Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for April 29, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.
TRIPLE A
Nate Spears (Red Sox) 3-5, R
Josh Kroeger (Red Sox) 2-5
Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI
Cord Phelps (Indians) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R
Russ Canzler (Indians) 3-4, SB (1)
Bobby Scales (Mets) 3-5, RBI, 2 R
Vinny Rottino (Mets) 3-5, RBI, 2 R
Valentino Pascucci (Mets) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R
Brad Emaus (Mets) 2-3, RBI, R
Omar Quintanilla (Mets) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R
Dylan Owen (Mets) Win (2-1), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Neftali Soto (Reds) 3-4, 2 RBI
Jamie Hoffmann (Orioles) 2-4, RBI
Ryan Adams (Orioles) 2-4, R
Kevin Frandsen (Phillies) 2-4
Cody Overbeck (Phillies) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Mike Fontenot (Phillies) 3-4
Brandon Laird (Yankees) 3-5, R
Michael O'Connor (Yankees) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
Jerry Sands (Dodgers) 2-4, R
Stephen Fife (Dodgers) Win (2-2) 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Tyler Kuhn (White Sox) 2-4, R
Greg Golson (White Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, SB (6)
Jarrett Hoffpauir (Nationals) 2-4, RBI
Carlos Rivero (Nationals) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R
Matt Zaleski (White Sox) Win (1-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K
Luis Durango (Braves) 2-4, R, SB (10)
Quintin Berry (Tigers) 2-5
Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-5
Derrick Robinson (Royals) 2-3, RBI, R, BB
Clint Robinson (Royals) 2-5, RBI
Max Ramirez (Royals) 2-4, R
Irving Falu (Royals) 2-3, SB (5), BB
Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 2-4
Amaury Cazana (Cardinals) 2-4, R
Cedric Hunter (Cardinals) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, SB (2), BB
Julio Borbon (Rangers) 2-4, RBI
Dusty Brown (Rangers) 2-4, RBI
J B Shuck (Astros) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R
Angel Sanchez (Astros) 2-5, 2 RBI, R
Scott Moore (Astros) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R
Mike Hessman (Astros) 2-4, 2 R
Carlos Corporan (Astros) 2-4, R
Trayvon Robinson (Mariners) 2-4
Chih-Hsien Chiang (Mariners) 1-2, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB
Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 2-3, 2 R, BB
Scott Richmond (Blue Jays) Win (2-2), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Daniel Robertson (Padres) 2-5, R
Anthony Contreras (Padres) 2-4, RBI
Collin Cowgill (Athletics) 3-4, RBI, 3 R
Grant Green (Athletics) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R
Chris Carter (Athletics) 1-2, RBI, R, BB
Brandon Hicks (Athletics) 2-4, R
Brad Peacock (Athletics) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 8 K
Matt McBride (Rockies) 2-3, RBI
Francisco Peguero (Giants) 2-4, RBI, R
Roger Kieschnick (Giants) 2-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R, BB
Nick Noonan (Giants) 2-3, R, SB (2), BB
Jake Fox (Pirates) 2-4, R
Gorkys Hernandez (Pirates) 2-3, SB (4)
Justin Wilson (Pirates) Win (2-3), 7.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
Adam Eaton (Diamondbacks) 3-5, R, 2 SB (4), BB
Jake Elmore (Diamondbacks) 1-2, 3 R, SB (3), 3 BB
Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 2-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 2-3, HR (4), 5 RBI, R, BB
Adrew Romine (Angels) 3-5, 2 R
Alexi Amarista (Angels) 2-4, R
Jorge Cantu (Angels) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R
Sunday, April 29, 2012
O Albert, Where Art Thou?
Much has been made of the slow start by Albert Pujols this season after signing his new large contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Every one says those are un-Albert numbers and that the Machine needs rebooted. But what if that isn't Albert Pujols?
Do we know for certain whether or not he has a twin brother? Let's imagine that he does have a twin brother similar to Jose Canseco has his brother Ozzie. Maybe Ozzie Pujols was reluctant to follow his brother to the United States. He didn't want to be in his brother's shadow and played in the Dominican leagues under another name similar to Fausto Carmona. The Major League scouts may have watched him but didn't recognize him due to his heavy beard and long hair. Maybe the idea was hatched before the beginning of the 2011 season watching Ozzie Canseco try to take his brother's place at a celebrity boxing match.
The start of the 2011 season with the Cardinals was the trial run. Albert stepped aside and let Ozzie see what he could do for ten games. In those ten games Ozzie hit .222/.225/.447 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R and 1 SB. Then Albert tagged back in and his season got back on track with numbers history was familiar with.
In the off season Albert signs the contract with the Angels but his heart just isn't ready to play with his new team yet. He goes through the motions in spring training and puts up respectable numbers but doesn't feel ready to be an Angel. He gives Ozzie another call.
Through 22 games with the Angels Ozzie Pujols has hit .216/.266/.295 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R and 0 SB. He looks like Albert but doesn't play like Albert. But he's there just to buy time. Just waiting for Albert to return.
If only the explanation for Pujols slow start and production drop off were really this simple.
Do we know for certain whether or not he has a twin brother? Let's imagine that he does have a twin brother similar to Jose Canseco has his brother Ozzie. Maybe Ozzie Pujols was reluctant to follow his brother to the United States. He didn't want to be in his brother's shadow and played in the Dominican leagues under another name similar to Fausto Carmona. The Major League scouts may have watched him but didn't recognize him due to his heavy beard and long hair. Maybe the idea was hatched before the beginning of the 2011 season watching Ozzie Canseco try to take his brother's place at a celebrity boxing match.
The start of the 2011 season with the Cardinals was the trial run. Albert stepped aside and let Ozzie see what he could do for ten games. In those ten games Ozzie hit .222/.225/.447 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R and 1 SB. Then Albert tagged back in and his season got back on track with numbers history was familiar with.
In the off season Albert signs the contract with the Angels but his heart just isn't ready to play with his new team yet. He goes through the motions in spring training and puts up respectable numbers but doesn't feel ready to be an Angel. He gives Ozzie another call.
Through 22 games with the Angels Ozzie Pujols has hit .216/.266/.295 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R and 0 SB. He looks like Albert but doesn't play like Albert. But he's there just to buy time. Just waiting for Albert to return.
If only the explanation for Pujols slow start and production drop off were really this simple.
AL Top Performers 042912
Here are the top American League performers for April 29, 2012.
Brennan Boesch (Tigers) 2-4, R
Derek Jeter (Yankees) 2-3, R, 2 BB
Curtis Granderson (Yankees) 1-3, HR (8), 2 RBI, R, BB
Robinson Cano (Yankees) 2-4, RBI
Andruw Jones (Yankees) 2-2, HR (3), RBI, R, BB
Eric Chavez (Yankees) 2-4, R, BB
C C Sabathia (Yankees) Win (3-0), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
Kendrys Morales (Angels) 2-4
Michael Brantley (Indians) 2-3, R, BB
Carlos Santana (Indians) 3-4, R
Derek Lowe (Indians) Win (3-1), 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, K
Miguel Olivo (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (1)
Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 1-1, HR (7), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-4, R
Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) 2-4, RBI
Seth Smith (Athletics) 2-3, HR (2), RBI, R, BB
Chris Davis (Orioles) 1-2, R, 2 BB
Robert Andino (Orioles) 2-3
Cody Ross (Red Sox) 1-2, RBI, BB
Brent Lillibridge (White Sox) 1-2, SB (6), BB
Adam Dunn (White Sox) 1-2, HR (5), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB
Dayan Viciedo (White Sox) 2-4, RBI
Gavin Floyd (White Sox) 6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Billy Butler (Royals) 3-4
Mike Moustakas (Royals) 2-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R
Josh Willingham (Twins) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R
Danny Valencia (Twins) 3-4, 2 RBI, R
Jason Marquis (Twins) Win (2-0), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, K
Nelson Cruz (Rangers) 2-4
Ben Zobrist (Rays) 3-4, RBI, R
Jeff Keppinger (Rays) 2-3, RBI, R
B J Upton (Rays) 2-4, R
David Price (Rays) Win (4-1), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Brennan Boesch (Tigers) 2-4, R
Derek Jeter (Yankees) 2-3, R, 2 BB
Curtis Granderson (Yankees) 1-3, HR (8), 2 RBI, R, BB
Robinson Cano (Yankees) 2-4, RBI
Andruw Jones (Yankees) 2-2, HR (3), RBI, R, BB
Eric Chavez (Yankees) 2-4, R, BB
C C Sabathia (Yankees) Win (3-0), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
Kendrys Morales (Angels) 2-4
Michael Brantley (Indians) 2-3, R, BB
Carlos Santana (Indians) 3-4, R
Derek Lowe (Indians) Win (3-1), 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, K
Miguel Olivo (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (1)
Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 1-1, HR (7), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB
Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-4, R
Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) 2-4, RBI
Seth Smith (Athletics) 2-3, HR (2), RBI, R, BB
Chris Davis (Orioles) 1-2, R, 2 BB
Robert Andino (Orioles) 2-3
Cody Ross (Red Sox) 1-2, RBI, BB
Brent Lillibridge (White Sox) 1-2, SB (6), BB
Adam Dunn (White Sox) 1-2, HR (5), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB
Dayan Viciedo (White Sox) 2-4, RBI
Gavin Floyd (White Sox) 6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Billy Butler (Royals) 3-4
Mike Moustakas (Royals) 2-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R
Josh Willingham (Twins) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R
Danny Valencia (Twins) 3-4, 2 RBI, R
Jason Marquis (Twins) Win (2-0), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, K
Nelson Cruz (Rangers) 2-4
Ben Zobrist (Rays) 3-4, RBI, R
Jeff Keppinger (Rays) 2-3, RBI, R
B J Upton (Rays) 2-4, R
David Price (Rays) Win (4-1), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Double A Top Performers 042912
Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for April 29, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.
Double A
Sebastian Valle (Phillies) 2-4, RBI
Michael Spidale (Phillies) 2-4, 2 RBI
Miguel Abreu (Phillies) 2-4, R
Oscar Tejeda (Red Sox) 2-4, HR(2), RBI, R
Ronald Bermudez (Red Sox) 2-4, R
Adalberto Santos (Pirates) 2-6
Jared Goedert (Indians) 2-4, RBI, 2 BB
Kyle Bellows (Indians) 2-6, R
Kelson Brown (Pirates) 2-3, R
Charles Cutler (Pirates) 2-3, RBI
Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians) 2-4, R
Matt Den Dekker (Mets) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R
Reese Havens (Mets) 3-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, BB
Pedro Zapata (Mets) 2-5, RBI, 2 R
Brandon Douglas (Tigers) 1-2, R, 2 BB
Zack Wheeler (Mets) Win (1-2), 5.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K
Yadil Mujica (Yankees) 3-4, R
A J Jimenez (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, BB
Antoan Richardson (Orioles) 2-3, 2 R, 2 BB
Jonathan Schoop (Orioles) 2-5, R
L J Hoes (Orioles) 2-5, 2 RBI, R
Brandon Waring (Orioles) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (1), BB
Caleb Joseph (Orioles) 2-5, R
Robbie Widlansky (Orioles) 4-5, HR (2), 4 RBI, R
Destin Hood (Nationals) 2-4, R, BB
Jesus Valdez (Nationals) 4-5, 3 R
Chris Rahl (Nationals) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (8), BB
Devin Ivany (Nationals) 2-4
Stephen King (Nationals) 2-5, 4 RBI, R, SB (1)
Josh Prince (Brewers) 2-4, BB
Andy Gonzalez (Brewers) 3-5, 2 R
Hunter Morris (Brewers) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R
Anderson De La Rosa (Brewers) 3-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R
Khris Davis (Brewers) 1-2, RBI, R, BB
Andrelton Simmons (Braves) 4-4, 2 SB (6), BB
Adam Milligan (Braves) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R
Chris Herrmann (Twins) 2-3, 3 R, BB
Nathan Hanson (Twins) 2-4, 2 RBI
Juan Perez (Giants) 2-4
Logan Darnell (Twins) Win (3-0), 6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
Brent Clevlen (Diamondbacks) 3-4, R
Nick Buss (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R
Rafael Ynoa (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI
Matt Magill (Dodgers) Win (2-1), 7.0, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K / 1-2, RBI, 2 R, BB
Roberto Lopez (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB
Casey Haerther (Angels) 2-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, R
Renny Osuna (Angels) 2-5, RBI
Alberto Rosario (Angels) 2-5, R
Christian Colon (Royals) 2-2, R, SB (3), 3 BB
Paulo Orlando (Royals) 2-4
Jedd Gyorko (Padres) 2-4, 2 RBI, BB
Nathan Freiman (Padres) 2-5, HR (10), 2 RBI, R
Conner Crumbliss (Athletics) 3-4, RBI
Josh Horton (Athletics) 2-5, RBI, SB (3)
Michael Choice (Athletics) 3-5, R, SB (2)
Michael Spina (Athletics) 2-4, R
Ryan Lipkin (Athletics) 2-4, 2 RBI, R
Dusty Coleman (Athletics) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, BB
Tyler Saladino (White Sox) 2-4, R, BB
Drew Garcia (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, R, SB (1)
Andy Wilkins (White Sox) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R
Hak-Ju Lee (Rays) 2-4, 2 R, SB (5), BB
Jake Smolinski (Marlins) 3-3, R, BB
Shawn Bowman (Marlins) 2-3, R, BB
Oscar Taveras 1-3, HR (6), RBI, R, 2 BB
Kyle Conley (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R
Niko Vasquez (Cardinals) 2-4
Dan Houston (Rockies) Win (3-2), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K
Jonathan Mota (Cubs) 3-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Michael Brenly (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R
Johermyn Chavez (Mariners) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R, BB
Andrew Simunic (Astros) 1-2, RBI, BB
T J Steele (Astros) 1-1, HR (2), RBI, R
Jurickson Profar (Rangers) 2-5, R
Mike Olt (Rangers) 3-5, HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R
Brad Hawpe (Rangers) 3-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 4 R, BB
Ryan Strausborger (Rangers) 3-5, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R
Chris McGuiness (Rangers) 3-5, R
Jared Prince (Rangers) 3-4, 2 RBI
Barret Loux (Rangers) Win (5-0), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K
NL Top Performers 042912
Here are the top National League performers for April 29, 2012
Jose Altuve (Astros) 3-5, 2 R
Jed Lowrie (Astros) 2-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, R
Chris Johnson (Astros) 2-4, R
Zack Cozart (Reds) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (1), BB
Joey Votto (Reds) 2-3, HR (2), 4 RBI, R, BB
Jay Bruce (Reds) 1-3, HR (7), RBI, R, SB (3), BB
Ryan Hanigan (Reds) 2-3, R
Willie Bloomquist (Diamondbacks) 2-5, RBI, R
Gerardo Parra (Diamondbacks) 2-3, RBI, R, SB (7), 2 BB
Jason Kubel (Diamondbacks) 3-5, 3 RBI, R
Aaron Hill (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R
Wade Miley (Diamondbacks) Win (3-0), 6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Jose Tabata (Pirates) 3-5, 2 RBI, R
Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, R
Michael Bourn (Braves) 3-4, R, BB
Dan Uggla (Braves) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB
Tony Campana (Cubs) 2-4, 2 R, SB (6)
Bryan LaHair (Cubs) 3-4, 2 R
Jeff Baker (Cubs) 2-4, RBI
Joe Mather (Cubs) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, SB (1), BB
Matt Garza (Cubs) Win (2-1), 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K
Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers) 2-4, 2 RBI
Rafael Furcal (Cardinals) 2-5, RBI
Matt Carpenter (Cardinals) 2-4, R
Chris Denorfia (Padres) 2-4, RBI
Brent Pill (Giants) 2-3, R
Madison Bumgarner (Giants) Win (4-1), 7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Chris Capuano (Dodgers) Win (3-0), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Mets) 3-6, RBI, R
Ruben Tejada (Mets) 3-6, R
Daniel Murphy (Mets) 2-6
David Wright (Mets) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2), 3 BB
Scott Hairston (Mets) 2-6, RBI
Ike Davis (Mets) 3-6, RBI
Johan Santana (Mets) ND, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-3, HR (4), RBI, 2 R, 2 SB (4), 2 BB
Todd Helton (Rockies) 1-1, HR (4), 4 RBI, R, BB
Jose Altuve (Astros) 3-5, 2 R
Jed Lowrie (Astros) 2-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, R
Chris Johnson (Astros) 2-4, R
Zack Cozart (Reds) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (1), BB
Joey Votto (Reds) 2-3, HR (2), 4 RBI, R, BB
Jay Bruce (Reds) 1-3, HR (7), RBI, R, SB (3), BB
Ryan Hanigan (Reds) 2-3, R
Willie Bloomquist (Diamondbacks) 2-5, RBI, R
Gerardo Parra (Diamondbacks) 2-3, RBI, R, SB (7), 2 BB
Jason Kubel (Diamondbacks) 3-5, 3 RBI, R
Aaron Hill (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R
Wade Miley (Diamondbacks) Win (3-0), 6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Jose Tabata (Pirates) 3-5, 2 RBI, R
Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, R
Michael Bourn (Braves) 3-4, R, BB
Dan Uggla (Braves) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB
Tony Campana (Cubs) 2-4, 2 R, SB (6)
Bryan LaHair (Cubs) 3-4, 2 R
Jeff Baker (Cubs) 2-4, RBI
Joe Mather (Cubs) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, SB (1), BB
Matt Garza (Cubs) Win (2-1), 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K
Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers) 2-4, 2 RBI
Rafael Furcal (Cardinals) 2-5, RBI
Matt Carpenter (Cardinals) 2-4, R
Chris Denorfia (Padres) 2-4, RBI
Brent Pill (Giants) 2-3, R
Madison Bumgarner (Giants) Win (4-1), 7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Chris Capuano (Dodgers) Win (3-0), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Mets) 3-6, RBI, R
Ruben Tejada (Mets) 3-6, R
Daniel Murphy (Mets) 2-6
David Wright (Mets) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2), 3 BB
Scott Hairston (Mets) 2-6, RBI
Ike Davis (Mets) 3-6, RBI
Johan Santana (Mets) ND, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-3, HR (4), RBI, 2 R, 2 SB (4), 2 BB
Todd Helton (Rockies) 1-1, HR (4), 4 RBI, R, BB
Triple A Top Performers 042812
Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for April 28, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.
TRIPLE A
Dan Johnson (White Sox) 2-2, RBI, R (gm 1) \ 2-4, 2 HR (3), 6 RBI, 2 R
Josh Phegley(White Sox) 2-3
Tyler Moore (Nationals) 1-3, HR (7), 3 RBI, R
Seth Bynum (Nationals) 2-3, R, SB (3)
Greg Golson (White Sox) 1-2, 2 R, SB (5)
Jordan Danks (White Sox) 3-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R
Brian Dozier (Twins) 2-4, R
Joe Benson (Twins) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Bobby Scales (Mets) 2-3, R, 2 BB
Dustin Martin (Mets) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R
Rudy Owens (Pirates) Win (1-0), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Ernesto Mejia (Braves) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R
Joey Terdoslavich (Braves) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R
Rawley Bishop (Tigers) 2-4, R
Todd Redmond (Braves) Win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
Cody Overbeck (Phillies) 2-4, R
Derrick Mitchell (Phillies) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, R
Kevin Russo (Yankees) 2-4, 3 RBI, R
Francisco Cervelli (Yankees) 3-5, RBI, R
Jayson Nix (Yankees) 2-4, 2 RBI, R
Nelson Figueroa (Yankees) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, K
Elian Herrera (Dodgers) 2-6, RBI, R
Joe Becker (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI
Jerry Sands (Dodgers) 2-5, BB
Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-5, 2 R
Cole Armstrong (Marlins) 2-5, 2 RBI
Derrick Robinson (Royals) 3-6, 2 HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R
Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 5-6, RBI, 2 R
Tony Abreu (Royals) 2-6, 2 R
Max Ramirez (Royals) 2-6, 2 RBI
Kevin Kouzmanoff (Royals) 2-4, RBI, BB
Adron Chambers (Cardinals) 4-5, RBI, 2 R
Matt Adams (Cardinals) 2-5, RBI
Bryan Anderson (Cardinals) 2-4
Ethan Hollingsworth (Royals) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Pedto Ciriaco (Red Sox) 2-4
Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 2-4, R
Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox) 2-4
Daniel Nava (Red Sox) 2-3, 2 R, BB
Alex Hassan (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R
Lonnie Chisenhall (Indians) 2-4, R
Matt LaPorta (Indians) 2-2, 3 R, 2 BB
Russ Canzler (Indians) 2-3, RBI, R
Kristopher Negron (Reds) 2-4, R, BB
Mike Costanzo (Reds) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB
Corky Miller (Reds) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Ryan Adams (Orioles) 1-2, HR (1), RBI, R, BB
Sean Gallagher (Reds) Win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
Brooks Conrad (Brewers) 2-3, R, 2 BB
Hainley Statia (Brewers) 1-2, RBI
Leonys Martin (Rangers) 2-3, 2 R, SB (6), 2 BB
Luis Hernandez (Rangers) 2-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Brad Nelson (Rangers) 2-4, R
Joey Butler (Rangers) 2-4, 2 RBI
J B Shuck (Astros) 5-5, RBI, 2 R, SB (3)
Fernando Martinez (Astros) 2-4, 3 RBI, R
Scott Moore (Astros) 2-3, 3 RBI, R, BB
Justin Ruggiano (Astros) 2-4, R, BB
Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R
Paul Clemens (Astros) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Josh Bell (Diamondbacks) 4-4, R
Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R
Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R
Kole Calhoun (Angels) 2-3, 2 R, SB (6)
Efren Navarro (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI
Doug Deeds (Angels) 2-3
Adeiny Hechavarria (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI, 3 R, BB
David Cooper (Blue Jays) 4-5, HR (1), 5 RBI, 2 R
Travis d'Arnaud (Blue Jays) 3-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R
Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, BB
Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Joel Carreno (Blue Jays) Win (2-2), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Everth Cabrera (Padres) 2-3, R, SB (11), BB
Vince Belnome (Padres) 2-4, 3 RBI
Stephen Parker (Athletics) 3-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R
TRIPLE A
Dan Johnson (White Sox) 2-2, RBI, R (gm 1) \ 2-4, 2 HR (3), 6 RBI, 2 R
Josh Phegley(White Sox) 2-3
Tyler Moore (Nationals) 1-3, HR (7), 3 RBI, R
Seth Bynum (Nationals) 2-3, R, SB (3)
Greg Golson (White Sox) 1-2, 2 R, SB (5)
Jordan Danks (White Sox) 3-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R
Brian Dozier (Twins) 2-4, R
Joe Benson (Twins) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Bobby Scales (Mets) 2-3, R, 2 BB
Dustin Martin (Mets) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R
Rudy Owens (Pirates) Win (1-0), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Ernesto Mejia (Braves) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R
Joey Terdoslavich (Braves) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R
Rawley Bishop (Tigers) 2-4, R
Todd Redmond (Braves) Win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
Cody Overbeck (Phillies) 2-4, R
Derrick Mitchell (Phillies) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, R
Kevin Russo (Yankees) 2-4, 3 RBI, R
Francisco Cervelli (Yankees) 3-5, RBI, R
Jayson Nix (Yankees) 2-4, 2 RBI, R
Nelson Figueroa (Yankees) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, K
Elian Herrera (Dodgers) 2-6, RBI, R
Joe Becker (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI
Jerry Sands (Dodgers) 2-5, BB
Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-5, 2 R
Cole Armstrong (Marlins) 2-5, 2 RBI
Derrick Robinson (Royals) 3-6, 2 HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R
Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 5-6, RBI, 2 R
Tony Abreu (Royals) 2-6, 2 R
Max Ramirez (Royals) 2-6, 2 RBI
Kevin Kouzmanoff (Royals) 2-4, RBI, BB
Adron Chambers (Cardinals) 4-5, RBI, 2 R
Matt Adams (Cardinals) 2-5, RBI
Bryan Anderson (Cardinals) 2-4
Ethan Hollingsworth (Royals) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Pedto Ciriaco (Red Sox) 2-4
Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 2-4, R
Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox) 2-4
Daniel Nava (Red Sox) 2-3, 2 R, BB
Alex Hassan (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R
Lonnie Chisenhall (Indians) 2-4, R
Matt LaPorta (Indians) 2-2, 3 R, 2 BB
Russ Canzler (Indians) 2-3, RBI, R
Kristopher Negron (Reds) 2-4, R, BB
Mike Costanzo (Reds) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB
Corky Miller (Reds) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Ryan Adams (Orioles) 1-2, HR (1), RBI, R, BB
Sean Gallagher (Reds) Win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
Brooks Conrad (Brewers) 2-3, R, 2 BB
Hainley Statia (Brewers) 1-2, RBI
Leonys Martin (Rangers) 2-3, 2 R, SB (6), 2 BB
Luis Hernandez (Rangers) 2-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R
Brad Nelson (Rangers) 2-4, R
Joey Butler (Rangers) 2-4, 2 RBI
J B Shuck (Astros) 5-5, RBI, 2 R, SB (3)
Fernando Martinez (Astros) 2-4, 3 RBI, R
Scott Moore (Astros) 2-3, 3 RBI, R, BB
Justin Ruggiano (Astros) 2-4, R, BB
Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R
Paul Clemens (Astros) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K
Josh Bell (Diamondbacks) 4-4, R
Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R
Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R
Kole Calhoun (Angels) 2-3, 2 R, SB (6)
Efren Navarro (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI
Doug Deeds (Angels) 2-3
Adeiny Hechavarria (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI, 3 R, BB
David Cooper (Blue Jays) 4-5, HR (1), 5 RBI, 2 R
Travis d'Arnaud (Blue Jays) 3-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R
Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, BB
Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB
Joel Carreno (Blue Jays) Win (2-2), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Everth Cabrera (Padres) 2-3, R, SB (11), BB
Vince Belnome (Padres) 2-4, 3 RBI
Stephen Parker (Athletics) 3-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R
Saturday, April 28, 2012
NL Top Performers 042812
Here are the top National League performers for April 28, 2012
Aramis Ramirez (Brewers) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R
Alex Gonzalez (Brewers) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB
Jon Jay (Cardinals) 3-4, RBI, SB (3)
Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 4-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R
Travis Buck (Astros) 2-3
Brandon Phillips (Reds) 2-4, RBI, R
Jay Bruce (Reds) 2-3, HR (6), 4 RBI, R, BB
Johnny Cueto (Reds) Win (3-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 R
Joe Blanton (Phillies) Win (2-3), 7.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
Alex Presley (Pirates) 2-5, RBI, 2 R
Neil Walker (Pirates) 2-3, R, BB
Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, RBI
Rod Barajas (Pirates) 1-2, R, 2 BB
Erik Bedard (Pirates) Win (1-4), 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
Michael Bourn (Braves) 2-4
Martin Prado (Braves) 2-4, R
Taylor Pastornicky (Braves) 2-4
Jose Reyes (Marlins) 1-2, RBI, 2 BB
Logan Morrison (Marlins) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R
Ruben Tejada (Mets) 3-5, 2 R
Daniel Murphy (Mets) 3-5, R
David Wright (Mets) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R
Lucas Duda (Mets) 2-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, R
Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, R
Melky Cabrera (Giants) 2-4, R
Tim Lincecum (Giants) Win (2-2), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-5, HR (4), RBI, R
Tony Gwynn (Dodgers) 2-5
James Loney (Dodgers) 2-4
A J Ellis (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI
Chad Billingsley (Dodgers) ND, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Stephen Strasburg (Nationals) ND, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K
Aramis Ramirez (Brewers) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R
Alex Gonzalez (Brewers) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB
Jon Jay (Cardinals) 3-4, RBI, SB (3)
Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 4-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R
Travis Buck (Astros) 2-3
Brandon Phillips (Reds) 2-4, RBI, R
Jay Bruce (Reds) 2-3, HR (6), 4 RBI, R, BB
Johnny Cueto (Reds) Win (3-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K
Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 R
Joe Blanton (Phillies) Win (2-3), 7.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K
Alex Presley (Pirates) 2-5, RBI, 2 R
Neil Walker (Pirates) 2-3, R, BB
Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, RBI
Rod Barajas (Pirates) 1-2, R, 2 BB
Erik Bedard (Pirates) Win (1-4), 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K
Michael Bourn (Braves) 2-4
Martin Prado (Braves) 2-4, R
Taylor Pastornicky (Braves) 2-4
Jose Reyes (Marlins) 1-2, RBI, 2 BB
Logan Morrison (Marlins) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R
Ruben Tejada (Mets) 3-5, 2 R
Daniel Murphy (Mets) 3-5, R
David Wright (Mets) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R
Lucas Duda (Mets) 2-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, R
Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, R
Melky Cabrera (Giants) 2-4, R
Tim Lincecum (Giants) Win (2-2), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K
Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-5, HR (4), RBI, R
Tony Gwynn (Dodgers) 2-5
James Loney (Dodgers) 2-4
A J Ellis (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI
Chad Billingsley (Dodgers) ND, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K
Stephen Strasburg (Nationals) ND, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K
Double A Top Performers 042812
Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for April 28, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.
Double A
Tyson Gillies (Phillies) 2-4, RBI
Miguel Abreu (Phillies) 2-4, R
Reynaldo Rodriguez (Red Sox) 2-5, 3 RBI
Dan Butler (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI, 2 R
James Avery (Tigers) Win (3-1), 6.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Abraham Almonte (Yankees) 2-5
Walter Ibarra (Yankees) 2-6, 2 RBI
Melky Mesa (Yankees) 2-2, R, 3 BB
Luke Murton (Yankees) 2-5
Yadil Mujica (Yankees) 2-3, 3 R, 2 BB
Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 2-5, SB (3)
Brian Van Kirk (Blue Jays) 2-4, R
Cody Puckett (Reds) 2-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, R
Shawn Bowman (Marlins) 2-3, 2 RBI, R
Kyle Jensen (Marlins) 2-4, SB (1)
Graham Taylor (Marlins) Win (2-1), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
Gary Brown (Giants) 2-5, 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (6)
Ryan Cavan (Giants) 2-4, SB (1), BB
Criag Westcott (Giants) Win (1-2), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K
Travis Adair (Orioles) 2-4, 2 RBI, R
Jeff Kobernus (Nationals) 1-2, 2 R, 2 SB (18), BB
Jose Lozada (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, R
Kentrail Davis (Brewers) 2-5
Todd Cunningham (Braves) 2-5, R, SB (1)
Jae-Hoon Ha (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, BB
Justin Bour (Cubs) 2-5, R
Matthew Cerda (Cubs) 2-3, R
Michael Burgess (Cubs) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R
Francisco Martinez (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (8)
Joseph Dunigan (Mariners) 3-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R
Johermyn Chavez (Mariners) 4-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R
Daniel Kaczrowski (Diamondbacks) 2-4, 2 R, SB (4), BB
Brent Clevlen (Diamondbacks) 2-5, 2 RBI, R
Rafael Ynoa (Dodgers) 2-5, R, 2 SB (6)
Blake Smith (Dodgers) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R
Chase Anderson (Diamondbacks) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K
Matt Long (Angels) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, R, SB (7)
Renny Osuna (Angels) 2-4, R, SB (2)
Roberto Lopez (Angels) 2-4, R
Adam Heether (Angels) 2-4, RBI
Wil Myers (Royals) 2-2, R
Yem Prades (Royals) 3-4, 2 R
Austin Wates (Astros) 4-6, HR (1), 5 RBI, R
Brandon Barnes (Astros) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB
Jose Martinez (Astros) 2-3, RBI, R, BB
Chris Wallace (Astros) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB
Chris McGuiness (Rangers) 2-4
Ross Seaton (Astros) Win (1-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, K
Tyler Saladino (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, 2 R
Drew Garcia (White Sox) 4-5, HR (1), 4 RBI, R
Damaso Espino (White Sox) 2-4, R
Hak-Ju Lee (Rays) 2-5, 2 RBI, R, SB (4)
Henry Wrigley (Rays) 2-5, HR (6), 2 RBI, R
Oscar Tavaras (Cardinals) 2-3
Kyle Conley (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI
Kent Matthes (Rockies) 2-3, 2 HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R
Edwar Cabrera (Rockies) Win (3-1), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K
Reymond Fuentes (Padres) 2-4, RBI, SB (5), BB
Jedd Gyorko (Padres) 2-4, R, BB
Nathan Freiman (Padres) 2-5, R
Cody Decker (Padres) 2-5, 2 R
Edinson Rincon (Padres) 2-4, 2 RBI, R
Dean Anna (Padres) 2-2, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB (1), BB
Conner Crumbliss (Athletics) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB
Anthony Aliotti (Athletics) 2-4, R, BB
AL Top Performers 042812
Here are the top American League performers for April 28, 2012.
Dan Haren (Angels) Win (1-1), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) 2-4, HR (7), 3 RBI, R
Drew Smyly (Tigers) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K
Nick Swisher (Yankees) 2-4, 2 HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R
Curtis Granderson (Yankees) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R
Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners) 2-4
Kyle Seager (Mariners) 2-3
Kelly Johnson (Blue Jays) 2-4, 2 R
Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 2-3, RBI, R
Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 2-3, HR(6), 5 RBI, R
Brandon Morrow (Blue Jays) Win (2-1), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K
Coco Crisp (Athletics) 2-4, SB (4)
Jonny Gomes (Athletics) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB
Adam Jones (Orioles) 3-4, RBI, 3 R
Wilson Betemit (Orioles) 2-4, RBI, R
Chris Davis (Orioles) 3-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, 2 R
Robert Andino (Orioles) 3-4, RBI, R
Wei-Yin Chen (Orioles) Win (2-0), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K
Ryan Sweeney (Red Sox) 2-4, R
Jon Lester (Red Sox) Win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Jake Peavy (White Sox) Loss, (3-1), 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K
Paul Konerko (White Sox) 2-3, BB
Evan Longoria (Rays) 2-4, RBI
Matt Joyce (Rays) 1-3, HR (5), RBI, R, BB
Josh Hamilton (Rangers) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2), BB
Adrian Beltre (Rangers) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R
Mitch Moreland (Rangers) 2-4, R
Colby Lewis (Rangers) Win (3-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
Matt Joyce (Rays) 1-3, HR (5), RBI, R, BB
Josh Hamilton (Rangers) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2), BB
Adrian Beltre (Rangers) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R
Mitch Moreland (Rangers) 2-4, R
Colby Lewis (Rangers) Win (3-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K
AL Central Losing Home Records
What is up with the American League Central? Going into today every single team has a losing home record. The Tigers are 6-7, the Indians and White Sox are both 3-6, the Twins are 2-8 and the Royals are a totally imperfect 0-10. Are their home stadiums that bad? Can they not wait to vacation on the next road trip? No other division in baseball hangs their heads with this distinction. The season may be early but this is not a good trend.
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