-4 with a 8.15 ERA, 11 strikeouts and 2.09 WHIP in 17.2 innings over 11 games at Rookie ball and was 1-6 with a 5.72 ERA, 46 strikeouts and 1.68 WHIP in 61.1 innings over 16 games at Class A.
The Tampa Bay Rays drafted outfielder Josh Sale 17th out of Bishop Blanchet High School in Washington. He played the 2011 season in Rookie ball. He hit .210/.289/.346 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 24 runs and 4 steals in 60 games.
The Los Angeles Angels drafted third baseman Kaleb Cowart 18th out of Cook High School in Georgia. He played the 2011 season in Rookie ball. He hit .283/.345/.420 with seven home runs, 40 RBI, 49 runs and 11 steals in 72 games.
The Houston Astros drafted RHP Mike Foltynewicz 19th out of Minooka Community High School in Illinois. He pitched the 2011 season at the Class A level. He was 5-11 was with a 4.97 ERA, 88 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 134 innings over 26 games.
The Boston Red Sox drafted second baseman Kolbrin Vitek 20th out of Ball State. He played the 2011 season at Class A Advanced. He hit .281/.350/.372 with three home runs, 43 RBI, 78 runs and 12 steals in 123 games.
The Toronto Blue Jays drafted RHP Deck McGuire 11th out of the University of Texas-Arlington. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 7-4 with a 2.75 ERA, 102 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 104.2 innings over 19 games at Class A Advanced and was 2-1 with a 4.35 ERA, 22 strikeouts and 1.31 WHIP in 20.2 innings over four games at Double A.
The Cincinnati Reds drafted catcher Yasmani Grandal 12th out of Miami. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced, Double A and Triple A. He hit .296/.410/.510 with 10 home runs, 40 RBI, 47 runs and zero steals in 56 games at Class A Advanced, hit .301/.360/.474 with four home runs, 26 RBI, 20 runs and zero steals in 45 games with Double A and hit .500/.667/.667 with zero home runs, two RBI, two runs and zero steals in four games at Triple A. He was traded to the Padres after the season.
The Chicago White Sox drafted LHP Chris Sale 13th out of Florida Gulf Coast University. He pitched the 2011 season with the White Sox. He was 2-2 with a 2.79 ERA, 79 strikeouts, 1.11 WHIP and 8 saves in 71 innings over 58 games.
The Milwaukee Brewers drafted RHP Dylan Covey 14th out of Maranatha High School in California. He went unsigned and enrolled at the University of San Diego.
The Texas Rangers drafted outfielder Jacob Skole 15th out of Blessed Trinity High School in Georgia. He played the 2011 season at the Class A level. He hit .264/.366/.389 with nine home runs, 62 RBI, 76 runs and 21 steals in 124 games.
The Chicago Cubs drated RHP Hayden Simpson 16th out of Southern Arkansas University. He split the 2011 season between Rookie ball and Class A. He was 0-4 with a 8.15 ERA, 11 strikeouts and 2.09 WHIP in 17.2 innings over 11 games at Rookie ball and was 1-6 with a 5.72 ERA, 46 strikeouts and 1.68 WHIP in 61.1 innings over 16 games at Class A.
The Tampa Bay Rays drafted outfielder Josh Sale 17th out of Bishop Blanchet High School in Washington. He played the 2011 season in Rookie ball. He hit .210/.289/.346 with four home runs, 15 RBI, 24 runs and 4 steals in 60 games.
The Los Angeles Angels drafted third baseman Kaleb Cowart 18th out of Cook High School in Georgia. He played the 2011 season in Rookie ball. He hit .283/.345/.420 with seven home runs, 40 RBI, 49 runs and 11 steals in 72 games.
The Houston Astros drafted RHP Mike Foltynewicz 19th out of Minooka Community High School in Illinois. He pitched the 2011 season at the Class A level. He was 5-11 was with a 4.97 ERA, 88 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 134 innings over 26 games.
The Boston Red Sox drafted second baseman Kolbrin Vitek 20th out of Ball State. He played the 2011 season at Class A Advanced. He hit .281/.350/.372 with three home runs, 43 RBI, 78 runs and 12 steals in 123 games.
Thursday, December 29, 2011
2011 Where are they now 2007 MLB draft top 10
It is year end and I'm checking how the top 10 players of the 2007 draft did this season. Traditionally players drafted out of college advance faster than those drafted out of high school and pitchers usually advance faster than position players. Some players might also be traded to help their team get an established player that can help their team improve immediately.
The first player drafted in 2007 was LHP David Price by the Tampa Bay Rays out of Vanderbilt. He pitched the 2011 season with the Rays. He was 12-13 with a 3.49 ERA, 218 strikeouts and 1.14 WHIP in 224.1 innings over 34 games.
The Kansas City Royals drafted shortstop Mike Moustakas second out of Chatsworth High School in California. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Royals. He hit .287/.347/.498 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, 38 runs and one steal in 55 games at Triple A and hit .263/.309/.367 with five home runs, 30 RBI, 26 runs and 2 steals in 89 games with the Royals.
The Chicago Cubs drafted third baseman Josh Vitters third out of Cypress High School in California. He played 2011 at Double A. He hit .283/.322/.448 with 14 home runs, 81 RBI, 56 runs and 4 steals in 129 games.
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted LHP Daniel Moskos fourth out of Clemson. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Pirates. He was 1-1 with a 3.43 ERA, 29 strikeouts, 1.21 WHIP and 3 saves in 42 innings over 30 games at Triple A and was 1-1 with a 2.96 ERA, 11 strikeouts and 1.56 WHIP in 24.1 innings over 31 games with the Pirates.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted catcher Matt Wieters fifth out of Georgia Tech. He played the 2011 season with the Orioles. He hit .262/.328/.450 with 22 home runs, 68 RBI, 72 runs and one steal in 139 games.
The Washington Nationals drafted LHP Ross Detwiler sixth out of Missouri State. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Nationals. He was 6-6 with a 4.53 ERA, 63 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 87.1 innings over 16 games at Triple A and was 4-5 with a 3.00 ERA, 41 strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 66 innings over 15 games with the Nationals.
The Milwaukee Brewers drafted outfielder Matt LaPorta seventh out of Florida. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2008 and played the 2011 season with the Indians. He hit .247/.299/.412 with 11 home runs, 53 RBI, 34 runs and one steal in 107 games.
The Colorado Rockies drafted RHP Casey Weathers eighth out of Vanderbilt. He pitched the 2011 season at Double A. He was 2-2 with a 5.32 ERA, 48 strikeouts and 1.75 WHIP in 45.2 innings over 44 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted RHP Jarrod Parker ninth out of Norwell High School in Indiana. He pitched most of the season at Double A plus one game with the Diamondbacks. He was 11-8 with a 3.79 ERA, 112 strikeouts and 1.28 WHIP in 130.2 innings over 26 games at Double A and was 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA, one strikeout and 0.88 WHIP in 5.2 innings in his one game with the Diamondbacks. After the season the was traded to the Athletics.
The San Francisco Giants drafted LHP Madison Bumgarner tenth out of South Caldwell High School in North Carolina. He pitched the 2011 season with the Giants. He was 13-13 with a 3.21 ERA, 191 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 204.2 innings over 33 games.
The first player drafted in 2007 was LHP David Price by the Tampa Bay Rays out of Vanderbilt. He pitched the 2011 season with the Rays. He was 12-13 with a 3.49 ERA, 218 strikeouts and 1.14 WHIP in 224.1 innings over 34 games.
The Kansas City Royals drafted shortstop Mike Moustakas second out of Chatsworth High School in California. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Royals. He hit .287/.347/.498 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, 38 runs and one steal in 55 games at Triple A and hit .263/.309/.367 with five home runs, 30 RBI, 26 runs and 2 steals in 89 games with the Royals.
The Chicago Cubs drafted third baseman Josh Vitters third out of Cypress High School in California. He played 2011 at Double A. He hit .283/.322/.448 with 14 home runs, 81 RBI, 56 runs and 4 steals in 129 games.
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted LHP Daniel Moskos fourth out of Clemson. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Pirates. He was 1-1 with a 3.43 ERA, 29 strikeouts, 1.21 WHIP and 3 saves in 42 innings over 30 games at Triple A and was 1-1 with a 2.96 ERA, 11 strikeouts and 1.56 WHIP in 24.1 innings over 31 games with the Pirates.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted catcher Matt Wieters fifth out of Georgia Tech. He played the 2011 season with the Orioles. He hit .262/.328/.450 with 22 home runs, 68 RBI, 72 runs and one steal in 139 games.
The Washington Nationals drafted LHP Ross Detwiler sixth out of Missouri State. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Nationals. He was 6-6 with a 4.53 ERA, 63 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 87.1 innings over 16 games at Triple A and was 4-5 with a 3.00 ERA, 41 strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 66 innings over 15 games with the Nationals.
The Milwaukee Brewers drafted outfielder Matt LaPorta seventh out of Florida. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 2008 and played the 2011 season with the Indians. He hit .247/.299/.412 with 11 home runs, 53 RBI, 34 runs and one steal in 107 games.
The Colorado Rockies drafted RHP Casey Weathers eighth out of Vanderbilt. He pitched the 2011 season at Double A. He was 2-2 with a 5.32 ERA, 48 strikeouts and 1.75 WHIP in 45.2 innings over 44 games.
The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted RHP Jarrod Parker ninth out of Norwell High School in Indiana. He pitched most of the season at Double A plus one game with the Diamondbacks. He was 11-8 with a 3.79 ERA, 112 strikeouts and 1.28 WHIP in 130.2 innings over 26 games at Double A and was 0-0 with a 0.00 ERA, one strikeout and 0.88 WHIP in 5.2 innings in his one game with the Diamondbacks. After the season the was traded to the Athletics.
The San Francisco Giants drafted LHP Madison Bumgarner tenth out of South Caldwell High School in North Carolina. He pitched the 2011 season with the Giants. He was 13-13 with a 3.21 ERA, 191 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 204.2 innings over 33 games.
2011 Where are they now 2008 MLB draft top 10
It is year end and I'm checking how the top 10 players of the 2008 draft did this season. Traditionally players drafted out of college advance faster than those drafted out of high school and pitchers usually advance faster than position players. Some players might also be traded to help their team get an established player that can help their team improve immediately.
The first player drafted in 2008 was shortstop Tim Beckham by the Tampa Bay Rays out of Griffin High School in Georgia. He split the 2011 season between Double A and Triple A. .275/.339/.395 with seven home runs, 57 RBI, 82 runs and 15 steals in 107 games at Double A and hit .255/.282/.462 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 12 runs and 2 steals in 24 games at Triple A.
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted third baseman Pedro Alvarez second out of Vanderbilt. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced, Triple A and the Pirates. He hit .187/.381/.375 with one home run, two RBI, two runs and zero steals in six games at Class A Advanced, hit .256/.365/.432 with five home runs, 19 RBI, 16 runs and zero steals in 35 games at Triple A and hit .191/.272/.289 with four home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs and one steal in 74 games with the Pirates.
The Kansas City Royals drafted first baseman Eric Hosmer third out of American Heritage School in Florida. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Royals. He hit .439/.525/.582 with three home runs, 15 RBI, and 3 steals in 26 games at Triple A and hit .293/.334/.465 with 19 home runs, 78 RBI, 66 runs and 11 steals in 128 games with the Royals.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted LHP Brian Matusz fourth out of the University of San Diego. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Orioles. He was 2-3 with a 3.06 ERA, 44 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 64.2 innings over 11 games at Triple A and was 1-9 with a 10.69 ERA, 38 strikeouts and 2.11 WHIP in 49.2 innings over 12 games withe the Orioles.
The San Francisco Giants drafted catcher Buster Posey fifth out of Florida State. He played his 2011 season with the Giants before a season ending injury. He hit .284/.368/.389 with four home runs, 21 RBI, 17 runs and 3 steals in 45 games.
The Florida Marlins drafted catcher Kyle Skipworth sixth out of Patriot High School in California. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .207/.273/.331 with 11 home runs, 49 RBI, 35 runs and zero steals in 106 games.
The Cincinnati Reds drafted first baseman Yonder Alonso seventh out of Miami. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Reds. He hit .296/.374/.486 with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 46 runs and 6 steals in 91 games at Triple A and hit .330/.398/.545 with five home runs, 15 RBI, nine runs and zero steals in 47 games with the Reds. After the season he was traded to the Padres.
The Chicago White Sox drafted shortstop Gordon Beckham eighth out of Georgia. He played the 2011 season with the White Sox. He hit .230/.296/.337 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, 60 runs and 5 steals in 150 games.
The Washington Nationals drafted RHP Aaron Crow ninth out of Missouri. He went unsigned and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals the following year. In 2011 he pitched for the Royals. He was 4-4 with a 2.76 ERA, 65 strikeouts and 1.39 WHIP in 62 innings over 57 games.
The Houston Astros drafted catcher Jason Castro tenth out of Stanford. He missed the entire 2011 season after a knee injury in spring training.
The first player drafted in 2008 was shortstop Tim Beckham by the Tampa Bay Rays out of Griffin High School in Georgia. He split the 2011 season between Double A and Triple A. .275/.339/.395 with seven home runs, 57 RBI, 82 runs and 15 steals in 107 games at Double A and hit .255/.282/.462 with five home runs, 13 RBI, 12 runs and 2 steals in 24 games at Triple A.
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted third baseman Pedro Alvarez second out of Vanderbilt. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced, Triple A and the Pirates. He hit .187/.381/.375 with one home run, two RBI, two runs and zero steals in six games at Class A Advanced, hit .256/.365/.432 with five home runs, 19 RBI, 16 runs and zero steals in 35 games at Triple A and hit .191/.272/.289 with four home runs, 19 RBI, 18 runs and one steal in 74 games with the Pirates.
The Kansas City Royals drafted first baseman Eric Hosmer third out of American Heritage School in Florida. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Royals. He hit .439/.525/.582 with three home runs, 15 RBI, and 3 steals in 26 games at Triple A and hit .293/.334/.465 with 19 home runs, 78 RBI, 66 runs and 11 steals in 128 games with the Royals.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted LHP Brian Matusz fourth out of the University of San Diego. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Orioles. He was 2-3 with a 3.06 ERA, 44 strikeouts and 1.21 WHIP in 64.2 innings over 11 games at Triple A and was 1-9 with a 10.69 ERA, 38 strikeouts and 2.11 WHIP in 49.2 innings over 12 games withe the Orioles.
The San Francisco Giants drafted catcher Buster Posey fifth out of Florida State. He played his 2011 season with the Giants before a season ending injury. He hit .284/.368/.389 with four home runs, 21 RBI, 17 runs and 3 steals in 45 games.
The Florida Marlins drafted catcher Kyle Skipworth sixth out of Patriot High School in California. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .207/.273/.331 with 11 home runs, 49 RBI, 35 runs and zero steals in 106 games.
The Cincinnati Reds drafted first baseman Yonder Alonso seventh out of Miami. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Reds. He hit .296/.374/.486 with 12 home runs, 56 RBI, 46 runs and 6 steals in 91 games at Triple A and hit .330/.398/.545 with five home runs, 15 RBI, nine runs and zero steals in 47 games with the Reds. After the season he was traded to the Padres.
The Chicago White Sox drafted shortstop Gordon Beckham eighth out of Georgia. He played the 2011 season with the White Sox. He hit .230/.296/.337 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, 60 runs and 5 steals in 150 games.
The Washington Nationals drafted RHP Aaron Crow ninth out of Missouri. He went unsigned and was drafted by the Kansas City Royals the following year. In 2011 he pitched for the Royals. He was 4-4 with a 2.76 ERA, 65 strikeouts and 1.39 WHIP in 62 innings over 57 games.
The Houston Astros drafted catcher Jason Castro tenth out of Stanford. He missed the entire 2011 season after a knee injury in spring training.
Fantasy Baseball Managers Hold Breath
The off season in Major League Baseball can be exciting, frustrating or both for fantasy baseball managers in keeper leagues. All the transactions being made through trades and free agency can affect your roster either directly or through the addition or subtraction of another player. These moves usually don't affect established players but can greatly change the future of up and comers. I made some late season transactions the last month of our season and hoped for the best.
One move was to pick up Daniel Bard of the Boston Red Sox. I gambled that Jonathan Papelbon would no longer be with the team. When Papelbon signed with the Phillies I did a little happy dance and figured Bard was a lock. Then reports came out that the Red Sox were looking at other closers and were looking to give Bard a shot at the starting rotation in the spring. Since starters are generally more valuable than closers I was happy about the possible upgrade. If Bard can correct his late season control issues I can hope he's the next C.J. Wilson. Then yesterday the Red Sox closed the door on their closer position by trading for Andrew Bailey. Bailey is also one of my players under contract for one more season and the move from Oakland to Boston is a definite upgrade. Time for another happy dance.
Another player I made a reach for was Bryan LaHair of the Chicago Cubs. I figured that Carlos Pena would be gone through free agency and LaHair could get a shot. Pena is still there but his name is still being mentioned by a few teams. Where Pena lands likely depends on Prince Fielder and where he takes his talents. Unfortunately it has been mentioned that Fielder could end up with the Cubs which would block my LaHair move. There have been positive vibes from Theo Epstein that the Cubs would be willing to give LaHair the chance it they don't bring in a bigger name.
He wasn't a late season pick up but a player I've long had high hopes for is Eric Young Jr of the Colorado Rockies. I had him on my roster at the beginning of the season when I carried him over from the previous year at $7, then dropped him and picked him back up a few weeks later for $5. Young is a base stealing machine and just needs a chance. Yet now he is at the back of a log jam at second and the Rockies are stock piling outfielders too with the addition of Michael Cuddyer and some talent waiting to burst on the scene from the minors. I think Young's best hope is to be traded to a team willing to give some playing time.
It's only a few months away until our draft and we have to set our final keeper rosters. Plenty can happen between now and then as witnessed by the many off season deals. At that time I will finally exhale.
One move was to pick up Daniel Bard of the Boston Red Sox. I gambled that Jonathan Papelbon would no longer be with the team. When Papelbon signed with the Phillies I did a little happy dance and figured Bard was a lock. Then reports came out that the Red Sox were looking at other closers and were looking to give Bard a shot at the starting rotation in the spring. Since starters are generally more valuable than closers I was happy about the possible upgrade. If Bard can correct his late season control issues I can hope he's the next C.J. Wilson. Then yesterday the Red Sox closed the door on their closer position by trading for Andrew Bailey. Bailey is also one of my players under contract for one more season and the move from Oakland to Boston is a definite upgrade. Time for another happy dance.
Another player I made a reach for was Bryan LaHair of the Chicago Cubs. I figured that Carlos Pena would be gone through free agency and LaHair could get a shot. Pena is still there but his name is still being mentioned by a few teams. Where Pena lands likely depends on Prince Fielder and where he takes his talents. Unfortunately it has been mentioned that Fielder could end up with the Cubs which would block my LaHair move. There have been positive vibes from Theo Epstein that the Cubs would be willing to give LaHair the chance it they don't bring in a bigger name.
He wasn't a late season pick up but a player I've long had high hopes for is Eric Young Jr of the Colorado Rockies. I had him on my roster at the beginning of the season when I carried him over from the previous year at $7, then dropped him and picked him back up a few weeks later for $5. Young is a base stealing machine and just needs a chance. Yet now he is at the back of a log jam at second and the Rockies are stock piling outfielders too with the addition of Michael Cuddyer and some talent waiting to burst on the scene from the minors. I think Young's best hope is to be traded to a team willing to give some playing time.
It's only a few months away until our draft and we have to set our final keeper rosters. Plenty can happen between now and then as witnessed by the many off season deals. At that time I will finally exhale.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Andrew Bailey traded to Red Sox
Andrew Bailey was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Boston Red Sox along with Ryan Sweeney on December 28, 2011. In exchange the Athletics receive Josh Reddick and minor league players Miles Head and Raul Alcantara.
RHP Bailey pitched three seasons with the Athletics. In 2011 he was 0-4 with a 3.24 ERA, 41 strikeouts, 1.10 WHIP and 24 saves in 41.2 innings over 42 games. For his career he is 7-10 with a 2.07 ERA, 174 strikeouts, 0.95 WHIP and 75 saves in 174 innings over 157 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the sixth round in 2006.
Sweeney is an outfielder who played six seasons with the Athletics and White Sox. In 2011 he hit .265/.346/.341 with one home run, 25 RBI, 34 runs and one steal in 108 games. For his career he has hit .283/.342/.378 with 14 home runs, 169 RBI, 202 runs and 17 steals in 472 games. He was originally drafted by the White Sox in the second round in 2003. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 17th round in 2006.
Head is a first baseman who split the 2011 season between Class A and Class A Advanced. He hit .338/.409/.612 with 15 home runs, 53 RBI, 61 runs and 4 steals in 66 games at Class A and hit .254/.328/.405 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 27 runs and zero steals in 63 games at Class A Advanced. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 26th round in 2009.
Reddick is an outfielder who played three seasons with the Red Sox. He split 2011 between Triple A and with the Red Sox. He hit .230/.333/.508 with 14 home runs, 36 RBI, 37 runs and fours steals in 52 games at Triple A and hit .280/.327/.457 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 41 runs and one steal in 87 games with the Red Sox. For his career he has hit .248/.290/.416 with 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 51 runs and two steals in 143 games.
RHP Alcantara split 2011 between Rookie ball and the Class A short season teams. He was 1-1 with a 0.75 ERA, 36 strikeouts and 0.60 WHIP in 48 innings over nine games at Rookie and was 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA, 14 strikeouts and 1.79 WHIP in 17.1 innings over four games in the Class A short season. He originally signed with the Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 2009 out of the Dominican Republic.
RHP Bailey pitched three seasons with the Athletics. In 2011 he was 0-4 with a 3.24 ERA, 41 strikeouts, 1.10 WHIP and 24 saves in 41.2 innings over 42 games. For his career he is 7-10 with a 2.07 ERA, 174 strikeouts, 0.95 WHIP and 75 saves in 174 innings over 157 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the sixth round in 2006.
Sweeney is an outfielder who played six seasons with the Athletics and White Sox. In 2011 he hit .265/.346/.341 with one home run, 25 RBI, 34 runs and one steal in 108 games. For his career he has hit .283/.342/.378 with 14 home runs, 169 RBI, 202 runs and 17 steals in 472 games. He was originally drafted by the White Sox in the second round in 2003. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 17th round in 2006.
Head is a first baseman who split the 2011 season between Class A and Class A Advanced. He hit .338/.409/.612 with 15 home runs, 53 RBI, 61 runs and 4 steals in 66 games at Class A and hit .254/.328/.405 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 27 runs and zero steals in 63 games at Class A Advanced. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the 26th round in 2009.
Reddick is an outfielder who played three seasons with the Red Sox. He split 2011 between Triple A and with the Red Sox. He hit .230/.333/.508 with 14 home runs, 36 RBI, 37 runs and fours steals in 52 games at Triple A and hit .280/.327/.457 with seven home runs, 28 RBI, 41 runs and one steal in 87 games with the Red Sox. For his career he has hit .248/.290/.416 with 10 home runs, 37 RBI, 51 runs and two steals in 143 games.
RHP Alcantara split 2011 between Rookie ball and the Class A short season teams. He was 1-1 with a 0.75 ERA, 36 strikeouts and 0.60 WHIP in 48 innings over nine games at Rookie and was 0-3 with a 6.23 ERA, 14 strikeouts and 1.79 WHIP in 17.1 innings over four games in the Class A short season. He originally signed with the Red Sox as an amateur free agent in 2009 out of the Dominican Republic.
2011 Where are they now 2009 MLB draft top 10
It is year end and I'm checking how the top 10 players of the 2009 draft did this season. Traditionally players drafted out of college advance faster than those drafted out of high school and pitchers usually advance faster than position players. Some players might also be traded to help their team get an established player that can help their team improve immediately.
The first player drafted in 2009 was RHP Stephen Strasburg by the Washington Nationals out of San Diego State. He pitched for the Nationals in 2011 and was 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 0.71 WHIP in 24 innings over five games.
The Seattle Mariners drafted Dustin Ackley second out of North Carolina. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Mariners. He hit .303/.421/.487 with nine home runs, 35 RBI, 57 runs and 7 steals in 66 games at Triple A and hit .273/.348/.417 with six home runs, 36 RBI, 39 runs and 6 steals in 90 games with the Mariners.
The San Diego Padres drafted outfielder Donavan Tate third out of Cartersville High School in Georgia. He split the 2011 between the Class A short season and Class A levels. He hit .283/.406/.409 with zero home runs, 20 RBI, 24 runs and 17 steals in 33 games in the Class A short season and hit .316/.435/.421 with zero home runs, two RBI, three runs and two steals in six games at Class A.
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted catcher Tony Sanchez fourth out of Boston College. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .241/.340/.318 with five home runs, 44 RBI, 46 runs and 5 steals in 118 games.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted RHP Matthew Hobgood fifth out of Norco High School in California. He split the 2011 season between Rookie ball and the Class A short season levels. He was 0-0 with a 4.35 ERA, nine strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 10.1 innings over five games at Rookie and was 0-6 with a 10.46 ERA, 13 strikeouts and 2.40 WHIP in 26.2 innings over eight games at Class A short season.
The San Francisco Giants drafted RHP Zack Wheeler sixth out of East Paulding High School in Georgia. He split the 2011 season between the Giants Class A Advanced team and with the New York Mets Class A Advanced team after he was traded. He was 7-5 with a 3.99 ERA, 98 strikeouts and 1.38 WHIP in 88 innings over 16 games with the Giants Class A Advanced team and was 2-2 with a 2.00 ERA, 31 strikeouts and 1.15 WHIP in 27 innings over six games with the Mets Class A Advanced team.
The Atlanta Braves drafted LHP Mike Minor seventh out of Vanderbilt. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Braves. He was 4-5 with a 3.13 ERA, 99 strikeouts and 1.19 WHIP in 100.2 innings over 16 games at Triple A and was 5-3 with a 4.14 ERA, 77 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 82.2 innings over 15 games with the Braves.
The Cincinnati Reds drafted RHP Mike Leake eighth out of Arizona State. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Reds. He was 0-1 with a 9.82 ERA, five strikeouts and 1.64 WHIP in 7.1 innings over two games at Triple A and was 12-9 with a 3.86 ERA, 118 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 167.2 innings over 29 games with the Reds.
The Detroit Tigers drafted RHP Jacob Turner ninth out of Westminster Christian Academy in Missouri. He split the 2011 season between Double A, Triple A and the Tigers. He was 3-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 90 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 113.2 innings over 17 games at Double A, was 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA, 20 strikeouts and 1.04 WHIP in 17.1 innings over three games at Triple A and was 0-1 with a 8.53 ERA, eight strikeouts and 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 innings over three games with the Tigers.
The Washington Nationals drafted RHP Drew Storen tenth out of Stanford. He pitched the 2011 season with the Nationals. He was 6-3 with a 2.75 ERA, 74 strikeouts, 1.02 WHIP and 43 saves in 75.1 innings over 73 games.
The first player drafted in 2009 was RHP Stephen Strasburg by the Washington Nationals out of San Diego State. He pitched for the Nationals in 2011 and was 1-1 with a 1.50 ERA, 24 strikeouts and 0.71 WHIP in 24 innings over five games.
The Seattle Mariners drafted Dustin Ackley second out of North Carolina. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Mariners. He hit .303/.421/.487 with nine home runs, 35 RBI, 57 runs and 7 steals in 66 games at Triple A and hit .273/.348/.417 with six home runs, 36 RBI, 39 runs and 6 steals in 90 games with the Mariners.
The San Diego Padres drafted outfielder Donavan Tate third out of Cartersville High School in Georgia. He split the 2011 between the Class A short season and Class A levels. He hit .283/.406/.409 with zero home runs, 20 RBI, 24 runs and 17 steals in 33 games in the Class A short season and hit .316/.435/.421 with zero home runs, two RBI, three runs and two steals in six games at Class A.
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted catcher Tony Sanchez fourth out of Boston College. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .241/.340/.318 with five home runs, 44 RBI, 46 runs and 5 steals in 118 games.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted RHP Matthew Hobgood fifth out of Norco High School in California. He split the 2011 season between Rookie ball and the Class A short season levels. He was 0-0 with a 4.35 ERA, nine strikeouts and 1.26 WHIP in 10.1 innings over five games at Rookie and was 0-6 with a 10.46 ERA, 13 strikeouts and 2.40 WHIP in 26.2 innings over eight games at Class A short season.
The San Francisco Giants drafted RHP Zack Wheeler sixth out of East Paulding High School in Georgia. He split the 2011 season between the Giants Class A Advanced team and with the New York Mets Class A Advanced team after he was traded. He was 7-5 with a 3.99 ERA, 98 strikeouts and 1.38 WHIP in 88 innings over 16 games with the Giants Class A Advanced team and was 2-2 with a 2.00 ERA, 31 strikeouts and 1.15 WHIP in 27 innings over six games with the Mets Class A Advanced team.
The Atlanta Braves drafted LHP Mike Minor seventh out of Vanderbilt. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Braves. He was 4-5 with a 3.13 ERA, 99 strikeouts and 1.19 WHIP in 100.2 innings over 16 games at Triple A and was 5-3 with a 4.14 ERA, 77 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 82.2 innings over 15 games with the Braves.
The Cincinnati Reds drafted RHP Mike Leake eighth out of Arizona State. He split the 2011 season between Triple A and the Reds. He was 0-1 with a 9.82 ERA, five strikeouts and 1.64 WHIP in 7.1 innings over two games at Triple A and was 12-9 with a 3.86 ERA, 118 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 167.2 innings over 29 games with the Reds.
The Detroit Tigers drafted RHP Jacob Turner ninth out of Westminster Christian Academy in Missouri. He split the 2011 season between Double A, Triple A and the Tigers. He was 3-5 with a 3.48 ERA, 90 strikeouts and 1.18 WHIP in 113.2 innings over 17 games at Double A, was 1-0 with a 3.12 ERA, 20 strikeouts and 1.04 WHIP in 17.1 innings over three games at Triple A and was 0-1 with a 8.53 ERA, eight strikeouts and 1.66 WHIP in 12.2 innings over three games with the Tigers.
The Washington Nationals drafted RHP Drew Storen tenth out of Stanford. He pitched the 2011 season with the Nationals. He was 6-3 with a 2.75 ERA, 74 strikeouts, 1.02 WHIP and 43 saves in 75.1 innings over 73 games.
2011 Where are they now 2010 MLB draft top 10
The year is coming to a close and I decided to check where the top draft picks of the more recent drafts stood in their careers. I'm starting with the 2010 draft since that would have allowed each player one full season after being drafted. Traditionally players drafted out of college advance faster than those drafted out of high school and pitchers usually advance faster than position players. Some players might also be traded to help their team get an established player that can help their team improve immediately.
The first player drafted in 2010 was outfielder Bryce Harper by the Washington Nationals out of the College of Southern Nevada. Harper split the 2011 season between the Class A and Double A levels. He hit .318/.423/.554 with 14 home runs, 46 RBI, 49 runs and 19 steals in 72 games at Class A and hit .256/.329/.395 with three home runs, 12 RBI, 14 runs and 7 steals in 18 games at Double A.
The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted RHP Jameson Taillon second out of the The Woodlands high school in Texas. He pitched the 2011 season at the Class A level. He was 2-3 with a 3.98 ERA, 97 strikeouts and 1.20 WHIP in 92.2 innings over 23 games.
The Baltimore Orioles drafted shortstop Manny Machado third out of Brito Miami Private School in Florida. He split the 2011 season between Class A and Class A Advanced. He hit .276/.376/.483 with six home runs, 24 RBI, 24 runs and 3 steals in 38 games at Class A and hit .245/.308/.384 with five home runs, 26 RBI, 24 runs and 8 steals in 63 games at Class A Advanced.
The Kansas City Royals drafted shortstop Christian Colon fourth out of Cal State-Fullerton. He played the 2011 season at Double A. He hit .257/.325/.342 with eight home runs, 61 RBI, 69 runs and 17 steals in 127 games.
The Cleveland Indians drafted LHP Drew Pomeranz fifth out of Ole Miss. He pitched at the Class A Advanced and Double A levels in the Indians organization before being traded to the Colorado Rockies and he split the rest of the season between Double A and the Rockies. He was 3-2 with a 1.87 ERA, 95 strikeouts and 1.14 WHIP in 77 innings over 15 games at Class A Advanced. was 0-1 with a 2.57 ERA, 17 strikeouts and 1.14 WHIP in 14 innings over three games with Cleveland's Double A team, was 1-0 with 0.00 ERA, seven strikeouts and 0.20 WHIP in 10 innings over two games with Colorado's Double A team and was 2-1 with a 5.40 ERA, 13 strikeouts and 1.31 WHIP in 18.1 innings over four games with the Rockies.
The Arizona Diamondbacks drafted RHP Barret Loux sixth out of Texas A&M. He failed his physical and was not offered a contract and later signed with the Texas Rangers as a free agent. He pitched 2011 at the Class A Advanced level. He was 8-5 with a 3.80 ERA, 127 strikeouts and 1.28 WHIP in 109 innings over 21 games.
The New York Mets drafted RHP Matt Harvey seventh out of North Carolina. He split the 2011 season between Class A Advanced and Double A. He was 8-2 with a 2.37 ERA, 92 strikeouts and 1.20 WHIP in 76 innings over 14 games at Class A Advanced and was 5-3 with a 4.53 ERA, 64 strikeouts and 1.36 WHIP in 59.2 innings over 12 games at Double A.
The Houston Astros drafted outfielder Delino DeShields Jr eighth out of Woodward Academy in Georgia. He played the 2011 season at the Class A level. He hit .220/.305/.322 with nine home runs, 48 RBI, 73 runs and 30 steals in 119 games.
The San Diego Padres drafted RHP Karsten Whitson ninth out of Chipley High School in Florida. He went unsigned and enrolled to pitch for the Florida Gators.
The Oakland Athletics drafted outfielder Michael Choice tenth out of the University of Texas-Arlington. He played the 2011 season at the Class A Advanced level. He hit .285/.376/.542 with 30 home runs, 82 RBI, 79 runs and 9 steals in 118 games.
Friday, December 23, 2011
Sean Marshall traded to Reds
Sean Marshall was traded by the Chicago Cubs to the Cincinnati Reds on December 23, 2011. In exchange the Cubs receive Travis Wood, Dave Sappelt and minor league player Ronald Torreyes.
LHP Marshall pitched six seasons for the Cubs. In 2011 he was 6-6 with a 2.26 ERA, 79 strikeouts, 1.10 WHIP and five saves in 75.2 innings over 78 games. For his career he is 32-40 with a 3.96 ERA, 439 strikeouts, 1.33 WHIP and seven saves in 530 innings over 292 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the sixth round in 2003.
LHP Wood pitched two seasons for the Reds and split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Reds. He was 2-3 with a 5.33 ERA, 47 strikeouts and 1.55 WHIP in 52.1 innings over 10 games at Triple A and was 6-6 with a 4.84 ERA, 76 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 106 innings over 22 games with the Reds. For his career he is 11-10 with a 4.18 ERA, 162 strikeouts and 1.29 WHIP in 208.2 innings over 39 games. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the second round in 2005.
Sappelt is an outfielder who split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Reds, He hit .313/.337/.458 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 40 runs and 4 steals in 74 games at Triple A and hit .243/.289/.318 with zero home runs, five RBI, 14 runs and one steal in 38 games with the Reds. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the ninth round in 2008.
Torreyes played second, third and shortstop at the Class A level in 2011. He hit .356/.398/.457 with three home runs, 41 RBI, 53 runs and 12 steals in 67 games. He originally signed with the Reds as an amateur free agent in 2010 out of Venezuela.
LHP Marshall pitched six seasons for the Cubs. In 2011 he was 6-6 with a 2.26 ERA, 79 strikeouts, 1.10 WHIP and five saves in 75.2 innings over 78 games. For his career he is 32-40 with a 3.96 ERA, 439 strikeouts, 1.33 WHIP and seven saves in 530 innings over 292 games. He was originally drafted by the Cubs in the sixth round in 2003.
LHP Wood pitched two seasons for the Reds and split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Reds. He was 2-3 with a 5.33 ERA, 47 strikeouts and 1.55 WHIP in 52.1 innings over 10 games at Triple A and was 6-6 with a 4.84 ERA, 76 strikeouts and 1.49 WHIP in 106 innings over 22 games with the Reds. For his career he is 11-10 with a 4.18 ERA, 162 strikeouts and 1.29 WHIP in 208.2 innings over 39 games. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the second round in 2005.
Sappelt is an outfielder who split the 2011 season between Triple A and with the Reds, He hit .313/.337/.458 with seven home runs, 29 RBI, 40 runs and 4 steals in 74 games at Triple A and hit .243/.289/.318 with zero home runs, five RBI, 14 runs and one steal in 38 games with the Reds. He was originally drafted by the Reds in the ninth round in 2008.
Torreyes played second, third and shortstop at the Class A level in 2011. He hit .356/.398/.457 with three home runs, 41 RBI, 53 runs and 12 steals in 67 games. He originally signed with the Reds as an amateur free agent in 2010 out of Venezuela.
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