Link Report for Tuesday 4/18

[Mass Haas]

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[Mass Haas]

Tuesday's Daily Menu:

 

All times are Central

 

Colorado Springs: RHP Paolo Espino at home vs. Memphis (Cardinals), 7:10 PM pre-game, 7:40 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Dan Karcher, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Sky Sox is on Twitter @SkySoxKarch; joining him again this season is Dan Acheson (@Dan_Acheson)

 

MiLB.TV -- for subscribers; all Colorado Springs games, home and away, will be available to watch via MiLB.TV's $49.99 season-long package ($12.99 to pay for a single month). The audio feed is from the home team. The video of each game is archived online, which is a nice feature. All MiLB.TV details available at the link.

 

NOTE: Notice that on MiLB.TV's page, you can click on "Filter", then "Milwaukee Brewers", and you'll see just the Crew's organizational TV lineup.

 

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Biloxi: RHP Jorge Lopez at Chattanooga (Twins), 5:55 PM pre-game, 6:15 gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Chris Harris is the play-by-play voice of the Shuckers. Follow Chris on Twitter @CHarris731. We'll be linking to his fantastic "Shuck Dynasty" blog. Erik Bremer (@Erik_Bremer) joins Chris often. All games, home and away, are scheduled to be radio broadcast.

 

MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available.

 

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Carolina: RHP Corbin Burnes and LHP Kodi Medeiros in a doubleheader at home vs. Lynchburg (Indians), 3:45 PM pre-game, 4:00 gametime; each game slated for seven innings

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

We look forward to Mudcats audio with Greg Young (@gregyoungjr), especially after going without gameday audio for much of the Brewers' stay in Brevard County.

 

MiLB.TV - Yes, Carolina home games will be on MiLB.TV, sweet. It appears three other Carolina League teams (Salem, Myrtle Beach, and Winston-Salem) broadcast as well.

 

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Wisconsin: RHP Victor Diaz at Clinton (Mariners), 11:40 AM pre-game, 12:00 PM gametime

 

Free Live Audio Link

 

Chris Mehring is back to do his customary fantastic work as the Voice of the Rattlers. Follow him on Twitter @CMehring; we'll link to Chris' infamous blog often -- Rattler Radio.

 

MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available.

 

In 2017, fifteen games will be broadcast on Spectrum Sports in Wisconsin, available on channel 32 and in HD on channel 1332. We'll keep you posted with our "DVR Alerts" days in advance.

[Mass Haas]

Follow Tuesday's action as it happens with box score / game log links:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina Game One

 

Carolina Game Two

 

Wisconsin

 

MiLB.com feature -- organizational scoreboard, Brewers

[Mass Haas]

Look for these just prior to the respective game times --

 

Colorado Springs Media Notes - Linked on the Sky Sox official blog

 

Biloxi Media Notes - Linked on the Shuck Dynasty blog

 

Carolina Media Notes - Linked on the Mudcats official blog

 

Wisconsin Media Notes - Linked on the Rattler Radio blog

 

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STANDINGS:

 

AAA - Pacific Coast League American Northern Division

 

AA - Southern League South Division

 

High-A - Carolina League Southern Division

 

A - Midwest League Western Division

 

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Sortable individual stat pages:

 

Colorado Springs

 

Biloxi

 

Carolina

 

Wisconsin

 

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Weather.com:

 

Colorado Springs, CO

 

Chattanooga, TN

 

Zebulon, NC

 

Clinton, IA

[Mass Haas]

MiLB.TV - Eight of the ten Southern League teams telecast their home games, and Biloxi is among them. Only games in Chattanooga and Mobile won't be available.

 

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MiLB.TV - Eight of the 16 Midwest League teams telecast their home games, and Wisconsin, once again, is among them. We'll let you know when a road TV feed is available.

 

No MiLB TV for the Shuckers and Timber Rattlers in their respective series.

[And That]

The Rattlers offense is starting to plate the runners they've been leaving all over the place since the start of the season.

 

And Mario Feliciano, what a start for the youngest player in the league. I don't think he sticks at catcher, but if he keeps hitting like this he won't have to.

[bork]

Nice to see Cuas hitting after being left to suffer all last year in Brevard.

[WV Brew]

Erceg back in the lineup, albeit as the DH (at least in game 1).

[Madhawk23]

Why don't you think Feliciano sticks at catcher? I guess I was hoping he'd be the catcher of the future for this organization, but are his defensive skills not up to snuff there? Impressive start at the plate though for that young man, and the organization must think pretty highly of him at C to entrust him to handle that staff in the Midwest League.

[Madhawk23]

Also, what can anyone tell me about Luke Barker? Was he one of the guys we picked up from Independent Ball this off season? I see they have him closing games in WI, and off to a pretty solid start there. What's his stuff like?

[And That]

Why don't you think Feliciano sticks at catcher?

It's the old conundrum of trying to develop a bat-first high school age catcher - they have to spend so much development time behind the plate that their offensive game isn't being challenged enough. He has the tools to stay at catcher, but I believe he's more of a bat-first prospect who has the tools to develop more quickly elsewhere so that his bat can carry him.

 

But, the Brewers have time to figure that out, and his progress defensively over the next year or two will ultimately determine if the Brewers keep him at catcher or not.

[And That]

Rattlers Rock Clinton for 9-5 Win

Harrison breaks 5-5 tie with late two-run double as Wisconsin rallies for a victory

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

(Photo: Wisconsin Timber Rattlers)

 

Wisconsin Boxscore

 

The offense!

 

Over the past few games the Rattler offense seems to have awoken from its early season slumber. Nine runs today gives them 19 in the past three games, one of which was rain-shortened. For contrast, they scored 25 runs over their first nine games, and 11 of those came in one game. All but two Rattlers starters had hits today, and as of game's end the lineup boasted three players with an OPS of more than .900. One of those players, young Mario Feliciano, paced the offense today with three hits, the last of which was a two-out laser double to centerfield in the eighth inning that drove in two runs and pretty much put the game away for Wisconsin. The inning prior, Monte Harrison notched his second hit of the day, also a two-out double, that also scored two runs and put the Rattlers in front 7-5. And I have not yet mentioned the two home runs hit by the good guys today. Tucker Neuhaus and Demi Orimoloye both hit their third long balls of the season. Neuhaus is the second of the aforementioned >.900 OPS guys, and the third is Jose Cuas who contributed a double and a walk.

 

The starting pitching was shaky for the second consecutive day, though unlike yesterday's starter, Victor Diaz is not making $10.5 million this year. (About 1/1,615th of that, actually.) Following Diaz was 27 year-old first time pitcher Parker Berberet, who allowed one run, a home run, over an inning and two-thirds. He walked two and struck out one. The pitcher of the day was probably Tino Diplan, who had his best outing of the season, and one of his best as a professional. Diplan picked up the win while tossing three scoreless frames, allowing two singles and a walk, while striking out four. When Diplan is able to locate, it isn't hard to see him becoming one of the better pitching prospects in the system. Unfortunately, command within the zone alludes him all too often.

 

Wisconsin Log

 

Wisconsin takes the lead:

 

Wisconsin Top of the 7th

Joantgel Segovia hit by pitch.

Demi Orimoloye called out on strikes.

Mario Feliciano singles on a line drive to center fielder Luis Liberato. Joantgel Segovia to 2nd.

Pitching Change: Matt Clancy replaces Ronald Dominguez.

With Tucker Neuhaus batting, passed ball by Yojhan Quevedo, Joantgel Segovia to 3rd. Mario Feliciano to 2nd.

Tucker Neuhaus reaches on a fielder's choice out, pitcher Matt Clancy to catcher Yojhan Quevedo to third baseman Conner Hale. Joantgel Segovia out at home. Mario Feliciano to 3rd. Tucker Neuhaus to 2nd.

Monte Harrison doubles (2) on a line drive to center fielder Luis Liberato. Mario Feliciano scores. Tucker Neuhaus scores.

Ronnie Gideon hit by pitch.

Ryan Aguilar called out on strikes.

 

Wisconsin increases the lead:

 

Wisconsin Top of the 8th

Jose Cuas called out on strikes.

Gilbert Lara grounds out to second baseman Bryson Brigman.

Joantgel Segovia singles on a line drive to center fielder Luis Liberato.

Demi Orimoloye walks. Joantgel Segovia to 2nd.

With Mario Feliciano batting, throwing error by Yojhan Quevedo on the pickoff attempt, Joantgel Segovia to 3rd. Demi Orimoloye to 2nd.

Mario Feliciano doubles (3) on a line drive to center fielder Luis Liberato. Joantgel Segovia scores. Demi Orimoloye scores. Mario Feliciano out at 3rd, center fielder Luis Liberato to third baseman Conner Hale.

[Jenkins5]

Why don't you think Feliciano sticks at catcher?

It's the old conundrum of trying to develop a bat-first high school age catcher - they have to spend so much development time behind the plate that their offensive game isn't being challenged enough. He has the tools to stay at catcher, but I believe he's more of a bat-first prospect who has the tools to develop more quickly elsewhere so that his bat can carry him.

 

But, the Brewers have time to figure that out, and his progress defensively over the next year or two will ultimately determine if the Brewers keep him at catcher or not.

 

From listening to Erickson and reading reports on his defense, he is much more advanced than we thought he was coming out last year. I guess he does an outstanding job of handling the pitchers, has good arm, and is solid receiver. I think he would have been in Helena if they thought he needed more work on his catching. I don't think it was they thought his bat was too good or advanced for the level. Think he just proved to them he was ready enough on both sides. He has started 7 of the 12 behind the plate and DH'ed twice. He has yet to have a pass ball or error (small sample I know but bat first Coulter loaded those up quick) Only 2 of 7 throwing runners out. I don't think that is due to arm or pop time being too slow just learning. We will see if that improves. Overall, I think the Brewers like his potential and will keep him at catcher until he proves that he can't play there. Now that means they will most likely play him one level a year despite how good the bat is to make sure his defense develops enough but if he continues to hit up going forward with solid D with that plan. ETA is 22 years old

[Mass Haas]

Brewers prospect thankful for ‘second chance, second life’ in Biloxi

Patrick Ochs, Biloxi Sun-Herald

 

Art Charles has lived out the ebbs and flows of his baseball career in real time.

[And That]

Of course Erickson is going to say he handles pitchers well. He's not going to go out and say Feliciano is awful. And with all the signs called from the dugout at that level, not sure what that phrase amounts to.

 

From what I've seen, and I've seen about 2-3 full games worth of his work, is his arm is fine, I think grades out as plus, but footwork needs quite a bit of work as throws tend to sail in a number of directions. He's certainly athletic. He seems to stab at the ball instead of move his body. The footwork and blocking (which is really also footwork) are something I believe he could improve on with enough repetition. Point being, how much do you want to delay his offensive progress because of his need for defensive reps? I think his bat will be ready way before his defense will be, and his defensive upside isn't enough that you hold his bat back for it.

 

To your point about Helena, it seems to me he's in Wisconsin because of his bat. He's not not in Helena because of his defense. He hit his way onto the team in spring. If he wasn't working on defense in Wisconsin, he'd be doing it in extended.

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO: Sweet tweet from RHP (and 40-man roster member) Adrian Houser

[Jenkins5]

The great thing about him is he is athletic and so young. He has the tools to stick behind plate. He is not more of a project like Lawrie, Coulter or Nottingham where there are a lot of red flags they need to fix. His biggest hurdle is age and being raw. Even if bat is outstanding all the way up, think it is hard for a team to move a guy who can actually catch off due to his bat. Plus a bat losses a lot of value often after moved off (unless they are a power hitting OF or 1B) He could be our Meijia we never got in trade. Only 12 games in & I don't see his bat sustaining all season. Overall, you over look offense with a guy like him to make sure he develops right behind plate. Hard to believe he will be 18 all season! It's exciting!

[Mass Haas]

VIDEO: Final play of the Rattlers' win - Tucker Neuhaus

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Shuckers' pre-game: "Nick Ramirez talks about his first home run as a pitcher and how, two weeks in, he feels about the move to pitching."

[adambr2]

Medeiros sure does a good job of making me appreciate Ponce, Burnes, and Diplan.

[reillymcshane]

Sox Win Fifth Straight in 14-4 Route

Victory Clinches Best Start in Franchise History.

By Robby Veronesi / Colorado Springs Sky Sox

 

Paolo Espino earned his second Pacific Coast League victory of his career and second win against the Memphis Redbirds in as many starts. (Photo: Paat Kelly)

 

Colorado Springs Box Score

 

Lewis Brinson (4-6, 2B, HR, 5 RBI) keyed an 18 hit attack, including a three run HR, to lead the Sky Sox to a 14-4 rout of Memphis.

 

The Sky Sox are now 8-3 on the year.

 

Ryan Cordell (2-5, 2B, 3B), Brett Phillips (2-5, 2B), Ivan De Jesus Jr. (3-4, 2B), Yadiel Rivera (2-5), Eric Sogard (1-4, 2B, 2BB) and Paolo Espino (2-2, 3 RBI) all contributed to the fun. Garrett Cooper (1-4, BB) has had at a hit in all 11 Sky Sox games this year. He is hitting .340 for the season.

 

As a team, the Sky Sox went 7-14 with runners in scoring position.

 

Espino got the win for the Sky Sox. He gave up four runs in 5.1 innings, striking out five and walking none. Stephen Kohlscheen, Hiram Burgos and Michael Blazek didn’t give up any runs to finish out the game.

 

Colorado Springs Game Log

 

The Sky Sox broke open the game in the 3rd when the scored six runs on three walks, a hit batsman, and three hitting Brinson’s HR.

 

Col. Springs Bottom of the 3rd

Garrett Cooper walks.

Brett Phillips strikes out swinging.

Ivan De Jesus Jr. hit by pitch. Garrett Cooper to 2nd.

Yadiel Rivera strikes out swinging.

Andrew Susac walks. Garrett Cooper to 3rd. Ivan De Jesus Jr. to 2nd.

Paolo Espino singles on a ground ball to right fielder Tommy Pham. Garrett Cooper scores. Ivan De Jesus Jr. Andrew Susac to 3rd.

Lewis Brinson homers (2) on a fly ball to left field. Andrew Susac scores. Paolo Espino scores.

Eric Sogard walks.

Ryan Cordell doubles (3) on a fly ball to center fielder Harrison Bader. Eric Sogard scores.

Garrett Cooper flies out to center fielder Harrison Bader.

[WV Brew]

Mudcats swept in Tuesday doubleheader

Pannone and McKenzie kept the Mudcats quiet in Tuesday's twin bill

By Carolina Mudcats | April 18, 2017 11:36 PM ET

 

 

Corbin Burnes started game 1 and went 5 innings. He gave up no runs on 3 hits and 4 walks while striking out 5. He really did not have the command he exhibited in his first 2 starts but was helped by 3 double plays. Brad Kuntz gave up 1 run in 2 innings and took the loss. Kodi Medeiros (3 1/3 IP, 6 H, 2 BB, 5 R, 2 K) started game 2 and took the loss.

 

Carolina Game 1 Box Score

 

Carolina Game 2 Box Score

 

Carolina Game Log Game 1

 

Carolina Game Log Game 2

 

Corey Ray was picked off in each game. The Hillcats' catcher from the Czech Republic, Martin Cervenka, had a HR and 4 RBI's in the nightcap.

[Jenkins5]

Phillips over last 3 games, 13abs 7 hits 1 2B 1 bb only 3 Ks.... hopefully he is starting to figure it out and click. Power is not there this season so far with on 3 XBH & walks are down as well.

 

Broxton better figure it out by June otherwise him & Brinson will be swapping places. He is back & on fire again!

[Mass Haas]

AUDIO via the Sky Sox pregame show: LHP Josh Hader (cameo appearance by Lewis Brinson)

 

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Lewis Brinson's three-run HR makes it 9-3 in the 3rd inning --

 

[Mass Haas]

Brinson powers up to lead Sky Sox rout

Brewers top prospect falls triple shy of cycle, knocks in five runs

By Michael Leboff / MiLB.com

 

 

Lewis Brinson sports a 1.058 OPS with five extra-base hits and six RBIs this season. (Bobby Stevens / MiLB.com)