This appears to be a complete toss up between Jesse Winker who was 1-2 with a HR, 2BB, 2 runs, and 2RBI and Donald Lutz who was 2-4 with a walk, HR, and 2RBI. Co-MiLPotD maybe?
This appears to be a complete toss up between Jesse Winker who was 1-2 with a HR, 2BB, 2 runs, and 2RBI and Donald Lutz who was 2-4 with a walk, HR, and 2RBI. Co-MiLPotD maybe?
(Referring to Jack Hannahan signing with a Korean team)
Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
-RichRed
Also thought it was worth noting that Saturday's winner, Devin Lohman, already committed his sixth error of the year on Sunday. The key to making it as a big league bench player now a days is to be at a bare minimum average at a couple defensive positions.
(Referring to Jack Hannahan signing with a Korean team)
Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
-RichRed
I say no. Make the call! (Then people can debate.)Co-MiLPotD maybe?
Sunday, 4-21: Donald Lutz, Pensacola. Credentials are compromised a bit when the affiliates go winless on the day. Lutz, 2-4 with a HR, gets the nod because the homer was his fifth of the season, tying him for the Southern League lead (with 13 fewer at-bats than the other guy).
Also lightly notable . . .
Chris Berset, Bakersfield: 2-5, HR, 2B
Jesse Winker, Dayton: 1-2, HR, 2 BB
Michael Gilmartin, Bakersfield: 2-4, two 2B
Yohan Pino, Louisville: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3K
Mark Prior, Louisville: 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K
Candidates as I see it.
Louisville - Greg Reynolds - 6.1 IP 6H 2 ER 0 BB 2K. He also broke up the perfecto with a single with two outs in the sixth. He scored the first run of the game for the Bats. And later added a walk. Had only allowed one earned run and was in line for the win until Bullpenis Collapsis.
Pensacola - Another starting pitcher shone last night. Josh Smith was in beast mode.
7 IP 2 H 0 ER O BB 7 K. It has been a Jekyll and Hyde season for Smith so far. First two starts - 11 ER in 5.2 IP. Last two starts 2 ER in 12.0 IP. He has a consecutive scoreless streak of 11 innings now.
Dayton - Jesse Winker reached base on all four plate appearances last night. He had two singles, a double and a walk, which helped produce one run scored and two driven in. He has been on fire lately. He currently has a season-high, six-game hitting streak. In his last four contests, he has gone 9-13 along with 3 walks. He has scored five times and driven home five runners during that four-game stretch. The precocious 19-year old, on the season, is now OPSing a solid .813.
Tough call, IMO.
Monday, 4-22: Josh Smith, Pensacola . . . 7 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K. Smith had been disappointing so far this season, but last night combined with Chris Manno and Curtis Partch for a nifty 3-hit shutout.
Also notable . . .
If we had a Player of the Week, I suspect (without studying it) it would be Jesse Winker, whose tear continued last night for Dayton: 3-3, 2B, BB. After a slow start, he's looking very much like the real deal. Even hitting cleanup for the Dragons as a 19-year-old playing with a bunch of college veterans.
Ray Chang, Pensacola: 2-4, 2 doubles.
Wes Mugarian, Dayton: 3.1 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 3 K.
Greg Reynolds, Louisville: 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K.
Smith wins it, I agree, but I otherwise go Winker over Reynolds. I think for this meaningless award I am biased in favor if players who are actually prospects still. Funny though, I don't think Smith even made our top 50 this year.
(Referring to Jack Hannahan signing with a Korean team)
Since there are no teams on the moon, I guess South Korea's far enough from Cincinnati to satisfy me.
-RichRed
Tuesday, 4-23: Tim Crabbe, Pensacola. Soft-Shell wins it for the second time in his last three starts . . . 7 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K. If he can blend that kind of consistency with his good stuff, Crabbe walks right up the ladder.
Also notable:
Pedro Villarreal, Louisville, had a nearly identical line as Crabbe, with one less inning: 6 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K. Both starters left with their team tied 1-1. Louisville won in the ninth, Pensacola lost in twelve.
Felix Perez, Louisville: 1-2, 2B, BB. The Cuban outfielder is building a very nice body of work.
Jumbo Diaz, Louisville: 2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K. Diaz's late relief enabled the Bats' bottom-of-ninth rally, keyed by Konrad Schmidt's game-winning single.
Henry Rodriguez, Louisville: Rodriguez went 3-4 and started the Bats' winning rally.
Sean Lucas, Dayton: The lefty earned a tough 4-out save: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K.
Hey Guys. I'm pretty indisposed today. (My wife is typing this.) Anybody want to go ahead and make the pick for today? Thanks.
Wednesday, 4-24:Marquez Smith, Bakersfield.
Chad "Sharky" Rogers and Drew Cisco both had solid starts on Wednesday but I am going with the new kid on the block. Recently picked up after being let go by the Texas Rangers, in just his second start, Smith rapped out three hits, including a triple and a home run. Included among them was a triple and a home run. He scored twice and drove in a pair.
Thursday, 4-24:Beau Amaral, Dayton.
Three solid starting pitching performances. Reineke, Dennick and Romano.
Hitting stars included: LaMarre, Silverio, Amaral, Vincej, Arias and Ramirez.
I believe it comes down to either:
Chad Reineke - 7IP 5H 0R 0ER 2BB 4K OHR. Nothing wrong with picking Reineke.
Beau Amaral - 3 for 5, HR, 3RS, 2RBI. But I gave the nod to Amaral. Being involved in the scoring of four runs in a game stands out to me.
Last edited by texasdave; 04-26-2013 at 11:30 AM.
I noticed no updates last night (4-26-13) and it was a bad day for the entire organization. Pickings are slim. Here are my candidates:
David Vidal - 2 for 2 with 2 BB.
Jesse Winker - 1 for 2 with 2 BB.
Armando Galarraga - 5 IP, 3H, 1BB, 5K, 0 Runs.
My pick? David Vidal.
Hoping for a better day on Saturday.
Last edited by mth123; 04-27-2013 at 07:10 AM.
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Friday, 4-26:David Vidal, Pensacola.
I just got home and had a chance to look at Friday's games. Slim pickings, indeed.
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