Link Report for Monday 8/16

[Mass Haas]

Box: ACL Rangers 10, ACL Brewers Gold 3

 

SS Eduardo Garcia and his .845 OPS was hit by a pitch in the 8th, an injury delay is noted in the Gameday, and Garcia is replaced by a pinch-runner. Darn it. One of six combined HBP's in the game, it's really a dangerous situation at the rookie league levels especially.

 

This has been 3B Jesus Parra's age 18 season (turns 19 on 8/30), and after a lost 2020, it seems we have to temper expectations. Parra's .638 OPS in 60 AB's is light. As a 16-year-old in the DSL in 2019, Parra posted a strong line as the link will show you.

[Mass Haas]

Box: ACL Brewers Blue 7, ACL Angels 4

 

Welcome, stateside! 17-year-old LH-bat Hendry Mendez, listed at 6'2", 175 to start the season, was 2-for-5 (triple, single) in his Arizona debut.

 

Three others joined Mendez with multiple hits, and speedy 20-year-old switch-hitting CF Reidy Mercado walked thrice and scored each time.

 

LHP Kelvin Bender, 2019's 17th round pick out of a California high school, is still unscored upon in six outings covering eight innings. No confirmation that his nickname is "Air". Bender was the sole non-international player to appear for the Blue squad in this game.

 

Even with the win, Blue's record is now 9-20. Gold is 11-15.

[Mass Haas]

The entire Dominican Complex Schedule was not just postponed, but canceled, as tropical weather continues to hit the island.