Joining Rorabaugh as an undrafted free agent out of North Florida is that of reliever John Frawley. Frawley wraps up our look at the GCL Astros (as we'll take any players who were promoted with the higher-level team).
John Frawley
How did he get here?: Undrafted free agent
Stats: 6'2", 185 lbs, Throws: Right
Age as of April 1, 2010: 24
Season line: 2-0, 20IP, 0.90 ERA/0.90 WHIP, 25K:0BB, .243 BAA, 0HR
Splits:
vs. LHB (3.2IP): 0.00 ERA/0.27 WHIP, 7K:0BB, .077 BAA
vs. RHB (16.1IP): 1.10 ERA/1.04 WHIP, 18K:0BB, .279 BAA
Home (8IP): 1.13 ERA/0.75 WHIP, 8K:0BB, .207 BAA
Away (12IP): 0.75 ERA/1.00 WHIP, 17K:0BB, .267 BAA
Bases Empty (8IP): 1.38 WHIP, 10K:0BB, .306 BAA
Runners on (12IP): 0.58 WHIP, 15K:3BB, .184 BAA
w/RISP (9.2IP): 0.41 WHIP, 13K:0BB, .138 BAA
August (7 games, 20IP): 0.90 ERA/0.90 WHIP, 25K:0BB, .243 BAA
K/9 Rate: 11.2
BB/9 Rate: 0.00
Groundout/Flyout Rate: 1.58
K:BB Ratio: INF
Talk about an August. Again, I know we're only talking about 20IP, but to come in and not walk anybody, with that K rate, Frawley started his professional career quite nicely. Similar to Rorabaugh, Frawley did his best work with runners on base and in scoring position, posting .184 and .138 BAAs, respectively.
We didn't come out here to play tiddlywinks, son.
-Hal Smith
Saturday, November 7, 2009
GCL Astros - Philip Rorabaugh
Continuing the review of the GCL Astros is...
Philip Rorabaugh
How did he get here?: Undrafted free agent, 2009 (North Florida)
Stats: 6'0", 185 lbs, Throws: Right
Age as of April 1, 2010: 23
Season line: 1-1, 34.2IP, 3.89 ERA/1.62 WHIP, 26K:7BB, .318 BAA, 1HR
Splits:
vs. LHB (12IP): 5.25 ERA/1.42 WHIP, 6K:0BB, .333 BAA
vs. RHB (22.2IP): 3.18 ERA/1.72 WHIP, 20K:7BB, .311 BAA
Home (23.1IP): 1.93 ERA/1.33 WHIP, 18K:2BB, .290 BAA
Away (11.1IP): 7.94 ERA/2.21 WHIP, 8K:5BB, .370 BAA
Bases Empty (12.1IP): 2.19 WHIP, 9K:5BB, .355 BAA
Runners on (22.1IP): 1.30 WHIP, 17K:2BB, .293 BAA
w/RISP (15.1IP): 0.98 WHIP, 12K:0BB, .250 BAA
July (7 games, 18.1IP): 6.38 ERA/1.91 WHIP, 13K:5BB, .345 BAA
August (8 games, 16.1IP): 1.10 ERA/1.29 WHIP, 13K:2BB, .284 BAA
K/9 Rate: 6.8
BB/9 Rate: 1.8
Groundout/Flyout Rate: 1.35
K:BB Ratio: 3.71
Rorabaugh came on from North Florida as an undrafted free agent in July, and it was a tale of two months for Rorabaugh. July took some settling in, posting that 6.38 ERA. He doesn't walk many batters - obviously - notably not walking any LHBs in his fifteen games. Where he gets in trouble is with hits, and not walks, so that's a pretty good sign as he'll pitch to contact, and it looks as though the balls were just finding holes. A bend-but-not-break pitcers, he had a WHIP under 1.00 with RISP, and didn't issue any walks in that situation. Once those hits come down, it looks like he has the command to advance.
Philip Rorabaugh
How did he get here?: Undrafted free agent, 2009 (North Florida)
Stats: 6'0", 185 lbs, Throws: Right
Age as of April 1, 2010: 23
Season line: 1-1, 34.2IP, 3.89 ERA/1.62 WHIP, 26K:7BB, .318 BAA, 1HR
Splits:
vs. LHB (12IP): 5.25 ERA/1.42 WHIP, 6K:0BB, .333 BAA
vs. RHB (22.2IP): 3.18 ERA/1.72 WHIP, 20K:7BB, .311 BAA
Home (23.1IP): 1.93 ERA/1.33 WHIP, 18K:2BB, .290 BAA
Away (11.1IP): 7.94 ERA/2.21 WHIP, 8K:5BB, .370 BAA
Bases Empty (12.1IP): 2.19 WHIP, 9K:5BB, .355 BAA
Runners on (22.1IP): 1.30 WHIP, 17K:2BB, .293 BAA
w/RISP (15.1IP): 0.98 WHIP, 12K:0BB, .250 BAA
July (7 games, 18.1IP): 6.38 ERA/1.91 WHIP, 13K:5BB, .345 BAA
August (8 games, 16.1IP): 1.10 ERA/1.29 WHIP, 13K:2BB, .284 BAA
K/9 Rate: 6.8
BB/9 Rate: 1.8
Groundout/Flyout Rate: 1.35
K:BB Ratio: 3.71
Rorabaugh came on from North Florida as an undrafted free agent in July, and it was a tale of two months for Rorabaugh. July took some settling in, posting that 6.38 ERA. He doesn't walk many batters - obviously - notably not walking any LHBs in his fifteen games. Where he gets in trouble is with hits, and not walks, so that's a pretty good sign as he'll pitch to contact, and it looks as though the balls were just finding holes. A bend-but-not-break pitcers, he had a WHIP under 1.00 with RISP, and didn't issue any walks in that situation. Once those hits come down, it looks like he has the command to advance.
Friday, November 6, 2009
Astros were open to playing Miggs at 3B in 2009
Earlier this evening, we learned from Brian McTaggart that, in addition to LaHawk filing for free agency, Miguel Tejada and Aaron Boone joined him in filing those papers.
Now McTaggart tells us that Ed Wade, when asked about Tejada, said:
"At this point, we're prepared to commit to Tommy Manzella playing shortstop. Tommy is ready to play in the big leagues, and we think Miggy is capable of playing third base. That's been discussed last year, and we didn't feel it was right to make the move at that point in time. Blum was playing well at third and did a good job and Miggy was doing well at shortstop. It didn't make sense to walk down that path last year."
Now, apparently, it makes sense. The only problem I see with this is that the Astros have already resigned Blum. And where does Chris Johnson fit in this? Another season at The Rock?
Now McTaggart tells us that Ed Wade, when asked about Tejada, said:
"At this point, we're prepared to commit to Tommy Manzella playing shortstop. Tommy is ready to play in the big leagues, and we think Miggy is capable of playing third base. That's been discussed last year, and we didn't feel it was right to make the move at that point in time. Blum was playing well at third and did a good job and Miggy was doing well at shortstop. It didn't make sense to walk down that path last year."
Now, apparently, it makes sense. The only problem I see with this is that the Astros have already resigned Blum. And where does Chris Johnson fit in this? Another season at The Rock?
Are you a betting man?
Then stay away from the Astros, who are listed at 75-1 to win the 2010 World Series, along with the Orioles and Padres.
Only the Royals, Pirates, and Nationals have worse odds at 100-1
Only the Royals, Pirates, and Nationals have worse odds at 100-1
Astros spent a lot of money, didn't win
Over at the Biz of Baseball, they break down the cost of each marginal win for every team in the League. What do we learn about the Astros? They spent a lot of money, and didn't win a lot of games.
What does this tell us? Basically, the Astros spent the most dollars/win in the NL Central. Only the Mets and Nationals spent more per marginal win in the National League.
What's a marginal win? Click the link for the hard math...
What does this tell us? Basically, the Astros spent the most dollars/win in the NL Central. Only the Mets and Nationals spent more per marginal win in the National League.
What's a marginal win? Click the link for the hard math...
Sporting News' 2010 Power Poll
The World Series ended two days ago. So of course the Sporting News has their 2010 power rankings up already.
Where do the Astros fall? 23rd.
New manager Brad Mills inherits a pitching staff with plenty of problems. Will they add a quality starter and/or replace free-agent closer Jose Valverde?
By the by, the Astros would be 12th in the NL and 5th in the Central.
Where do the Astros fall? 23rd.
New manager Brad Mills inherits a pitching staff with plenty of problems. Will they add a quality starter and/or replace free-agent closer Jose Valverde?
By the by, the Astros would be 12th in the NL and 5th in the Central.
LaHawk files for free agency
Mark Berman is reporting that LaHawk has officially filed for Free Agency. Apparently, LaHawk has Berman in his cell phone, as the message came via text. Houston has already had several conversations with LaHawk's agent, Larry Reynolds.
Wade:
"We have indicated to them we would like to have LaTroy back, but there is no time table."
Wade:
"We have indicated to them we would like to have LaTroy back, but there is no time table."
Astros County turns one year old!
So one year ago today, Astros County was birthed. Some stats on the first year:
37,833 hits with 58,563 page views
2,485 posts (213 dealing with Miguel Tejada)
But first, a question for you (for research purposes):
I'm exercising my blogger option for 2010. Let's do it again, shall we?
37,833 hits with 58,563 page views
2,485 posts (213 dealing with Miguel Tejada)
But first, a question for you (for research purposes):
I'm exercising my blogger option for 2010. Let's do it again, shall we?
Houston = Dairy Queen
So the Yankees are making all the rounds, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte appeared on Letterman last night. I didn't see it, because I'm trying to do things like reading for pleasure, and sleeping. Anyhow, the New York Times found this fit to print in a recap of the show, in which Letterman joked to Pettitte:
“Andy, I think you left for three years to go run a Dairy Queen or something."
Aha. Ha.
And New York Magazine has jokes:
So, the immediate news items in the wake of the Yankees' 27th championship on Wednesday night were that manager Joe Girardi will change his uniform number to 28, and that Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada are not the world's most compelling Letterman guests. (Though we did enjoy Dave asking Pettitte if he'd been out "managing a Dairy Queen" for a few years, which isn't that different than playing for the Astros.)
“Andy, I think you left for three years to go run a Dairy Queen or something."
Aha. Ha.
And New York Magazine has jokes:
So, the immediate news items in the wake of the Yankees' 27th championship on Wednesday night were that manager Joe Girardi will change his uniform number to 28, and that Derek Jeter, Andy Pettitte, and Jorge Posada are not the world's most compelling Letterman guests. (Though we did enjoy Dave asking Pettitte if he'd been out "managing a Dairy Queen" for a few years, which isn't that different than playing for the Astros.)
GCL Astros - Spencer Hylander
50th Round draft pick Spencer Hylander - the last player drafted by the Astros in 2009 - put up some pretty impressive numbers in the GCL this season. He's next in our look at Eddie's Farm.
Spencer Hylander
How did he get here?: Drafted, 50th round of 2009 draft
Stats: 6'1", 195 lbs, Throws: Left
Age as of April 1, 2010: 23
Season line: 4-3, 39IP, 3.23 ERA/1.15 WHIP, 26K:9BB, .237 BAA, 1HR
Splits:
As Reliever (14 games, 34IP): 3.44 ERA/1.21 WHIP, 22K:8BB, .244 BAA, 1HR
As Starter (1 game, 5IP): 1.80 ERA/0.80 WHIP, 4K:1BB, .176 BAA
vs. LHB (8.1IP): 2.16 ERA/0.84 WHIP, 8K:1BB, .194 BAA
vs. RHB (30.2IP): 3.52 ERA/1.24 WHIP, 18K:8BB, .248 BAA
Home (18IP): 3.00 ERA/1.06 WHIP, 15K:5BB, .212 BAA
Away (21IP): 3.43 ERA/1.24 WHIP, 11K:4BB, .256 BAA
Bases Empty (20.1IP): 1.13 WHIP, 15K:6BB, .210 BAA
Runners on (18.2IP): 1.18 WHIP, 11K:3BB, .268 BAA
w/RISP (10IP): 1.20 WHIP, 5K:2BB, .250 BAA
June (2 games, 2.1IP): 3.86 ERA/2.14 WHIP, 1K:3BB, .300 BAA
July (8 games, 23.1IP): 2.70 ERA/0.86 WHIP, 18K:4BB, .188 BAA
August (5 games, 1 start, 13.1IP): 4.05 ERA/1.43 WHIP, 7K:2BB, .298 BAA
K/9 Rate: 6.0
BB/9 Rate: 2.1
Groundout/Flyout Rate: 0.81
K:BB Ratio: 2.89
Hylander threw the fourth-highest number of IP for the GCL Astros, and had the 4th-best ERA among pitchers appearing in 10+ games, and 3rd-best WHIP among the same group. He has the chance to join Danny Meszaros - a 49th round pick - as a rapidly-ascending late-round prospect in the organization, as he had a very strong 2009 campaign. Showing good command with a low walk rate, Hylander's numbers would have been more impressive had it not been for a three-game stretch in late July in which he gave up 7ER in 6IP. Even with those games, he finished out the season with a 3.62 ERA in his last ten games.
Spencer Hylander
How did he get here?: Drafted, 50th round of 2009 draft
Stats: 6'1", 195 lbs, Throws: Left
Age as of April 1, 2010: 23
Season line: 4-3, 39IP, 3.23 ERA/1.15 WHIP, 26K:9BB, .237 BAA, 1HR
Splits:
As Reliever (14 games, 34IP): 3.44 ERA/1.21 WHIP, 22K:8BB, .244 BAA, 1HR
As Starter (1 game, 5IP): 1.80 ERA/0.80 WHIP, 4K:1BB, .176 BAA
vs. LHB (8.1IP): 2.16 ERA/0.84 WHIP, 8K:1BB, .194 BAA
vs. RHB (30.2IP): 3.52 ERA/1.24 WHIP, 18K:8BB, .248 BAA
Home (18IP): 3.00 ERA/1.06 WHIP, 15K:5BB, .212 BAA
Away (21IP): 3.43 ERA/1.24 WHIP, 11K:4BB, .256 BAA
Bases Empty (20.1IP): 1.13 WHIP, 15K:6BB, .210 BAA
Runners on (18.2IP): 1.18 WHIP, 11K:3BB, .268 BAA
w/RISP (10IP): 1.20 WHIP, 5K:2BB, .250 BAA
June (2 games, 2.1IP): 3.86 ERA/2.14 WHIP, 1K:3BB, .300 BAA
July (8 games, 23.1IP): 2.70 ERA/0.86 WHIP, 18K:4BB, .188 BAA
August (5 games, 1 start, 13.1IP): 4.05 ERA/1.43 WHIP, 7K:2BB, .298 BAA
K/9 Rate: 6.0
BB/9 Rate: 2.1
Groundout/Flyout Rate: 0.81
K:BB Ratio: 2.89
Hylander threw the fourth-highest number of IP for the GCL Astros, and had the 4th-best ERA among pitchers appearing in 10+ games, and 3rd-best WHIP among the same group. He has the chance to join Danny Meszaros - a 49th round pick - as a rapidly-ascending late-round prospect in the organization, as he had a very strong 2009 campaign. Showing good command with a low walk rate, Hylander's numbers would have been more impressive had it not been for a three-game stretch in late July in which he gave up 7ER in 6IP. Even with those games, he finished out the season with a 3.62 ERA in his last ten games.
Gaston, Vallejo go yard
Despite getting seven RBI from Jon Gaston and Jose Vallejo, the Saguaros lost to Phoenix 12-11 in a thrilla, leaving the tying run on 3rd in the bottom of the 9th.
Vallejo: 4x5, 4 RBI (3-run HR), CS
Gaston: 1x5, 3 RBI (3-run HR), 2K
Danny Meszaros got in the game in the 7th and threw 1IP, 0H/0ER, 1K:1BB, throwing six of his 15 pitches for strikes.
That's a good way to impress the new manager, who was in attendance.
Gaston:
"I would love to repeat what I did last year, but last year is in the past, you can't dwell on it. I would love to have another breakout like last year. Why not me, that's what I say."
And on Vallejo's performance:
"It was phenomenal. It was awesome for him. It's really cool to do it in front of your new manager."
Vallejo: 4x5, 4 RBI (3-run HR), CS
Gaston: 1x5, 3 RBI (3-run HR), 2K
Danny Meszaros got in the game in the 7th and threw 1IP, 0H/0ER, 1K:1BB, throwing six of his 15 pitches for strikes.
That's a good way to impress the new manager, who was in attendance.
Gaston:
"I would love to repeat what I did last year, but last year is in the past, you can't dwell on it. I would love to have another breakout like last year. Why not me, that's what I say."
And on Vallejo's performance:
"It was phenomenal. It was awesome for him. It's really cool to do it in front of your new manager."
Keep an eye on J.J. Putz
This is another speculative post on behalf of Astros County, but don't sleep on the fact that the Mets just declined J.J. Putz's $9.1mil option for 2010, opting instead to buy him out for $1mil.
Says MLB.com's Jason Beck:
Putz experienced elbow discomfort in early May and had surgery to remove a bone spur a month later. He tried throwing late in the year, but was ultimately diagnosed with a slight tear in his medial collateral ligament in the same elbow. He's expected to fully recover and be ready to start throwing next month, but even so, the injury worries reportedly were concerning enough for the Mets, who were believed to be hesitant about the 2010 option going into this season.
Beck goes on to say that Putz could be a low-cost option for teams seeking help in the 9th inning in 2010. Hey, you know what? Putz will be 33, he's coming off surgery, and he'll be cheaper than Jose Valverde. Those are perfect conditions for a run by the Astros. Don't sleep on the possibility of Putz in an Astros uniform.
Says MLB.com's Jason Beck:
Putz experienced elbow discomfort in early May and had surgery to remove a bone spur a month later. He tried throwing late in the year, but was ultimately diagnosed with a slight tear in his medial collateral ligament in the same elbow. He's expected to fully recover and be ready to start throwing next month, but even so, the injury worries reportedly were concerning enough for the Mets, who were believed to be hesitant about the 2010 option going into this season.
Beck goes on to say that Putz could be a low-cost option for teams seeking help in the 9th inning in 2010. Hey, you know what? Putz will be 33, he's coming off surgery, and he'll be cheaper than Jose Valverde. Those are perfect conditions for a run by the Astros. Don't sleep on the possibility of Putz in an Astros uniform.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Free Agent Filings
Brian McTaggart is reporting that Darin Erstad, Mike Hampton and Jason Michaels have all officially filed for free agency today.
Free Agent Rankings
Brian McTaggart is reporting that Valverde, LaHawk and Tejada are all listed as Type A Free Agents. Remember, if the Astros offer them arbitration, and they decline, and another team signs them, the Astros would receive a draft pick from that team plus a supplemental pick between the 1st and 2nd round.
If the Astros sign a Type A free agent (that has declined arbitration), they would lose a 2nd-round pick as their 1st round pick is protected, because they finished in the bottom 15 of the Major League teams.
If the Astros sign a Type A free agent (that has declined arbitration), they would lose a 2nd-round pick as their 1st round pick is protected, because they finished in the bottom 15 of the Major League teams.
As promised, roster tweaking
Alyson Footer tells us that the Astros have purchased the contracts of Fernando Abad and Wladimir Sutil, and have added them to the 40-man roster.
Both players are doing well in Winter Ball.
In the Dominican Winter League, Abad has started three games with a line of:
15IP, 9H/3ER, 9K:4BB, 1.80 ERA/0.87 WHIP, and 3HBPs, with a .180 BAA
And in the Venezuelan Winter League, Sutil is hitting:
16x53 (.302/.321/.358), 3XBH-4RBI, 1K:1BB. Although one walk in 53ABs is a smidge low...
The Astros are saying this rounds out the 40-man roster. And it does, kind of. On the 40-man roster page, there are 37 players (as we noted earlier today). However, this also includes Mike Hampton - whose "**" indicates at the bottom of the page, "Not on 40-man roster." So is it semantics? Sure. Is it contradictory? Sure.
Both players are doing well in Winter Ball.
In the Dominican Winter League, Abad has started three games with a line of:
15IP, 9H/3ER, 9K:4BB, 1.80 ERA/0.87 WHIP, and 3HBPs, with a .180 BAA
And in the Venezuelan Winter League, Sutil is hitting:
16x53 (.302/.321/.358), 3XBH-4RBI, 1K:1BB. Although one walk in 53ABs is a smidge low...
The Astros are saying this rounds out the 40-man roster. And it does, kind of. On the 40-man roster page, there are 37 players (as we noted earlier today). However, this also includes Mike Hampton - whose "**" indicates at the bottom of the page, "Not on 40-man roster." So is it semantics? Sure. Is it contradictory? Sure.
The looming shadow of free agency
Ed Wade is pretty sure that everybody who can file for free agency will do just that.
Wade:
"At this point, we expect all of them to file and then we'll have to continue the dialogue and see where it leads."
How about some LaHawk info, Eddie?
"We know Hawk likes our situation and we feel he did a tremendous job for us ever since he joined the club, and we'd like to be able to retain him. I wouldn't view anything as close at this point. When you get to this stage of the offseason, it behooves the players to file and see what the market presents to them. Our hope is that we're able to get a number of guys back, including Hawk."
Michaels, naturally, would like a job:
"I would definitely like to return. I really like playing there and I like the direction and what has happened this offseason. It's a great place to play and my wife felt comfortable there."
Wade, on the Big Picture:
"We're of the mind that all of the guys that are eligible are a good fit for us, and we'll sort through that at the proper pace. We're in the stage of the doing workups to determine values. The filing period starts [today] and with the General Managers' Meetings beginning next Monday night, I think it's going to be quiet until you get the full filing period complete and know exactly who's on the market. That will give every ballclub a better idea what potentially might be done from a free-agent standpoint, and once the club has a chance to wrap its arms around what the market is going to be like, then it will create a clearer picture of what you may do from a trade standpoint."
There's no way the Astros can bring everybody back AND give raises to Bourn and Pence, so expect some turmoil and turnover...
Wade:
"At this point, we expect all of them to file and then we'll have to continue the dialogue and see where it leads."
How about some LaHawk info, Eddie?
"We know Hawk likes our situation and we feel he did a tremendous job for us ever since he joined the club, and we'd like to be able to retain him. I wouldn't view anything as close at this point. When you get to this stage of the offseason, it behooves the players to file and see what the market presents to them. Our hope is that we're able to get a number of guys back, including Hawk."
Michaels, naturally, would like a job:
"I would definitely like to return. I really like playing there and I like the direction and what has happened this offseason. It's a great place to play and my wife felt comfortable there."
Wade, on the Big Picture:
"We're of the mind that all of the guys that are eligible are a good fit for us, and we'll sort through that at the proper pace. We're in the stage of the doing workups to determine values. The filing period starts [today] and with the General Managers' Meetings beginning next Monday night, I think it's going to be quiet until you get the full filing period complete and know exactly who's on the market. That will give every ballclub a better idea what potentially might be done from a free-agent standpoint, and once the club has a chance to wrap its arms around what the market is going to be like, then it will create a clearer picture of what you may do from a trade standpoint."
There's no way the Astros can bring everybody back AND give raises to Bourn and Pence, so expect some turmoil and turnover...
It's official: Dewey headed to Tampa Bay
Former pitching coach Dewey Robinson has joined the Rays as minor-league co-pitching coordinator (the other co- is Dick Bosman).
GCL Astros - Carlos Gil
I'm going to try to knock a bunch of these out in the next week, so stay tuned as we wrap up the GCL Astros and move on to the Greeneville Astros. Next up...
Carlos Gil
How did he get here?: Signed contract prior to 2008 season
Stats: 6'4", 175 lbs, Throws: Right
Age as of April 1, 2010: 20
Season line: 1-3, 30.1IP, 7.42 ERA/2.08 WHIP, 25K:20BB, .321 BAA, 1HR
Splits:
vs. LHB (9.1IP): 9.64 ERA/2.25 WHIP, 7K:8BB, .317 BAA, 1HR
vs. RHB (21IP): 6.43 ERA/2.00 WHIP, 18K:12BB, .323 BAA
Home (18.1IP): 7.36 ERA/2.24 WHIP, 18K:14BB, .329 BAA
Away (12IP): 7.50 ERA/1.83 WHIP, 7K:6BB, .308 BAA
Bases Empty (11.1IP): 2.29 WHIP, 14K:13BB, .260 BAA
Runners on (19IP): 1.95 WHIP, 11K:7BB, .357 BAA
w/RISP (11.2IP): 2.31 WHIP, 9K:5BB, .386 BAA
June (2 games, 4.2IP): 0.00 ERA/1.07 WHIP, 7K:1BB, .211 BAA
July (9 games, 15.2IP): 10.34 ERA/2.36 WHIP, 11K:12BB, .355 BAA
August (6 games, 10IP): 6.30 ERA/1.90 WHIP, 7K:7BB, .308 BAA
K/9 Rate: 7.4
BB/9 Rate: 5.9
Groundout/Flyout Rate: 1.90
K:BB Ratio: 1.25
July was terrible for young Carlos Gil, who is in his second year in the Astros organization. And when we're looking at a sample of 30.1IP, when 15.2 of those innings get away from you, it's going to impact the big picture. There just wasn't a whole lot of improvement from 2008 in the DSL to 2009 in the GCL. Throwing 38IP in 2008, Gil posted a K/9 rate of 5.9 (there's an improvement of 1.5 K/9), but the walk rate rose slightly from 5.7 to 5.9, and Hits/9 rose slightly from 12.6 to 12.8, as well. Gil also hit six batters and threw 10 wild pitches, so combining that with the 20 walks in 30 innings, command should be the order of the off-season.
Carlos Gil
How did he get here?: Signed contract prior to 2008 season
Stats: 6'4", 175 lbs, Throws: Right
Age as of April 1, 2010: 20
Season line: 1-3, 30.1IP, 7.42 ERA/2.08 WHIP, 25K:20BB, .321 BAA, 1HR
Splits:
vs. LHB (9.1IP): 9.64 ERA/2.25 WHIP, 7K:8BB, .317 BAA, 1HR
vs. RHB (21IP): 6.43 ERA/2.00 WHIP, 18K:12BB, .323 BAA
Home (18.1IP): 7.36 ERA/2.24 WHIP, 18K:14BB, .329 BAA
Away (12IP): 7.50 ERA/1.83 WHIP, 7K:6BB, .308 BAA
Bases Empty (11.1IP): 2.29 WHIP, 14K:13BB, .260 BAA
Runners on (19IP): 1.95 WHIP, 11K:7BB, .357 BAA
w/RISP (11.2IP): 2.31 WHIP, 9K:5BB, .386 BAA
June (2 games, 4.2IP): 0.00 ERA/1.07 WHIP, 7K:1BB, .211 BAA
July (9 games, 15.2IP): 10.34 ERA/2.36 WHIP, 11K:12BB, .355 BAA
August (6 games, 10IP): 6.30 ERA/1.90 WHIP, 7K:7BB, .308 BAA
K/9 Rate: 7.4
BB/9 Rate: 5.9
Groundout/Flyout Rate: 1.90
K:BB Ratio: 1.25
July was terrible for young Carlos Gil, who is in his second year in the Astros organization. And when we're looking at a sample of 30.1IP, when 15.2 of those innings get away from you, it's going to impact the big picture. There just wasn't a whole lot of improvement from 2008 in the DSL to 2009 in the GCL. Throwing 38IP in 2008, Gil posted a K/9 rate of 5.9 (there's an improvement of 1.5 K/9), but the walk rate rose slightly from 5.7 to 5.9, and Hits/9 rose slightly from 12.6 to 12.8, as well. Gil also hit six batters and threw 10 wild pitches, so combining that with the 20 walks in 30 innings, command should be the order of the off-season.
Capellan FTW
Cap tip to Dominican Baseball Guy for pointing out that Jose Capellan got the win last night for Gigantes, throwing six scoreless innings over Escogido.
Baseless speculation
Hey, remember when the Astros went hard after Jon Garland (which hurt Wittle Andy's feewings, and he pissed off back to NY. Which kind of worked out for him.), and ended up trading for Jason Jennings instead (Which didn't work out. For anyone.)?
Well, any of you Jon Garland To Houston fans who might still be around can rejoice: The Dodgers have declined Garland's 2010 option. He was due to make $10m in 2010, but is now entitled to $2.5m from the Diamondbacks, as they're the ones responsible for his 2009 salary AND the 2010 buyout in the event of a declined option.
Will this affect the Astros' off-season? Doubtful, but still interesting to note, regardless...
Well, any of you Jon Garland To Houston fans who might still be around can rejoice: The Dodgers have declined Garland's 2010 option. He was due to make $10m in 2010, but is now entitled to $2.5m from the Diamondbacks, as they're the ones responsible for his 2009 salary AND the 2010 buyout in the event of a declined option.
Will this affect the Astros' off-season? Doubtful, but still interesting to note, regardless...
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