Another one of my favorite players in the organization, 2009 35th Round pick Grant Hogue, tweeted out this morning what looks to be his farewell to the organization.
I want to thank the Astros for an unforgettable 5 yrs. Made friendships and memories I will cherish forever. Time to start that job search!
In four seasons (322 games, 1271 plate appearances), Hogue hit .289/.361/.357 and was an 11-time Man of the Match recipient. In 43 games last season (limited due to injury) at Lancaster, he hit .361/.421/.458 with 22K:17BB. Hogue was kind enough back in 2009 to send in a picture with Aaron Bray and B.J. Hyatt with an official Astros County Proof of Citizenship.
Update: It actually looks as though Hogue retired.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
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Thursday, April 25, 2013
Monday, April 8, 2013
7-Day DL listings
So there was great consternation last week when we posted our Who Still Here offering, listing the players who made the Opening Day rosters across the four full-season teams.
"Where is (Player)!" the masses shouted.
Well, now we have some explanation from Baseball America. Here are the players placed on the 7-Day DL:
Sergio Escalona
Murilo Gouvea
Grant Hogue
Chia-Jen Lo
Kenny Long
Telvin Nash
Andy Simunic
Max Stassi
Kyle Weiland
Brandon Wikoff
"Where is (Player)!" the masses shouted.
Well, now we have some explanation from Baseball America. Here are the players placed on the 7-Day DL:
Sergio Escalona
Murilo Gouvea
Grant Hogue
Chia-Jen Lo
Kenny Long
Telvin Nash
Andy Simunic
Max Stassi
Kyle Weiland
Brandon Wikoff
Thursday, July 5, 2012
PreStros Farm Report: July 4
PreStros: July 4
OKC held on during a three run ninth by the Zephyrs to beat New Orleans (MIA) 10-9.
Paul Clemens threw 4.1 innings and allowed 4 R on 8 H and 1 BB
with 4 K. Juan Abreu went 1.2 innings, allowing 1 unearned run with 2 H and 2
K. Adalberto Flores gave up 1 H in 1 inning. Enerio Del Rosario pitched 1
inning, giving up 1 R on 2 H and 1 BB. Hector Ambriz threw the final inning and
allowed 3 R on 3 H and 1 BB.
SS-Marwin Gonzalez was 3x5 with 3 2B and 3 RBI. 2B-Jimmy Paredes
was 2x5 with 1 HR and 2 R. LF-Fernando Martinez
Man of the Match: Landon Powell
*Notes: Brett Wallace is hitting .514 over his last 10 games.
Since his demotion he’s hit .407. The RedHawks are one of just three teams in
the minors to have over 100 home runs this season.
Jair Fernandez came up big with a three run homer to give Corpus a 4-3 win over Tulsa (COL).
Jose Cisnero threw 6 innings and gave up 3 R on 6 H and 3 BB with
8 K. Josh Zeid pitched 2 scoreless innings with 2 K. Jason Stoffel got the save
with 1 inning, allowing 2 H with 1 K.
1B-Jon Singleton was 2x4 with 1 2B. C-Jair Fernandez was 1x3 with
1 HR and 3 RBI.
Man of the Match: Jair Fernandez
*Notes: Corpus tied a team record with 18 wins in June. Jose Martinez
has missed the last four games with a sore knee. Newly acquired Rob Rasmussen
will join the Hooks.
The JetHawks couldn’t muster an attack on Visalia (ARI) as they lost 5-2.
David Martinez threw 6 innings, giving up 4 R on 7 H and 1 BB with
5 K. Pat Urckfitz pitched 3 innings and allowed 1 R on 3 H with 2 K.
LF-Grant Hogue was 1x3 with 1 BB, 2 SB, and 1 R. DH-Chris Epps was
1x4 with 1 3B and 1 R.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
*Notes: Telvin Nash has either homered, struck out, or walked in nearly
71% of his plate appearances this season. He is currently day-to-day after
taking an arrow to the knee a foul ball to the nose. George Springer has
a 12 game hitting streak.
The Legends lost another tough pitcher’s
duel, this time to Hagerstown
Carlos Quevedo got the start and went 4.2
scoreless innings, allowing 4 H with 3 K. Evan Grills threw 2.1 innings, giving
up 2 R on 6 H and 1 BB with 1 K. Murilo Gouvea took the final inning and gave
up 1 R on 1 H and 1 BB.
2B-Ruben Sosa was 1x3 with 1 BB.
LF-Brandon Meredith was 1x4 with 1 HR. RF-Justin Gominsky went 1x3 with 1 BB, 1
R, and 1 outfield assist on a play at the plate.
Man of the Match: Carlos Quevedo
*Notes: Nolan Fontana was assigned to Lexington
Tri-City (13-4)
The ValleyCats lost for the first time in 12 games, falling 7-2 to State College (PIT).
The ValleyCats lost for the first time in 12 games, falling 7-2 to State College (PIT).
Joe Bircher lasted just 3.2 innings before being ejected after
hitting a batter, allowing 3 R on 10 H with 2 K. John Neely went the next 3.1
innings and gave up 2 R (1 earned) on 2 H and 1 BB with 1 K. Brad Propst threw
2 innings and gave up 2 unearned runs and 3 H with 4 K.
2B-Austin Elkins was 1x4 with 1 HR and 2 R. RF-Emilio King was 1x3
with 1 BB and 1 outfield assist on a play at home.
Man of the Match: Austin Elkins
*Notes: The ValleyCats lead the league in runs scored (94) and
steals (28).
Greeneville (9-6)
The Astros lost a tough one 6-4 in 12 innings to Johnson City (STL)
The Astros lost a tough one 6-4 in 12 innings to Johnson City (STL)
Daniel Minor threw 5 innings and gave up 3 R on 3 H and 1 BB with
4 K. Jordan Jankowski pitched 2 innings, allowing 1 R on 1 H with 3 K. Michael
Dimock went 2 scoreless innings with 1 BB and 2 K. Scott Zuloaga got one out
with 1 K. Euris Quezada threw 1.2 innings and gave up 2 unearned runs with 3 H
and 3 K.
CF-D’Andre Toney was 3x6 with 1 R and 2 RBI. RF-Ariel Ovando was
2x5 with 1 R. 3B-Angel Ibanez went 2x5 with 1 2B, 1 R, and 1 RBI.
Man of the Match: D’Andre Toney
*Notes: Andrew Walter was assigned to Greeneville from the Gulf
Coast League.
GCL Astros (7-7)
Despite having equal the number of hits, the Astros lost 6-1 to the Cardinals.
Despite having equal the number of hits, the Astros lost 6-1 to the Cardinals.
Chia-Jen Lo threw 2 innings and gave up 2 unearned runs with 1 H
and 4 K. Raul Rivera pitched 2 scoreless innings with 1 H and 2 K. Jose Montero
went 1.1 innings, allowing 2 R (1 earned) on 2 H and 2 BB with 2 K. Juan Mojica
pitched the final 1.2 innings, giving up 2 R on 3 H and 1 BB with 3 K.
3B/1B-Darwin Rivera was 2x3. 2B-Juan Santana was 1x3 with 1 2B and
1 RBI.
Man of the Match: Raul Rivera
*Notes: Chia-Jen Lo is now 0-1 despite having a 0.00 ERA.
The Astros beat the A’s 4-1.
Johan Arias went 5 innings, allowing 1 R on 5 H and 3 BB with 4 K.
Yonquelys Martinez threw 3 scoreless innings with 3 H. Victor Mesa
CF-Jarico Reynoso was 2x4. PH/DH-Johan Tomas De La Cruz was 1x1
with 1 HR and 2 RBI. LF-Frederick Serrano went 1x3 with 1 BB and 1 HR. SS-Arturo
Michelena was 2x2 with 1 BB, 1 R, and 1 RBI.
Man of the Match: Arturo Michelena
Sunday, July 1, 2012
PreStros Farm Report: June 30
PreStros: June 30
Oklahoma City (46-36)
In a strange game, the RedHawks outscored Memphis (STL) 5-0 in the first four innings, then got outscored 20-1 in the final five innings as they lost 20-6 after it was all said and done.
In a strange game, the RedHawks outscored Memphis (STL) 5-0 in the first four innings, then got outscored 20-1 in the final five innings as they lost 20-6 after it was all said and done.
Brian Bass lasted 4.2 innings, giving up 6 R (1 earned) on 5 H and
1 BB with 3 K. Enerio Del Rosario got 1 out and was charged with 4 R on 3 H and
4 BB. Sergio Perez went 1.2 innings and gave up 2 R on 5 H and 2 BB with 2 K.
Jonnathan Aristil threw 1.1 innings and allowed 2 R on 3 H. Juan Abreu allowed
6 R on 5 H and 2 BB without getting an out. J.B. Shuck took the final inning
uneventfully.
CF-Brandon Barnes was 2x5 with 1 2B, 1 HR, and 2 R. 1B-Mike
Hessman was 2x5 with 1 HR. LF/P-JB Shuck was 2x5.
Man of the Match: J.B. Shuck
*Notes: Mike Hessman, Jimmy Paredes, and Landon Powell were named
to the AAA All-Star Game. Xavier Cedeno was optioned from Houston
The Hooks came straight outta Corpus to beat NWA (KC) 13-7.
Bobby Doran lasted 6 innings, giving up 3 R on 6 H with 4 K.
Arcenio Leon
SS-Jonathan Villar was 2x3 with 2 BB, 3 R, and 1 RBI. 3B-Andy
Simunic was 2x4 with 1 2B, 2 R, and 2 RBI. 2B-Jose Martinez
Man of the Match: Jose Martinez
*Notes: Corpus tied a team record with 18 wins in June.
The JetHawks jumped out to an 8-2 lead after three and held on to beat Rancho Cucamonga (LAD) 8-7.
Zach Grimmet lasted 6 innings and gave up 4 R on 8 H and 2 BB with
3 K. Kirk Clark threw 2 innings and allowed 3
R on 4 H with 1 K. Andrew Robinson took the ninth with 2 K.
LF-Grant Hogue went 4x4 with 1 BB, 2 SB, 1 3B, 3 R, and 1 RBI.
RF-Domingo Santana was 2x4 with 1 BB, 1 R, and 1 RBI with 1 outfield assist on
a play at second. 2B-Kike Hernandez was 2x3 with 1 BB, 1 3B, and 1 R.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
*Notes: The JetHawks have lost seven of ten since the All-Star
break. Nick Tropeano was promoted to Lancaster
The Legends gave up seven runs in the
seventh on their way to a 13-8 loss to Asheville (COL.
Michael Foltynewicz pitched 6 innings,
allowing 6 R (5 earned) on 6 H and 2 BB with 4 K. Nathan Pettus got one out but
gave up 7 R (6 earned) on 6 H and 1 BB with 1 K. Mitchell Lambson went 1.1 scoreless,
Dayan Diaz struck out the only batter he faced, and Luis Alvarez threw 1
scoreless.
DH-Delino DeShields was 0x4 with 1 BB, 3
SB, 1 R, and 1 RBI. 3B-Matt Duffy was 3x5 with 1 2B and 3 RBI. LF-Brandon
Meredith was 1x4 with 1 BB and 1 HR. C-Roberto Pena went 2x5 with 2 R.
RF-Justin Gominsky was 2x4 with 2 2B, 1 R, and 1 RBI. 2B-Ruben Sosa was 2x4
with 2 RBI.
Man of the Match: Matt Duffy.
*Notes: Mike Foltynewicz is tied for the Sally League lead in wins
(9).
Tri-City (9-3)
The ValleyCats had more runs than hits as they beat Connecticut (DET) 14-5.
The ValleyCats had more runs than hits as they beat Connecticut (DET) 14-5.
Vincent Velasquez went 6 innings and gave up 1 R on 6 H and 1 BB
with 7 K. Brad Propst threw 2 innings, giving up 2 R on 4 H with 3 K. Jamaine
Cotton took the final inning, allowing 2 R on 1 H and 1 BB.
2B-Austin Elkins was 3x4 with 2 R. LF/2B-Neiko Johnson was 1x3
with 2 BB, 1 SB, and 2 R. CF-Andrew Aplin went 2x3 with 1 SB, 2 R, and 2 RBI.
RF-Dan Gulbransen was 3x3 with 2 BB, 1 2B, 1 HR, 2 R, and 5 RBI. 1B-Jesse Wierzbicki
was 2x4 with 1 BB and 2 R. C-Jobduan Morales was 1x5 with 1 HR, a Grand Slam.
SS-Joe Sclafani was 2x4 with 1 R and 2 RBI.
Man of the Match: Dan Gulbransen
*Notes: The ValleyCats have three hitters who have scored and/or
knocked in more than one run per game so far.
Greeneville (8-4)
The Astros bounced back from their 17 inning loss to beat Danville (ATL) 13-4.
The Astros bounced back from their 17 inning loss to beat Danville (ATL) 13-4.
Richard Rodriguez went 6 innings and allowed 2 R on 6 H and 2 BB
with 9 K. Scott Zuloaga threw 2 innings, giving up 2 R on 4 H with 2 K. Jordan
1B-Jean Batista was 1x5 with 1 HR and 2 RBI. C-Ernesto Genoves was
3x5 with 2 2B, 2 R, and 1 RBI. DH-Michael Martinez was 2x3 with 1 HR, 2 R, and
2 RBI. RF-Ariel Ovando was 3x5 with 2 R and 1 RBI. 3B-Angel Ibanez was 2x4 with
2 R and 1 RBI. CF-Jose Monzon went 3x4 with 1 HR and 4 RBI.
Man of the Match: Jose Monzon
*Notes: The Astros hitters are tied for the fewest strikeouts (69)
in the Appy League. Astros pitchers are leading the league in strikeouts (121).
GCL Astros (6-5)
The Astros came out on top of a close battle with the Cardinals, winning 3-2.
The Astros came out on top of a close battle with the Cardinals, winning 3-2.
Raul Rivera threw the first inning with 2 H and 1 K. Michael Feliz
went 6 innings, allowing 2 R on 4 H with 3 K. Juan Mojica and Erick Gonzalez
each pitched 1 scoreless inning to close out the game.
3B-Darwin Rivera was 1x4 with 1 HR. RF-Wallace Gonzalez went 2x3
with 1 2B, 1 3B, and 1 R. C-Franny Polanco was 3x3 with 2 RBI.
Man of the Match: Franny Polanco
*Notes: The average age for the GCL Astros position players is
almost a full year younger than the league average.
The Astros won 3-2 against the Indians on a walkoff single by Arturo Michelena.
Juan Hernandez threw 5 innings, allowing 2 R on 5 H and 2 BB with
1 K. Javier Saucedo pitched the other 4 innings, giving up 3 H and 1 BB with 2
K.
CF-Jarico Reynoso was 2x3 with 1 3B. 3B-Randy Cesar was 3x4 with 1
R. LF-Frederick
Man of the Match: Randy Cesar
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Eddie's Farm: August 6
Oklahoma City (50-65)
OKC got a run in the top of the 8th for a 6-5 win over Las Vegas, to get a split. Lucas Harrell needed 97 pitches to get 12 outs, allowing 6H/4R (3ER), 1K:5BB; Mickey Storey allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:2BB in 2.2IP; Doug Arguello got the Brandon Lyon (BS/W) with 1.1IP, 2H/0ER, 1K:0BB, and Juan Abreu earned his first save with the organization.
Anderson Hernandez was 3x4 with two doubles, a walk, and 3RBI; Collin DeLome (RBI), Drew Locke, and Jake Goebbert (2B) had two hits each. Chris Johnson was 1x4 with a double, RBI, 2Ks, and a walk. Brett Wallace was 1x5 with 2K.
Man of the Match: Anderson Hernandez.
Corpus (42-70)
Midland got a run on Brandon Wikoff's error in the 9th for a 4-3 win over Corpus. Erick Abreu threw 7.1IP, 8H/3ER, 5K:0BB; Danny Meszaros allowed the unearned run (and one of Abreu's) to get the loss, and Chris Hicks got the last two outs of the game.
Brandon Barnes was 2x3 with a double, homer, and 2RBI, and Jon Gaston was 2x4 with an RBI. Wikoff was 1x3 with a walk, and Kody Hinze was 0x3 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Erick Abreu
Lancaster (43-69)
Lancaster scored the first seven runs of the game, and then had to hold on for a 7-5 win over Inland Empire. Jose Cisnero allowed 4H/4ER, 4K:6BB, WP, HR in 5.1IP (but still got the win). Shane Wolf walked a batter, and Kyle Greenwalt allowed 2H/1R (0ER), 1K:2BB in 3IP.
Grant Hogue was 2x4 with a double and a triple (RBI), and Federico Hernandez was 2x2 with a walk and an RBI. Jose Carlos Thompson (2RBI) and Jonathan Meyer each hit homers.
Adam Bailey had two outfield assists - both times getting Jon Karchich at second base from right field.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
Lexington (51-61)
Despite allowing a run in the bottom of the 9th, Lexington held on for a 3-2 win over Greenville. Ruben Alaniz allowed 3H/1ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP, and Murilo Gouvea struck out 10 of the 14 batters he faced, giving up a hit and an unearned run in 4IP of relief.
Ben Heath (2 2B) and Jhonny Medrano had two hits each, and Emilio King hit a two-run homer.
Man of the Match: Murilo Gouvea
Tri-City (19-28)
Postponed due to rain - doubleheader vs. Vermont today.
Greeneville (18-27)
Princeton scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th on a two-run walk-off homer by Cameron Seitzer for an 8-7 win capping a rally that saw Greeneville squander a 6-0 lead. Ricardo Batista threw 4.2IP without allowing a hit, but he walked seven and hit two batters, for 4R (3ER). Brad Propst allowed two unearned runs; Rodney Quintero allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 2IP, and Paris Shewey's outing lasted just the one batter.
Jorge Sosa was 3x5 with a double, and Chan-Jong Moon (3B, 2RBI) had three hits; Jordan Scott (2B, 3B, RBI) and Chase Davidson (2RBI) had two hits each. Ariel Ovando was 1x4 with a double, walk, and RBI.
Man of the Match: Chan-Jong Moon
GCL Astros (14-26)
The GCL Astros beat the GCL Mets, 5-3. Lots of pitchers in this one. 2010 9th Round pick Tommy Shirley threw 2IP, 1H/0ER, 0K:0BB in his first rehab start of the season. Jose Valdez struck out two in his rehab appearance; Frederick Tiburcio allowed 2R (1ER), 3K:3BB in 3.2IP; Krishawn Holley walked one, Richard Rodriguez allowed 2H/1ER, 0K:1BB in his GCL debut, and Blake Ford struck out three of the four batters he faced.
Justin Shults was 1x3 with a double, walk, and 2RBI; Kelvin Vizcaino and Luca Martone each had a walk and a hit.
Man of the Match: Justin Shults
OKC got a run in the top of the 8th for a 6-5 win over Las Vegas, to get a split. Lucas Harrell needed 97 pitches to get 12 outs, allowing 6H/4R (3ER), 1K:5BB; Mickey Storey allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:2BB in 2.2IP; Doug Arguello got the Brandon Lyon (BS/W) with 1.1IP, 2H/0ER, 1K:0BB, and Juan Abreu earned his first save with the organization.
Anderson Hernandez was 3x4 with two doubles, a walk, and 3RBI; Collin DeLome (RBI), Drew Locke, and Jake Goebbert (2B) had two hits each. Chris Johnson was 1x4 with a double, RBI, 2Ks, and a walk. Brett Wallace was 1x5 with 2K.
Man of the Match: Anderson Hernandez.
Corpus (42-70)
Midland got a run on Brandon Wikoff's error in the 9th for a 4-3 win over Corpus. Erick Abreu threw 7.1IP, 8H/3ER, 5K:0BB; Danny Meszaros allowed the unearned run (and one of Abreu's) to get the loss, and Chris Hicks got the last two outs of the game.
Brandon Barnes was 2x3 with a double, homer, and 2RBI, and Jon Gaston was 2x4 with an RBI. Wikoff was 1x3 with a walk, and Kody Hinze was 0x3 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Erick Abreu
Lancaster (43-69)
Lancaster scored the first seven runs of the game, and then had to hold on for a 7-5 win over Inland Empire. Jose Cisnero allowed 4H/4ER, 4K:6BB, WP, HR in 5.1IP (but still got the win). Shane Wolf walked a batter, and Kyle Greenwalt allowed 2H/1R (0ER), 1K:2BB in 3IP.
Grant Hogue was 2x4 with a double and a triple (RBI), and Federico Hernandez was 2x2 with a walk and an RBI. Jose Carlos Thompson (2RBI) and Jonathan Meyer each hit homers.
Adam Bailey had two outfield assists - both times getting Jon Karchich at second base from right field.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
Lexington (51-61)
Despite allowing a run in the bottom of the 9th, Lexington held on for a 3-2 win over Greenville. Ruben Alaniz allowed 3H/1ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP, and Murilo Gouvea struck out 10 of the 14 batters he faced, giving up a hit and an unearned run in 4IP of relief.
Ben Heath (2 2B) and Jhonny Medrano had two hits each, and Emilio King hit a two-run homer.
Man of the Match: Murilo Gouvea
Tri-City (19-28)
Postponed due to rain - doubleheader vs. Vermont today.
Greeneville (18-27)
Princeton scored two runs in the bottom of the 9th on a two-run walk-off homer by Cameron Seitzer for an 8-7 win capping a rally that saw Greeneville squander a 6-0 lead. Ricardo Batista threw 4.2IP without allowing a hit, but he walked seven and hit two batters, for 4R (3ER). Brad Propst allowed two unearned runs; Rodney Quintero allowed 1H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 2IP, and Paris Shewey's outing lasted just the one batter.
Jorge Sosa was 3x5 with a double, and Chan-Jong Moon (3B, 2RBI) had three hits; Jordan Scott (2B, 3B, RBI) and Chase Davidson (2RBI) had two hits each. Ariel Ovando was 1x4 with a double, walk, and RBI.
Man of the Match: Chan-Jong Moon
GCL Astros (14-26)
The GCL Astros beat the GCL Mets, 5-3. Lots of pitchers in this one. 2010 9th Round pick Tommy Shirley threw 2IP, 1H/0ER, 0K:0BB in his first rehab start of the season. Jose Valdez struck out two in his rehab appearance; Frederick Tiburcio allowed 2R (1ER), 3K:3BB in 3.2IP; Krishawn Holley walked one, Richard Rodriguez allowed 2H/1ER, 0K:1BB in his GCL debut, and Blake Ford struck out three of the four batters he faced.
Justin Shults was 1x3 with a double, walk, and 2RBI; Kelvin Vizcaino and Luca Martone each had a walk and a hit.
Man of the Match: Justin Shults
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Eddie's Farm: July 2
Oklahoma City (34-49)
The RedHawks got a run in the top of the 1st at Memphis, but that was it. Memphis wins 5-1. Brad Hennessey got the start - his first of the year and second since 2008 - going 3.1IP, 5H/3R (2ER), 1K:0BB. Sam Gervacio allowed 2H/0ER, 1K:1BB in 2.2IP; Casey Fien threw 1IP, got tagged for 3H/1ER, 1K:1BB. Doug Arguello made his first appearance since June 10, giving up two hits in 1IP.
Anderson Hernandez was 2x2 with a double, and Luis Durango (BB), Collin DeLome, Humberto Quintero (error), and Drew Locke had your other hits.
Man of the Match: Luis Durango?
Corpus (29-50)
Corpus becomes the second Astros affiliate to allow 17 runs in as many days, losing 17-5 at Tulsa. Erick Abreu got the start, allowing 8H/7R (6ER), 1K:1BB in 2.1IP; Brad James failed to record an out, giving up 3H/2ER, WP; Mike Perconte allowed 7H/6ER, 1K:0BB, 3HR in 1IP. Blake King and Arcenio Leon got through their outings without giving up a run, and Henry Villar allowed 2H/2ER, HR.
Jose Altuve was 2x5 with a solo homer, J.D. Martinez and Jake Goebbert were each 2x4 with a triple and an RBI. Jimmy Paredes was 1x3 with two walks, and Jimmy Van OStrand was 1x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Jose Altuve
Lancaster (30-50)
Game 1: Modesto got a run in the bottom of the 9th for a 4-3 win in Game 1. Jake Buchanan allowed 8H/3ER, 5K:1BB in 8IP, while Kirk Clark didn't get an out, allowing two hits and the game-winner.
Kody Hinze was 2x4 with a double and his 22nd homer of the season; Drew Meyer, David Flores, and Jordan Comadena (two doubles) each had two hits on the night.
Man of the Match; Jake Buchanan
Game 2: And this one wasn't close. Modesto wins 4-0, with the JetHawks getting one-hit. Mike Ness got the rare start, allowing 6H/4ER, 4K:1BB in 5IP, and David Berner threw a perfect 6th.
That lone hit came in the 3rd, courtesy of Grant Hogue, as the JetHawks went 1x21, 11K:1BB.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
Lexington (38-42)
Crazy one in Hagerstown, as the Legends rally back from 8-4 down, scoring seven runs over the 7th/8th innings for an 11-8 lead, and then hold on for an 11-10 win. Mike Foltynewicz allowed 6H/3ER, 4K:3BB in 4IP; Murilo Gouvea allowed 7H/5ER, 2K:1BB in 3IP; Jason Chowning threw 1.2IP, giving up 2R (1ER), 3K:3BB and David Martinez got his first save of the season with 1H in 0.1IP.
Enrique Hernandez and Adam Bailey had matching nights, each going 3x5 with three runs scored, a double, a homer, and 3RBI (Hernandez' was a three-run shot in the 8th). Ben Orloff and Tyler Burnett (RBI) had two hits each. Telvin Nash (2RBI), Ben Heath, and Bryce Lane each had RBIs.
Man of the Match: Enrique Hernandez
Tri-City (6-9)
Tri-City had two leads - 1-0 and 4-2 in the 3rd/4th - but Vermont scored the last five runs for a 7-4 win over the ValleyCats. Nick Tropeano threw 4IP, allowing 7H/2ER, 4K:0BB; Kristian Bueno gave up 3H/3R (2ER) for the loss; Kyle Hallock threw in relief, giving up an unearned run; Travis Blankenship and Ryan Cole closed out the game with an inning each, Blankenship giving up another unearned run. Four ValleyCats errors led to three unearned runs.
Justin Gominsky (SB, 2RBI, OF assist), Matt Duffy (BB), and Neiko Johnson (2B, 2E) had two hits each, while Zach Johnson was 1x4 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Justin Gominsky
Greeneville (3-9)
Greeneville got six runs in the 4th inning and went on to a 7-4 win at Danville. Chris Lee threw 4IP, giving up 3H/1ER, 7K:3BB; Jamaine Cotton improved to 2-0 with 5H/3ER, 5K:2BB, and Jeremiah Meiners struck out two of the three batters he faced.
Ariel Ovando was 3x5 with a double and 2RBI, Ronald Sanchez (RBI) and Chan-Jong Moon had two hits each. Jorge Sosa, Jordan Scott, and Jose Monzon each got a hit, a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Ariel Ovando
GCL Astros (3-8)
An early collapse and a late, just-short rally, saw the Astros fall to the Mets, 8-3. Michael Feliz allowed 9H/8R (3ER), 6K:2BB in 3.1IP; Pedro Gomez allowed a hit in 1.2IP; Zach Hardoin got 1K:1BB in 2IP, and Wilton Infante threw a perfect 8th.
Jose Fernandez was 3x5 with a double and 2RBI (and two errors); Jarrod McKinney was 2x5. Justin Shults got a triple and 2RBI. Kyle Redinger drew a walk and got a hit.
Man of the Match: Despite the errors, Michael Fernandez.
The RedHawks got a run in the top of the 1st at Memphis, but that was it. Memphis wins 5-1. Brad Hennessey got the start - his first of the year and second since 2008 - going 3.1IP, 5H/3R (2ER), 1K:0BB. Sam Gervacio allowed 2H/0ER, 1K:1BB in 2.2IP; Casey Fien threw 1IP, got tagged for 3H/1ER, 1K:1BB. Doug Arguello made his first appearance since June 10, giving up two hits in 1IP.
Anderson Hernandez was 2x2 with a double, and Luis Durango (BB), Collin DeLome, Humberto Quintero (error), and Drew Locke had your other hits.
Man of the Match: Luis Durango?
Corpus (29-50)
Corpus becomes the second Astros affiliate to allow 17 runs in as many days, losing 17-5 at Tulsa. Erick Abreu got the start, allowing 8H/7R (6ER), 1K:1BB in 2.1IP; Brad James failed to record an out, giving up 3H/2ER, WP; Mike Perconte allowed 7H/6ER, 1K:0BB, 3HR in 1IP. Blake King and Arcenio Leon got through their outings without giving up a run, and Henry Villar allowed 2H/2ER, HR.
Jose Altuve was 2x5 with a solo homer, J.D. Martinez and Jake Goebbert were each 2x4 with a triple and an RBI. Jimmy Paredes was 1x3 with two walks, and Jimmy Van OStrand was 1x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Jose Altuve
Lancaster (30-50)
Game 1: Modesto got a run in the bottom of the 9th for a 4-3 win in Game 1. Jake Buchanan allowed 8H/3ER, 5K:1BB in 8IP, while Kirk Clark didn't get an out, allowing two hits and the game-winner.
Kody Hinze was 2x4 with a double and his 22nd homer of the season; Drew Meyer, David Flores, and Jordan Comadena (two doubles) each had two hits on the night.
Man of the Match; Jake Buchanan
Game 2: And this one wasn't close. Modesto wins 4-0, with the JetHawks getting one-hit. Mike Ness got the rare start, allowing 6H/4ER, 4K:1BB in 5IP, and David Berner threw a perfect 6th.
That lone hit came in the 3rd, courtesy of Grant Hogue, as the JetHawks went 1x21, 11K:1BB.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
Lexington (38-42)
Crazy one in Hagerstown, as the Legends rally back from 8-4 down, scoring seven runs over the 7th/8th innings for an 11-8 lead, and then hold on for an 11-10 win. Mike Foltynewicz allowed 6H/3ER, 4K:3BB in 4IP; Murilo Gouvea allowed 7H/5ER, 2K:1BB in 3IP; Jason Chowning threw 1.2IP, giving up 2R (1ER), 3K:3BB and David Martinez got his first save of the season with 1H in 0.1IP.
Enrique Hernandez and Adam Bailey had matching nights, each going 3x5 with three runs scored, a double, a homer, and 3RBI (Hernandez' was a three-run shot in the 8th). Ben Orloff and Tyler Burnett (RBI) had two hits each. Telvin Nash (2RBI), Ben Heath, and Bryce Lane each had RBIs.
Man of the Match: Enrique Hernandez
Tri-City (6-9)
Tri-City had two leads - 1-0 and 4-2 in the 3rd/4th - but Vermont scored the last five runs for a 7-4 win over the ValleyCats. Nick Tropeano threw 4IP, allowing 7H/2ER, 4K:0BB; Kristian Bueno gave up 3H/3R (2ER) for the loss; Kyle Hallock threw in relief, giving up an unearned run; Travis Blankenship and Ryan Cole closed out the game with an inning each, Blankenship giving up another unearned run. Four ValleyCats errors led to three unearned runs.
Justin Gominsky (SB, 2RBI, OF assist), Matt Duffy (BB), and Neiko Johnson (2B, 2E) had two hits each, while Zach Johnson was 1x4 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Justin Gominsky
Greeneville (3-9)
Greeneville got six runs in the 4th inning and went on to a 7-4 win at Danville. Chris Lee threw 4IP, giving up 3H/1ER, 7K:3BB; Jamaine Cotton improved to 2-0 with 5H/3ER, 5K:2BB, and Jeremiah Meiners struck out two of the three batters he faced.
Ariel Ovando was 3x5 with a double and 2RBI, Ronald Sanchez (RBI) and Chan-Jong Moon had two hits each. Jorge Sosa, Jordan Scott, and Jose Monzon each got a hit, a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Ariel Ovando
GCL Astros (3-8)
An early collapse and a late, just-short rally, saw the Astros fall to the Mets, 8-3. Michael Feliz allowed 9H/8R (3ER), 6K:2BB in 3.1IP; Pedro Gomez allowed a hit in 1.2IP; Zach Hardoin got 1K:1BB in 2IP, and Wilton Infante threw a perfect 8th.
Jose Fernandez was 3x5 with a double and 2RBI (and two errors); Jarrod McKinney was 2x5. Justin Shults got a triple and 2RBI. Kyle Redinger drew a walk and got a hit.
Man of the Match: Despite the errors, Michael Fernandez.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Eddie's Farm: May 26
Oklahoma City (21-26)
Back and forth game between OKC and Fresno as the score went: 1-0 OKC, 1-1, 2-1 OKC, 4-2 Fresno, 5-4 OKC - and that was all by the middle of the 4th. Fresno then scored the next four runs for an 8-5 win over OKC. Sergio Perez threw 5IP, 7H/6ER, 5K:1BB, allowing 3HR. Andy Van Hekken allowed 3H/0ER in 1.1IP, and Ross Wolf allowed 2H/2ER, 2K:2BB with 2HR in 1.2IP.
Brandon Barnes is killing the ball, going 3x5 with two doubles and a triple with an RBI. In his last three games, Barnes is 6x12 with two doubles, a triple, and two homers. Tommy Manzella (2RBI, SB) and Jose Vallejo (RBI) each had two hits, and Robinson Cancel extended his hitting streak to 17 games was a 1x4, BB, RBI night.
Man of the Match: Brandon Barnes
Corpus (17-29)
Brutal loss for Corpus at Springfield last night as Xavier Cedeno took a no-hitter into the 8th inning. The Hooks took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 9th, but Springfield got two back in the bottom half for the 2-1 win. Cedeno threw 7.2IP, 1H/0ER, 8K:5BB, WP, and didn't allow a ball in the air until Alan Ahmady lined out to 2B. Danny Meszaros was on the mound when Federico Hernandez caught a runner stealing at 3rd to end the inning. Patrick Urckfitz gave up a leadoff double, then a single, a groundout RBI, an intentional walk, and a walk-off single for the loss.
The Hooks only got five hits - Jimmy Paredes (2B), Jon Gaston (2B), Jimmy Van Ostrand (2B, BB), Cedeno, and a pinch-hit RBI from Everyone's Hero J.D. Martinez. T.J. Steele was 0x4 with 4Ks in the cleanup spot.
Man of the Match: Xavier Cedeno
Lancaster (19-28)
How do you respond to a 25-9 beatdown? By putting up five in the bottom of the first. Lancaster scored in every inning except the 6th for a 13-4 win over Rancho Cucamonga. Zach Grimmett threw 4.2IP, allowing 7H/2ER, 8K:2BB while Mike Ness got the win, allowing 3H/2R (0ER), 2K:0BB in 4IP of relief. Wander Alvino was on the mound for the last out of the game.
This will take a while. Grant Hogue was 4x5 with 2RBI, while Johnathan Villar (2B, HR, RBI), Jose Altuve (now hitting .403), Jonathan Meyer (2B, HR, RBI), and Ben Heath (2B) all had three hits each. Jay Austin (BB), Kody Hinze (BB, 2RBI), and Jose Carlos Thompson (HR, RBI) had two hits each. Austin Wates was the only player with just one hit, and it was a double.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue.
Lexington (24-23)
Lexington had a 7-0 lead going into the 6th, but watched that evaporate by the end of the 7th before getting three back in the bottom of the 8th for a 10-8 win over Rome. Tanner Bushue threw 3IP in his return from the DL, allowing 1H/0ER, 4K:2BB. Luis Cruz gave up 5H/3ER in 3IP. Garrett Bullock allowed 2H/3ER, 0K:1BB, with David Martinez letting both runners he inherited score, and Brian Streilein gave up a solo homer.
Jiovanni Mier (2B, BB, 3RBI), Adam Bailey (2B, BB, 2RBI), and Emilio King (2B) had three hits each, while Chris Wallace was 2x5 with an RBI. Delino DeShields was 1x4 with a walk, and was picked off of third base. The Legends were 8x13 w/RISP as they win their 5th straight to get over .500.
Man of the Match: Jiovanni Mier
Back and forth game between OKC and Fresno as the score went: 1-0 OKC, 1-1, 2-1 OKC, 4-2 Fresno, 5-4 OKC - and that was all by the middle of the 4th. Fresno then scored the next four runs for an 8-5 win over OKC. Sergio Perez threw 5IP, 7H/6ER, 5K:1BB, allowing 3HR. Andy Van Hekken allowed 3H/0ER in 1.1IP, and Ross Wolf allowed 2H/2ER, 2K:2BB with 2HR in 1.2IP.
Brandon Barnes is killing the ball, going 3x5 with two doubles and a triple with an RBI. In his last three games, Barnes is 6x12 with two doubles, a triple, and two homers. Tommy Manzella (2RBI, SB) and Jose Vallejo (RBI) each had two hits, and Robinson Cancel extended his hitting streak to 17 games was a 1x4, BB, RBI night.
Man of the Match: Brandon Barnes
Corpus (17-29)
Brutal loss for Corpus at Springfield last night as Xavier Cedeno took a no-hitter into the 8th inning. The Hooks took a 1-0 lead in the top of the 9th, but Springfield got two back in the bottom half for the 2-1 win. Cedeno threw 7.2IP, 1H/0ER, 8K:5BB, WP, and didn't allow a ball in the air until Alan Ahmady lined out to 2B. Danny Meszaros was on the mound when Federico Hernandez caught a runner stealing at 3rd to end the inning. Patrick Urckfitz gave up a leadoff double, then a single, a groundout RBI, an intentional walk, and a walk-off single for the loss.
The Hooks only got five hits - Jimmy Paredes (2B), Jon Gaston (2B), Jimmy Van Ostrand (2B, BB), Cedeno, and a pinch-hit RBI from Everyone's Hero J.D. Martinez. T.J. Steele was 0x4 with 4Ks in the cleanup spot.
Man of the Match: Xavier Cedeno
Lancaster (19-28)
How do you respond to a 25-9 beatdown? By putting up five in the bottom of the first. Lancaster scored in every inning except the 6th for a 13-4 win over Rancho Cucamonga. Zach Grimmett threw 4.2IP, allowing 7H/2ER, 8K:2BB while Mike Ness got the win, allowing 3H/2R (0ER), 2K:0BB in 4IP of relief. Wander Alvino was on the mound for the last out of the game.
This will take a while. Grant Hogue was 4x5 with 2RBI, while Johnathan Villar (2B, HR, RBI), Jose Altuve (now hitting .403), Jonathan Meyer (2B, HR, RBI), and Ben Heath (2B) all had three hits each. Jay Austin (BB), Kody Hinze (BB, 2RBI), and Jose Carlos Thompson (HR, RBI) had two hits each. Austin Wates was the only player with just one hit, and it was a double.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue.
Lexington (24-23)
Lexington had a 7-0 lead going into the 6th, but watched that evaporate by the end of the 7th before getting three back in the bottom of the 8th for a 10-8 win over Rome. Tanner Bushue threw 3IP in his return from the DL, allowing 1H/0ER, 4K:2BB. Luis Cruz gave up 5H/3ER in 3IP. Garrett Bullock allowed 2H/3ER, 0K:1BB, with David Martinez letting both runners he inherited score, and Brian Streilein gave up a solo homer.
Jiovanni Mier (2B, BB, 3RBI), Adam Bailey (2B, BB, 2RBI), and Emilio King (2B) had three hits each, while Chris Wallace was 2x5 with an RBI. Delino DeShields was 1x4 with a walk, and was picked off of third base. The Legends were 8x13 w/RISP as they win their 5th straight to get over .500.
Man of the Match: Jiovanni Mier
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Eddie's Farm: August 18
Round Rock
Boom, sucka! Round Rock scores all the runs they need on one swing of the bat and the Express beat Portland, 4-2. Yorman Bazardo threw 6IP, 4H/0ER, 3K:1BB; Roy Corcoran struck out three in 2IP, and Casey Daigle allowed 2H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB in 1IP. Jack Shuck was 2x5 (now hitting .300 at Triple-A), Brian Bogusevic was 2x3 with a double and a walk, and Matt Kata was 2x4. But it was Collin DeLome who hit a grand slam in the 6th for what the Express needed.
Man of the Match: Come on. Collin DeLome.
Corpus
Corpus learned a thing or two from the Astros, after tying Springfield in the 9th at 5-5, and then allowing a run in the top of the 11th for a 6-5 loss. Henry Villar threw 6IP, 8H/4ER, 3K:3BB and allowed 2HR to Peter Kozma. Matt Nevarez and Jose Valdez threw scoreless innings, and Jeilen Peguero allowed 2H/2ER, 5K:3BB, 2WP in 3IP for the loss. J.D. Martinez was 3x5 with an RBI, and Lou Santangelo was 2x3 with a homer, 2RBI, and two walks. Martinez is hitting .433/.493/.617 in August (36x60, 7XBH).
Man of the Match: Lou Santangelo.
Lancaster
Lancaster took an early 1-0 lead, and then didn't get much after that in a 3-1 loss at Stockton. Leandro Cespedes allowed 3H/3R (1ER), 4K:3BB in 5IP. Shane Wolf, Kyle Godfrey, and Mike Modica each threw scoreless innings. Jonathan Villar was 2x4, but also committed the error leading to the difference in the runs column on the scoreboard. Jay Austin, Brandon Barnes, and Jose Altuve got your other hits.
Man of the Match: Leandro Cespedes, I guess.
Lexington
Strange scoring line between Greenville and Lexington, with Lexington getting fewer hits and committing more errors, but scoring more runs than Greenville. Legends win 4-3, with Grant Hogue scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 8th on a throwing error. Juan Minaya allowed 4H/3R (2ER), 1K:2BB in 6IP. Dan Sarisky got the win with 2IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:1BB, and Kirk Clark struck out the side for his 26th save of the season. Jiovanni Mier was 2x4 with his 2nd homer of the season (ouch), yet committed his 32nd error of the year. Jimmy Paredes and Our Boy Aaron Bray got the other two hits. Grant Hogue scored two runs despite not getting a hit (walk and HBP).
Man of the Match: It's going to Hogue.
Tri-City
Fresh off the All-Star Break, Tri-City picked up where they left off with a solid 6-0 win over Connecticut. Bobby Doran allowed 4H/0ER, 6K:1BB in 7IP for his 4th win of the year, while Alex Sogard and Mike Ness threw perfect innings themselves. Enrique Hernandez was 4x5 with a double, RBI, and two runs scored. Dan Adamson and Tyler Burnett each hit homers, and Mike Kvasnicka - back from his tender forearm issue - was 1x5 with an RBI double.
Man of the Match: Enrique Hernandez (though Doran is equally qualified).
Greeneville
Off. The Gastros now have not played since August 15.
GCL Astros
Despite committing four errors, the GCL Astros beat the GCL Cardinals 5-4. Mark Jones threw 4IP, 5H/4R (3ER), 3K:3BB; Pedro Gomez got the win with 2H/0ER, 4K:0BB in 3IP, and Ebert Rosario collected his first save - ever - with 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB in 2IP. Jordan Scott, Jose Vargas, and Kyle Redinger had two hits each. Jose Fernandez had a bases clearing triple in the 6th.
Man of the Match: Ebert Rosario!
Boom, sucka! Round Rock scores all the runs they need on one swing of the bat and the Express beat Portland, 4-2. Yorman Bazardo threw 6IP, 4H/0ER, 3K:1BB; Roy Corcoran struck out three in 2IP, and Casey Daigle allowed 2H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB in 1IP. Jack Shuck was 2x5 (now hitting .300 at Triple-A), Brian Bogusevic was 2x3 with a double and a walk, and Matt Kata was 2x4. But it was Collin DeLome who hit a grand slam in the 6th for what the Express needed.
Man of the Match: Come on. Collin DeLome.
Corpus
Corpus learned a thing or two from the Astros, after tying Springfield in the 9th at 5-5, and then allowing a run in the top of the 11th for a 6-5 loss. Henry Villar threw 6IP, 8H/4ER, 3K:3BB and allowed 2HR to Peter Kozma. Matt Nevarez and Jose Valdez threw scoreless innings, and Jeilen Peguero allowed 2H/2ER, 5K:3BB, 2WP in 3IP for the loss. J.D. Martinez was 3x5 with an RBI, and Lou Santangelo was 2x3 with a homer, 2RBI, and two walks. Martinez is hitting .433/.493/.617 in August (36x60, 7XBH).
Man of the Match: Lou Santangelo.
Lancaster
Lancaster took an early 1-0 lead, and then didn't get much after that in a 3-1 loss at Stockton. Leandro Cespedes allowed 3H/3R (1ER), 4K:3BB in 5IP. Shane Wolf, Kyle Godfrey, and Mike Modica each threw scoreless innings. Jonathan Villar was 2x4, but also committed the error leading to the difference in the runs column on the scoreboard. Jay Austin, Brandon Barnes, and Jose Altuve got your other hits.
Man of the Match: Leandro Cespedes, I guess.
Lexington
Strange scoring line between Greenville and Lexington, with Lexington getting fewer hits and committing more errors, but scoring more runs than Greenville. Legends win 4-3, with Grant Hogue scoring the winning run in the bottom of the 8th on a throwing error. Juan Minaya allowed 4H/3R (2ER), 1K:2BB in 6IP. Dan Sarisky got the win with 2IP, 1H/0ER, 2K:1BB, and Kirk Clark struck out the side for his 26th save of the season. Jiovanni Mier was 2x4 with his 2nd homer of the season (ouch), yet committed his 32nd error of the year. Jimmy Paredes and Our Boy Aaron Bray got the other two hits. Grant Hogue scored two runs despite not getting a hit (walk and HBP).
Man of the Match: It's going to Hogue.
Tri-City
Fresh off the All-Star Break, Tri-City picked up where they left off with a solid 6-0 win over Connecticut. Bobby Doran allowed 4H/0ER, 6K:1BB in 7IP for his 4th win of the year, while Alex Sogard and Mike Ness threw perfect innings themselves. Enrique Hernandez was 4x5 with a double, RBI, and two runs scored. Dan Adamson and Tyler Burnett each hit homers, and Mike Kvasnicka - back from his tender forearm issue - was 1x5 with an RBI double.
Man of the Match: Enrique Hernandez (though Doran is equally qualified).
Greeneville
Off. The Gastros now have not played since August 15.
GCL Astros
Despite committing four errors, the GCL Astros beat the GCL Cardinals 5-4. Mark Jones threw 4IP, 5H/4R (3ER), 3K:3BB; Pedro Gomez got the win with 2H/0ER, 4K:0BB in 3IP, and Ebert Rosario collected his first save - ever - with 1H/0ER, 2K:0BB in 2IP. Jordan Scott, Jose Vargas, and Kyle Redinger had two hits each. Jose Fernandez had a bases clearing triple in the 6th.
Man of the Match: Ebert Rosario!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Eddie's Farm: August 16
Round Rock
Oof. Tacoma scores four in the 1st off Jordan Lyles (much to Deputy Street's chagrin, who drove approximately six hours total to see it), but Round Rock storms back, only to lose in 10 innings, 7-6. Lyles allowed 11H/5ER, 3K:5BB in 4.2IP. Jonah Bayliss allowed 2H/1ER, 4K:1BB in 3.1IP; and Chris Sampson took the loss, giving up a Dustin Ackley walk-off in the bottom of the 10th. Tommy Manzella was 3x4 with a double, homer, and 2RBI and Drew Locke was 3x5 with two doubles, 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Tommy Manzella
Corpus
Corpus gave up a run in the first to Arkansas, but got six runs in innings 4-6 for a 6-1 win, despite getting out-hit 10-9. Erick Abreu was sharp, allowing 7H/1ER, 5K:1BB in 6IP. Bubbie Buzachero walked two and gave up three hits in 2.1IP, but nobody scored, and his ERA is 0.79. Jared Wells recorded his second save of the season, inheriting a bases loaded jam, and getting out of it with no damage. J.D. Martinez was 2x5 with 2RBI; David Cook was 2x3 with a walk, Michael Affronti was 2x4 with a triple and an RBI, and Lou Santangelo hit a two-run homer and added a walk.
Man of the Match: Going with Erick Abreu.
Lancaster
Off.
Lexington
Doubleheader, as the Legends try to make up games lost to rain.
Game 1: West Virginia and Lexington trade 3-run innings in the 2nd, but WV scores two for a 5-3 win. Zach Grimmett alllowed 4H/3ER, 3K:0BB in 2.1IP. Wander Alvino gave up 3H/2R (both unearned), and Colton Pitkin threw a scoreless 7th. Grant Hogue, Our Boy Bubby Williams, and Brian Kemp had your RBIs. Our Boy Aaron Bray was 1x2 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue.
Game 2: Lexington gets down 1-0, and then scores the next seven for a 7-1 win. Luis Cruz allowed 4H/1ER, 4K:1BB in 7IP. Jake Goebbert was 2x3 with a walk and 4RBI; Jonathan Meyer was 1x3 with a 2-run double. Jimmy Paredes was 2x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Jake Goebbert.
Tri-City
All-Star Break.
Greeneville
Postponed - doubleheader Tuesday.
GCL Astros
The GCL Astros cut the GCL Marlins deficit to 4-3 in the 7th, and then the Marlins scored four in the 7th for an 8-3 win over the GCL Astros. Danilo Del Rio allowed 4H/4R (1ER), 3K:2BB in 5IP. Pedro Gomez allowed 3H/4ER, 1K:1BB, and Matison Smith allowed 2H/0ER in 2IP. Garen Wright, Kyle Redinger, and Chan-Jong Moon had two hits each. Josh Magee and C-J Moon had your RBI.
Man of the Match: Chan-Jong Moon would get it, but he committed two errors. Kyle Redinger.
Oof. Tacoma scores four in the 1st off Jordan Lyles (much to Deputy Street's chagrin, who drove approximately six hours total to see it), but Round Rock storms back, only to lose in 10 innings, 7-6. Lyles allowed 11H/5ER, 3K:5BB in 4.2IP. Jonah Bayliss allowed 2H/1ER, 4K:1BB in 3.1IP; and Chris Sampson took the loss, giving up a Dustin Ackley walk-off in the bottom of the 10th. Tommy Manzella was 3x4 with a double, homer, and 2RBI and Drew Locke was 3x5 with two doubles, 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Tommy Manzella
Corpus
Corpus gave up a run in the first to Arkansas, but got six runs in innings 4-6 for a 6-1 win, despite getting out-hit 10-9. Erick Abreu was sharp, allowing 7H/1ER, 5K:1BB in 6IP. Bubbie Buzachero walked two and gave up three hits in 2.1IP, but nobody scored, and his ERA is 0.79. Jared Wells recorded his second save of the season, inheriting a bases loaded jam, and getting out of it with no damage. J.D. Martinez was 2x5 with 2RBI; David Cook was 2x3 with a walk, Michael Affronti was 2x4 with a triple and an RBI, and Lou Santangelo hit a two-run homer and added a walk.
Man of the Match: Going with Erick Abreu.
Lancaster
Off.
Lexington
Doubleheader, as the Legends try to make up games lost to rain.
Game 1: West Virginia and Lexington trade 3-run innings in the 2nd, but WV scores two for a 5-3 win. Zach Grimmett alllowed 4H/3ER, 3K:0BB in 2.1IP. Wander Alvino gave up 3H/2R (both unearned), and Colton Pitkin threw a scoreless 7th. Grant Hogue, Our Boy Bubby Williams, and Brian Kemp had your RBIs. Our Boy Aaron Bray was 1x2 with a walk.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue.
Game 2: Lexington gets down 1-0, and then scores the next seven for a 7-1 win. Luis Cruz allowed 4H/1ER, 4K:1BB in 7IP. Jake Goebbert was 2x3 with a walk and 4RBI; Jonathan Meyer was 1x3 with a 2-run double. Jimmy Paredes was 2x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Jake Goebbert.
Tri-City
All-Star Break.
Greeneville
Postponed - doubleheader Tuesday.
GCL Astros
The GCL Astros cut the GCL Marlins deficit to 4-3 in the 7th, and then the Marlins scored four in the 7th for an 8-3 win over the GCL Astros. Danilo Del Rio allowed 4H/4R (1ER), 3K:2BB in 5IP. Pedro Gomez allowed 3H/4ER, 1K:1BB, and Matison Smith allowed 2H/0ER in 2IP. Garen Wright, Kyle Redinger, and Chan-Jong Moon had two hits each. Josh Magee and C-J Moon had your RBI.
Man of the Match: Chan-Jong Moon would get it, but he committed two errors. Kyle Redinger.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Tranzactionz
A couple of notes for you from yesterday:
Lexington placed Tanner Bushue on the Temporarily Inactive list
Lexington activated Grant Hogue from the Bereavement Leave list.
Lexington placed Tanner Bushue on the Temporarily Inactive list
Lexington activated Grant Hogue from the Bereavement Leave list.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Tranzactionz!
A couple of more transactions for you.
As Farmstros noted, Renzo Tello was called up to Lexington from Tri-City in place of Grant Hogue, who was placed on the bereavement list. Best wishes to Hogue and his family.
We also see a few shuffles from Corpus:
Jordan Lyles placed on the temporarily inactive list (Futures Game), Erik Stiller activated from the temporarily inactive list, and Jared Wells reinstated from the 7-Day DL.
To clear room, the Hooks released LHP Nelson Payano. Payano was signed back in April and posted a 1-1 record in 26 games (29.1IP), with a 5.83 ERA/1.84 WHIP, and 36K:23BB.
As Farmstros noted, Renzo Tello was called up to Lexington from Tri-City in place of Grant Hogue, who was placed on the bereavement list. Best wishes to Hogue and his family.
We also see a few shuffles from Corpus:
Jordan Lyles placed on the temporarily inactive list (Futures Game), Erik Stiller activated from the temporarily inactive list, and Jared Wells reinstated from the 7-Day DL.
To clear room, the Hooks released LHP Nelson Payano. Payano was signed back in April and posted a 1-1 record in 26 games (29.1IP), with a 5.83 ERA/1.84 WHIP, and 36K:23BB.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Eddie's Farm: July 6
Round Rock
The Express scored the last three runs of the game, but it just wasn't enough in a 5-4 loss to Memphis. Shane Loux threw 6.1IP, 10H/5ER, 4K:1BB to drop to 2-6 on the year. Roy Corcoran allowed a hit in 1.2IP, and Gary Majewski threw a scoreless inning. Collin DeLome and German Duran had two hits each (with DeLome also getting an RBI and stolen base. And was also caught stealing.) Freshly-activated Edwin Maysonet and Brian Bogusevic provided your only two extra-base hits.
Man of the Match: Collin DeLome.
Corpus
Let's get some Big Picture here. The last time the Hooks won was June 21. That's a 12-game losing streak, after Jordan Lyles got rocked in a 7-1 loss to NW Arkansas. Lyles lasted 3.1IP, 8H/6ER, 1K:6BB, throwing 43 of his 82 pitches for strikes. Fernando Abad allowed 5H/1ER, 2K:0BB, and Danny Meszaros struck out four of the six batters he faced in two perfect IPs. Jack Shuck and Jhon Florentino both had two hits, Koby Clemens was 1x2 with a double and two walks, and Marcos Cabral provided the only RBI. Jimmy Van Ostrand and David Cook provided outfield assists.
Man of the Match: Koby Clemens
Lancaster
Despite a 5-4 lead going into the 8th, the JetHawks couldn't close, and ended up 8-6 to Inland Empire. (Note: You can read Zach Levine's notes on Lancaster here). Ross Seaton threw 5.1IP, 7H/4R (3ER), 8K:1BB. Mike Modica and Kyle Godfrey each allowed an earned run, and Brian Wabick gave up two runs for the loss. Lee Cruz was 3x4 with 2HR and 5RBI, while Freddy Parejo was 2x4. Andy Simunic drew three walks.
Man of the Match: Lee Cruz
Lexington
The Legends got four runs in the 7th, but being down 7-1 at that point isn't very helpful, and the Legends lose 9-5 to Augusta. Tanner Bushue allowed 5H/6ER, 3K:3BB in 4.1IP. Wander Alvino, Colton Pitkin, and Kirk Clark allowed 9H/3R (2ER), 4K:2BB in 4.2IP. Bushue and Alvino also threw wild pitches. Grant Hogue was 3x4 with a walk, Jose Altuve, Jonathan Meyer, and Brian Kemp each got two hits, Jordan Comadena hit a solo homer, and Jake Goebbert was 1x4 with a sac fly and 4RBI.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
Tri-City
Leadoff walks will kill you. Two consecutive walks to start the 11th inning will end the game, and the ValleyCats lose 5-4 to Batavia. Joan Belliard walked those batters, and Jorge De Leon gave up the hit leading to the game-winning run. Tom Shirley threw 4IP, 2H/1R (0ER), 6K:1BB - and has yet to allow an earned run. Adam Champion allowed 2ER in 1.1IP, Mike Ness allowed an unearned run, Brandt Walker walked two of the four batters he faced, and then Belliard and De Leon came in to "close it out." Tri-City also committed four errors: two from Oscar Figueroa, one each from Buck Afenir and Jorge De Leon. Ben Orloff, Enrique Hernandez, and Daniel Adamson had two hits each in the top three spots in the lineup, with Hernandez, Adamson, Tyler Burnett, and Figueroa providing RBIs.
Man of the Match: Daniel Adamson - 2x5, RBI, SB
Greeneville
And Greeneville has their own six-game losing streak going, after a 6-2 loss to Kingsport. Ricardo Batista allowed 5H/2R (1ER), 3K:0BB in 5IP. Brian Streilein had a rough 6th inning, allowing four hits and a walk for four earned runs. Travis Smink threw two scoreless innings, while Jamaine Cotton threw a perfect 9th. Chris Wallace was 2x4 with a double and an RBI, with Jonathan Merritt, Ricardo Garcia, and Jhonny Medrano providing the other three hits. 6-9 in the lineup (Nash, Nidiffer, Williams, and Lane) were a combined 0x14, 5K:1BB.
Man of the Match: Ricardo Batista.
The Express scored the last three runs of the game, but it just wasn't enough in a 5-4 loss to Memphis. Shane Loux threw 6.1IP, 10H/5ER, 4K:1BB to drop to 2-6 on the year. Roy Corcoran allowed a hit in 1.2IP, and Gary Majewski threw a scoreless inning. Collin DeLome and German Duran had two hits each (with DeLome also getting an RBI and stolen base. And was also caught stealing.) Freshly-activated Edwin Maysonet and Brian Bogusevic provided your only two extra-base hits.
Man of the Match: Collin DeLome.
Corpus
Let's get some Big Picture here. The last time the Hooks won was June 21. That's a 12-game losing streak, after Jordan Lyles got rocked in a 7-1 loss to NW Arkansas. Lyles lasted 3.1IP, 8H/6ER, 1K:6BB, throwing 43 of his 82 pitches for strikes. Fernando Abad allowed 5H/1ER, 2K:0BB, and Danny Meszaros struck out four of the six batters he faced in two perfect IPs. Jack Shuck and Jhon Florentino both had two hits, Koby Clemens was 1x2 with a double and two walks, and Marcos Cabral provided the only RBI. Jimmy Van Ostrand and David Cook provided outfield assists.
Man of the Match: Koby Clemens
Lancaster
Despite a 5-4 lead going into the 8th, the JetHawks couldn't close, and ended up 8-6 to Inland Empire. (Note: You can read Zach Levine's notes on Lancaster here). Ross Seaton threw 5.1IP, 7H/4R (3ER), 8K:1BB. Mike Modica and Kyle Godfrey each allowed an earned run, and Brian Wabick gave up two runs for the loss. Lee Cruz was 3x4 with 2HR and 5RBI, while Freddy Parejo was 2x4. Andy Simunic drew three walks.
Man of the Match: Lee Cruz
Lexington
The Legends got four runs in the 7th, but being down 7-1 at that point isn't very helpful, and the Legends lose 9-5 to Augusta. Tanner Bushue allowed 5H/6ER, 3K:3BB in 4.1IP. Wander Alvino, Colton Pitkin, and Kirk Clark allowed 9H/3R (2ER), 4K:2BB in 4.2IP. Bushue and Alvino also threw wild pitches. Grant Hogue was 3x4 with a walk, Jose Altuve, Jonathan Meyer, and Brian Kemp each got two hits, Jordan Comadena hit a solo homer, and Jake Goebbert was 1x4 with a sac fly and 4RBI.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
Tri-City
Leadoff walks will kill you. Two consecutive walks to start the 11th inning will end the game, and the ValleyCats lose 5-4 to Batavia. Joan Belliard walked those batters, and Jorge De Leon gave up the hit leading to the game-winning run. Tom Shirley threw 4IP, 2H/1R (0ER), 6K:1BB - and has yet to allow an earned run. Adam Champion allowed 2ER in 1.1IP, Mike Ness allowed an unearned run, Brandt Walker walked two of the four batters he faced, and then Belliard and De Leon came in to "close it out." Tri-City also committed four errors: two from Oscar Figueroa, one each from Buck Afenir and Jorge De Leon. Ben Orloff, Enrique Hernandez, and Daniel Adamson had two hits each in the top three spots in the lineup, with Hernandez, Adamson, Tyler Burnett, and Figueroa providing RBIs.
Man of the Match: Daniel Adamson - 2x5, RBI, SB
Greeneville
And Greeneville has their own six-game losing streak going, after a 6-2 loss to Kingsport. Ricardo Batista allowed 5H/2R (1ER), 3K:0BB in 5IP. Brian Streilein had a rough 6th inning, allowing four hits and a walk for four earned runs. Travis Smink threw two scoreless innings, while Jamaine Cotton threw a perfect 9th. Chris Wallace was 2x4 with a double and an RBI, with Jonathan Merritt, Ricardo Garcia, and Jhonny Medrano providing the other three hits. 6-9 in the lineup (Nash, Nidiffer, Williams, and Lane) were a combined 0x14, 5K:1BB.
Man of the Match: Ricardo Batista.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Eddie's Farm: April 13
Round Rock
The Express were shutout for the second time this season last night, losing 6-0 to Oklahoma City, who scored all their runs in the 7th/8th innings. Josh Banks pitched a gem, throwing 6.2IP, 5H/2ER, 2K:2BBB, and Evan Englebrook gave up 1.1IP, 3H/4R (1ER), 2K:1BB. Kevin Cash was charged with an error - his second catcher interference of the year, leading to three unearned runs for Englebrook. The Express only got four hits: two by Bourgeois, one each by Maysonet and Shelton as Rangers' prospect Derek Holland dominated.
Man of the Match: Josh Banks
Corpus Christi
Koby Clemens is fast putting aside doubts about not being able to hit outside of Zero-Gravity Park. With two homers, including the game-winner in the top of the 13th, the Hooks defeated NW Arkansas 4-3 last night. Sergio Perez threw 5.1IP, 8H/3ER, 2K:1BB, and a bullpen of Villar, Meszaros, Burton, and Nevarez pieced together 7.2IP of 2H/0ER, 7K:3BB relief. The Hooks went into the top of the 9th down 3-2, when David Cook tied it up with a two-out solo homer. Clemens' 13th-inning homer - his second of the game (first one in the fourth a two-run shot off Royals' top prospect Aaron Crow). T.J. Steele, German Duran, and Marcos Cabral were all 2x5.
Man of the Match: Koby Clemens
Lancaster
The JetHawks were in line to get their first win of the season, leading 5-4 going into the 9th inning, and then Pat Urckfitz gave up two, and the JetHawks left the tying run on 2nd to end the game with a 6-5 loss. Kyle Greenwalt threw 5IP, 7H/3ER, 5K:0BB. Leandro Cespedes, pitching in relief, gave up 2H/1ER in 1.1 (3K:1BB), and Urckfitz gave up 3H/2ER, 0K:1BB and an HR in 1IP. Brandon Wikoff, Mark Ori, and Albert Cartwright had two hits each, with Wikoff getting 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Brandon Wikoff
Lexington
Lexington only scored in one inning. But it was all they needed for an 8-5 win over Kannapolis. Tanner Bushue had a rougher second start of the season, throwing 4.1IP, 6H/5R (4ER), 5K:4BB, 1WP - that's ten baserunners in 4.1IP. Kirk Clark got the win as he and Arcenio Leon combined for 4.2IP, 1H/0ER, 5K:0BB. Everyone got a hit for the Legends' offense: Rene Garcia led with a 3x4, 1 RBI day, and Kody Hinze had a two-run single. Grant Hogue was 2x5 with a double, his third stolen base of the season, and an outfield assist, and Jonathan Meyer's defensive struggles continued as a throwing error marked his fifth error of the season. Our boy Aaron Bray was 1x5, with 2Ks.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
The Express were shutout for the second time this season last night, losing 6-0 to Oklahoma City, who scored all their runs in the 7th/8th innings. Josh Banks pitched a gem, throwing 6.2IP, 5H/2ER, 2K:2BBB, and Evan Englebrook gave up 1.1IP, 3H/4R (1ER), 2K:1BB. Kevin Cash was charged with an error - his second catcher interference of the year, leading to three unearned runs for Englebrook. The Express only got four hits: two by Bourgeois, one each by Maysonet and Shelton as Rangers' prospect Derek Holland dominated.
Man of the Match: Josh Banks
Corpus Christi
Koby Clemens is fast putting aside doubts about not being able to hit outside of Zero-Gravity Park. With two homers, including the game-winner in the top of the 13th, the Hooks defeated NW Arkansas 4-3 last night. Sergio Perez threw 5.1IP, 8H/3ER, 2K:1BB, and a bullpen of Villar, Meszaros, Burton, and Nevarez pieced together 7.2IP of 2H/0ER, 7K:3BB relief. The Hooks went into the top of the 9th down 3-2, when David Cook tied it up with a two-out solo homer. Clemens' 13th-inning homer - his second of the game (first one in the fourth a two-run shot off Royals' top prospect Aaron Crow). T.J. Steele, German Duran, and Marcos Cabral were all 2x5.
Man of the Match: Koby Clemens
Lancaster
The JetHawks were in line to get their first win of the season, leading 5-4 going into the 9th inning, and then Pat Urckfitz gave up two, and the JetHawks left the tying run on 2nd to end the game with a 6-5 loss. Kyle Greenwalt threw 5IP, 7H/3ER, 5K:0BB. Leandro Cespedes, pitching in relief, gave up 2H/1ER in 1.1 (3K:1BB), and Urckfitz gave up 3H/2ER, 0K:1BB and an HR in 1IP. Brandon Wikoff, Mark Ori, and Albert Cartwright had two hits each, with Wikoff getting 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Brandon Wikoff
Lexington
Lexington only scored in one inning. But it was all they needed for an 8-5 win over Kannapolis. Tanner Bushue had a rougher second start of the season, throwing 4.1IP, 6H/5R (4ER), 5K:4BB, 1WP - that's ten baserunners in 4.1IP. Kirk Clark got the win as he and Arcenio Leon combined for 4.2IP, 1H/0ER, 5K:0BB. Everyone got a hit for the Legends' offense: Rene Garcia led with a 3x4, 1 RBI day, and Kody Hinze had a two-run single. Grant Hogue was 2x5 with a double, his third stolen base of the season, and an outfield assist, and Jonathan Meyer's defensive struggles continued as a throwing error marked his fifth error of the season. Our boy Aaron Bray was 1x5, with 2Ks.
Man of the Match: Grant Hogue
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Mayo, on the Astros' 2009 draft class
Jonathan Mayo has a look at the Astros' 2009 draft class:
Houston went the high-school route with their first four picks, clearly going with who they thought was the best available player in each spot instead of perhaps going with "safer" college players who could conceivably get to the big leagues faster. They did make up for that later on with a slew of college and junior-college picks. The final tally showed 27 of the 36 players signed did come from those ranks...
...And perhaps most important, the Astros didn't waste any time getting this talent going in the system. With just one exception, every pick who signed did so before June was over. If nothing beats experience, then the Astros are way ahead of the game with this Draft class.
On Jiovanni Mier:
The top high-school shortstop in the Draft class, Mier should actually be able to stay at short thanks to a great arm, smooth actions and good range. He impressed those who saw him in the Appalachian League during his debut on both sides of the ball. He hit .276/.380/.484 over 192 at-bats and looks like the Astros hitting prospect with the highest upside throughout the system.
On Tanner Bushue:
Bushue didn't get to pitch a ton even though he signed quickly because of a back injury. He did get in 22 1/3 Gulf Coast League innings, posting a 2.42 ERA and .220 batting average against, striking out 19 and walking just five. He's expected to be fine for Spring Training and it should be interesting to see how this projectable right-hander progresses when healthy.
On Telvin Nash:
Coming from the same high school as 2008 No. 1 overall pick Tim Beckham, Nash has some serious raw power. He didn't show much of it during his debut in the GCL, where he hit .218/.280/.324 with 45 strikouts in 40 games. He did show some improvement with a .259/.317/.379 August, but he'll have to tighten up his swing some so he can tap into that power potential.
On Jonathan Meyer:
Taken in the compensation round following the third, thanks to not signing 2008 third-rounder Chase Davidson, Meyer was a versatile high schooler who played the infield, caught and pitched. The Astros are developing him as a third baseman and he has the chance to be a good one. He started switch-hitting not long ago and while he's behind from the left side, it looks like it might work. He played 62 games for Rookie League Greeneville alongside Mier and hit .190/.301/.299 with 69 strikeouts in 221 at-bats.
On B.J. Hyatt:
The Astros love the pre-Draft workout and Hyatt is one who likely got taken and signed because of how he looked in his workout with the team. He's strong-armed and projectable and his stats with Greeneville as a junior-college product might point to his future role: 1.64 ERA, 11 strikeouts in 11 innings as a reliever; 8.36 ERA in 8 1/3 innings, 18 hits allowed, nine walks and four strikeouts in three starts.
Sleeper Picks:
Dallas Keuchel, J.D. Martinez, Grant Hogue, and Mike Schurz
Projected Fast-Riser:
The Astros used Boston College senior sign James Macdonald (18th round) as a reliever with Tri-City and he pitched well in that role. Should he stay there, he could get there sooner than most.
Houston went the high-school route with their first four picks, clearly going with who they thought was the best available player in each spot instead of perhaps going with "safer" college players who could conceivably get to the big leagues faster. They did make up for that later on with a slew of college and junior-college picks. The final tally showed 27 of the 36 players signed did come from those ranks...
...And perhaps most important, the Astros didn't waste any time getting this talent going in the system. With just one exception, every pick who signed did so before June was over. If nothing beats experience, then the Astros are way ahead of the game with this Draft class.
On Jiovanni Mier:
The top high-school shortstop in the Draft class, Mier should actually be able to stay at short thanks to a great arm, smooth actions and good range. He impressed those who saw him in the Appalachian League during his debut on both sides of the ball. He hit .276/.380/.484 over 192 at-bats and looks like the Astros hitting prospect with the highest upside throughout the system.
On Tanner Bushue:
Bushue didn't get to pitch a ton even though he signed quickly because of a back injury. He did get in 22 1/3 Gulf Coast League innings, posting a 2.42 ERA and .220 batting average against, striking out 19 and walking just five. He's expected to be fine for Spring Training and it should be interesting to see how this projectable right-hander progresses when healthy.
On Telvin Nash:
Coming from the same high school as 2008 No. 1 overall pick Tim Beckham, Nash has some serious raw power. He didn't show much of it during his debut in the GCL, where he hit .218/.280/.324 with 45 strikouts in 40 games. He did show some improvement with a .259/.317/.379 August, but he'll have to tighten up his swing some so he can tap into that power potential.
On Jonathan Meyer:
Taken in the compensation round following the third, thanks to not signing 2008 third-rounder Chase Davidson, Meyer was a versatile high schooler who played the infield, caught and pitched. The Astros are developing him as a third baseman and he has the chance to be a good one. He started switch-hitting not long ago and while he's behind from the left side, it looks like it might work. He played 62 games for Rookie League Greeneville alongside Mier and hit .190/.301/.299 with 69 strikeouts in 221 at-bats.
On B.J. Hyatt:
The Astros love the pre-Draft workout and Hyatt is one who likely got taken and signed because of how he looked in his workout with the team. He's strong-armed and projectable and his stats with Greeneville as a junior-college product might point to his future role: 1.64 ERA, 11 strikeouts in 11 innings as a reliever; 8.36 ERA in 8 1/3 innings, 18 hits allowed, nine walks and four strikeouts in three starts.
Sleeper Picks:
Dallas Keuchel, J.D. Martinez, Grant Hogue, and Mike Schurz
Projected Fast-Riser:
The Astros used Boston College senior sign James Macdonald (18th round) as a reliever with Tri-City and he pitched well in that role. Should he stay there, he could get there sooner than most.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Greeneville Astros: Grant Hogue
Trying to bang these out as quick as I can. Next up? Grant Hogue
Grant Hogue
How did he get here?: Drafted in 35th Round (2009)
Stats: 6'1", 190 lbs, Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Age as of April 1, 2010: 23
Season line: 53 games, 206 PAs. 50x176 - .284/.365/.392 - 13XBH-14RBI. 32K:16BB
Splits:
vs. LHP (31ABs): .226/.324/.258, 3K:3BB, 1XBH-2RBI, 4SB/1CS
vs. RHP (145ABs): .297/.374/.421, 29K:13BB, 4XBH-12RBI, 13SB/4CS
Home (87ABs): .287/.386/.391, 20K:9BB, 7XBH-5RBI
Away (89ABs): .281/.343/.393, 12K:7BB, 6XBH-9RBI
Bases Empty (104ABs): .308/.400/.423, 17K:12BB, 7XBH-1RBI
Runners on (72ABs): .250/.313/.347, 15K:4BB, 6XBH-13RBI, 17SB/5CS
w/RISP (37ABs): .270/.317/.378, 8K:1BB, 3XBH-13RBI, 5SB/0CS
June (4ABs): .500/.750/.500, 0K:2BB, 0XBH-2RBI
July (79ABs): .304/.385/.392, 15K:7BB, 6XBH-8RBI, 10SB/2CS
August (91ABs): .253/.313/.385, 17K:6BB, 7XBH-4RBI, 6SB/3CS
September (2ABs): .500/.750/.500, 0K:1BB, 0XBH-0RBI, 1SB/0CS
K/PA rate: 15.5%
XBH/H rate: 26%
K:BB ratio: 2.00
Hogue played all 53 of his games in center field, making four errors in 102 chances for a .961 Fld%, and also had two outfield assists. Hogue clearly has some wheels (he stole 54 bases in two seasons at Mississippi State), so getting the read on those balls should come along as he progresses.
Looking at his splits, Hogue did well against RHPs and obviously struggled against LHPs. July was his best month, posting a .777 OPS, and then dropping off in August - likely due to a long season at Mississippi State and then his first professional season.
Citizen Steve, what say you on Grant Hogue?
My favorite player on the team this year. Old for the league, he should have been in the leadoff position more. Very, very fast player. He injured his shoulder in college and slid in draft as a result - should have been drafted higher. How highly do the Astros think of him? How often do 35th Round college seniors get invited to the Instructional League? Scrappy player, with good baseball smarts (he once took second on a bloop hit when he saw the outfielder was going to throw to the cutoff man, instead of to second). It will be interesting to see him in Lexington next year.
Grant HogueHow did he get here?: Drafted in 35th Round (2009)
Stats: 6'1", 190 lbs, Bats: Switch Throws: Right
Age as of April 1, 2010: 23
Season line: 53 games, 206 PAs. 50x176 - .284/.365/.392 - 13XBH-14RBI. 32K:16BB
Splits:
vs. LHP (31ABs): .226/.324/.258, 3K:3BB, 1XBH-2RBI, 4SB/1CS
vs. RHP (145ABs): .297/.374/.421, 29K:13BB, 4XBH-12RBI, 13SB/4CS
Home (87ABs): .287/.386/.391, 20K:9BB, 7XBH-5RBI
Away (89ABs): .281/.343/.393, 12K:7BB, 6XBH-9RBI
Bases Empty (104ABs): .308/.400/.423, 17K:12BB, 7XBH-1RBI
Runners on (72ABs): .250/.313/.347, 15K:4BB, 6XBH-13RBI, 17SB/5CS
w/RISP (37ABs): .270/.317/.378, 8K:1BB, 3XBH-13RBI, 5SB/0CS
June (4ABs): .500/.750/.500, 0K:2BB, 0XBH-2RBI
July (79ABs): .304/.385/.392, 15K:7BB, 6XBH-8RBI, 10SB/2CS
August (91ABs): .253/.313/.385, 17K:6BB, 7XBH-4RBI, 6SB/3CS
September (2ABs): .500/.750/.500, 0K:1BB, 0XBH-0RBI, 1SB/0CS
K/PA rate: 15.5%
XBH/H rate: 26%
K:BB ratio: 2.00
Hogue played all 53 of his games in center field, making four errors in 102 chances for a .961 Fld%, and also had two outfield assists. Hogue clearly has some wheels (he stole 54 bases in two seasons at Mississippi State), so getting the read on those balls should come along as he progresses.
Looking at his splits, Hogue did well against RHPs and obviously struggled against LHPs. July was his best month, posting a .777 OPS, and then dropping off in August - likely due to a long season at Mississippi State and then his first professional season.
Citizen Steve, what say you on Grant Hogue?
My favorite player on the team this year. Old for the league, he should have been in the leadoff position more. Very, very fast player. He injured his shoulder in college and slid in draft as a result - should have been drafted higher. How highly do the Astros think of him? How often do 35th Round college seniors get invited to the Instructional League? Scrappy player, with good baseball smarts (he once took second on a bloop hit when he saw the outfielder was going to throw to the cutoff man, instead of to second). It will be interesting to see him in Lexington next year.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Gastros hand out their season awards
The Greeneville Astros hand out two awards prior to the last game of the season each year - team MVP, and the Oscar Padron Award (named for former Gastros pitching coach killed in a car accident in Venezuela in 2005). The Padron Award, is given to the Astros player each year that not only excelled on the field, but more importantly, is considered to be a leader in the clubhouse and an outstanding all-around person with great character off the field.
This year, that honor went to Grant Hogue.
And your 2009 Greeneville Astros MVP award went to Jose Altuve who, despite getting called up to Tri-City on August 11, still managed to lead the team in hits, doubles, runs scored, and stolen bases. This is the second Appalachian League award for the non-Appalachian League player this season.
This year, that honor went to Grant Hogue.
And your 2009 Greeneville Astros MVP award went to Jose Altuve who, despite getting called up to Tri-City on August 11, still managed to lead the team in hits, doubles, runs scored, and stolen bases. This is the second Appalachian League award for the non-Appalachian League player this season.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Oh heck, and yes
Sweet picture in the Astros County inbox last night:
Here we have, from left to right, Grant Hogue, Aaron Bray, and B.J. Hyatt. And that's a Proof of Citizenship. Thanks to our boy, the adopted Aaron Bray. This is the first documented case of someone receiving an Astros' paycheck with a Proof of Citizenship. Download your own on the right and send it to astroscounty@hotmail.com.
Here we have, from left to right, Grant Hogue, Aaron Bray, and B.J. Hyatt. And that's a Proof of Citizenship. Thanks to our boy, the adopted Aaron Bray. This is the first documented case of someone receiving an Astros' paycheck with a Proof of Citizenship. Download your own on the right and send it to astroscounty@hotmail.com.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Eddie's Farm: July 19
Round Rock
Big day for a lot of Express players as Round Rock defeats Oklahoma City 7-4. 15 hits on the day, including 4x5 days from Manzella and Gall, and 3x4 from Yordany. Manzella hit his 21st double and 5th homer of the year. Bud Norris got his 4th win of the year, going 8IP, 10H/4ER, 1K:1BB, and raising his ERA to 2.61. Daigle got his 2nd save.
Corpus
Frisco got out to a 6-2 lead after two innings and rode it out to defeat Corpus 9-6. The Hooks enjoyed just five hits, three of them extra-base hits, and one of those Drew Locke's 13th homer of the season. Sergio Perez didn't make it out of the 2nd, going 1IP, 4H/4ER (6 total), 1K:4BB. Lumsden pitched in with 2IP, 2H/3ER, 1K:2BB. Erick Abreu threw 5IP in relief of 1H/0ER, 2K:1BB.
Lancaster
A 4-run 7th was what it took to provide the difference in Lancaster's 11-8 loss to Stockton. There were multi-hit games from Clemens (3x5), Shuck (2x5), Gaston (2x5), and Weston (2x5). Gaston hit his 23rd homer of the season, and Weston and Clemens - who also had three RBI - had doubles. Shane Wolf had a rough time, going 5.2IP, 10H/6ER (7 total), 2K:1BB. Chris Salamida gave up 2ER in 0.2IP, and Jack Tilghman gave up 2ER without recording an out.
Lexington
After giving up four runs in the bottom of the 5th, Lexington stormed back to get four of their own in the top of the 6th, but it just wasn't enough as Lakewood defeated Lexington 6-5. Two hits each from Eric Suttle and Steve Brown paced the offense, but it was Brown's 2 RBI (and Jorge De Leon's RBI) that provided the run scoring. Jordan Lyles threw 4IP, 6H/5ER, 3K:6BB, and Brian Wabick got in 3IP, 3H/1ER, 1K:2BB.
Tri-City
Batavia got a run in the bottom of the 9th, and that's all they needed as Tri-City lost 1-0. The ValleyCats only got four hits (Kemp, Wikoff, Goebbert, Gonzalez), and Goebbert's double was the only one for extras. Dallas Keuchel extended his scoreless streak with 5IP, 2H/0ER, and again didn't walk a batter, but striking out four. Mike Modica had the hard-luck loss with 3IP, 3H/1R (0ER), 3K.
Greeneville
Kingsport whooped up on Greenevillle in a 13-4 win. Jose Altuve was 2x5 with 2 doubles, and Grant Hogue was 2x3 with 2RBI. Luis Cruz gave up 8ER in 5.2IP, Jeiler Castillo gave up 3ER in 0.2IP, and David Martinez gave up 0ER in 2.2IP (but 2R total).
Big day for a lot of Express players as Round Rock defeats Oklahoma City 7-4. 15 hits on the day, including 4x5 days from Manzella and Gall, and 3x4 from Yordany. Manzella hit his 21st double and 5th homer of the year. Bud Norris got his 4th win of the year, going 8IP, 10H/4ER, 1K:1BB, and raising his ERA to 2.61. Daigle got his 2nd save.
Corpus
Frisco got out to a 6-2 lead after two innings and rode it out to defeat Corpus 9-6. The Hooks enjoyed just five hits, three of them extra-base hits, and one of those Drew Locke's 13th homer of the season. Sergio Perez didn't make it out of the 2nd, going 1IP, 4H/4ER (6 total), 1K:4BB. Lumsden pitched in with 2IP, 2H/3ER, 1K:2BB. Erick Abreu threw 5IP in relief of 1H/0ER, 2K:1BB.
Lancaster
A 4-run 7th was what it took to provide the difference in Lancaster's 11-8 loss to Stockton. There were multi-hit games from Clemens (3x5), Shuck (2x5), Gaston (2x5), and Weston (2x5). Gaston hit his 23rd homer of the season, and Weston and Clemens - who also had three RBI - had doubles. Shane Wolf had a rough time, going 5.2IP, 10H/6ER (7 total), 2K:1BB. Chris Salamida gave up 2ER in 0.2IP, and Jack Tilghman gave up 2ER without recording an out.
Lexington
After giving up four runs in the bottom of the 5th, Lexington stormed back to get four of their own in the top of the 6th, but it just wasn't enough as Lakewood defeated Lexington 6-5. Two hits each from Eric Suttle and Steve Brown paced the offense, but it was Brown's 2 RBI (and Jorge De Leon's RBI) that provided the run scoring. Jordan Lyles threw 4IP, 6H/5ER, 3K:6BB, and Brian Wabick got in 3IP, 3H/1ER, 1K:2BB.
Tri-City
Batavia got a run in the bottom of the 9th, and that's all they needed as Tri-City lost 1-0. The ValleyCats only got four hits (Kemp, Wikoff, Goebbert, Gonzalez), and Goebbert's double was the only one for extras. Dallas Keuchel extended his scoreless streak with 5IP, 2H/0ER, and again didn't walk a batter, but striking out four. Mike Modica had the hard-luck loss with 3IP, 3H/1R (0ER), 3K.
Greeneville
Kingsport whooped up on Greenevillle in a 13-4 win. Jose Altuve was 2x5 with 2 doubles, and Grant Hogue was 2x3 with 2RBI. Luis Cruz gave up 8ER in 5.2IP, Jeiler Castillo gave up 3ER in 0.2IP, and David Martinez gave up 0ER in 2.2IP (but 2R total).
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Eddie's Farm: July 7
Eddie's Farm went 4-2 last night.
Round Rock
Round Rock's offense struggled against a rehabbing Kyle Lohse last night in a 3-1 loss to Memphis. Yordany got two of the Express' five hits - and no regular starter is currently hitting above .275. Yorman Bazardo took the loss, giving up 2ER in 8IP with 6K:1BB.
Corpus Christi
Northwest Arkansas jumped out to a 6-0 lead by the fourth inning, and managed to finish it off with a 9-2 win over Corpus. Sutil and Florentino got the only two hits for the Hooks last night. Sergio Perez went 4IP, 7H/5ER, 1K:3BB for the loss. New Hook Charlie Weatherby III gave up 3H/2ER in 2IP, Ryan McKeller went 2IP, 4H/1ER, and T.J. Burton threw the only scoreless inning for the Hooks.
Lancaster
The JetHawks blew up for four runs in the final three innings to defeat Rancho Cucamonga 7-3. Only David Flores didn't get a hit last night, as T.J. Steele was 3x5 (now hitting .359), while Gabe Suarez, Jon Gaston, Matt Weston, and Koby Clemens each had two hits. Jack Shuck hit his first homer of the season and stole his 17th base of the season in 23 attempts, and the JetHawks had three two-out runs on the night. Chris Hicks bumped his record to 8-5 with 6IP, 5H/1ER, 2K:2BB and Chris Salamida closed it out with 3IP, 2H/1ER, 2K:0BB.
Lexington
Ebert Rosario scored Eric Suttle with two outs in the bottom of the 9th to defeat Rome 1-0 last night. The Legends had five hits - three doubles, two of them Rosario's - in the pitcher's duel that saw Jordan Lyles drop the hammer on Rome with 7IP, 7H/0ER, 10K:1BB and Brian Wabick throw two hitless innings for the win. Lyles' ERA is now 2.92.
Tri-City
The ValleyCats got two runs in the 2nd, and then held on for a 2-1 win over Lowell. Russell Dixon got his 4th RBI of the season and Colton Pitkin moved his record to 2-2 with a 5.1IP, 5H/0ER, 6K:4BB performance. Antonio Noguera threw 2IP, 3H/1ER and J.B. MacDonald got his first save of the season with 1.2IP, 2H/0ER, 3K:0BB.
Greeneville
The Greeneville Astros got out to an 8-2 lead after two innings, and then had to hold on for a 13-10 win over Kingsport. Jonathan Meyer was 3x5, Grant Hogue 3x4, and Jose Altuve, Miguel Arrendell, J.D. Martinez, and Aaron Bray had two hits each. The 4-5-6 of Martinez, Meyer, and Bray went 7x15 with 3 doubles and 6RBI. The pitching wasn't much to shout about: B.J. Hyatt went 2IP, 7H/6ER, while Angel Gonzalez got the win despite throwing 1.2IP, 3H/4ER, 2K:2BB. Juri Perez and David Martinez closed out the game with 5.1IP, 2H/0ER, 6K:1BB.
Round Rock
Round Rock's offense struggled against a rehabbing Kyle Lohse last night in a 3-1 loss to Memphis. Yordany got two of the Express' five hits - and no regular starter is currently hitting above .275. Yorman Bazardo took the loss, giving up 2ER in 8IP with 6K:1BB.
Corpus Christi
Northwest Arkansas jumped out to a 6-0 lead by the fourth inning, and managed to finish it off with a 9-2 win over Corpus. Sutil and Florentino got the only two hits for the Hooks last night. Sergio Perez went 4IP, 7H/5ER, 1K:3BB for the loss. New Hook Charlie Weatherby III gave up 3H/2ER in 2IP, Ryan McKeller went 2IP, 4H/1ER, and T.J. Burton threw the only scoreless inning for the Hooks.
Lancaster
The JetHawks blew up for four runs in the final three innings to defeat Rancho Cucamonga 7-3. Only David Flores didn't get a hit last night, as T.J. Steele was 3x5 (now hitting .359), while Gabe Suarez, Jon Gaston, Matt Weston, and Koby Clemens each had two hits. Jack Shuck hit his first homer of the season and stole his 17th base of the season in 23 attempts, and the JetHawks had three two-out runs on the night. Chris Hicks bumped his record to 8-5 with 6IP, 5H/1ER, 2K:2BB and Chris Salamida closed it out with 3IP, 2H/1ER, 2K:0BB.
Lexington
Ebert Rosario scored Eric Suttle with two outs in the bottom of the 9th to defeat Rome 1-0 last night. The Legends had five hits - three doubles, two of them Rosario's - in the pitcher's duel that saw Jordan Lyles drop the hammer on Rome with 7IP, 7H/0ER, 10K:1BB and Brian Wabick throw two hitless innings for the win. Lyles' ERA is now 2.92.
Tri-City
The ValleyCats got two runs in the 2nd, and then held on for a 2-1 win over Lowell. Russell Dixon got his 4th RBI of the season and Colton Pitkin moved his record to 2-2 with a 5.1IP, 5H/0ER, 6K:4BB performance. Antonio Noguera threw 2IP, 3H/1ER and J.B. MacDonald got his first save of the season with 1.2IP, 2H/0ER, 3K:0BB.
Greeneville
The Greeneville Astros got out to an 8-2 lead after two innings, and then had to hold on for a 13-10 win over Kingsport. Jonathan Meyer was 3x5, Grant Hogue 3x4, and Jose Altuve, Miguel Arrendell, J.D. Martinez, and Aaron Bray had two hits each. The 4-5-6 of Martinez, Meyer, and Bray went 7x15 with 3 doubles and 6RBI. The pitching wasn't much to shout about: B.J. Hyatt went 2IP, 7H/6ER, while Angel Gonzalez got the win despite throwing 1.2IP, 3H/4ER, 2K:2BB. Juri Perez and David Martinez closed out the game with 5.1IP, 2H/0ER, 6K:1BB.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
With the 1061st pick...
The Astros select 6'0" 190lb CF Grant Hogue, senior from Missisippi State.
Hogue was a 46th round selection by the Reds in 2008. The MSU media guide says: Fleet-footed switch-hitter who posted the team’s third-high batting average (.321) and the most stolen bases by a Bulldog (25) since 1985.
In 2009 Hogue was 57x181 (.315/.419/.398), with 10XBH-22RBI, 26K:16BB.
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Hogue was a 46th round selection by the Reds in 2008. The MSU media guide says: Fleet-footed switch-hitter who posted the team’s third-high batting average (.321) and the most stolen bases by a Bulldog (25) since 1985.
In 2009 Hogue was 57x181 (.315/.419/.398), with 10XBH-22RBI, 26K:16BB.
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