Marcus Nidiffer - whose release surprised Astros County - discussed his release-and-sign.
Nidiffer, on his move to the Angels' system:
“I signed like, literally as I walked out of the door of the Astros’ locker room. It was a quick transfer. I went right back home [from spring training in Florida], dropped my car off and then flew out here [to the Angels’ spring facility in Arizona].”
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
Showing posts with label Marcus Nidiffer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marcus Nidiffer. Show all posts
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Marcus Nidiffer released
Huge captip to Farmstros, who learned that 1B/C Marcus Nidiffer has been released.
Nidiffer was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 June Draft, and hit .303/.393/.588 for Greeneville, then got bumped up to Tri-City for 21 games, where he hit .250/.326/.425.
Tauser notes Nidiffer has already been signed by the Angels.
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Nidiffer was signed as an undrafted free agent following the 2010 June Draft, and hit .303/.393/.588 for Greeneville, then got bumped up to Tri-City for 21 games, where he hit .250/.326/.425.
Tauser notes Nidiffer has already been signed by the Angels.
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Monday, February 7, 2011
Nidiffer looks for a big year
With a captip to Appy Astros, we get this story on Marcus Nidiffer from Kentucky.com, who notes that he's been officially moved from Catcher to 1B (which makes sense, given the Astros' recent load-up on catchers).
"I would say it's a lot easier to go from catcher to first than it is to go from first to catcher, that's for sure. But it is an adjustment. It's a lot easier on my body, I'll tell you that. I get a lot more 'ABs' but I'm still working at it. I still need work at first with groundballs and just learning the position. ... I've got a wood bat in my hands now, but it's still the same deal."
"I would say it's a lot easier to go from catcher to first than it is to go from first to catcher, that's for sure. But it is an adjustment. It's a lot easier on my body, I'll tell you that. I get a lot more 'ABs' but I'm still working at it. I still need work at first with groundballs and just learning the position. ... I've got a wood bat in my hands now, but it's still the same deal."
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Greeneville Astros: Marcus Nidiffer
Marcus NidifferHow did he get here?: Signed as undrafted free agent (2010)
Stats: 6'2" 200 lbs, Bats: Right Throws: Right
Hometown/Birthplace: Bristol, TN
Age as of April 1, 2011: 24
Position: 1B
2010 Men of the Match: 7
2010 Overview
(Cumulative: Greeneville + Tri-City)
| PA | Avg/OBP/SLG | K:BB | XBH-RBI | K/PA% | XBH/H% |
| 286 | .286/.372/.535 | 59:18 | 30-36 | 20.6% | 42.9% |
What happened?
The Astros signed Nidiffer on June 14 out of Kentucky, where he was the starting catcher, and hit .284/.377/.512 for the Wildcats (.320 as a senior)
He joined the Gastros in time for the beginning of the season, and pretty much killed it right from the start, going 42x131 in June and July. Seven of his first ten hits were for extra-bases (five doubles, two homers). He spent 48 games with Greeneville, hitting .303/.393/.588 with a .361 BABIP.
Nidiffer was promoted to Tri-City in August, where he hit .250/.326/.425 in 21 games for the ValleyCats, and hit the game-sealing homer in G1 of the NYPL Championship against Brooklyn.
What went right?
The first half of the season. Nidiffer's first 131 ABs, he hit .321 with 19 XBHs (10 doubles, 1 triple, eight homers).
Hitting late. In the 7th inning or later, Nidiffer hit .321.
Non-ground balls. For this season, only 38.3% of his in-play balls were grounders. He hit 16% line drives, and 45.6% fly balls.
Not hitting into GIDPs. In 107 ABs with runners on, Nidiffer only hit into one GIDP.
What went wrong?
That second half. In August and September, Nidiffer hit - between Greenville and Tri-City - .229 (30x131), including a 2x33 stretch in September, before the playoffs started. Both hits were homers.
Hitting w/RISP. Nidiffer was 10x58, for a .172/.278/.276 line w/RISP. His OPS with runners on is much better (.947), so I'm not sure what the problem was.
Appy Astros says:
Nidiffer played a solid first base, only making 4 errors on the season. He wasn't spectacular but he improved as the season progressed...Those close to the team gave Nidiffer high marks for his character and leadership as well. He will have a tough road to climb to make it very far in the system. His age and his status as a NDFA are working against him.
Even though he didn't fare so well in Tri-City, given his age, I'd like to see him in Lexington, and if he does well, he'll need to be in Lancaster by the end of the season. Let's hope he was a steal in the draft.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Marcus Nidiffer: Bluegrassbaseball's Rookie of the Year
Here's an award for Marcus Nidiffer, from his home state.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Recap: NYPL Championship - G1
Tri-City is one win away from the NYPL Championship after their 5-2 win over Brooklyn at The Joe last night.
David Martinez got the start for the ValleyCats, throwing 5IP, 3H/2ER, 3K:3BB. He allowed both runs in the top of the first, after Cory Vaughn homered to right-center, scoring J.B. Brown. And then he calmed down, getting the next six batter before walking Brown and Vaughn in the third. But it was the top of the 4th before he allowed another hit.
In the bottom of the 3rd, Ben Orloff drew a leadoff walk, Austin Wates doubled him in, Adam Bailey singled to right, scoring Wates. Chris Wallace drew a walk, and scored on Brown's error. Dan Adamson got an RBI groundout to finish off the four-run 3rd inning that essentially ended the game.
Brooklyn threatened in the 4th: William Cherry got a leadoff single, and Juan Centeno walked. With one out, Cherry was caught stealing third base, and James Schroeder struck out to end the inning.
Marcus Nidiffer hit a two-out solo homer in the 6th to put the game away, 5-2.
Jason Chowning struck out three in 2IP of work, and Jorge DeLeon was perfect in the final 2IP.
Game Two is tonight at 5pm Eastern in Brooklyn's (beautiful) KeySpan Park.
David Martinez got the start for the ValleyCats, throwing 5IP, 3H/2ER, 3K:3BB. He allowed both runs in the top of the first, after Cory Vaughn homered to right-center, scoring J.B. Brown. And then he calmed down, getting the next six batter before walking Brown and Vaughn in the third. But it was the top of the 4th before he allowed another hit.
In the bottom of the 3rd, Ben Orloff drew a leadoff walk, Austin Wates doubled him in, Adam Bailey singled to right, scoring Wates. Chris Wallace drew a walk, and scored on Brown's error. Dan Adamson got an RBI groundout to finish off the four-run 3rd inning that essentially ended the game.
Brooklyn threatened in the 4th: William Cherry got a leadoff single, and Juan Centeno walked. With one out, Cherry was caught stealing third base, and James Schroeder struck out to end the inning.
Marcus Nidiffer hit a two-out solo homer in the 6th to put the game away, 5-2.
Jason Chowning struck out three in 2IP of work, and Jorge DeLeon was perfect in the final 2IP.
Game Two is tonight at 5pm Eastern in Brooklyn's (beautiful) KeySpan Park.
Monday, September 6, 2010
The ValleyCats' reaction to the playoffs
The Albany Times-Union has some nice reaction from the ValleyCats regarding their playoff berth.
Marcus Nidiffer:
"We caught wind in the dugout. All the coaches started smiling and everyone was shaking hands. That's when we knew."
Manager Jim Pankovits:
"I was coaching in the third-ase box. I looked over and everyone had grins on their faces and were shaking hands and patting each other on the back. I knew what was up."
Ben Orloff:
"It's been tough for us. To come back from 10 games out or so, it's great. Everybody wants a chance to win a championship at the beginning of the season and that's where we're at right now."
Writer Bryan Fitzgerald:
Just six weeks ago, a playoff berth was a nothing more than a pipe dream for Tri-City. The ValleyCats were 9.5 games out of first on July 19th, but went on the finish the regular season with a record of 27-15 over their last 42 games.
Those 27 wins are as many as the ValleyCats have had in two out of their last three seasons. They finished in the cellar of the Stedler Division each of the past three seasons, winning just 27 games in 2007 and 2009 and 28 in 2008.
Pankovits:
"These last two or three weeks, every game has been a gut-wrencher. These kids have responded unbelievably."
Marcus Nidiffer:
"We caught wind in the dugout. All the coaches started smiling and everyone was shaking hands. That's when we knew."
Manager Jim Pankovits:
"I was coaching in the third-ase box. I looked over and everyone had grins on their faces and were shaking hands and patting each other on the back. I knew what was up."
Ben Orloff:
"It's been tough for us. To come back from 10 games out or so, it's great. Everybody wants a chance to win a championship at the beginning of the season and that's where we're at right now."
Writer Bryan Fitzgerald:
Just six weeks ago, a playoff berth was a nothing more than a pipe dream for Tri-City. The ValleyCats were 9.5 games out of first on July 19th, but went on the finish the regular season with a record of 27-15 over their last 42 games.
Those 27 wins are as many as the ValleyCats have had in two out of their last three seasons. They finished in the cellar of the Stedler Division each of the past three seasons, winning just 27 games in 2007 and 2009 and 28 in 2008.
Pankovits:
"These last two or three weeks, every game has been a gut-wrencher. These kids have responded unbelievably."
Monday, August 30, 2010
Nash, Nidiffer win awards
Telvin Nash and Marcus Nidiffer won awards tonight in Greeneville, before the final home game of the season.
Nash won the Gastros' Team MVP award, while Marcus Nidiffer won the Oscar Padron Award.
Writer Hunter Reed, on Nidiffer:
The Bristol, TN native received the award for not only excelling on the field, but more importantly, being a leader in the clubhouse and an outstanding all-around person with great character off the field.
Nash won the Gastros' Team MVP award, while Marcus Nidiffer won the Oscar Padron Award.
Writer Hunter Reed, on Nidiffer:
The Bristol, TN native received the award for not only excelling on the field, but more importantly, being a leader in the clubhouse and an outstanding all-around person with great character off the field.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Nidiffer, Wallace named to App League All-Star team
Marcus Nidiffer and Chris Wallace were named to the Appalachian League All-Star Team today.
(Captip to Appy Astros for the link.)
(Captip to Appy Astros for the link.)
Sunday, August 15, 2010
Eddie's Farm: August 14
Round Rock
Marathon game in Tacoma last night, and Round Rock wins 2-1 in 14 innings on Oswaldo Navarro's RBI single in the top of the 14th. Shane Loux allowed 0H/0ER, 2K:1BB and exited after 4IP, despite only throwing 49 pitches - more on that when info becomes available. Roy Corcoran gave up the lone Rainiers run on 2H/1ER, 3K:0BB in 3IP. Sampson threw a perfect 8th, Fernando Abad threw three perfect innings, and Casey Daigle gave up 2H and a BB in 3IP, but got the win. Drew Locke was 4x6 and scored both runs, while Oswaldo Navarro was 3x5 and drove him in both times. Jack Shuck was 2x5 on the night.
Man of the Match: Drew Locke!
Corpus
Corpus enjoyed a 4-run 4th to defeat Arkansas 8-4. Jeremy Johnson allowed 9H/4ER, 5K:2BB, and Matt Nevarez (2IP) and Jose Valdez (1IP) combined for 1H/0ER, 6K:0BB. Freddy Parejo was 3x5 with two doubles; Koby Clemens hit his 24th homer and knocked in three runs. Jimmy Van Ostrand hit his 3rd homer of the year and got 2RBI. J.D. Martinez was 1x2 with an HBP and 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Koby Clemens.
Lancaster
Lancaster was down 5-1 after three innings, but scored the next 11 runs for the 12-5 win over Inland Empire. The JetHawks are 10-2 in August. Robby Donovan allowed 6H/5ER, 2K:6BB in 2.2IP. Kyle Godfrey got the win with 3.1 scoreless innings. Jose Trinidad threw two scoreless innings (and also hit two guys), while Brian Wabick closed it down in the 9th. Mark Ori was 4x5 with a double, triple, and 2RBI. Brandon Barnes was 3x5 with two doubles. Brian Pellegrini was 2x3 (BB, 3RBI), and Andy Simunic was 2x4 with 2RBI. Brandon Wikoff also had two hits.
Man of the Match: Brian Pellegrini.
Lexington
Postponed. Double-header vs. West Virginia today.
Tri-City
The ValleyCats gave up a run in the first, but then exploded for an 11-2 win over Staten Island. Andrew Robinson threw 5IP, 3H/1ER, 6K:1BB, and a bullpen of Travis Blankenship (2IP), Joan Belliard (1IP), and Jorge De Leon (1IP) combined for 4H/01ER, 3K:1BB. Jorge De Leon's ERA is now 0.47. Marcus Nidiffer was 3x5 with a double and two homers, knocking in five runs. Tyler Burnett was 2x4 with a walk and an RBI. Enrique Hernandez was 2x5 with a double. Dan Adamson added his 7th homer of the season - a two-run shot.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer.
Greeneville
Johnson City scored four in the 1st and in the 8th for a 9-6 win over Greeneville. It took six Gastros pitchers to get through the game, with Jeiler Castillo and Ryan Cole not recording an out, and the bullpen inheriting five baserunners, with four of them scoring. Emilio King was 2x4, while Rafael Valenzuela, Chris Lovett, and Ricardo Heredia added RBIs. Defense was a problem, as the Gastros committed six errors - three from Jhonny Medrano, and one each from Ryan Cole, Chris Lovett, and Delino DeShields (who was 0x5).
Man of the Match: Uhh...Emilio King?
GCL Astros
The GCL Astros got a three-run 5th to tie the game at 5-5, and the GCL Mets scored the next three runs for an 8-5 win. Francis Ramirez allowed 7H/6R (4ER), 4K:2BB, 3WP in 4.1IP. Jeremiah Meiners allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 2.2IP, and Emmanuel Cedano allowed 1ER on a walk and 2WPs. Jose Vargas was 1x4 with RBI, Josh Magee and Ernesto Genoves were both 1x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Jose Vargas.
Marathon game in Tacoma last night, and Round Rock wins 2-1 in 14 innings on Oswaldo Navarro's RBI single in the top of the 14th. Shane Loux allowed 0H/0ER, 2K:1BB and exited after 4IP, despite only throwing 49 pitches - more on that when info becomes available. Roy Corcoran gave up the lone Rainiers run on 2H/1ER, 3K:0BB in 3IP. Sampson threw a perfect 8th, Fernando Abad threw three perfect innings, and Casey Daigle gave up 2H and a BB in 3IP, but got the win. Drew Locke was 4x6 and scored both runs, while Oswaldo Navarro was 3x5 and drove him in both times. Jack Shuck was 2x5 on the night.
Man of the Match: Drew Locke!
Corpus
Corpus enjoyed a 4-run 4th to defeat Arkansas 8-4. Jeremy Johnson allowed 9H/4ER, 5K:2BB, and Matt Nevarez (2IP) and Jose Valdez (1IP) combined for 1H/0ER, 6K:0BB. Freddy Parejo was 3x5 with two doubles; Koby Clemens hit his 24th homer and knocked in three runs. Jimmy Van Ostrand hit his 3rd homer of the year and got 2RBI. J.D. Martinez was 1x2 with an HBP and 2RBI.
Man of the Match: Koby Clemens.
Lancaster
Lancaster was down 5-1 after three innings, but scored the next 11 runs for the 12-5 win over Inland Empire. The JetHawks are 10-2 in August. Robby Donovan allowed 6H/5ER, 2K:6BB in 2.2IP. Kyle Godfrey got the win with 3.1 scoreless innings. Jose Trinidad threw two scoreless innings (and also hit two guys), while Brian Wabick closed it down in the 9th. Mark Ori was 4x5 with a double, triple, and 2RBI. Brandon Barnes was 3x5 with two doubles. Brian Pellegrini was 2x3 (BB, 3RBI), and Andy Simunic was 2x4 with 2RBI. Brandon Wikoff also had two hits.
Man of the Match: Brian Pellegrini.
Lexington
Postponed. Double-header vs. West Virginia today.
Tri-City
The ValleyCats gave up a run in the first, but then exploded for an 11-2 win over Staten Island. Andrew Robinson threw 5IP, 3H/1ER, 6K:1BB, and a bullpen of Travis Blankenship (2IP), Joan Belliard (1IP), and Jorge De Leon (1IP) combined for 4H/01ER, 3K:1BB. Jorge De Leon's ERA is now 0.47. Marcus Nidiffer was 3x5 with a double and two homers, knocking in five runs. Tyler Burnett was 2x4 with a walk and an RBI. Enrique Hernandez was 2x5 with a double. Dan Adamson added his 7th homer of the season - a two-run shot.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer.
Greeneville
Johnson City scored four in the 1st and in the 8th for a 9-6 win over Greeneville. It took six Gastros pitchers to get through the game, with Jeiler Castillo and Ryan Cole not recording an out, and the bullpen inheriting five baserunners, with four of them scoring. Emilio King was 2x4, while Rafael Valenzuela, Chris Lovett, and Ricardo Heredia added RBIs. Defense was a problem, as the Gastros committed six errors - three from Jhonny Medrano, and one each from Ryan Cole, Chris Lovett, and Delino DeShields (who was 0x5).
Man of the Match: Uhh...Emilio King?
GCL Astros
The GCL Astros got a three-run 5th to tie the game at 5-5, and the GCL Mets scored the next three runs for an 8-5 win. Francis Ramirez allowed 7H/6R (4ER), 4K:2BB, 3WP in 4.1IP. Jeremiah Meiners allowed 3H/1ER, 2K:1BB in 2.2IP, and Emmanuel Cedano allowed 1ER on a walk and 2WPs. Jose Vargas was 1x4 with RBI, Josh Magee and Ernesto Genoves were both 1x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: Jose Vargas.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Nidiffer, Wallace promoted
Marcus Nidiffer and Chris Wallace have been promoted to Tri-City from Greeneville, according to the MiLB transactions page.
Nidiffer, an undrafted signee, has hit .303/.393/.588 (11HR) in 48 games for the Gastros, while Chris Wallace has hit .310/.390/.520 (8HR) in 47 games.
Furthermore, with those two spots cleared on the Gastros' roster, Delino Deshields Jr and Roberto Pena were sent to Greeneville from the GCL Astros.
Nidiffer, an undrafted signee, has hit .303/.393/.588 (11HR) in 48 games for the Gastros, while Chris Wallace has hit .310/.390/.520 (8HR) in 47 games.
Furthermore, with those two spots cleared on the Gastros' roster, Delino Deshields Jr and Roberto Pena were sent to Greeneville from the GCL Astros.
Sunday, August 8, 2010
Eddie's Farm: August 7
Round Rock
Look at that! Round Rock takes a 4-0 lead (three runs in the first) and rides it out for a 4-1 win. Shane Loux improved to 3-11 after 6IP, 4H/1ER, 3K:1BB. Chris Sampson (who is the Express' seventh-inning guy, apparently), Roy Corcoran, and Casey Daigle allowed 6H/0ER, 1K:0BB in 3IP of relief. Jack Shuck was 2x4 with a double and a triple, and Oswaldo Navarro was 2x4. Chris Shelton hit a three-run bomb in the 1st, and Brian Bogusevic provided the other RBI.
Man of the Match: Chris Shelton
Corpus
Corpus played a tight game until the 7th, when they broke out for five runs through the end of the game, beating Midland 7-1. Henry Villar threw 7IP, 5H/1ER, 2K:3BB, and Jared Wells (1H, 2BB) and Arcenio Leon (1BB) closed it out. Lots of hits for the Hooks last night, and each of the top four spots in the lineup had two hits each (Parejo - BB, 2RBI; Cartwright - 2RBI; Martinez; Clemens) as did Jimmy Van Ostrand (RBI) and Federico Hernandez. In his last ten games, J.D. Martinez has hit .387/.525/.548.
Man of the Match: All the offense, and Henry Villar
Lancaster
The JetHawks got seven in the 6th and thus won 7-3 over Lake Elsinore. Ross Seaton - the human yo-yo - allowed 4H/2ER, 3K:1BB in 7IP, with three groundouts and fifteen flyouts. Brian Wabick allowed 2H/1ER, 1K:3BB in 2IP. John Curtis continued his recent streak of domination, going 3x4 with two doubles and 2RBI. Andy Simunic was 2x4 with a double and an RBI. Brandon Barnes hit his 22nd homer - a three-run shot.
Man of the Match: John Curtis (11x15 in his last three games)
Lexington
Rough night for the bullpen, as Delmarva scored eight runs in innings 6-8, turning a 1-1 game into a 9-1 win. Jose Cisnero threw 6IP, 3H/3ER, 7K:1BB. Brad Dydalewicz allowed 2H/4R (1ER), 2K:1BB in 1IP, and Mike Schurz gave up 2H/2ER, 2K:1BB in 1IP. The Legends also only had three hits - Grant Hogue, Jimmy Paredes, and Jonathan Meyer, with Paredes and Jiovanni Mier drawing walks.
Man of the Match: Jimmy Paredes
Tri-City
Tri-City had a 1-0 lead, but State College edged out the ValleyCats 2-1. Jake Buchanan allowed both runs on 5H in 5.1IP; Alex Sogard threw 2.1IP, 2H/0ER, 3K:1BB. Murillo Gouvea struck out the final batter of the game. The ValleyCats only got four hits on the night - two from Oscar Figueroa and one from Adam Bailey, and a triple from Dan Adamson. Ben Orloff drew two walks.
Man of the Match: Ben Orloff (two walks + SB)
Greeneville
Greeneville was up 4-1 going into the bottom of the eight, and Princeton managed to send it into extra innings. Chris Wallace got the game-winner with an RBI single by Chris Wallace, scoring Jhonny Medrano - who led off the inning with a walk. Gastros win 5-4. Euris Quezada threw 7IP, 3H/1ER, 3K:3BB, Travis Smink gave up 2H/1ER without recording an out, leaving the bases loaded for Ryan Cole in the 8th, who got out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam before getting into his own trouble, and giving up the two runs in the 9th (aided by Brian Streilein). Streilein threw the final 4IP, giving up 1H/0ER, 4K:1BB. The Gastros were 3x18 w/RISP, but pounded out 15 hits. Hector Rodriguez was 3x5, and Pedro Feliz, Ryan Humphrey, Jhonny Medrano, Chris Wallace, and Emilio King had two hits each. Chris Wallace hit his 10th homer of the year, and added another RBI on a sac fly.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer.
Look at that! Round Rock takes a 4-0 lead (three runs in the first) and rides it out for a 4-1 win. Shane Loux improved to 3-11 after 6IP, 4H/1ER, 3K:1BB. Chris Sampson (who is the Express' seventh-inning guy, apparently), Roy Corcoran, and Casey Daigle allowed 6H/0ER, 1K:0BB in 3IP of relief. Jack Shuck was 2x4 with a double and a triple, and Oswaldo Navarro was 2x4. Chris Shelton hit a three-run bomb in the 1st, and Brian Bogusevic provided the other RBI.
Man of the Match: Chris Shelton
Corpus
Corpus played a tight game until the 7th, when they broke out for five runs through the end of the game, beating Midland 7-1. Henry Villar threw 7IP, 5H/1ER, 2K:3BB, and Jared Wells (1H, 2BB) and Arcenio Leon (1BB) closed it out. Lots of hits for the Hooks last night, and each of the top four spots in the lineup had two hits each (Parejo - BB, 2RBI; Cartwright - 2RBI; Martinez; Clemens) as did Jimmy Van Ostrand (RBI) and Federico Hernandez. In his last ten games, J.D. Martinez has hit .387/.525/.548.
Man of the Match: All the offense, and Henry Villar
Lancaster
The JetHawks got seven in the 6th and thus won 7-3 over Lake Elsinore. Ross Seaton - the human yo-yo - allowed 4H/2ER, 3K:1BB in 7IP, with three groundouts and fifteen flyouts. Brian Wabick allowed 2H/1ER, 1K:3BB in 2IP. John Curtis continued his recent streak of domination, going 3x4 with two doubles and 2RBI. Andy Simunic was 2x4 with a double and an RBI. Brandon Barnes hit his 22nd homer - a three-run shot.
Man of the Match: John Curtis (11x15 in his last three games)
Lexington
Rough night for the bullpen, as Delmarva scored eight runs in innings 6-8, turning a 1-1 game into a 9-1 win. Jose Cisnero threw 6IP, 3H/3ER, 7K:1BB. Brad Dydalewicz allowed 2H/4R (1ER), 2K:1BB in 1IP, and Mike Schurz gave up 2H/2ER, 2K:1BB in 1IP. The Legends also only had three hits - Grant Hogue, Jimmy Paredes, and Jonathan Meyer, with Paredes and Jiovanni Mier drawing walks.
Man of the Match: Jimmy Paredes
Tri-City
Tri-City had a 1-0 lead, but State College edged out the ValleyCats 2-1. Jake Buchanan allowed both runs on 5H in 5.1IP; Alex Sogard threw 2.1IP, 2H/0ER, 3K:1BB. Murillo Gouvea struck out the final batter of the game. The ValleyCats only got four hits on the night - two from Oscar Figueroa and one from Adam Bailey, and a triple from Dan Adamson. Ben Orloff drew two walks.
Man of the Match: Ben Orloff (two walks + SB)
Greeneville
Greeneville was up 4-1 going into the bottom of the eight, and Princeton managed to send it into extra innings. Chris Wallace got the game-winner with an RBI single by Chris Wallace, scoring Jhonny Medrano - who led off the inning with a walk. Gastros win 5-4. Euris Quezada threw 7IP, 3H/1ER, 3K:3BB, Travis Smink gave up 2H/1ER without recording an out, leaving the bases loaded for Ryan Cole in the 8th, who got out of a bases-loaded, no-out jam before getting into his own trouble, and giving up the two runs in the 9th (aided by Brian Streilein). Streilein threw the final 4IP, giving up 1H/0ER, 4K:1BB. The Gastros were 3x18 w/RISP, but pounded out 15 hits. Hector Rodriguez was 3x5, and Pedro Feliz, Ryan Humphrey, Jhonny Medrano, Chris Wallace, and Emilio King had two hits each. Chris Wallace hit his 10th homer of the year, and added another RBI on a sac fly.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Eddie's Farm: July 25
Round Rock
Iowa put up three separate multi-run innings on their way to a 14-2 win over Round Rock. Thanks to errors by Matt Kata, Tommy Everidge, and Edwin Maysonet, three runs were unearned. Polin Trinidad threw 5IP, 12H/9R (7ER), and Brad Thompson threw the final 4IP, allowing 4IP, 7H/5R (4ER)4ER), 1K:1BB. The Express were 0x7 w/RISP, and they only got seven hits total - four by Drew Locke. Matt Kata was 2x4 with a triple, and Maysonet was 1x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: 4x4 Drew Locke
Corpus
Frisco took it to Corpus for a 4-0 win. Jeremy Johnson threw 7.1IP, 11H/4ER, 2K:2BB, and Evan Englebrook allowed 1H in the final 0.2IP. The Hooks got six hits on the night, by six different players, with Kody Kirkland getting the only XBH - a double, and the Hooks were 0x3 w/RISP. Jose Vallejo was 0x3, and is now hitting .129.
Man of the Match: Kody Kirkland
Lancaster
Lancaster led this game for half an inning - going into the bottom of the 1st - and Modesto won 7-4. Starter Pat Urckfitz lasted 3IP, 4H/4R (3ER), 4K:3BB. Kyle Godfrey allowed 1H/3BB in 2IP, while Ashton Mowdy got tagged for 1H/3ER, 0K:2BB in 0.2IP. Mike Modica and David Berner allowed 3H/0ER, 2K:1BB in 2.1IP. Andy Simunic (2B), Jay Austin (3B, BB), Lee Cruz (2RBI), Federico Hernandez (2 2B), and Jhon Florentino (RBI) had two hits each. Brian Pellegrini hit a solo homer in the 1st.
Man of the Match: Lee Cruz
Lexington
Continuing this trend of getting outscored by their opponents, the Legends dropped a 3-0 game to Savannah. Tanner Bushue threw 6IP, 6H/2ER, 6K:1BB for the (undeserved) loss. Colton Pitkin allowed an unearned run in 1.1IP, and Kirk Clark struck out two in 1.2IP. Jiovanni Mier had your lone multi-hit game, with two doubles, and Jose Altuve got a hit and stole his 37th base of the season.
Man of the Match: Tanner Bushue
Tri-City
That's a rally! Tri-City comes back from a 7-3 deficit with three runs in the 7th and two in the 8th to win 10-8 over Vermont. Carlos Quevedo threw 3.1IP, 8H/7R (6ER), 3K:1BB. Joan Belliard allowed 2H/1ER, 3K:4BB in 1.2IP. Jason Chowning got the win with 3IP, 2H/0ER, 4K:0BB, and Mike Ness recorded his 3rd save of the season. Mike Kvasnicka was 3x4 with two runs, a homer, and 4RBI. Wilton Infante, Ben Orloff (RBI), Jacke Healey (2RBI), and Oscar Figueroa (2R, BB) had your multi-hit games.
Man of the Match: Mike Kvasnicka
Greeneville
But the good times end in Tri-City. Taking a 10-4 lead into the bottom of the 8th, Kingsport scored seven runs for an 11-10 win over the Gastros. Mike Foltynewicz threw 5.2IP, 6H/4R (2ER), 4K:2BB with a pickoff, while Brian Streilein allowed 6H/5ER in 1.2IP. Three of those runs can be put on Paul Gerrish's shoulders, who allowed 3H/2ER in 0.2IP. Our Boy Bubby Williams went 3x5 with a solo homer and 2RBI. Hector Rodriguez (2B, 3B, RBI), Chris Wallace (3R, HR, 2RBI, 2BB), Rafael Valenzuela (2B), and Emilio King (BB) had two hits each. Marcus Nidiffer was 1x2 with a homer, 3RBI, 2SB, sac fly, and a walk.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer
GCL Astros
There's a win - GCL Astros defeat the GCL Mets 4-3. Mark Jones got the win, with 8H/2R (1ER), 4K:0BB. Emmanuel Cedano allowed 1ER on 0H/1BB, and Kristian Bueno made his debut, striking out two in 1IP. Jordan Scott and Ronald Sanchez both had two hits, Kyle Redinger hit a triple and a walk, and the GCL Astros scored four runs without collecting an RBI.
Man of the Match: Mark Jones.
Iowa put up three separate multi-run innings on their way to a 14-2 win over Round Rock. Thanks to errors by Matt Kata, Tommy Everidge, and Edwin Maysonet, three runs were unearned. Polin Trinidad threw 5IP, 12H/9R (7ER), and Brad Thompson threw the final 4IP, allowing 4IP, 7H/5R (4ER)4ER), 1K:1BB. The Express were 0x7 w/RISP, and they only got seven hits total - four by Drew Locke. Matt Kata was 2x4 with a triple, and Maysonet was 1x3 with a walk and an RBI.
Man of the Match: 4x4 Drew Locke
Corpus
Frisco took it to Corpus for a 4-0 win. Jeremy Johnson threw 7.1IP, 11H/4ER, 2K:2BB, and Evan Englebrook allowed 1H in the final 0.2IP. The Hooks got six hits on the night, by six different players, with Kody Kirkland getting the only XBH - a double, and the Hooks were 0x3 w/RISP. Jose Vallejo was 0x3, and is now hitting .129.
Man of the Match: Kody Kirkland
Lancaster
Lancaster led this game for half an inning - going into the bottom of the 1st - and Modesto won 7-4. Starter Pat Urckfitz lasted 3IP, 4H/4R (3ER), 4K:3BB. Kyle Godfrey allowed 1H/3BB in 2IP, while Ashton Mowdy got tagged for 1H/3ER, 0K:2BB in 0.2IP. Mike Modica and David Berner allowed 3H/0ER, 2K:1BB in 2.1IP. Andy Simunic (2B), Jay Austin (3B, BB), Lee Cruz (2RBI), Federico Hernandez (2 2B), and Jhon Florentino (RBI) had two hits each. Brian Pellegrini hit a solo homer in the 1st.
Man of the Match: Lee Cruz
Lexington
Continuing this trend of getting outscored by their opponents, the Legends dropped a 3-0 game to Savannah. Tanner Bushue threw 6IP, 6H/2ER, 6K:1BB for the (undeserved) loss. Colton Pitkin allowed an unearned run in 1.1IP, and Kirk Clark struck out two in 1.2IP. Jiovanni Mier had your lone multi-hit game, with two doubles, and Jose Altuve got a hit and stole his 37th base of the season.
Man of the Match: Tanner Bushue
Tri-City
That's a rally! Tri-City comes back from a 7-3 deficit with three runs in the 7th and two in the 8th to win 10-8 over Vermont. Carlos Quevedo threw 3.1IP, 8H/7R (6ER), 3K:1BB. Joan Belliard allowed 2H/1ER, 3K:4BB in 1.2IP. Jason Chowning got the win with 3IP, 2H/0ER, 4K:0BB, and Mike Ness recorded his 3rd save of the season. Mike Kvasnicka was 3x4 with two runs, a homer, and 4RBI. Wilton Infante, Ben Orloff (RBI), Jacke Healey (2RBI), and Oscar Figueroa (2R, BB) had your multi-hit games.
Man of the Match: Mike Kvasnicka
Greeneville
But the good times end in Tri-City. Taking a 10-4 lead into the bottom of the 8th, Kingsport scored seven runs for an 11-10 win over the Gastros. Mike Foltynewicz threw 5.2IP, 6H/4R (2ER), 4K:2BB with a pickoff, while Brian Streilein allowed 6H/5ER in 1.2IP. Three of those runs can be put on Paul Gerrish's shoulders, who allowed 3H/2ER in 0.2IP. Our Boy Bubby Williams went 3x5 with a solo homer and 2RBI. Hector Rodriguez (2B, 3B, RBI), Chris Wallace (3R, HR, 2RBI, 2BB), Rafael Valenzuela (2B), and Emilio King (BB) had two hits each. Marcus Nidiffer was 1x2 with a homer, 3RBI, 2SB, sac fly, and a walk.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer
GCL Astros
There's a win - GCL Astros defeat the GCL Mets 4-3. Mark Jones got the win, with 8H/2R (1ER), 4K:0BB. Emmanuel Cedano allowed 1ER on 0H/1BB, and Kristian Bueno made his debut, striking out two in 1IP. Jordan Scott and Ronald Sanchez both had two hits, Kyle Redinger hit a triple and a walk, and the GCL Astros scored four runs without collecting an RBI.
Man of the Match: Mark Jones.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Eddie's Farm: July 20
Round Rock
Express put up two four-run innings and defeat New Orleans 11-9. Polin Trinidad got the start, and went 4IP, 7H/5ER, 0K:3BB, 2HR. T.J. Burton took the loss, allowing 2H/2ER in 1IP. Brad Thompson and Jonah Bayliss threw scoreless innings, while Danny Meszaros struggled in his second outing - allowing 1H/2ER, 1K:3BB in 1IP. Roy Corcoran got his 6th save of the game. Brian Esposito was 3x3 with 2BB, 2RBI; Wladimir Sutil was 2x3 with 2BB, and Brian Bogusevic was 1x3 with an RBI and 2BB. Tommy Everidge hit a 2-run homer and German Duran hit a pinch-hit 3-run HR in the 5th.
Man of the Match: This is going to Brian Esposito, got on base in all five of his PAs.
Corpus
The Hooks enjoyed a 6-run outburst in the 7th for a 9-5 win over Midland. Jeremy Johnson allowed 9H/3ER, 4K:2BB in 4.2IP, with Fernando Abad picking up the win with 2.1IP of 3H/0ER relief (Note: Abad will be the subject of a future "Free (Insert Name Here)!"). Matt Nevarez allowed 2H/2ER, 1K:1BB in 1IP, and Jeilen Peguero threw a perfect 9th. Jon Gaston was 3x4 with a triple and a solo homer, Jimmy Van Ostrand was 2x5 with two doubles and 4RBI, while Freddy Parejo and Michael Affronti had two hits each. Koby Clemens was 1x2 with 3BB, and J.D. Martinez hit a 2-run homer - his first in Double A - with a walk.
Man of the Match: Jimmy Van Ostrand.
Lancaster
Lancaster got down 5-0 at the end of three, and that took care of it for a 5-2 loss. Pat Urckfitz allowed 6H/5ER, 5K:1BB for the loss, Ashton Mowdy allowed 2H/0ER, 5K:2BB in 4IP, and David Duncan threw a perfect 8th. Andy Simunic was 2x4, while Jay Austin, Lee Cruz, Federico Hernandez, David Flores (RBI), and Brandon Wikoff (RBI) added hits. Of the JetHawks' seven hits, four of them were doubles. David Flores also committed three fielding errors at 3B.
Man of the Match: Ashton Mowdy
Lexington
Lexington cruised to a fairly easy 3-1 win over Rome. Tanner Bushue dominated, throwing 7IP, 3H/0ER, 5K:1BB. Wander Alvino allowed the lone run on a solo shot, and Kirk Clark recorded his 21st save. The Legends still only got five hits - one each from Altuve, Goebbert, Our Boy Aaron Bray, Arrendell, and Hogue. Altuve and Hogue provided the RBI while Jiovanni Mier and Miguel Arrendell drew two walks each.
Man of the Match: Tanner Bushue
Tri-City
Hey, if you're going to give up a walk-off homer in the 11th, it may as well be a grand slam. As Joan Belliard did. ValleyCats lose at Aberdeen 9-5. Bobby Doran allowed 5IP, 7H/4ER, 4K:0BB. Jason Chowning and Adam Champion threw a scoreless inning each, while Brandt Walker allowed 2H/1ER, 1K:2BB in 2IP, and Joan Belliard allowed the 4ER in 1.2IP. Jacke Healey followed up his first homer of his career with his second and two walks. Enrique Hernandez had two hits. Ben Orloff (2RBI) and Wilton Infante (RBI), with Healey, provided the RBI.
Man of the Match: Jacke Healey.
Greeneville
Greeneville gave up a 2-1 lead to Bristol to fall 5-2. Mike Foltynewicz threw 5.1IP, 6H/3ER, 5K:2BB for the loss, while Garrett Bullock allowed 1H/2R (0ER), 1K:3BB. Brian Streilein allowed just one walk in 2.1IP. Telvin Nash was 2x4, and Marcus Nidiffer was responsible for the two runs with a homer in the first. Rafael Valenzuela committed two errors at third.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer.
Express put up two four-run innings and defeat New Orleans 11-9. Polin Trinidad got the start, and went 4IP, 7H/5ER, 0K:3BB, 2HR. T.J. Burton took the loss, allowing 2H/2ER in 1IP. Brad Thompson and Jonah Bayliss threw scoreless innings, while Danny Meszaros struggled in his second outing - allowing 1H/2ER, 1K:3BB in 1IP. Roy Corcoran got his 6th save of the game. Brian Esposito was 3x3 with 2BB, 2RBI; Wladimir Sutil was 2x3 with 2BB, and Brian Bogusevic was 1x3 with an RBI and 2BB. Tommy Everidge hit a 2-run homer and German Duran hit a pinch-hit 3-run HR in the 5th.
Man of the Match: This is going to Brian Esposito, got on base in all five of his PAs.
Corpus
The Hooks enjoyed a 6-run outburst in the 7th for a 9-5 win over Midland. Jeremy Johnson allowed 9H/3ER, 4K:2BB in 4.2IP, with Fernando Abad picking up the win with 2.1IP of 3H/0ER relief (Note: Abad will be the subject of a future "Free (Insert Name Here)!"). Matt Nevarez allowed 2H/2ER, 1K:1BB in 1IP, and Jeilen Peguero threw a perfect 9th. Jon Gaston was 3x4 with a triple and a solo homer, Jimmy Van Ostrand was 2x5 with two doubles and 4RBI, while Freddy Parejo and Michael Affronti had two hits each. Koby Clemens was 1x2 with 3BB, and J.D. Martinez hit a 2-run homer - his first in Double A - with a walk.
Man of the Match: Jimmy Van Ostrand.
Lancaster
Lancaster got down 5-0 at the end of three, and that took care of it for a 5-2 loss. Pat Urckfitz allowed 6H/5ER, 5K:1BB for the loss, Ashton Mowdy allowed 2H/0ER, 5K:2BB in 4IP, and David Duncan threw a perfect 8th. Andy Simunic was 2x4, while Jay Austin, Lee Cruz, Federico Hernandez, David Flores (RBI), and Brandon Wikoff (RBI) added hits. Of the JetHawks' seven hits, four of them were doubles. David Flores also committed three fielding errors at 3B.
Man of the Match: Ashton Mowdy
Lexington
Lexington cruised to a fairly easy 3-1 win over Rome. Tanner Bushue dominated, throwing 7IP, 3H/0ER, 5K:1BB. Wander Alvino allowed the lone run on a solo shot, and Kirk Clark recorded his 21st save. The Legends still only got five hits - one each from Altuve, Goebbert, Our Boy Aaron Bray, Arrendell, and Hogue. Altuve and Hogue provided the RBI while Jiovanni Mier and Miguel Arrendell drew two walks each.
Man of the Match: Tanner Bushue
Tri-City
Hey, if you're going to give up a walk-off homer in the 11th, it may as well be a grand slam. As Joan Belliard did. ValleyCats lose at Aberdeen 9-5. Bobby Doran allowed 5IP, 7H/4ER, 4K:0BB. Jason Chowning and Adam Champion threw a scoreless inning each, while Brandt Walker allowed 2H/1ER, 1K:2BB in 2IP, and Joan Belliard allowed the 4ER in 1.2IP. Jacke Healey followed up his first homer of his career with his second and two walks. Enrique Hernandez had two hits. Ben Orloff (2RBI) and Wilton Infante (RBI), with Healey, provided the RBI.
Man of the Match: Jacke Healey.
Greeneville
Greeneville gave up a 2-1 lead to Bristol to fall 5-2. Mike Foltynewicz threw 5.1IP, 6H/3ER, 5K:2BB for the loss, while Garrett Bullock allowed 1H/2R (0ER), 1K:3BB. Brian Streilein allowed just one walk in 2.1IP. Telvin Nash was 2x4, and Marcus Nidiffer was responsible for the two runs with a homer in the first. Rafael Valenzuela committed two errors at third.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Eddie's Farm: June 29
Round Rock
It really got away from Shane Loux in the seventh inning, as the Sounds scored three runs, turning a 2-2 game into a 5-2 lead, and adding one more for a 6-3 win over Round Rock. Loux threw 7IP, 9H/5ER, 8K:0BB, and allowing two solo homers. Three two-out hits in the 7th led to the difference in the game. Yordany Ramirez was plunked on the hand and added two hits, and Matt Kata was 2x4 (double, homer in the 9th, and a walk). Tommy Everidge hit one of the longest homeruns I've ever seen - certainly the longest I've seen at Greer Stadium - in the 4th.
Man of the Match: Matt Kata
Corpus
Off!
Lancaster
Doubled up by Modesto, after allowing eight runs in the first three innings, and the JetHawks lose 10-5. Kyle Greenwalt gave up 8H/8ER, 1K:3BB, and got eight outs (how's that for symmetry?) Leandro Cespedes threw the final 5.1IP, 3H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB. The JetHawks were 4x17 w/RISP, and left 12 on base. Freddy Parejo was 3x4 with an RBI, and Albert Cartwright was 2x5 with an RBI for your multi-hit games. Brandon Wikoff was 1x3 with 2BB.
Man of the Match: Leandro Cespedes
Lexington
The Legends overcame a 5-run 2nd inning by Hickory (who overcame a 4-0 Legends lead by the middle of the 2nd) for a 6-5 win over the Crawdads. Robby Donovan threw 6H/5ER, 1K:2BB in 2IP. Zach Grimmett came in with 4IP in relief, allowing 2H/0ER, 5K:1BB. Wander Alvino (2IP) and Kirk Clark (1IP) allowed a hit and a walk each, but no runs. The top of the order provided nine of the 14 hits, and five of the six runs. Jose Altuve, in the leadoff spot, was 3x4 with 2R. Our Boy Aaron Bray was 4x5 with an RBI and 2R. J.D. Martinez was 2x4 with a run and an RBI. Jiovanni Mier also added two hits on the night. Over his last ten games (12x33), Mier is hitting .364/.463/.485.
Man of the Match: I'm going with Our Boy Aaron Bray.
Tri-City
If you're counting at home, this 4-0 loss to Vermont is the second straight shutout, and the ValleyCats have scored two runs in their last three games (allowing 13). Bobby Doran allowed 6H/4ER, 1K:2BB. Andrew Robinson threw two scoreless innings, and Adam Champion and Jorge De Leon added one scoreless inning each. If you're in a hurry, don't worry, this won't take long. The ValleyCats got two hits - Wilton Infante (in the 4th) and Ben Orloff (in the 9th), while Hernandez, Afenir, and Orloff also added walks. Thanks to two GIDPs, the ValleyCats only got 29 plate appearances. Mike Kvasnicka got the night off.
Man of the Match: Let's give it to Andrew Robinson, eh?
Greeneville
Game 1: Oooh, durn pitch counts. Angel Gonzalez had a no-hitter going through 6IP, striking out four, and walking two. B.J. Hagen allowed 3H/2ER, 1K, in 1IP for the 7-2 win. Jhonny Medrano, Marcus Nidiffer, and Bubby Williams all hit homers.
Man of the Match: Angel Gonzalez
Game 2: Greeneville wins again, 9-1. Jeiler Castillo, Garrett Bullock, and Ryan Cole each threw 2IP with 2Ks, with Bullock getting the win after Castillo allowed 4H/1ER. Justin Harper threw 1IP, 1K:1BB. Chris Wallace and Marcus Nidiffer hit homers, and the Gastros spread out nine runs over seven RBIs. Hector Rodriguez was 3x5 (RBI), while Wallace and Nidiffer added an extra hit each.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer (dude hit two HRs yesterday).
GCL Astros
The GCL Astros and GCL Cardinals traded 4-run innings, but the Cardinals scored the last five runs for a 10-6 win. Danilo Del Rio allowed 4H/4ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP, while the bullpen of Emmanuel Cedano, Matison Smith, Jeremiah Meiners, and Juan Mojica combined for 3IP, 7H/6R (5ER), 4K:2BB in relief. Meiners allowed three hits and a walk for three earned runs in 0.1IP, and his ERA is currently 67.50. Kyle Redinger was 2x4 with a triple, 3RBI, and a walk. Jose Fernandez was 2x3 with a walk, and Monzon, DeLome (rehabbing), and Parra added RBIs.
Man of the Match: Kyle Redinger
It really got away from Shane Loux in the seventh inning, as the Sounds scored three runs, turning a 2-2 game into a 5-2 lead, and adding one more for a 6-3 win over Round Rock. Loux threw 7IP, 9H/5ER, 8K:0BB, and allowing two solo homers. Three two-out hits in the 7th led to the difference in the game. Yordany Ramirez was plunked on the hand and added two hits, and Matt Kata was 2x4 (double, homer in the 9th, and a walk). Tommy Everidge hit one of the longest homeruns I've ever seen - certainly the longest I've seen at Greer Stadium - in the 4th.
Man of the Match: Matt Kata
Corpus
Off!
Lancaster
Doubled up by Modesto, after allowing eight runs in the first three innings, and the JetHawks lose 10-5. Kyle Greenwalt gave up 8H/8ER, 1K:3BB, and got eight outs (how's that for symmetry?) Leandro Cespedes threw the final 5.1IP, 3H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB. The JetHawks were 4x17 w/RISP, and left 12 on base. Freddy Parejo was 3x4 with an RBI, and Albert Cartwright was 2x5 with an RBI for your multi-hit games. Brandon Wikoff was 1x3 with 2BB.
Man of the Match: Leandro Cespedes
Lexington
The Legends overcame a 5-run 2nd inning by Hickory (who overcame a 4-0 Legends lead by the middle of the 2nd) for a 6-5 win over the Crawdads. Robby Donovan threw 6H/5ER, 1K:2BB in 2IP. Zach Grimmett came in with 4IP in relief, allowing 2H/0ER, 5K:1BB. Wander Alvino (2IP) and Kirk Clark (1IP) allowed a hit and a walk each, but no runs. The top of the order provided nine of the 14 hits, and five of the six runs. Jose Altuve, in the leadoff spot, was 3x4 with 2R. Our Boy Aaron Bray was 4x5 with an RBI and 2R. J.D. Martinez was 2x4 with a run and an RBI. Jiovanni Mier also added two hits on the night. Over his last ten games (12x33), Mier is hitting .364/.463/.485.
Man of the Match: I'm going with Our Boy Aaron Bray.
Tri-City
If you're counting at home, this 4-0 loss to Vermont is the second straight shutout, and the ValleyCats have scored two runs in their last three games (allowing 13). Bobby Doran allowed 6H/4ER, 1K:2BB. Andrew Robinson threw two scoreless innings, and Adam Champion and Jorge De Leon added one scoreless inning each. If you're in a hurry, don't worry, this won't take long. The ValleyCats got two hits - Wilton Infante (in the 4th) and Ben Orloff (in the 9th), while Hernandez, Afenir, and Orloff also added walks. Thanks to two GIDPs, the ValleyCats only got 29 plate appearances. Mike Kvasnicka got the night off.
Man of the Match: Let's give it to Andrew Robinson, eh?
Greeneville
Game 1: Oooh, durn pitch counts. Angel Gonzalez had a no-hitter going through 6IP, striking out four, and walking two. B.J. Hagen allowed 3H/2ER, 1K, in 1IP for the 7-2 win. Jhonny Medrano, Marcus Nidiffer, and Bubby Williams all hit homers.
Man of the Match: Angel Gonzalez
Game 2: Greeneville wins again, 9-1. Jeiler Castillo, Garrett Bullock, and Ryan Cole each threw 2IP with 2Ks, with Bullock getting the win after Castillo allowed 4H/1ER. Justin Harper threw 1IP, 1K:1BB. Chris Wallace and Marcus Nidiffer hit homers, and the Gastros spread out nine runs over seven RBIs. Hector Rodriguez was 3x5 (RBI), while Wallace and Nidiffer added an extra hit each.
Man of the Match: Marcus Nidiffer (dude hit two HRs yesterday).
GCL Astros
The GCL Astros and GCL Cardinals traded 4-run innings, but the Cardinals scored the last five runs for a 10-6 win. Danilo Del Rio allowed 4H/4ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP, while the bullpen of Emmanuel Cedano, Matison Smith, Jeremiah Meiners, and Juan Mojica combined for 3IP, 7H/6R (5ER), 4K:2BB in relief. Meiners allowed three hits and a walk for three earned runs in 0.1IP, and his ERA is currently 67.50. Kyle Redinger was 2x4 with a triple, 3RBI, and a walk. Jose Fernandez was 2x3 with a walk, and Monzon, DeLome (rehabbing), and Parra added RBIs.
Man of the Match: Kyle Redinger
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Eddie's Farm: June 25
Round Rock
Boom! Albuquerque takes a 2-1 lead, and the Express respond with a 4-run 4th. Express go on to win convincingly 9-3. Wesley Wright is, rightly, back into his role as a starter and allowed 5H/2ER, 3K:0BB over 54 pitches (2.2IP). Brad Thompson allowed 3H/1R (0ER) in 1.2IP, while Majewski (1.2IP), Corcoran (2IP), and Daigle (1IP) held the Isotopes to 2H/0ER. Drwe Locke was 4x5 with two doubles, Brian Bogusevic was 3x4 with a homer, and Kevin Cash was 3x4 with 2RBI and a walk. Tommy Everidge was 2x4. Wonder where Chris Shelton is? Facing a "long stint" on the DL. Luis Maza was also 2x5.
Man of the Match: Drew Locke.
Corpus
Hm. The Hooks got three hits, and it's hard to win with three hits. So they lost 4-0 to Frisco. Jordan Lyles gave up all four runs - all earned - allowing 10 hits, two walks, and seven strikeouts over 6IP. Erik Stiller, Nelson Payano, and Evan Englebrook threw three no-hit innings. German Duran, Jimmy Van Ostrand, and Jhon Florentino got your hits, with Shuck and Clemens drawing walks.
Man of the Match: The bullpen
Lancaster
Stockton beat up on Lancaster for a 9-4 win. David Duncan threw 2.2IP, 6H/5ER, 2K:2BB, while Edwin Walker allowed a hit and a walk in 3.1IP. Kyle Godfrey (2IP) and Brian Wabick (1IP) combined to allow 5H/4R (3ER), 2K:2BB, 1HR. Mark Ori was 2x4 with two doubles and two RBI (and a missed catch for an E3). Freddy Parejo was 2x2 with a walk and RBI.
Man of the Match: Edwin Walker
Lexington
Rome got six in the top of the first, and that was all they needed - despite being outhit 10-3 by the Legends, and committing four errors. Rome wins 6-3. All six were on Juan Minaya, who allowed 1H/3BB in 0.2IP. He got some help from Zach Grimmett, who allowed 4H/1BB in the next 2.2IP. Jose Trinidad threw 3.2 perfect IP, striking out three, and Wander Alvino allowed one hit in 2IP. Miguel Arrendell (who's hitting .400 - 14x35 - in his last ten games) was 2x5 with an RBI, and Jonathan Meyer had your other 2-hit game. Kody Hinze was 1x2 with two walks. Jose Altuve was 1x5 with an RBI and two runs scored.
Man of the Match: Miguel Arrendell.
Tri-City
Jeebus. Tri-City scores a season-high seven runs and still loses 9-7. Murillo Gouvea allowed 6H/3ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP while the bullpen of Brandt Walker (1IP), Jeiler Castillo (1IP), Joan Belliard (0.2IP), Adam Champion (1.1IP), and Andrew "Jimmy" Robinson - can we get a verdict on his actual name? - (1IP) allowed 11H/6ER, 7K:2BB. Congratulations, though, to Adam Bailey and Ben Heath who hit their first professional homers. Nick Stanley was 3x4 (RBI), and Bailey ended up 3x4 (2B, HR, 3RBI).
Man of the Match: Adam Bailey.
Greeneville
Nice job of rallying by the Gastros, who were behind three times to Johnson City and still won 7-6. Ricardo Batista threw 4IP, 2H/2R (1ER), 2K:2BB; Ryan Cole allowed 4H/2ER in 2.2IP, and Brian Streilein got the blown save and the win with 2H/2R (2ER) in 1.1IP. Phil Rorabaugh got his first save of the season with a scoreless 9th. Marcus Nidiffer was 2x4 with two doubles (and is hitting .500 this week). Bubby Williams hit a two-run homer.
Man of the Match: Despite the error, it goes to Nidiffer.
GCL Astros
Mark Jones was undone by errors (six errors total in this game: three by Chan-Jong Moon, Vargas, Ditthardt, and Pena), getting charged with three unearned runs, but striking out six in 5IP. Dayan Diaz allowed 4H/2ER in 0.2IP, Austin Lucas gave up an hit and an unearned run in 1.1IP, and Jeremiah Meiners allowed 2H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB in the final IP. GCL Mets win 9-5. Ryan Ditthardt and Roberto Pena had three hits each, while Jose Vargas and Kyle Redinger each collected two hits. Chan-Jong Moon, despite his three errors, also drew three walks.
Man of the Match: Mark Jones
Boom! Albuquerque takes a 2-1 lead, and the Express respond with a 4-run 4th. Express go on to win convincingly 9-3. Wesley Wright is, rightly, back into his role as a starter and allowed 5H/2ER, 3K:0BB over 54 pitches (2.2IP). Brad Thompson allowed 3H/1R (0ER) in 1.2IP, while Majewski (1.2IP), Corcoran (2IP), and Daigle (1IP) held the Isotopes to 2H/0ER. Drwe Locke was 4x5 with two doubles, Brian Bogusevic was 3x4 with a homer, and Kevin Cash was 3x4 with 2RBI and a walk. Tommy Everidge was 2x4. Wonder where Chris Shelton is? Facing a "long stint" on the DL. Luis Maza was also 2x5.
Man of the Match: Drew Locke.
Corpus
Hm. The Hooks got three hits, and it's hard to win with three hits. So they lost 4-0 to Frisco. Jordan Lyles gave up all four runs - all earned - allowing 10 hits, two walks, and seven strikeouts over 6IP. Erik Stiller, Nelson Payano, and Evan Englebrook threw three no-hit innings. German Duran, Jimmy Van Ostrand, and Jhon Florentino got your hits, with Shuck and Clemens drawing walks.
Man of the Match: The bullpen
Lancaster
Stockton beat up on Lancaster for a 9-4 win. David Duncan threw 2.2IP, 6H/5ER, 2K:2BB, while Edwin Walker allowed a hit and a walk in 3.1IP. Kyle Godfrey (2IP) and Brian Wabick (1IP) combined to allow 5H/4R (3ER), 2K:2BB, 1HR. Mark Ori was 2x4 with two doubles and two RBI (and a missed catch for an E3). Freddy Parejo was 2x2 with a walk and RBI.
Man of the Match: Edwin Walker
Lexington
Rome got six in the top of the first, and that was all they needed - despite being outhit 10-3 by the Legends, and committing four errors. Rome wins 6-3. All six were on Juan Minaya, who allowed 1H/3BB in 0.2IP. He got some help from Zach Grimmett, who allowed 4H/1BB in the next 2.2IP. Jose Trinidad threw 3.2 perfect IP, striking out three, and Wander Alvino allowed one hit in 2IP. Miguel Arrendell (who's hitting .400 - 14x35 - in his last ten games) was 2x5 with an RBI, and Jonathan Meyer had your other 2-hit game. Kody Hinze was 1x2 with two walks. Jose Altuve was 1x5 with an RBI and two runs scored.
Man of the Match: Miguel Arrendell.
Tri-City
Jeebus. Tri-City scores a season-high seven runs and still loses 9-7. Murillo Gouvea allowed 6H/3ER, 3K:1BB in 5IP while the bullpen of Brandt Walker (1IP), Jeiler Castillo (1IP), Joan Belliard (0.2IP), Adam Champion (1.1IP), and Andrew "Jimmy" Robinson - can we get a verdict on his actual name? - (1IP) allowed 11H/6ER, 7K:2BB. Congratulations, though, to Adam Bailey and Ben Heath who hit their first professional homers. Nick Stanley was 3x4 (RBI), and Bailey ended up 3x4 (2B, HR, 3RBI).
Man of the Match: Adam Bailey.
Greeneville
Nice job of rallying by the Gastros, who were behind three times to Johnson City and still won 7-6. Ricardo Batista threw 4IP, 2H/2R (1ER), 2K:2BB; Ryan Cole allowed 4H/2ER in 2.2IP, and Brian Streilein got the blown save and the win with 2H/2R (2ER) in 1.1IP. Phil Rorabaugh got his first save of the season with a scoreless 9th. Marcus Nidiffer was 2x4 with two doubles (and is hitting .500 this week). Bubby Williams hit a two-run homer.
Man of the Match: Despite the error, it goes to Nidiffer.
GCL Astros
Mark Jones was undone by errors (six errors total in this game: three by Chan-Jong Moon, Vargas, Ditthardt, and Pena), getting charged with three unearned runs, but striking out six in 5IP. Dayan Diaz allowed 4H/2ER in 0.2IP, Austin Lucas gave up an hit and an unearned run in 1.1IP, and Jeremiah Meiners allowed 2H/2R (1ER), 2K:1BB in the final IP. GCL Mets win 9-5. Ryan Ditthardt and Roberto Pena had three hits each, while Jose Vargas and Kyle Redinger each collected two hits. Chan-Jong Moon, despite his three errors, also drew three walks.
Man of the Match: Mark Jones
Monday, June 14, 2010
Astros add another catcher
The Astros signed Kentucky catcher Marcus Nidiffer as an undrafted free agent.
From UK Athletics:
A native of Bristol, Tenn., Nidiffer has served as UK's primary starting backstop for the last three seasons, playing in a total of 153 games with 121 starting assignments, redshirting during UK's 2006 SEC Championship season. In his UK career, Nidiffer batted .284 (121-for-426) with 91 runs scored, 18 doubles, two triples, 25 homers and 84 RBI, stealing 7-of-8 bases, finishing with a .512 slugging percentage and a .377 on-base percentage. After playing in just eight games and seeing six at bats as a redshirt freshman in 2007, Nidiffer emerged as UK's primary catcher in 2008, splitting time with then-senior Tyler Howe behind the plate. In 2008, Nidiffer batted .216 (25-for-116) with 20 runs scored, five doubles, one triple and five homers, driving in 17 RBI. As a junior, UK relied heavily on Nidiffer as UK lacked depth behind the plate, forcing him into catching throughout the season without many days off. Despite playing the majority of the season with a broken thumb on his catching hand, Nidiffer suited up daily for the backstop position, leading UK with 10 homers, the seventh UK catcher in program history to lead the team in homers. Overall during 2009, Nidiffer hit .312 (49-for-157) with 37 runs, six doubles, one triple, 10 homers and 32 RBI.
As a fifth-year senior in 2010, Nidiffer batted .320 (47-for-147) with 32 runs, seven doubles, 10 homers and a career-high 35 RBI. Defensively, Nidiffer led the SEC in pickoffs by a catcher, nabbing four runners off base and catching a total of eight runners stealing base.
From UK Athletics:
A native of Bristol, Tenn., Nidiffer has served as UK's primary starting backstop for the last three seasons, playing in a total of 153 games with 121 starting assignments, redshirting during UK's 2006 SEC Championship season. In his UK career, Nidiffer batted .284 (121-for-426) with 91 runs scored, 18 doubles, two triples, 25 homers and 84 RBI, stealing 7-of-8 bases, finishing with a .512 slugging percentage and a .377 on-base percentage. After playing in just eight games and seeing six at bats as a redshirt freshman in 2007, Nidiffer emerged as UK's primary catcher in 2008, splitting time with then-senior Tyler Howe behind the plate. In 2008, Nidiffer batted .216 (25-for-116) with 20 runs scored, five doubles, one triple and five homers, driving in 17 RBI. As a junior, UK relied heavily on Nidiffer as UK lacked depth behind the plate, forcing him into catching throughout the season without many days off. Despite playing the majority of the season with a broken thumb on his catching hand, Nidiffer suited up daily for the backstop position, leading UK with 10 homers, the seventh UK catcher in program history to lead the team in homers. Overall during 2009, Nidiffer hit .312 (49-for-157) with 37 runs, six doubles, one triple, 10 homers and 32 RBI.
As a fifth-year senior in 2010, Nidiffer batted .320 (47-for-147) with 32 runs, seven doubles, 10 homers and a career-high 35 RBI. Defensively, Nidiffer led the SEC in pickoffs by a catcher, nabbing four runners off base and catching a total of eight runners stealing base.
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