Link Report for Monday 8/12

[Mass Haas]

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Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores

 

Dominican Summer League Scoreboard (includes DSL Brewers/Indians game)

 

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Links for affiliate audio

 

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Standings and sortable stat pages

 

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MiLB.TV options: Wisconsin home, San Antonio road, Rocky Mountain unavailable. Biloxi and Carolina idle.

[Brew crew 92]

Freitas 2 more hits .383 .468

 

Corey Ray 4 more Ks, gonna be tough to trade moving forward, what a disastrous draft pick.

[TigerUppercut]

Freitas 2 more hits .383 .468

 

Corey Ray 4 more Ks, gonna be tough to trade moving forward, what a disastrous draft pick.

 

I can see how someone would come to that conclusion only by looking at the draft position and production to this point, but I would argue it was more a case of being a disastrous draft to have a high pick in. There seem to be a few nice arms in the mix but I'm not sure 2016 was one of the better drafts of the past 10 years.

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Freitas 2 more hits .383 .468

 

I have a difficult time understanding why they haven't given the guy at least a cup of coffee. I think those AAA stats are largely a mirage, but at some point the guy's numbers are so other-worldly that there has to be some substance to them.

[Brew crew 92]

Freitas 2 more hits .383 .468

 

I have a difficult time understanding why they haven't given the guy at least a cup of coffee. I think those AAA stats are largely a mirage, but at some point the guy's numbers are so other-worldly that there has to be some substance to them.

 

No mirage, watching this guy hit, which I’ve been doing the last couple weeks, he’s a great hitter, doesn’t strike out, doesn’t have great power, but puts the bat on the ball, like Grisham, with authority. Juiced ball not helping him as much as other AAA sluggers, I’m convinced if given 300+ AB’s he’ll hit .300 in the big leagues. Him and Pina are gonna do just fine next year as our C’s

[Ron Robinsons Beard]

Freitas 2 more hits .383 .468

 

I have a difficult time understanding why they haven't given the guy at least a cup of coffee. I think those AAA stats are largely a mirage, but at some point the guy's numbers are so other-worldly that there has to be some substance to them.

 

No mirage, watching this guy hit, which I’ve been doing the last couple weeks, he’s a great hitter, doesn’t strike out, doesn’t have great power, but puts the bat on the ball, like Grisham, with authority. Juiced ball not helping him as much as other AAA sluggers, I’m convinced if given 300+ AB’s he’ll hit .300 in the big leagues. Him and Pina are gonna do just fine next year as our C’s

 

Looking that the batting numbers that sub-middling hitters like Spangenberg, Saladino, Orf, Dubon, Shaw and Hager have put up this year in AAA tells me that hitting stats at that level are very much a mirage. It tells me that not only is the ball likely juiced, it doesn't break like it should, either, which is basically putting it on a tee for these guys. A juiced ball helps more than just power hitters.

[clancyphile]

Freitas 2 more hits .383 .468

 

Corey Ray 4 more Ks, gonna be tough to trade moving forward, what a disastrous draft pick.

 

I can see how someone would come to that conclusion only by looking at the draft position and production to this point, but I would argue it was more a case of being a disastrous draft to have a high pick in. There seem to be a few nice arms in the mix but I'm not sure 2016 was one of the better drafts of the past 10 years.

 

Ray's had a lot of injuries over two of the last three years.

 

The 2018 Ray was very good. It's also the only year he was healthy.

[Mass Haas]

Wisconsin Pre-Game Media Notes

 

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Box: Wisconsin 4, Quad Cities 3

 

Wisconsin Edges River Bandits 4-3

Rattlers snap six-game losing streak against Quad Cities

By Chris Mehring / Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

 

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AUDIO via the Rattler Radio Soundcloud: "In Monday's postgame podcast, Chris Mehring and Kyle Lobner rave about Korry Howell's defense. They also talk about the game, the turning points, how close David Fry is to history, and the performances by the home team in the Rattlers 4–3 win. Hear Clubhouse Comments from Howell, Matt Erickson, and Nick Bennett.

[Mass Haas]

Box: AZL Brewers Blue 2, AZL Cubs #2 Squad 1

 

Brewers only had seven baserunners and no extra-base hits, but the pitchers led the way.

 

Just-turned 20-year-old 2nd-year-pro Dominican RHP Alexis Ramirez is being groomed as a starter (29 of 30 pro appearances), and he shined here (9 K's, 0 BB's in 5.2 IP).

 

LHP Pablo Garabitos and RHP Eddy Tavarez combined with Ramirez to fan 17 and walk none.

 

Sure, seven hits allowed, but this has to be one of the top 5-to-10 best pitched games in the entire organization in 2019.

[Mass Haas]

Box: AZL Athletics Gold 5, AZL Brewers Gold 0

 

Gold on Gold crime.

 

Well, this was the best-pitched game against the organization all season.

 

AZL Brewers Gold Top of the 1st

 

Abimael Gonzalez strikes out swinging. Abimael Gonzalez to 1st. Wild pitch by pitcher Charles Hall.

 

AZL Brewers Gold Top of the 4th

 

Abimael Gonzalez singles on a line drive to center fielder Ramon Martinez.

Passed ball by catcher Matt Cross. Abimael Gonzalez to 2nd.

Wild pitch by pitcher Charles Hall. Abimael Gonzalez to 3rd.

Zane Zurbrugg strikes out on a foul tip.

Jesus Chirinos strikes out swinging.

Matthew Mika strikes out swinging.

 

That was the Gold Crew's only hit, and didn't that inning end well.

 

So, two baserunners, and one was a gift.

 

Seventeen strikeouts.

 

Yikes.

 

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30th round RHP Peyton Long gets credit for four innings of scoreless relief.

[Mass Haas]

San Antonio Pre-Game Media Notes

 

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Box: El Paso 9, San Antonio 5

 

VIDEO: Taylor Williams surrenders a HR

 

Chihuahuas Take A Bite Out Of The Missions

Freitas Extends On-Base Streak to 23 Games

 

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PHOTO Gallery via 210Gameday.com: Cory Spangenberg

[Mass Haas]

Box: DSL Brewers/Indians 3, DSL Pirates #1 Squad 2

 

Celebrate!

 

DSL Indians/Brewers Bottom of the 9th

 

Henyer Gomez walks.

Missed catch error by first baseman Omar Matos on the pickoff attempt, assist to pitcher Luis Peralta. Henyer Gomez to 2nd.

Luis Valderrama flies out to center fielder Fleury Nova.

Lahiorne Diaz pops out to first baseman Omar Matos in foul territory.

Francisco Gonzalez doubles (3) on a line drive to left fielder Luis Tello. Henyer Gomez scores.

 

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Only Brewer pitcher was 18-year-old RHP Deybi Arias, three innings of one-run ball, charged with a blown save but also the beneficiary of the win on his ledger.

 

17-year-old 2B/3B Angel Bautista, DH'ing here, was 2-for-3 with a walk. His triple was only his 2nd extra-base hit (35 singles). Bautista is a young 17 (last April), and the overall numbers and ratios in that context look pretty darn good.

 

18-year-old C/1B (1B here) Luis Valderrama 3-for-4 on the day with two RBI.

[Mass Haas]

Box, Game One: DSL Brewers 10, DSL Tigers #1 Squad 9

 

An eight-run 3rd for you to review -

 

DSL Brewers Bottom of the 3rd

 

Alejandro Marte strikes out swinging.

Alberis Ferrer singles on a ground ball to right fielder Adonis Figuereo.

Joneiker Ponce de Leon singles on a ground ball to shortstop Adinso Reyes. Alberis Ferrer to 2nd.

Sebastian Burciaga walks. Alberis Ferrer to 3rd. Joneiker Ponce de Leon to 2nd.

Branlyn Jaraba singles on a ground ball to left fielder Jose Rodriguez. Alberis Ferrer scores. Joneiker Ponce de Leon scores. Sebastian Burciaga to 3rd.

Jhonnys Cabrera pops out to catcher Sergio Tapia in foul territory. Branlyn Jaraba to 2nd.

Eduarqui Fernandez walks.

Pitching Change: Johan Lopez replaces Darwyn Zambrano.

Erys Bautista doubles (10) on a line drive to left fielder Jose Rodriguez. Sebastian Burciaga scores. Branlyn Jaraba scores. Eduarqui Fernandez scores.

Jesus Parra singles on a ground ball to shortstop Adinso Reyes. Erys Bautista to 3rd.

Alejandro Marte homers (6) on a fly ball to left field. Erys Bautista scores. Jesus Parra scores.

Alberis Ferrer walks.

Offensive Substitution: Pinch-hitter Farlyn Manon replaces Joneiker Ponce de Leon.

Farlyn Manon flies out to left fielder Jose Rodriguez.

 

17-year-old Joneiker Ponce de Leon was injured at the plate earlier in the inning (he has not played since this injury on the 12th, it's now 8/17.

 

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As you saw in the box, contributions on offense from all nine spots, even in a seven-inning game.

 

17-year-old RH starter Brailin Rodriguez, but two bullpen buddies did just enough to hang on.

[Mass Haas]

Box, Game Two: DSL Brewers 8, DSL Tigers #1 Squad 5

 

Three-run top of the 7th snaps the tie.

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 7th

 

Sebastian Burciaga triples (2) on a fly ball to left fielder Enrique Batista.

Wild pitch by pitcher Jose Peraza. Sebastian Burciaga scores.

Jesus Parra called out on strikes.

Eduarqui Fernandez flies out to left fielder Enrique Batista.

Jhonnys Cabrera doubles (11) on a line drive to center fielder Carlos Mendoza.

Alejandro Marte reaches on a fielding error by left fielder Enrique Batista. Jhonnys Cabrera scores. Alejandro Marte to 3rd.

Farlyn Manon singles on a ground ball to shortstop Joswel Soriano. Alejandro Marte scores.

Pitching Change: Jaime Marin replaces Jose Peraza.

Henry Leon grounds into a force out, third baseman Geury Estevez to second baseman Kevin Nivar. Farlyn Manon out at 2nd.

 

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The Cerveceritos scored in five of seven innings, including this one:

 

DSL Brewers Top of the 4th

 

Jhonnys Cabrera singles on a line drive to left fielder Enrique Batista.

Alejandro Marte homers (7) on a fly ball to left field. Jhonnys Cabrera scores.

 

The 17-year-old catcher Cabrera (first base in this one) also doubled twice. Marte also doubled and would drive in three.

 

It won't go down as a quality start, but 18-year-old RHP Kleiber Bordones got through six innings with that run support and netted the win.

[Mass Haas]

Box: Great Falls 3, Rocky Mountain 1

 

Just two singles and a walk for the Vibes...

 

Alternative box includes inning-by-inning linescore

 

Game Summary:

 

Vibes Offense Cools Off in Loss

 

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Pro debut for 21-year-old 19th round RHP Bryce Milligan, scoreless inning.

 

RHP Wuilder Rodriguez made his way back to Carolina after this final "rehab" start.