June Hotsheet

Barebones version, sorry about missing May.

1. Eric Beaulac

June: 1-1, 2.63 era, 4 GS, 24 IP, 18 H, 16/7 R/ER, HR, 8/21 BB/K, 2.33 BAA, .196 BAA

2. Armando Rodriguez

June: 3-1, 1.57 era, 5 GS, 28.2 IP, 21 H, 6/5 R/ER, 2 HR, 5/23 BB/K, 0.49 GOFO, .202 BAA

3. Jim Fuller

June: 2-0, 1.63 era, 5 GS, 27.2 IP, 26 H, 12/5 R/ER, HR, 8/21 BB/K, 1.27 GOFO, .245 BAA

4. Eric Niesen

June: 4-1, 2.55 era, 5 GS, 24.2 IP, 18 H, 7 ER, 2 HR, 13/17 BB/K, 0.83 GOFO, .209 BAA

5. Mark Cohoon

June: 4-0, 1.38 era, 4 GS, 32.2 IP, 21 H, 5 ER, 4/23 BB/K, 1.89 GOFO

6. Jordany Valdespin

June: .310/.349/.450/.799, 31 for 100, 18 runs, 7 2b, 2 3b, HR, 14 RBI, 3/14 BB/K, 7/10 SBs

7. Nick Evans

June: .292/.356/.481/.837, 31 for 106, 15 runs, 11 2b, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 11/20 BB/K

8. Lucas Duda

June: .277/.370/.521/.892, 26 for 94, 11 runs, 9 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 15 RBI, 11/16 BB/K

9. Stefan Welch

June: .293/.383/.424/.807, 27 for 92, 16 runs, 7 2b, 3b, HR, 9 RBI, 9/19 BB/K

10. Darrell Ceciliani

June: .404/.415/.635/1.050, 21 for 52, 16 runs, 4 2b, 4 3b, 9 RBI, 1/9 BB/K, 2/4 SBs

April 2010 Hotsheet

1. 1b Ike Davis - Buffalo (AAA), New York (MLB)

April: 23 for 67, 13 runs, 6 2b, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 15/13 BB/K

2. RHSP Dillon Gee - Buffalo (AA)

April: 3-0, 2.78 era, 4 GS, 22.2 IP, 19 H, 7 ER, HR, 3/22 BB/K, 0.97 WHIP

3. CF Kirk Nieuwenhuis - Binghamton (AA)

April: .319/.361/.484/.844, 29 for 91, 19 runs, 7 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 6/19 BB/K, 6 SBs

4. 1b Nick Evans - Binghamton (AA)

April: .318/.387/.591/.978, 21 for 66, 14 runs, 6 2b, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 8/11 BB/K

5. 3b Zach Lutz - Binghamton (AA)

April: .307/.447/.600/1.047, 23 for 75, 15 runs, 4 2b, 6 HR, 13 RBI, 17/21 BB/K

6. 1b/LF Lucas Duda - Binghamton (AA)

April: .273/.412/.519/.932, 21 for 77, 19 runs, 7 2b, 4 HR, 19 RBI

7. 2b Jordany Valdespin - St. Lucie (A+)

April: .300/.327/.480/.807, 15 for 50, 10 runs, 3 2b, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 2/4 BB/K, 1/4 SBs

8. SS Wilmer Flores - Savannah (A)

April: .341/.388/.560/.948, 31 for 91, 15 runs, 9 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 7/10 BB/K, CS

9. cf Rafael Fernandez - Savannah (A)

April: .328/.382/.443/.825, 20 for 61, 8 runs, 3 2b, 2 3b, 9 RBI, 6/15 BB/K, 3/4 SBs

10. c Kai Gronauer - Savannah (A)

.317/.406/.483/.889, 19 for 60, 10 runs, 5 2b, 3b, HR, 6 RBI, 8/5 BB/K

Note: As I understand it, the Mets are extremely high on Gronauer.

August Hotsheet

**For the purposes of the Hotsheet, "August" includes the few games played in September.
*This is not a prospect ranking, I'm simply going through every roster and picking out uber hot/stunningly cold players

I sincerely apologize for the lateness of the AUGUST hotsheet (it's early October, lol). I think all of you can understand when I say that I absolutely wanted to totally ignore all things baseball (except MR and NYFS) for the remainder of September, after the minor league season ended. So here ya go.

1. Nick Evans

Before August: .213/.282/.381/.663, 66 for 310, 32 runs, 19 2b, 3 3b, 9 HR, 30 RBI, 28/81 BB/K, .261 K rate, .3457 BB/K ratio

August: .289/.346/.557/.902, 28 for 97, 16 runs, 7 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 9/16 BB/K

Season: .231/.298/.423/.720, 94 for 407, 48 runs, 26 2b, 5 3b, 14 HR, 46 RBI, 37/97 BB/K, .238 K rate, .3814 BB/K ratio

AAA Buffalo: .211/.280/.414/.693, 50 for 237, 27 runs, 12 2b, 3 3b, 10 HR, 30 RBI, 23/55 BB/K

AA Binghamton: .276/.350/.467/.817, 29 for 105, 16 runs, 9 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 10/22 BB/K, 2 SBs

MLB New York: .231/.275/.385/.660, 15 for 65, 5 runs, 5 2b, 3b, HR, 7 RBI, 4/20 BB/K

2. Eric Niesen

Before August: 4-10, 4.80 era, 20 GS, 99.1 IP, 98 H, 58/53 R/ER, 10 HR, 42/89 BB/K, 1.409 WHIP, 4.967 IP/GS

August: 3-1, 2.40 era, 7 GS, 41.1 IP, 29 H, 13/11 R/ER, HR, 15/45 BB/K, 0.98 GO/FO, .197 BAA

Season: 7-11, 4.09 era, 27 GS, CG, 140.2 IP, 127 H, 71/64 R/ER, 11 HR, 57/134 BB/K, 0.84 GO/FO, .242 BAA

A+ St. Lucie: 3-4, 3.28 era, 11 GS, 57.2 IP, 52 H, 25/21 R/ER, 5 HR, 16/49 BB/K, 0.87 GO/FO, .237 BAA

AA Binghamton: 4-7, 4.66 era, 16 GS, CG, 83 IP, 75 H, 46/43 R/ER, 6 HR, 41/85 BB/K, 0.81 GO/FO, .246 BAA

3. Ike Davis

Before August: .294/.380/.508/.889, 106 for 360, 47 runs, 26 2b, 3 3b, 15 HR, 56 RBI, 50/93 BB/K, .258 K rate, .5376 BB/K ratio

August (Binghamton + BWC): .323/.402/.657/1.058, 32 for 99, 21 runs, 7 2b, 3b, 8 HR, 20 RBI, 13/30 BB/K, .303 K rate, .4333 BB/K ratio

Season (regular + BWC): .301/.385/.540/.925, 138 for 459, 68 runs, 33 2b, 4 3b, 23 HR, 76 RBI, 63/123 BB/K, .268 K rate, .5122 BB/K ratio

A+ St. Lucie: .288/.376/.486/.863, 64 for 222, 28 runs, 17 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 28 RBI, 31/52 BB/K

AA Binghamton: .309/.386/.565/.951, 64 for 207, 30 runs, 14 2b, 13 HR, 43 RBI, 26/60 BB/K

BWC: .333/.444/.767, 10 for 30, 10 runs, 2 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 6/11 BB/K

4. Ruben Tejada

Before August: .280/.349/.362/.710, 99 for 354, 41 runs, 18 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 10/12 SBs, 30/47 BB/K, .133 K rate, .6383 BB/K ratio

August: .313/.357/.433/.789, 42 for 134, 18 runs, 6 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 16 RBI, 9/10 SBs, 7/12 BB/K, .090 K rate, .5833 BB/K ratio

Season: .289/.351/.381/.732, 141 for 488, 59 runs, 24 2b, 3 3b, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 37/59 BB/K, 19/22 SBs

5. Shawn Bowman

Before August: .289/.338/.439/.776, 85 for 294, 32 runs, 17 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 36 RBI, 21/85 BB/K, .289 K rate, .2471 BB/K ratio

August (Binghamton + BWC): .306/.385/.528/.913, 33 for 108, 19 runs, 9 2b, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 12/34 BB/K, .315 K rate, .3529 BB/K ratio

Season (regular + BWC): .294/.351/.463/.813, 118 for 402, 51 runs, 26 2b, 3 3b, 12 HR, 59 RBI, 33/119 BB/K, .296 K rate, .2773 BB/K ratio

AA Binghamton: .294/.346/.458/.804, 102 for 347, 42 runs, 24 2b, 3 3b, 9 HR, 44 RBI, 25/101 BB/K, .291 K rate, .2475 BB/K ratio

BWC: .291/.381/.491, 16 for 55, 9 runs, 2 2b, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 8/18 BB/K

6. Brahiam Maldonado

Before August: .248/.327/.398/.725, 73 for 294, 37 runs, 13 2b, 2 3b, 9 HR, 40 RBI, 10/13 SBs, 32/92 BB/K, .313 K rate, .3478 BB/K ratio

August: .336/.402/.638/1.039, 39 for 116, 25 runs, 6 2b, 3b, 9 HR, 33 RBI, 3/4 SBs, 11/34 BB/K, .293 K rate, .3235 BB/K ratio

Season: .273/.348/.466/.813, 112 for 410, 62 runs, 19 2b, 3 3b, 18 HR, 73 RBI, 43/126 BB/K, 13/17 SBs

7. Carlos Guzman

Before August: .258/.316/.432/.748, 93 for 361, 43 runs, 20 2b, 2 3b, 13 HR, 49 RBI, 4/7 SBs, 30/72 BB/K, .199 K rate, .4167 BB/K ratio

August: .351/.404/.478/.882, 47 for 134, 18 runs, 8 2b, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 2/4 SBs, 10/30 BB/K, .224 K rate, .3333 BB/K ratio

Season: .283/.340/.444/.785, 140 for 495, 61 runs, 28 2b, 2 3b, 16 HR, 67 RBI, 40/102 BB/K, 6/11 SBs

8. Kirk Nieuwenhuis

Before August: .251/.341/.410/.751, 92 for 366, 67 runs, 22 2b, 3 3b, 10 HR, 46 RBI, 15/17 SBs, 42/94 BB/K, .257 K rate, .4468 BB/K ratio

August: .358/.421/.649/1.069, 53 for 148, 32 runs, 16 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 27 RBI, 2/5 SBs, 15/33 BB/K, .223 K rate, .4545 BB/K ratio

Season: .282/.364/.479/.843, 145 for 514, 99 runs, 38 2b, 6 3b, 17 HR, 73 RBI, 57/127 BB/K, 17/22 SBs, .247 K rate, .4488 BB/K ratio

9. Reese Havens

Before August: .229/.349/.403/.752, 53 for 231, 31 runs, 11 2b, 3b, 9 HR, 31 RBI, 37/49 BB/K, .212 K rate, .7551 BB/K ratio

August: .279/.383/.457/.840, 36 for 129, 22 runs, 8 2b, 5 HR, 21 RBI, 3/4 SBs, 18/24 BB/K, .186 K rate, .7500 BB/K ratio

Season: .247/.361/.422/.784, 89 for 360, 53 runs, 19 2b, 3b, 14 HR, 52 RBI, 55/73 BB/K, 3/5 SBs, .203 K rate, .7534 BB/K ratio

10. Scott Moviel

Before August: 0-4, 5.67 era, 6 GS, 27 IP, 30 H, 20/17 R/ER, 9/11 BB/K, 1.444 WHIP

August: 4-1, 2.65 era, 7 GS, 37.1 IP, 31 H, 17/11 R/ER, 15/35 BB/K, 1.359 GO/FO, .223 BAA, 1.232 WHIP

Season: 4-5, 3.92 era, 13 GS, 64.1 IP, 61 H, 37/28 R/ER, HR, 24/46 BB/K, 0.99 GO/FO, .250 BAA

11. Kyle Allen

Before August: 7-6, 3.98 era, 19/13 G/GS, 2 SVs, 92.2 IP, 87 H, 48/41 R/ER, 38/78 BB/K, 1.349 WHIP

August: 2-0, 1.93 era, 6 GS, 32.2 IP, 22 H, 9/7 R/ER, 13/33 BB/K, 2.452 GO/FO, .188 BAA, 1.071 WHIP

Season: 9-6, 3.45 era, 25/19 G/GS, 2 SVs, 125.1 IP, 109 H, 57/48 R/ER, 8 HR, 51/111 BB/K, 2.18 GO/FO, .234 BAA

12. Jeurys Familia

Before August: 8-6, 2.87 era, 20/19 G/GS, 113 IP, 90 H, 44/36 R/ER, 37/92 BB/K, 1.124 WHIP

August: 2-0, 1.71 era, 4 GS, 21 IP, 19 H, 5/4 R/ER, 9/17 BB/K, 0.92 GO/FO, .235 BAA

Season: 10-6, 2.69 era, 24/23 G/GS, 134 IP, 109 H, 49/40 R/ER, 3 HR, 46/109 BB/K, 1.40 GO/FO, .221 BAA

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1. Brad Holt

Before August: 6-5, 4.27 era, 17 GS, 84.1 IP, 75 H, 43/40 R/ER, 24/91 BB/K, 1.174 WHIP

August: 1-2, 7.94 era, 3 GS, 17 IP, 17 H, 15 ER, 2 HR, 12/8 BB/K, 0.64 GO/FO, .283 BAA

Season: 7-7, 4.88 era, 20 GS, 101.1 IP, 92 H, 58/55 R/ER, 14 HR, 36/99 BB/K, 0.84 GO/FO, .247 BAA

A+ St. Lucie: 4-1, 3.12 era, 9 GS, 43.1 IP, 34 H, 16/15 R/ER, 5 HR, 13/54 BB/K, 0.97 GO/FO, .215 BAA

AA Binghamton: 3-6, 6.21 era, 11 GS, 58 IP, 58 H, 42/40 R/ER, 9 HR, 23/45 BB/K, 0.77 GO/FO, .270 BAA

2. Jefry Marte

Before August: .239/.283/.356/.639, 98 for 410, 51 runs, 18 2b, 6 3b, 6 HR, 38 RBI, 1/5 SBs, 22/102 BB/K, .249 K rate, .2157 BB/K ratio

August: .200/.259/.240/.499, 15 for 75, 7 runs, 3 3b, 3 RBI, 3/15 BB/K, 4/5 SBs

Season: .233/.279/.338/.617, 113 for 485, 58 runs, 21 2b, 6 3b, 6 HR, 41 RBI, 25/117 BB/K, 5/10 SBs

3. Wilmer Flores

Before August: .281/.317/.364/.681, 101 for 360, 34 runs, 17 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 15/47 BB/K, .131 K rate, .3191 BB/K ratio

August: .219/.271/.242/.514, 28 for 128, 10 runs, 3 2b, 7 RBI, 2/5 SBs, 7/25 BB/K, .195 K rate, .2800 BB/K ratio

Season: .264/.305/.332/.637, 129 for 488, 44 runs, 20 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 36 RBI, 22/72 BB/K, 3/6 SBs

July 2009 Hotsheet (Yes, It's August 24th, sorry)

1. OF Cesar Puello 4/1/91 R/R Kingsport

Before July: .265/.324/.294/.618, 9 for 34, 5 runs, 2b, 3 RBI, 1/6 BB/K, SB

July: .302/.371/.508/.879, 19 for 63, 12 runs, 4 2b, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 2/23 BB/K, 2 SBs

Season: .289/.355/.433/.788, 28 for 97, 17 runs, 5 2b, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 3/29 BB/K, 3 SBs

2. OF Pedro Zapata 10/3/87 R/R Kingsport

Before July: .267/.267/.267/.533, 4 for 15, 3 runs, 2 RBI, 4 Ks, SB

July: .364/.386/.455/.841, 20 for 55, 10 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 5 RBI, 2/17 BB/K, 5/7 SBs

Season: .343/.361/.414/.775, 24 for 70, 13 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 7 RBI, 2/21 BB/K, 6/8 SBs

3. OF Raul Reyes 12/30/86 L/L Savannah

At the age of 22, Raul Reyes has been a big disappointment for fans of the farm system, struggling to a) play everyday and b) actually hit when he does play. He posted a .930 OPS in July, so here's hoping he uses that as a springboard to a hot August and a good 2010. He's at the upper end of age/level, by the way.

Before July: .245/.320/.337/.658, 40 for 163, 15 runs, 5 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 18/43 BB/K, 1/3 SBs

July: .258/.373/.559/.932, 24 for 93, 13 runs, 7 2b, 3 3b, 5 HR, 17 RBI, 17/27 BB/K, 1/3 SBs

Season: .250/.342/.418/.760, 64 for 256, 28 runs, 12 2b, 5 3b, 7 HR, 35 RBI, 35/70 BB/K, 2/6 SBs

4. OF Darrell Ceciliani 6/22/90 L/L Kingsport

Before July: .100/.400/.100/.500, 1 for 10, 2 runs, 5/4 BB/K

July: .303/.361/.447/.806, 23 for 76, 22 runs, 5 2b, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6/13 BB/K, 8/9 SBs

Season: .279/.367/.407/.774, 24 for 86, , 24 runs, 5 2b, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 11/17 BB/K, 8/10 SBs

5. OF ZeErika Hall 6/29/88 R/R GCL

Before July: .000/.400/.000/.400, 0 for 3, run, 2/1 BB/K

July: .333/.433/.404/.836, 19 for 57, 11 runs, 4 2b, 6 RBI, 9/10 BB/K, 3 SBs

Season: .317/.431/.383/.814, 19 for 60, 12 runs, 4 2b, 6 RBI, 11/11 BB/K, 3 SBs

6. 1B Ike Davis 3/22/87 L/L Binghamton

After a rough April, Ike's been nothing short of phenominal in 2009, torching the FSL and earning a promotion to Binghamton, where he has not stopped hitting, and has actually displayed greater power in the higher league. Davis has rocketted up prospect lists all year (people were naturally worried about his Brooklyn performance, and then his subpar April) - with Ike now pretty much a consensus top 5 prospect in the system. While the numbers against LHP are a concern, he has been steadily improving in that area since his promotion. I would hope the Mets act conservatively with Davis, starting him back in Binghamton for 2010, but they likely will not.

Before July: .293/.390/.482/.872, 73 for 249, 29 runs, 20 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 34 RBI, 39/61 BB/K

July: .297/.361/.568/.928, 33 for 111, 18 runs, 6 2b, 8 HR, 22 RBI, 11/32 BB/K

Season: .294/.381/.508/.889, 106 for 360, 47 runs, 26 2b, 3 3b, 15 HR, 56 RBI, 50/93 BB/K

7. 1B/OF Lucas Duda 2/3/86 L/R Binghamton

Duda's been enjoying a somewhat resurgent season in Binghamton this year, coming off a disappointing .263/.358/.388/.755 line in St. Lucie (with a 66/129 BB/K ratio). He's been controlling the strike zone much better, though he hasn't yet displayed the power many had hoped he would (especially with him being a huge man, at 6'4/225). Since Ike Davis' promotion, he's mostly played left field, which may end up being his permanent home. Like Davis, and pretty much every lefty hitter in the system, Duda needs to hit better against lefty pitching, his OPS is hovering around .500 versus southpaws.

Before July: .265/.374/.381/.755, 69 for 260, 33 runs, 16 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 34 RBI, 44/66 BB/K

July: .307/.369/.535/.904, 31 for 101, 12 runs, 8 2b, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 10/20 BB/K

Season: .277/.373/.424/.796, 100 for 361, 45 runs, 24 2b, 3b, 9 HR, 50 RBI, 54/86 BB/K

8. 3b Zach Lutz 6/3/86 R/R St. Lucie

The hitting talent's always been there, the health never has. That's been Zach Lutz' only downfall in his pro career, at least until 2009 (knock on wood). Lutz, after a start/stop first half, has been playing virtually everyday in the second half, and absolutely torching the FSL (to the tune of a .939 post ASB OPS, as of 8/19). Lutz will be 23 1/2 next year entering the EL, a bit on the high side for age/level, but injuries give him a pass in my book, besides, the bat is legit.

Before July: .263/.373/.397/.769, 47 for 179, 22 runs, 8 2b, 2 3b, 4 HR, 27 RBI, 29/39 BB/K

July: .338/.416/.529/.945, 23 for 68, 10 runs, 4 2b, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 6/11 BB/K

Season: .283/.384/.433/.817, 70 for 247, 32 runs, 12 2b, 2 3b, 7 HR, 41 RBI, 35/50 BB/K

9. 3b Richard Lucas 11/2/88 R/R GCL/Kingsport

Lucas was out with an injury for the first half of the season, but in the 15 games since his return, he's trying to make up for lost time, and show some justification for the Mets selecting him in the 4th round of the 2007 draft. He's still just 20, and will likely open his age 21 season in Savannah, which would be age appropriate.

July: .389/.493/.722/1.215, 21 for 54, 14 runs, 10 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 11/14 BB/K

10. Stefan Welch 8/12/88 L/R Savannah/St. Lucie

Welch played very sporadically in Savannah before an unexpected (and pretty dumb at the time) promotion to the FSL, where he proceeded to go nuclear, ripping the league up for the whole month. Welch is 21, and will likely begin the 2010 season back in Florida, but probably manning the other infield corner, with Sam Honeck likely to be the first baseman.

Before July: .234/.280/.338/.618, 18 for 77, 6 runs, 2 2b, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 4/15 BB/K

July: .327/.381/.481/.861, 34 for 104, 16 runs, 6 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 9/16 BB/K

Season: .287/.338/.420/.758, 52 for 181, 22 runs, 8 2b, 2 3b, 4 HR, 28 RBI, 13/31 BB/K

11. 2b Alonzo Harris 11/16/89 (1/16/89?) R/R Kingsport

Before July: .300/.323/.433/.756, 9 for 30, 2 runs, 2 2b, 3b, 5 RBI, 1/11 BB/K, SB

July: .306/.386/.541/.906, 34 for 111, 25 runs, 2b, 2 3b, 7 HR, 19 RBI, 10/24 BB/K, 8/10 SBs

Season: .305/.357/.518/.875, 43 for 141, 27 runs, 3 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 24 RBI, 11/35 BB/K, 9/11 SBs

12. LHSP Jon Niese 10/27/86 L/L Buffalo/New York

Niese actually turned his season around in June, but kicked it into a whole nother gear in July, earning himself a promotion back to New York with a 0.41 era in 3 Buffalo starts. Unfortunately, Niese succumbed to the rash of injuries permeating the big club, suffering a horrible looking complete tear of his hamstring in August.

Before July (combined): 3-6, 4.99 era, 15 GS, 83 IP, 94 H, 53/46 R/ER, 23/75 BB/K, 1.41 WHIP

July: 3-1, 1.53 era, 5 GS, 35.1 IP, 27 H, 6 ER, 11/23 BB/K, 1.586 GO/FO, .216 BAA, 1.076 WHIP

Buffalo: 2-0, 0.41 era, 3 GS, 2 CG, 22 IP, 15 H, ER, 5/17 BB/K, 1.82 GO/FO, .195 BAA, .91 WHIP

New York: 1-1, 3.38 era, 2 GS, 13.1 IP, 12 H, 5 ER, HR, 6/6 BB/K, 1.20 GO/FO, .250 BAA, 1.35 WHIP

Season: 6-7, 3.96 era, 20 GS, 118.1 IP, 121 H, 59/52 R/ER, 34/98 BB/K, 1.717 GO/FO, .264 BAA, 1.31 WHIP

Buffalo: 5-6, 3.82 era, 16 GS, 2 CG, 94.1 IP, 95 H, 47/40 R/ER, 7 HR, 26/82 BB/K, 1.81 GO/FO, .258 BAA, 1.28 WHIP

New York: 1-1, 4.50 era, 4 GS, 24 IP, 26 H, 12 ER, HR, 8/16 BB/K, 1.35 GO/FO, .286 BAA, 1.42 WHIP

13. RHSP Jeurys Familia 10/10/89 R/R Savannah

July: 3-1, 2.64 era, 5 GS, 30 IP, 24 H, 11/9 R/ER, HR, 8/30 BB/K, 1.31 GO/FO, .214 BAA

Season: 8-6, 2.87 era, 20/19 G/GS, 113 IP, 90 H, 44/36 R/ER, 3 HR, 37/92 BB/K, 1.53 GO/FO, .218 BAA

14. RHSP Eric Beaulac 11/13/86 R/R Savannah

Before July:

July: 3-2, 2.48 era, 6 GS, 32.2 IP, 30 H, 15/9 R/ER, 11/38 BB/K, 1.19 GO/FO, .242 BAA

Season: 6-6, 2.63 era, 20/13 G/GS, 89 IP, 77 H, 39/26 R/ER, 5 HR, 32/103 BB/K, 1.26 GO/FO, .232 BAA

15. LHSP Mark Cohoon 9/15/87 L/L Brooklyn

Before July: 2-0, 2.25 era, 2 GS, 12 IP, 7 H, 4/3 R/ER, 2 HR, 6/11 BB/K, 5.25 GO/FO, .167 BAA

July: 4-1, 2.48 era, 6 GS, 40 IP, 35 H, 12/11 R/ER, HR, 5/28 BB/K, 2.82 GO/FO, .243 BAA

Season: 6-1, 2.42 era, 8 GS, 52 IP, 42 H, 16/14 R/ER, 3 HR, 11/39 BB/K, 3.19 GO/FO, .226 BAA

16. LHP Chris Hilliard 10/26/87 L/L Kingsport

Before July: 0-1, 7.20 era, GS, 5 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 4 Ks, 0.50 GO/FO, .333 BAA

July: 2-1, 1.17 era, 5/2 G/GS, 23 IP, 19 H, 7/3 R/ER, 2 HR, 5/11 BB/K, 1.04 GO/FO, .232 BAA

Season: 2-2, 2.25 era, 6/3 G/GS, 28 IP, 26 H, 11/7 R/ER, 2 HR, 5/15 BB/K, 0.94 GO/FO, .252 BAA

17. LHSP Lachlan Hodge 2/3/89 L/L GCL

Before July: 2-0, 1.80 era, 2 G, 5 IP, 2 H, ER, 4/5 BB/K, 1.00 GO/FO, .143 BAA

July: 1-1, 1.90 era, 5 GS, 23.2 IP, 20 H, 9/5 R/ER, HR, 11/17 BB/K, 1.52 GO/FO, .227 BAA

Season: 3-1, 1.88 era, 7/5 G/GS, 28.2 IP, 22 H, 10/6 R/ER, HR, 15/22 BB/K, 1.44 GO/FO, .216 BAA

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1. OF Emmanuel Garcia 3/4/86 L/R Binghamton

Before July:

July: .209/.280/.242/.522, 14 runs, 3 2b, 4 RBI, 7/18 BB/K, 1/4 SBs

Season: .259/.310/.343/.653, 96 for 379, 55 runs, 14 2b, 3 3b, 4 HR, 31 RBI, 26/83 BB/K, 17/25 SBS

2. 1b/3b Marinus Vernooij 1/30/89 R/R GCL

Before July: .100/.250/.100/.350, 1 for 10, 1/4 BB/K

July: .193/.246/.231/.476, 10 for 52, 5 runs, 2 2b, 7 RBI, 3/16 BB/K, 1/2 SBs

Season: .177/.246/.210/.456, 11 for 62, 5 runs, 2 2b, 7 RBI, 4/20 BB/K

3. 2b Greg Veloz 6/3/88 S/R St. Lucie

July: .206/.270/.324/.594, 21 for 102, 14 runs, 4 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 6/28 BB/K, 3/4 SBs

Season: .233/.297/.305/.601, 81 for 348, 38 runs, 15 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 27/81 BB/K, 18/26 SBs

4. ss/2b Jose Coronado 4/13/86 S/R Binghamton

July: .263/.317/.305/.623, 25 for 95, 11 runs, 4 2b, 12 RBI, 6/14 BB/K, 2/4 SBs

Season: .230/.297/.267/.564, 75 for 326, 27 runs, 10 2b, 3b, 30 RBI, 30/65 BB/K, 9/11 SBs

5. ss/2b Luis Nieves

Before July: .222/.275/.333/.608, 8 for 36, 8 runs, 2b, HR, 8 RBI, 3/2 BB/K, 2 SBs

July: .113/.149/.127/.275, 8 for 71, 3 runs, 2b, 2 RBI, 3/12 BB/K, 2 SBs

Season: .150/.193/.196/.389, 16 for 107, 11 runs, 2 2b, HR, 10 RBI, 6/14 BB/K, 4 SBs

6. c Francisco Pena 10/12/89 R/R St. Lucie

Pena got off to a great start in July, and then proceeded to fall right back into the toilet with a 6 for 40 ending. It is highly telling that with a .675 OPS for the month, Pena had his best offensive month of the season.

July: .211/.253/.422/.675, 19 for 90, 12 runs, 2 2b, 3b, 5 HR, 14 RBI, 5/21 BB/K

Season: .219/.261/.337/.597, 63 for 288, 30 runs, 11 2b, 3b, 7 HR, 33 RBI, 13/58 BB/K

7. c Juan Centeno 11/16/89 L/R Brooklyn

Before July: .357/.345/.429/.773, 10 for 28, 6 runs, 3b, 5 RBI, 4 Ks

July: .074/.167/.074/.241, 4 for 54, run, 2 RBI, 4/9 BB/K

Season: .171/.225/.195/.420, 14 for 82, 7 runs, 3b, 7 RBI, 4/13 BB/K, SB

8. c Nelfi Zapata 12/13/90 R/R GCL

Before July: .533/.600/.733/1.333, 8 for 15, 3 runs, 2b, 3b, 5 RBI, BB

July: .237/.308/.390/.698, 14 for 59, 10 runs, 4 2b, 3b, HR, 7 RBI, 5/15 BB/K

Season: .297/.376/.459/.836, 22 for 74, 13 runs, 5 2b, 2 3b, HR, 12 RBI, 6/15 BB/K

10. LHSP Eric Niesen 9/4/85 L/L Binghamton

Niesen's got virtually identical BAAs against both sides (.293 LHB, .291 RHB), but he's given up all 5 of his AA homers to righties, and has had massive control issues in AA, with 26 walks in 41.2 innings (5.62 per 9), after walking just 16 in 57.2 innings in high A (2.49 per 9)

July: 1-2, 6.38 era, 5 GS, 24 IP, 27 H, 17 ER, 2 HR, 14/22 BB/K, 0.59 GO/FO, .300 BAA

Season: 4-10, 4.80 era, 20 GS, 99.1 IP, 98 H, 58/53 R/ER, 10 HR, 42/89 BB/K, 0.72 GO/FO, .260 BAA

11. RHSP Scott Moviel 5/7/88 R/R St. Lucie

July: 0-4, 5.67 era, 6 GS, 27 IP, 30 H, 20/17 R/ER, HR, 9/11 BB/K, 0.74 GO/FO, .286 BAA

12. RHSP Eduardo Aldama 12/23/89 R/R Kingsport

Before July: 1-0, 0.90 era, 2 GS, 10 IP, 4 H, 3/1 R/ER, 4/10 BB/K, 1.22 GO/FO, .114 BAA

July: 2-0, 7.17 era, 5 GS, 21.1 IP, 30 H, 20/17 R/ER, 2 HR, 14/17 BB/K, 1.93 GO/FO, .337 BAA

Season: 3-0, 5.17 era, 7 GS, 31.1 IP, 34 H, 23/18 R/ER, 2 HR, 18/27 BB/K, 1.67 GO/FO, .274 BAA

June 2009 Hotsheet

1. Jon Niese

Before June: 0-4, 7.96 era, 7 GS, 31.2 IP, 48 H, 34/28 ER, 12/30 BB/K

June: 3-2, 2.43 era, 6 GS, 40.2 IP, 32 H, 12/11 R/ER, 2 HR, 9/35 BB/K, 1.83 GO/FO, .215 BAA

Season: 3-6, 4.85 era, 13 GS, 72.1 IP, 80 H, 46/39 R/ER, 7 HR, 21/65 BB/K, 1.81 GO/FO, .275 BAA

After pitching horrific baseball for the first 2 months of the season, Jon Niese has kicked it into a serious gear in June, and were it not for his first start of the month (6.1 ip, 7 h, 6 er), those numbers would be downright extraordinary: 3-1, 1.31 era, 5 GS, 34.1 ip, 25 h, 6/5 r/er, 8/29 bb/k. So after really experiencing failure for the first time in his pro career, Niese has bounced back extremely nicely.

2. 1B/OF Nick Evans

Before June (AAA Buffalo + AA Binghamton): .130/.237/.261/.498, 15 for 115, 10 runs, 3 2b, 4 HR, 8 RBI, 16/40 BB/K

June: .323/.397/.554/.951, 21 for 65, 11 runs, 7 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 6/9 BB/K

Season: .200/.294/.367/.661, 36 for 180, 21 runs, 10 2b, 3b, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 22/49 BB/K

Evans' struggles at the beginning of the season were well documented, he got off to a miserable .093/.218/.227/.445 start in Buffalo, was demoted all the way to Extended, and then Binghamton, where he got off to an equally terrible start, but prior to his callup on June 19th, Evans was tearing it up, with a .390 average over his last 10 games (16 for 41, 6 2b, 3b, 2 HR), and overall a very very good month of June, Evans has seemingly regained his stroke from last year, when he was one of the top offensive prospects in the system.

3. 1b Ike Davis

Before June: .282/.367/.448/.815, 49 for 174, 18 runs, 16 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 24/46 BB/K

June: .324/.444/.568/1.012, 24 for 74, 11 runs, 4 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 17 RBI, 15/15 BB/K

Season: .294/.391/.484/.875, 73 for 248, 29 runs, 20 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 34 RBI, 39/61 BB/K

Split over two levels, Davis had a fantastic month of June, especially in the plate discipline department. Luckily for Ike, he saved an 0 for 8 stretch in Binghamton until the calendar turned (9 for 27 vs 9 for 35, lol). A valid concern is his continued inability to hit LHP (2 for 12, 3/5 BB/K in AA, after OPSing under .500 vs LHP in the FSL).

4. C Josh Thole

Before June: .369/.440/.490/.930, 58 for 157, 22 runs, 16 2b, HR, 16 RBI, 20/20 BB/K, 2/3 SBs

June: .310/.374/.400/.774, 31 for 100, 12 runs, 5 2b, 2 3b, 14 RBI, 11/5 BB/K, 2 SBs

Season: .346/.414/.455/.869, 89 for 257, 34 runs, 21 2b, 2 3b, HR, 30 RBI, 31/25 BB/K, 4/6 SBs

Well...those claiming bias on my part will have a field day with this selection for the Hotsheet, but here's my explaination: I needed 10 guys, and he was 10th to be chosen (but I go top down in the system, Buffalo down to Savannah).

Anyway, Thole had a good month average and OBP wise (74 IsoD in April, 68 in May, 64 in June), but didn't hit for all that much power, even for him (117 IsoP in April, 124 in May, only 90 in June). He kept up his insane reverse platoon splits, ending the month at .420/.488/.478/.966 vs LHP, and a good (not great) .319/.386/.447/.833 against RHP. His (further) improvement against RHP may allieviate concerns about him needing a platoon mate, but we would like to see those numbers even out a bit more. For those who say he doesn't hit for enough power, given 500 ABs (120 starts), his power numbers would be: 41 2b, 4 3b, 2 HR - well more then adequate from a catcher. Especially when it comes attached to a .300/.375 line.

5. OF Brahiam Maldonado

Before June: .226/.277/.377/.653, 33 for 146, 16 runs, 8 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 8/46 BB/K

June: .268/.391/.437/.827, 19 for 71, 10 runs, 3 2b, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 14/27 BB/K, 6 SBs

Season: .240/.317/.396/.713, 52 for 217, 26 runs, 11 2b, 3b, 7 HR, 31 RBI, 22/73 BB/K

A month after making the "Not Hot" portion, Maldonado posted a good bounceback month, especially in the plate discipline department, with a very good 14/27 BB/K ratio (good for him, .5185). We'll have to see if it carries over to July, though. And at 23 1/2, it'll need to.

6. 3b Zach Lutz

Before June: .230/.370/.391/.761, 20 for 87, 11 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 17/22 BB/K,

June: .293/.375/.402/.777, 27 for 92, 11 runs, 5 2b, 3b, HR, 12 RBI, 12/17 BB/K

Season: .263/.373/.397/.769, 47 for 179, 22 runs, 8 2b, 2 3b, 4 HR, 27 RBI, 29/39 BB/K

Lutz has suffered through an injury plagued tenure with the Mets, and this season has been no exception, he played in just 26 of the Mets first 48 games, and hit accordingly, just .230. However, he was healthy for all of June, and hit .293, albeit with not alot of power, with just a 109 IsoP. However, it portended good things for July, but he may have suffered *another* injury on July 9th, as he left the game early.

7. RHSP Jeurys Familia

Before June: 3-4, 2.92 era, 10/9 G/GS, 52.1 IP, 42 H, 22/17 R/ER, 20/37 BB/K, 1.608 GO/FO, .218 BAA, 1.185 WHIP

June: 2-1, 3.00 era, 5 GS, 30 IP, 24 H, 11/10 R/ER, HR, 9/25 BB/K, 1.70 GO/FO, .220 BAA, 1.10 WHIP

Season: 5-5, 2.95 era, 15/14 G/GS, 82.1 IP, 66 H, 33/27 R/ER, 29/62 BB/K, 1.642 GO/FO, .219 BAA, 1.154 WHIP

Familia's been one of Savannah's best pitchers this season, holding steady with a upper 2s to low 3s era, but he's pitched better then his numbers would indicate, as he goes on 4-5 start streaks of excellence, and then gets bombed for a 1-2 start span. Of course, that's what the low minor leagues are for, becoming more consistent. Familia doesn't turn 20 until after the season ends, so he is well ahead of the game.

8. RHSP Kyle Allen

Before June: 3-2, 4.91 era, 9/3 G/GS, 36.2 IP, 39 H, 21/20 R/ER, 17/34 BB/K, 2.251 GO/FO, .279 BAA, 1.527 WHIP

June: 2-1, 3.38 era, 5 GS, 26.2 IP, 25 H, 13/10 R/ER, 3 HR, 8/24 BB/K, 1.95 GO/FO, .248 BAA, 1.24 WHIP

Season: 5-3, 4.26 era, 14/8 G/GS, 63.1 IP, 64 H, 34/30 R/ER, 25/58 BB/K, 2.124 GO/FO, .266 BAA, 1.405 WHIP

Allen's been very up and down in his first full season, seemingly alternating good start/bad start, and hasn't yet been able to hit a consistent groove. However, he, too is just 19 years old, turning 20 in February of 2010, so time is very much on his side.

9. Robert Carson

Before June: 3-3, 2.09 era, 9 GS, 47.1 IP, 46 H, 26/11 R/ER, HR, 13/36 BB/K, 2.329 GO/FO, .248 BAA, 1.246 WHIP

June: 2-2, 2.89 era, 5 GS, 28 IP, 30 H, 11/9 R/ER, 13/15 BB/K, 1.44 GO/FO, .280 BAA, 1.54 WHIP

Season: 5-5, 2.39 era, 14 GS, 75.1 IP, 76 H, 37/20 R/ER, 26/51 BB/K, 1.999 GO/FO, .260 BAA, 1.354 WHIP

Carson's been, more then anyone else, a victim of the horrific Savannah defense (but really, every pitcher on the staff should be given at least half a pass, since even earned runs are the result of plays that should be made but aren't, or official scorers who don't give errors when they're justified). Outside of that, Carson's pitched great, with a 2:1 GO/FO ratio, and a good 3.106 BB/9. He needs to improve his K rate, but all his other periphs are very good.

10. ss Wilmer Flores

Before June: .263/.308/.327/.635, 41 for 156, 15 runs, 7 2b, HR, 13 RBI, 10/24 BB/K

June: .309/.340/.426/.766, 29 for 94, 7 runs, 6 2b, 3b, HR, 8 RBI, 2/9 BB/K

Season: .280/.320/.364/.684, 70 for 250, 22 runs, 13 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 21 RBI, 12/33 BB/K, .132 K rate

After a eh April and a terrible May, Wilmer bounced back to post his best month in Savannah. The very good thing about Wilmer is he only Ks roughly 1 every 8 ABs, meaning he has a very good contact rate, which is a good thing for his future. And remember, he doesn't turn 18 until August 6th. His XBH is way down from last year, if you're looking for any negatives (1 every 18.06 ABs this year, vs 1 every 11.2 ABs last year). His K rate and BB/K ratio is virtually the same from 08 to 09, another very good sign.
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1. OF Carlos Guzman

June: .224/.283/.365/.647, 19 for 85, 10 runs, 3 2b, 3 HR, 10 RBI, 6/13 BB/K

Much like Maldonado, and some others, the margin of error for Guzman is tiny when it comes to being regarded as a prospect. The 23 year old needs to make it up to Binghamton sometime this season and hit there, so an ice cold month like June serves to diminish his star, such that it was in the first place.

2. OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis

June: .242/.318/.364/.682, 24 for 99, 19 runs, 6 2b, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 10/22 BB/K

Nieuwenhuis has been inconsistent at best in his first full season of pro ball, sandwiching sub .700 OPS months around his .900+ May. However, on the positive side, his plate discipline numbers have been improving month to month (.3157 BB/K in April, .4615 in May, .4545 in June). And unlike Maldonado and Guzman, he turns 22 in August, so he's got some time to middle around before finding it.

3. Greg Veloz

June: .220/.268/.264/.532, 20 for 91, 11 runs, 4 2b, 6 RBI, 6/18 BB/K, 8/10 SBs

Veloz turned 21 in the early days of June, and celebrated by putting up his worst offensive month of the season. He is age appropriate for the league, but so far this season has put up woeful numbers with a .602 OPS.

4. IF Hector Pellot

June: .258/.319/.333/.653, 17 for 66, 5 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 4 RBI, 6/16 BB/K

Pellot's 22, and before his woeful June, there was some hope in the prospect community that he was finally justifying his 4th round selection way back in 2005. Well, then he went out and posted a mid 600 OPS...scratch that idea. Pellot will be eligible for the Rule V draft after the season, and there's virtually no chance he's protected.

5. Elvin Ramirez

June: 0-4, 5.64 era, 5 GS. 22.1 IP, 29 H, 20/14 R/ER, 2 HR, 18/14 BB/K, 1.32 GO/FO, .319 BAA

After posting ERAs of 3.93 and 3.09 in his first two months, Ramirez was a flat out disaster in June, with a mid 5s era, and more walks then strikeouts. Hopefully it's just some deadarm, as he's pitching into rarified air, innings wise (81 last year, 72.2 this). He has been especially bad his last two outings (7 innings, 16 hits, 8 earned). Hopefully he turns it around, as he's repeating the SAL off a good season last year (6-7, 3.67), and he turns 22 after the season ends.

May 2009 Hotsheet

1. OF Fernando Martinez L/R 10/10/88 AAA Buffalo

Before May: .233/.288/.411/.698, 17 for 73, 5 runs, 8 2b, 3b, HR, 8 RBI, 5/19 BB/K

May: .337/.378/.663/1.041, 31 for 92, 17 runs, 7 2b, 3b, 7 HR, 20 RBI, 6/12 BB/K, 2/3 SBs

Season Total: .291/.337/.552/.889, 48 for 165, 22 runs, 15 2b, 2 3b, 8 HR, 28 RBI, 11/31 BB/K, 2/3 SBs

Fernando turned it on in May in the XBH department, and really, in every department, cutting down his Ks dramatically (.260 K rate in April, .130 in May), increasing his plate discipline (.2632 BB/K in April, .5000 in May), and flashing off why he's still the top prospect in the system, and one of the top prospects in baseball. He earned himself a late month callup to the majors, where he's 3 for 16 so far, but has shown that discipline he was developing in the minors (.188 K rate in New York).

2. C Josh Thole L/R 10/28/86 AA Binghamton

Before May: .383/.457/.500/.957, 23 for 60, 9 runs, 7 2b, 4 RBI, 8/8 BB/K, 1/2 SBs

May: .361/.429/.485/.913, 35 for 97, 13 runs, 9 2b, HR, 12 RBI, 12/12 BB/K, SB

Season Total: .369/.440/.490/.930, 58 for 157, 22 runs, 16 2b, HR, 16 RBI, 20/20 BB/K, 2/3 SBs

Yep, Thole keeps doing what Thole does, hit for a high average/high OBP, not all that much power, and murder LHP (.419/.480/.512/.992). This year, however, he's hitting very well against RHP (.351/.424/.482/.907), hopefully that continues so he doesn't end up needing a platoon mate. He's also very hot as of late, having gone 7 for his last 11 with 2 2b, 3 RBI and 3 walks.

OK, so he cooled off in May, so what? LOL.

3. SS Ruben Tejada

Before May: .222/.347/.286/.632, 14 for 63, 8 runs, 4 2b, 9 RBI, 10/22 BB/K, 3/4 SBs

May: .309/.374/.415/.789, 29 for 94, 10 runs, 5 2b, 3b, HR, 10 RBI, 9/9 BB/K, 3 SBs

Season: .274/.363/.363/.726, 43 for 157, 18 runs, 9 2b, 3b, HR, 19 RBI, 19/31 BB/K, 6/7 SBs

Tejada took an 0-fer on the final day of the month, knocking his season average below .280, and knocking his May OPS under .800, but that doesn't diminish from the 19 year olds 2nd best offensive month in the last 2 seasons (his June last year (.333/.393/.427/.820) was better). Curiously, as a righty batter, he's hitting just .194/.362/.278/.639 against LHP, while hitting .298/.363/.388/.751 against righties.

4. RHSP Brad Holt R/R 10/13/86 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: 1-1, 6.59 era, 3 GS, 13.2 IP, 15 H, 10 ER, 3 HR, 5/16 BB/K, 1.88 GO/FO, .283 BAA

May: 3-0, 1.30 era, 5 GS, 27.2 IP, 18 H, 5/4 R/ER, 2 HR, 5/34 BB/K, 0.70 GO/FO, .184 BAA

Season: 4-1, 3.05 era, 8 GS, 41.1 IP, 33 H, 15/14 R/ER, 5 HR, 10/50 BB/K, 0.97 GO/FO, .219 BAA

5. OF Carlos Guzman L/R 5/24/86 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: .303/.354/.500/.854, 23 for 76, 7 runs, 6 2b, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 5/20 BB/K

May: .303/.355/.505/.860, 30 for 99, 15 runs, 9 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 8/19 BB/K

Season: .303/.354/.503/.857, 53 for 175, 22 runs, 15 2b, 3b, 6 HR, 19 RBI, 13/39 BB/K, 2/4 SBs

Guzman is a lefty batter, and is hitting just .231/.348/.256/.604 against southpaws, while conversely, he is ripping up RHP to the tune of .324/.357/.574/.930.

6. 2B/DH Hector Pellot R/R 2/8/87 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: .159/.191/.205/.396, 7 for 44, 2 2b, 4 RBI, 1/13 BB/K, 2 SBs

May: .365/.450/.596/1.046, 19 for 52, 16 runs, 3 2b, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 6/11 BB/K, 2/3 SBs

Season: .271/.336/.417/.753, 26 for 96, 16 runs, 5 2b, 3 HR, 11 RBI, 7/24 BB/K, 4/5 SBs

After making the hot sheet for being ice cold last month, Pellot makes it this month for being raging inferno hot, at least until he disappeared without an explanation.

From sluger11787 on NYFS: "It appears he was hurt trying to beat out a double play ball in the 9th inning of a game on May 20."

7. RHSP Jenrry Mejia R/R 10/11/89 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: 0-1, 3.38 era, 4 GS, 18.2 IP, 20 H, 12/7 R/ER, 8/19 BB/K, 3 GO/FO, .270 BAA

May: 3-0, 1.08 era, 4 GS, 25 IP, 15 H, 5/3 R/ER, 7/22 BB/K, 1.79 GO/FO, .215 BAA

Season: 3-1, 2.06 era, 8 GS, 43.2 IP, 35 H, 17/10 R/ER, 15/41 BB/K, 2.18 GO/FO, .215 BAA

8. LHSP Eric Niesen L/L 9/4/85 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: 0-2, 2.45 era, 4 GS, 22 IP, 13 H, 8/6 R/ER, 2 HR, 6/19 BB/K, 1.56 GO/FO, .165 BAA

May: 3-0, 1.93 era, 5 GS, 28 IP, 25 H, 8/6 R/ER, 9/25 BB/K, 0.51 GO/FO, .236 BAA

Season: 3-2, 2.16 era, 9 GS, 50 IP, 38 H, 16/12 R/ER, 2 HR, 15/44 BB/K, 0.85 GO/FO, .205 BAA

9. OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis L/R 8/7/87 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: .231/.310/.359/.669, 18 for 78, 9 runs, 4 2b, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 6/19 BB/K, 2 SBs

May: .284/.376/.545/.922, 25 for 88, 19 runs, 6 2b, 3b, 5 HR, 12 RBI, 11/24 BB/K, 2/3 SBs

Season: .259/.346/.458/.804, 43 for 166, 28 runs, 10 2b, 3b, 7 HR, 17 RBI, 17/43 BB/K, 4/5 SBs

Nieuwenhuis, like Guzman, struggles mightily against like handed pitching, hitting .231/.268/.308/.576 against LHP, while against RHP, he's hitting a very good .268/.367/.504/.871.

10. LHSP Robert Carson L/L 1/23/89 A Savannah

Before May: 2-2, 3.48 era, 4 GS, 20.2 IP, 25 H, 16/8 R/ER, 3/15 BB/K, 2.38 GO/FO, .291 BAA

May: 1-1, 1.01 era, 5 GS, 26.2 IP, 21 H, 10/3 R/ER, HR, 10/21 BB/K, 2.29 GO/FO, .214 BAA

Season: 3-3, 2.09 era, 9 GS, 47.1 IP, 46 H, 26/11 R/ER, HR, 13/36 BB/K, 2.33 GO/FO, .250 BAA


Jefry Marte has KILLED Carson so far this season with errors, that mostly explains the UER against Robert.
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1. SP Jon Niese L/L 10/27/86 AAA Buffalo/MLB New York

Before May: 0-2, 8.44 era, 4 GS, 16 IP, 26 H, 19/15 R/ER, HR, 7/17 BB/K, 1.31 GO/AO, .361 BAA, 2.06 WHIP

May: 0-2, 7.47 era, 3 GS, 15.2 IP, 22 H, 15/13 R/ER, 4 HR, 5/13 BB/K, 2.40 GO/FO, .314 BAA, 1.72 WHIP (AAA Buffalo), 0-0, 5.91 era, 2 GS, 10.2 IP, 14 H, 7 ER, 2/10 BB/K, 1.63 GO/FO, .326 BAA, 1.50 WHIP (MLB New York)

Overall in May: 0-2, 6.84 era, 5 GS, 26.1 IP, 36 H, 22/20 R/ER, 7/23 BB/K, 2.088 GO/FO, .319 BAA, 1.63 WHIP

Season Totals: 0-4, 7.44 era, 9 GS, 42.1 IP, 62 H, 41/35 R/ER, 14/40 BB/K, 1.742 GO/FO, .335 BAA, 1.795 WHIP

He pitched better in May. Nuff said.

2. SP Dylan Owen R/R 7/12/86 AA Binghamton

Before May: 0-1, 6.98 era, 4 GS, 19.1 IP, 20 H, 15 ER, 2 HR, 13/13 BB/K, 1.32 GO/FO, .274 BAA

May: 0-4, 6.97 era, 6 GS, 31 IP, 46 H, 29/24 R/ER, 4 HR, 14/17 BB/K, 1.00 GO/FO, .357 BAA

Season Total: 0-5, 6.97 era, 10 GS, 50.1 IP, 66 H, 44/39 R/ER, 6 HR, 27/30 BB/K, 1.11 GO/FO, .327 BAA

Owen has pretty much completely topped out, and his fringe prospect status has eroded.

3. Brahiam Maldonado

Before May: .224/.262/.397/.659, 13 for 58, 7 runs, 4 2b, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 2/20 BB/K

May: .224/.284/.341/.625, 19 for 85, 8 runs, 4 2b, 2 HR, 12 RBI, 6/26 BB/K

Season: .224/.276/.364/.639, 32 for 143, 15 runs, 8 2b, 4 HR, 18 RBI, 8/46 BB/K

See Dylan Owen. Maldonado is 23 1/2 years old now, and whatever prospect status he once had (and it was pretty good coming off a near .900 OPS at 21 in the Sally League) has all but gone caput.

4. C Francisco Pena R/R 10/12/89 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: .214/.274/.339/.613, 12 for 56, 7 runs, 4 2b, HR, 5 RBI, 1/8 BB/K

May: .222/.263/.278/.541, 16 for 72, 5 runs, 2b, HR, 6 RBI, 4/13 BB/K

Season: .219/.268/.305/.573, 28 for 128, 12 runs, 5 2b, 2 HR, 11 RBI, 5/21 BB/K

Yeah, he's playing all year at 19, and he's cut down on his strikeouts a ton (.164 K rate this year, .239 last year), but that hasn't translated to any gain in offense, his OPS (.573) is 115 points below last year's awful .688. It sounds silly to even think this, but Pena, who has done nothing offensively in 3 seasons, must show some sembelance of offense if he wants to retain his top prospect status.

5. SS Reese Havens L/R 10/20/86 A+ St. Lucie

Before May: .275/.352/.525/.877, 22 for 80, 11 runs, 6 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 11 RBI, 10/15 BB/K

May: .184/.336/.310/.647, 16 for 87, 11 runs, 2 2b, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 17/15 BB/K

Season: .228/.343/.413/.757, 38 for 167, 22 runs, 8 2b, 3b, 7 HR, 26 RBI, 27/30 BB/K

Haven's hasn't XBHed (apparently it's a verb now, WHO KNEW?!!??!?!?!) in his last 36 ABs, alarming for someone who had 11 of them in 80 April ABs.

6. 3b Jefry Marte R/R 6/21/91 A Savannah

Before May: .267/.308/.349/.657, 23 for 86, 10 runs, 2b, 3 3b, 10 RBI, 2/22 BB/K

May: .153/.193/.279/.473, 17 for 111, 9 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 8 RBI, 5/31 BB/K

Season: .203/.243/.310/.553, 40 for 197, 19 runs, 4 2b, 4 3b, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 7/53 BB/K

I almost didn't put him on here, due to his recent 5 for 14 stretch, but I couldn't ignore the beautiful .280 K rate and .1613 BB/K ratio in May.

April 2009 Hotsheet

1. C Josh Thole L/R 10/28/86 AA Binghamton: .383/.457/.500/.957 (23 for 60, 9 runs, 7 2b, 4 RBI, 8/8 BB/K)

Yep, Thole keeps doing what Thole does, hit for a high average/high OBP, not all that much power (keep in mind it's usually cold in Binghamton in April), and murder LHP (.526/.609/.579/1.188). This year, however, he's hitting very well against RHP (.317/.383/.463/.846), hopefully that continues so he doesn't end up needing a platoon mate. Thole is 10 for his last 22, so he's especially hot as of late.

2. 1B Lucas Duda L/R 2/3/86 AA Binghamton: .292/.470/.396/.866, 14 for 48, 7 runs, 2 2b, HR, 9 RBI, 15/12 BB/K

Duda had a fantastic first month in AA, much the same as he did last year, the key is sustaining it now. Remember, he fell into a 3 month chasm off his great April last year, we don't need any repeats of that this year. Despite his great beginning to 2009, Duda still struggles mightily against LHP, he didn't record a hit against lefties in April, going 0 for 12.

3. SP Angel Calero L/L 9/25/86 A+ St. Lucie: 1-1, 1.23 era, 4 GS, 22 IP, 12 H, 3 ER, HR, 8/20 BB/K, 0.71 GO/FO, .174 BAA, 0.91 WHIP

Calero has been excellent to start off 2009, much as he was to start off 2008. The Mets limit pitch counts early, so he's alternated 5 and 6 inning starts this season, but he has pitched brilliantly. A VERY good sign going forward is that he is holding RHB to a .154 BAA (over 17.1 innings so far, 52 outs).

4. SP/RP Brant Rustich R/R 1/23/85 A+ St. Lucie: 1-0, 1.38 era, 4 G, 13 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 3/18 BB/K, 1.20 GO/FO, .160 BAA, 0.85 WHIP

Rustich hasn't made a start yet this season, but he might be ready to enter the rotation the next time through (considering his last relief outing was 5 innings in a 14 inning game). Rustich, who is healed enough from his injuries last season to be sitting in the 93-96 range, has a very good 12.46 K/9 ratio, and has walked just 3. I still say if the Mets used Rustich as a reliever exclusively, he would be ready by July 1st to be a part of the Mets bullpen, but as I've also said, six of one, half dozen of the other...Rustich is a very good SP prospect, too.

5. SP/RP Nick Carr R/R 4/19/87 A+ St. Lucie: 1-0, 1.69 era, 5 G, 16 IP, 11 H, 6/3 R/ER, 10/17 BB/K, 1.45 GO/FO, .204 BAA, 1.31 WHIP

Carr is coming off a disaster of a 2008 season (2-10, 5.70 era) in St. Lucie, but he's off to a much better start in 2009, though he has yet to start a game. In 5 relief outings (3 of them 4 innings in length), he's struck out 17, though his walk rate (.625/ip, 5.63 per 9) is still much too high. Look for Carr, like Rustich, to join the rotation at some point in May, maybe when Calero and Holt move on to Binghamton (though Holt's sporting a nifty 6+ era).

6. 1B Ike Davis L/L 3/22/87 A+ St. Lucie: .304/.375/.468/.843, 24 for 79, 8 runs, 8 2b, 3b, HR, 6 RBI, 9/20 BB/K

Davis, who started off April very slowly, came on like an out of control freight train in the second half of the month, crushing everything in sight, and becoming a doubles machine. It's very early, but so far, it seems Davis is quieting the doubters (of which I remain one). Assuming a quick May and early June, it wouldn't be shocking to see Davis be pushed to Binghamton (although Lucas Duda does stand in his way).

7. SP Jeurys Familia R/R 10/10/89 A Savannah: 2-1, 1.37 era, 4/3 G/GS, 19.2 IP, 11 H, 5/3 R/ER, 9/14 BB/K, 2.07 GO/FO, .164 BAA, 1.02 WHIP

Familia's come out and performed very well in his age 19 season, getting his first taste of full season ball, setting a good foundation for the remainder of his season.

8. 2B/SS Jordany Valdespin L/R 12/23/87 A Savannah: .385/.406/.615/1.021, 25 for 65, 15 runs, 2 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 15 RBI, 3/10 BB/K, 2/3 SBs

Valdespin came pretty much out of nowhere to have the best statistical month of any Met minor leaguer, at least until he was suspended for conduct determental to the team on 4/26. Up to that point, he led the Gnats in RBI, XBH, average, and SLG. Early reports from a couple of eyewitnesses (both posters on NYFS) suggest Valdespin has good hands and is a good defender at 2b. Obviously he can hit (though it's a very very small sample size). We'll see what happens when he comes back off suspension, if he's back at Savannah.

Who's Not

1. SP Jon Niese L/L 10/27/86 AAA Buffalo: 0-2, 8.44 era, 4 GS, 16 IP, 26 H, 19/15 R/ER, HR, 7/17 BB/K, 1.31 GO/AO, .361 BAA, 2.06 WHIP

Niese, after struggling in spring training, has taken it to a whole different level of struggle in Buffalo. Half of his 4 starts, he's failed to complete 4 innings. Not much to say beyond that, as the numbers speak for themselves.

2. 1B/3B/LF/RF Nick Evans R/R 1/30/86 AAA Buffalo (hope you're sitting down): .102/.243/.271/.514 (6 for 59, 5 runs, 2b, 3 HR, 7 RBI, 11/20 BB/K)

Yikes. What's really alarming about those numbers (more alarming...I'm not sure what to say here), he's 1 for 11 against LHP. Keep in mind Mike Carp went through a similiar long slump in Binghamton last season, but he was batting .363 when he did it (37 for 185, .200). Evans, who ripped up the majority of spring training, is unfortunately going through a terrible slump to start the season, hence the absolutely putrid numbers right now. As we saw in the spring, and last season when he massacred the EL, Evans is simply too good of a hitter to be mired like this for long, he will figure it out and bounce back. Keep in mind, though, that even if he hits .300 from here on (135 for 450), his god awful April will depress his overall season line (if he hits .300 from here on, his overall season average would be .277 in 509 ABs).

3. 2B/DH Hector Pellot R/R 2/8/87 A+ St. Lucie: .159/.191/.205/.396, 7 for 44, 2 2b, 4 RBI, 1/13 BB/K, 2 SBs)

Not much to say beyond the numbers. He's still only 22, and in the FSL after hitting a decent .274/.344/.381/.725 in the Sally League at age 20, so there's some talent there, but time (and more importantly, other prospects) are passing him by in both lanes, so this might be a make or break season for Pellot, despite his age.

MPH August 2008 Hotsheet

For the purposes of the minor leaguers, "August" will include all regular season games played in September.

1. LF Daniel Murphy L/R 4/1/85 MLB New York

What a banner month for Daniel Murphy. He makes his major league debut, has his first homer, first double, first RBI, and oh yeah - he's played out of his mind all the while manning a position, that of the Trinity, he played the least amount of (LF). Murphy's extremely above average eye has helped him to a first month line of .333/.420/.493/.913 (23 for 69, 13 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 13 RBI, 11/14 BB/K). He's played so well, that he's solidified his standing as pretty much the everyday LFer (he's in a strict platoon, with the limited LHP out there, he plays virtually everyday). Not only that, but in limited ABs against LHP, he's been virtually perfect (4 for 6, run, HR, 3 RBI, 2 BBs, .667/.667/1.167).

And as he told us, his name is Daniel, NOT Dan or Danny. So there.

2. 1b Mike Carp L/R 6/30/86 AA Binghamton

Before August: 115 for 379, 51 runs, 19 2b, 12 HR, 56 RBI, 53/68 BB/K, .303/.393/.449/.842

August: .283/.438/.556/.994 (28 for 99, 16 runs, 10 2b, 3b, 5 HR, 16 RBI, 26/20 BB/K)

Season: .299/.403/.471/.874 (143 for 478, 67 runs, 29 2b, 3b, 17 HR, 72 RBI, 79/88 BB/K)

Mike Carp ended a banner bounceback season with his best offensive month of the year (.289/.435/.567/1.002 in August proper). Most notable in his turnaround campaign is his newfound ability to handle lefties (.268/.354/.438/.792, 41 for 153, 21 runs, 6 2b, 3b, 6 HR, 23 RBI, 19/32 BB/K), while still keeping the ability to mash righties (.314/.425/.486/.911, 102 for 325, 46 runs, 23 2b, 11 HR, 49 RBI, 60/56 BB/K). Not to mention his dramatic improvement in plate discipline. While last year he had a respectable 39/75 BB/K ratio, this year he had an off the charts great 79/88 BB/K and an equally great 104 IsoD. Carp is eligible for the Rule V Draft, so it is a safe bet he'll conclude his great season with an addition to the team's 40 man roster.

3. 1b Lucas Duda L/R 2/3/86 A+ St. Lucie

Before August: 99 for 385, 42 runs, 22 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 52 RBI, 54/101 BB/K, .257/.355/.384/.739

August: .286/.368/.449/.817 (28 for 98, 16 runs, 4 2b, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 12/28 BB/K)

Season: .263/.358/.398/.755 (127 for 483, 58 runs, 26 2b, 3 3b, 11 HR, 66 RBI, 66/129 BB/K, 2/9 SBs)

Duda bookended his season with good offensive months (.862 OPS April, .817 OPS August), but it was the middle 3 months which sunk his season (.724 May, .621 June, .733 July). In addition, his complete inability to handle LHP (.187/.281/.247/.527, 28 for 150, 11 runs, 4 2b, 3b, HR, 13 RBI, 18/55 BB/K) led to the crumbling of his stats. He hit very well against RHP (.298/.393/.468/.861, 98 for 329, 47 runs, 22 2b, 2 3b, 10 HR, 52 RBI, 48/72 BB/K). Still, Duda likely showed enough to be promoted to Binghamton next season, after what will likely be a second straight winterball trip to Hawaii.

4. RHSP Dillon Gee R/R 4/28/86 A+ St. Lucie/AA Binghamton

Before August: 7-6, 3.36 era, 19 GS, 115.1 IP, 105 H, 18/81 BB/K

August: 3-0, 1.62 era, 6 GS, 39 IP, 30 H, 6/33 BB/K, 0.92 WHIP

Season: 10-6, 2.92 era, 25 GS, 154.1 IP, 135 H, 53/50 R/ER, 7 HR, 24/114 BB/K, 1.03 WHIP

Gee performed significantly better then expected, posting a very solid 8-6, 3.25 line in 21 starts, over 127.1 innings. However, it was his late season promotion to Binghamton, and performance there that really raised eyebrows across the prospect loving community. Gee went 2-0 with a ridiculous 1.33 era in 4 starts, pitching 7 innings in 3 of them, and not allowing more then 1 earned run in any. Gee didn't hit his innings total from last season (178.2), but he significantly bettered his performance (7-9, 3.78 between college/Brooklyn). This season, split between high A and AA, Gee was 10-6 with a 2.92 era. Gee should open 2009 right back in Binghamton, bridging that talent gap between the Jenrry Mejia/Scott Moviel/Brad Holt etc wave and the Jon Niese/Bobby Parnell/Eddie Kunz etc wave.

5. RHSP Scott Moviel R/R 5/7/88 A Savannah/A+ St. Lucie (one start)

Before August: 9-8, 4.54 era, 21 GS, 105 IP, 113 H, 31/71 BB/K, 1.37 WHIP

August: 1-0, 2.70 era, 4 GS, 20 IP, 17 H, 6/13 BB/K

Season: 10-8, 4.25 era, 25 GS, 125 IP, 130 H, 75/59 R/ER, 9 HR, 37/84 BB/K

Season minus April: 9-4, 3.35 era, 20 GS, 107.1 IP, 100 H, 29/71 BB/K, 1.20 WHIP, 2.43 BB/9

Moviel started off his first pro season in utterly disasterous fashion, compiling an ugly 1-4, 9.68 line in April. However, from May 1st on, he pitched very very well, as you can see above. Moviel hit a bit of a wall around the 90-105 inning marker, which coincided with his career high in IP, set last season. However, he pushed through it to set a new career high in innings, with 125. Look for Moviel to begin the 2009 season in St. Lucie, right on pace for a prospect at age 21.

6. OF Cesar Puello R/R 4/1/91 R GCL

Before August: 21 for 81, 10 runs, 2 2b, 7 RBI, 7/9 SBs, 2/22 BB/K, .259/.294/.284/.578

August: .357/.410/.457/.867 (25 for 70, 14 runs, 4 2b, HR, 10 RBI, 3/10 BB/K, 6/9 SBs)

Season: .305/.350/.364/.714 (46 for 151, 24 runs, 6 2b, HR, 17 RBI, 5/32 BB/K, 13/18 SBs)

Puello started off slow, hitting just .259 thru his first 81 ABs, but turned it on in August with a blistering .357 clip. He was signed during the IFA period of 2007, and was one of Omar's Big Three of 2007 (the other's being Wilmer Flores and Jefry Marte). Expect Puello to possibly open in Savannah next year, at age 18.

7. 2b Alonzo Harris R/R 1/16/89 R GCL

Before August: .321/.345/.396/.742, 17 for 53, 11 runs, 2b, HR, 4 RBI, 1/9 BB/K, 1/1 SBs

August: .294/.410/.627/1.037 (15 for 51, 12 runs, 5 2b, 4 HR, 6 RBI, 8/14 BB/K, 6/8 SBs)

Season: .308/.379/.510/.889 (32 for 104, 23 runs, 6 2b, 5 HR, 10 RBI, 9/23 BB/K, 7/9 SBs)

Harris was hitting for a high average all season, but he put on a very impressive power display in August, blasting 9 XBH in just 51 ABs to end with an impressive .889 OPS. It wouldn't be that shocking to see Harris in Savannah next year, especially with the Mets penchant for pushing prospects.

8. RHSP Jenrry Mejia R/R 10/11/89 A- Brooklyn

Before August: 4-1, 2.84 era, 8 GS, 38 IP, 24 H, 14/36 BB/K, 1 WHIP

August: 1-1, 2.94 era, 6 GS, 33.2 IP, 27 H, 12/31 BB/K, 1.16 WHIP

Season: 5-2, 2.89 era, 14 GS, CGSO, 71.2 IP, 51 H, 4 HR, 26/67 BB/K, 1.07 WHIP

Mejia had a great first season stateside, posting career highs in IP (71.2), Ks (67), and wins (5). And he was one of a a handful of teenagers to finish their seasons in Brooklyn, something very rare for the Mets, they usually want Brooklyn overtly stacked to win (really stupid, but whatever). Mejia's on track to begin 2009 in Savannah at age 19, well ahead of the game. It's not inconceivable that he could end his age 19 season in St. Lucie, either.

9. OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis L/R 8/7/87 A- Brooklyn

Before August: 39 for 147, 13 runs, 5 2b, 3b, HR, 11 RBI, 3/6 SBs, 18/34 BB/K, .265/.349/.333/.683

August: .293/.352/.474/.825 (39 for 133, 20 runs, 10 2b, 4 3b, 2 HR, 18 RBI, 8/12 SBs, 11/36 BB/K)

Season: .279/.350/.400/.750 (78 for 280, 33 runs, 15 2b, 5 3b, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 29/70 BB/K, 11/18 SBs)

Nieuwenhuis was drafted in the 3rd round (100th overall) this year. He posted a pretty good line for a lefty in Brooklyn, and should be in St. Lucie to open the 2009 season.

July Edition - Hotsheet

1. AA LHSP Jon Niese L/L 10/27/86

Before July: 5-5, 3.14 era, 17 GS, CG, 91.2 IP, 82 H, 3 HR, 34/79 BB/K, 1.27 WHIP, .240 BAA

July AA/AAA: 2-2, 2.50 era, 6 GS, CG, 39.2 IP, 39 H, 11 ER, 3 HR, 12/40 BB/K

Season: 7-7, 2.95 era, 23 GS, 2 CG, CGSO, 131.1 IP, 121 H, 54/43 R/ER, 6 HR, 46/119 BB/K, 1.27 WHIP, .246 BAA

Niese spent most of the month with AA Binghamton, posting a 1-2, 2.76 era line, before earning a promotion to AAA New Orleans, where he utterly dominated the Tucson Sidewinders, firing 7 innings of 3 hit 1 run ball to run his monthly record to 2-2, 2.50. Niese had his best month stamina wise, and struck out a batter per inning. It's good to see Niese shaking that "6 inning pitcher" routine he had going for most of the season, too.

2. RHRP Eddie Kunz 4/8/86 R/R

Before July: 1-4, 3.79 era, 33 G, 21 SVs, 35.2 IP, 33 H, 22/33 BB/K, 1.54 WHIP

July: 0-0, 0.00 era, 10 G, 5 SVs, 11.1 IP, 5 H, 1/8 BB/K, .135 BAA, 5.50 GO/FO, 0.53 WHIP

Season: 1-4, 2.87 era, 43 G, 26 SVs, 47 IP, 38 H, 23/41 BB/K, .227 BAA, 1.30 WHIP
Eddie Kunz hasn't given up an earned run since June 18th, when he surrendered 3 hits and 2 runs in an appearance. Spanning the 15.2 innings since then, he's allowed 0 runs on 12 hits and 4 walks, while striking out 14. His GO/FO on the season is a ridiculously absurd 3.45, and he's holding EL batters to a .222 BAA. He is walking (or was) too many, although he only walked 1 batter in 11.1 innings in July. He also has some trouble with LHB, they are hitting .274 off him in 18 innings (54 outs + 20 hits + 11 walks = 85 + some reaching on HBP, errors = ~93 LHB faced). Still, he has not allowed a HR in his minor league career.

3. A+ OF Ezequiel Carrera L/L 6/11/87

Before July: 68 for 259, 36 runs, 10 2b, 9 3b, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 20/48 BB/K, 17/21 SBs, .263/.331/.394/.725

July: 23 for 70, 15 runs, 2b, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 9/19 BB/K, 4/7 SBs, .329/.405/.429/.834

Season: 91 for 329, 51 runs, 11 2b, 9 3b, 4 HR, 24 RBI, 21/28 SBs, 29/67 BB/K, .277/.347/.401/.748

Carrera makes his third hotsheet (really shouldn't have made April's, but I was impressed with his .257/.336/.404/.740 line after playing the majority of 2007 in the GCL). Well, his performance the last 2 months has been totally legit, he's ripping up the league to the tune of .311/.383/.447/.830 from May 31st (50 for 161, 30 runs, 2 2b, 4 3b, 4 HR, 14 RBI, 11/15 SBs, 15/36 BB/K. And, in July, he improved his BB/K ratio from .3529 to .4737, although there was an increase in both walks and Ks, and he was less efficent stealing bases. However, those are both minor nitpicks, the real story here is his rapid adjustment to very advanced pitching, and his improvement vs LHP. After hitting just .208 (5 for 24) vs them in April, he is now hitting .318/.408/.412/.820 (27 for 85, 22 for 61 (.361) since May 1st).

4. A+ C Josh Thole L/R 10/28/86

Before July: 59 for 202, 32 runs, 14 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 32 RBI, 28/22 BB/K, .292/.385/.416/.800

July: 25 for 75, 9 runs, 8 2b, HR, 12 RBI, 8/5 BB/K, .333/.388/.480/.868

Season: 84 for 277, 41 runs, 22 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 44 RBI, 36/27 BB/K, .303/.386/.433/.819

Josh Thole makes his third consecutive hotsheet with his third consecutive month batting over .315. Thole set season highs in AVG, SLG and OPS, and has taken over the #1 catchers role with the St. Lucie Mets. His season totals are nothing to sneeze at, but they include a terrible month of April (.228/.323/.386/.709). Factoring April out of the equation, Thole has ripped up the FSL to the tune of a .323/.402/.445/.847 line (71 for 220, 34 runs, 18 2b, 3 HR, 34 RBI, 29/19 BB/K). Did I mention he's 21, right in line with age/level. The 2005 draft is yielding a good number of these late round gems, with Parnell and now Thole headlining that list.

5. Greg Veloz

Before July: 81 for 314, 44 runs, 17 2b, 3 3b, 3 HR, 30 RBI, 24/31 SBs, 18/65 BB/K, .258/.308/.360/.668

July: 39 for 106, 20 runs, 8 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 2/7 SBs, 10/18 BB/K, .368/.427/.566/.993

Season: 120 for 420, 64 runs, 25 2b, 5 3b, 6 HR, 49 RBI, 26/38 SBs, 28/83 BB/K, .286/.338/.412/.750

Greg Veloz has very quietly been putting together a good season, but his prior two months (May .287/.314/.383/.697), and June (.275/.333/.392/.725) have obviously been quiet, with OPS' in the .690-.730 range. Well, Veloz put it all together in July, having his best pro month ever. Only a late month 0 for 9 (7/27, 7/28), kept him from posting a .400/1.000 month (AVG/OPS). Still, Veloz posted his best BB/K ratio, and best power month of his career, though oddly he only stole 2 bases in 7 attempts. Veloz has stark splits L/R, he's batting just .238/.278/.373/.651 vs LHP, and .306/.361/.429/.790 vs RHP, but he's more efficent (10/11 vs 16/27) stealing bases vs LHP. This late season surge should put him on track to open 2009 in St. Lucie, but with the Mets, one never knows, and a repeat of these numbers in August might cause Met brass to have him skip St. Lucie and proceed to Binghamton (that would be a mistake, obviously).

6. R GCL 3B Jefry Marte 6/21/91 R/R

July: 28 for 79, 15 runs, 8 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 14 RBI, 7/15 BB/K, .354/.435/.595/1.030

Marte's from the same class of IFA as Wilmer Flores, and he turned 17 first, not that that matters at all, considering he is torching the GCL. One wouldn't be surprised to see him in Savannah next year, and then Kingsport if he struggles.

7. R OF Rafael Fernandez L/L 8/3/88

July: 36 for 105, 24 runs, 7 2b, 3 3b, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 13/33 BB/K, .343/.420/.552/.973

Season: 45 for 144, 28 runs, 8 2b, 3 3b, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 16/42 BB/K, 3/5 SBs, .313/.385/.472/.857

An excellent month for the 20 year old (happy birthday, by the way) outfielder. Fernandez began getting 4 hits a night in mid July, which really helps your average. For a while there, you could not get him out at all, he routinely went 4 for 5 and 5 for 5. Still, even with the torrid month, he's hitting just .190/.227/.286/.513 vs LHP, 4 for 21 with 8 Ks.

Not hot

1. A+ 1B/OF Lucas Duda L/R 2/3/86

Before July: 81 for 304, 30 runs, 19 2b, 3b, 5 HR, 44 RBI, 40/77 BB/K, .266/.356/.385/.741

July: 18 for 81, 12 runs, 3 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 14/24 BB/K, 2 SBs, .222/.351/.383/.733

Season: 99 for 385, 42 runs, 22 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 52 RBI, 54/101 BB/K, .257/.355/.384/.739

Duda's numbers improved across the board from June. That's about the only thing that went right for the lefty slugger in July, he posted his second straight sub .230 month, and his third straight sub .260 month. Since a rip roaring start to his FSL career (.330/.415/.447/.862 in April), Duda's gone straight into the tank, posting a putrid line of .230/.333/.362/.695 from May 1st to July 31st. Here's hoping he can manage to have himself a bounceback August.

2. A+ SS Ruben Tejada R/R 9/1/89

Before July: 77 for 307, 35 runs, 11 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 26 RBI, 28/44 BB/K, 4/8 SBs, .251/.315/.319/.634

July: 16 for 91, 6 runs, 5 2b, 3b, 7 RBI, 3/13 BB/K, SB, .176/.200/.253/.453

Season: 93 for 398, 41 runs, 16 2b, 3 3b, 2 HR, 33 RBI, 5/9 SBs, 31/57 BB/K, .234/.290/.304/.594

After a great month of June (.333/.393/.427/.820), 18 year old Ruben Tejada proceeded directly into the tank with his worst month of the season, posting season lows in AVG, OBP, SLG and OPS. It would do well for people to remember Tejada is still just 18 years old, and was massively rushed (some would call it irresponsible, they wouldn't be wrong) to the FSL.

3. A OF Richard Pena R/R 8/15/87

Before July: 45 for 203, 28 runs, 8 2b, 12 RBI, 30/58 BB/K, 14/18 SBs, .222/.328/.261/.589

July: 5 for 41, 2 2b, 2 RBI, 17 Ks, .122/.143/.171/.314

Season: 50 for 244, 28 runs, 10 2b, 14 RBI, 14/18 SBs, 30/75 BB/K, .205/.300/.246/.546

Wow. Not much else to say. Coming off a .162/.297/.162/.459 line in June, Pena was hard pressed to do much worse in July, but he managed to anyway. Yikes.

4. A- Brooklyn 1b/OF Ike Davis L/L 3/22/87

July: 23 for 101, 7 runs, 6 2b, 6 RBI, 5/20 BB/K, .228/.262/.287/.549

Early returns for the 18th pick in the draft: bad. Keep in mind, however, that Keyspan Park (home of the Cyclones) is death to lefty power hitters, so much so that Mike Carp skipped it in 2005, jumping from the GCL to Hagerstown (Sally League). A good sign for Davis is that he's handling LHP (11 for 34, .324/.378), but remember Lucas Duda tore up LHP in Brooklyn last year, and he's hitting to a .500 OPS this year vs them in St. Lucie. Not very many conclusions can be drawn by a player's first half season adjusting to wood, anyway, it is way too premature to call him a bust, which I have seen some people do on message boards.

5. R 3b/1b Stefan Welch L/R 8/12/88

July: 28 for 118, 11 runs, 5 2b, 2 3b, HR, 13 RBI, 2/23 BB/K, 3 SBs, .237/.250/.339/.589

Rough month for the about-to-turn 20 year old Aussie. After a roaring start to his Kingsport career (18 for 45 June), Welch has fallen into a deep 8 for 41 slump, and is striking out a ton. Still, he's age appropriate for the league, and there is still a month to go, where he can right his season once again.

June 2008 Hotsheet

Written June 30th (St. Lucie), July 1st (all else)

1. A+ SS Ruben Tejada R/R 9/1/89

Before June: 45 for 211, 23 runs, 7 2b, 3b, HR, 17 RBI, 1/5 SBs, 19/36 BB/K, .213/.279/.270/.549

June: 32 for 96, 12 runs, 4 2b, 3b, HR, 9 RBI, 9/8 BB/K, 3/3 SBs, .333/.393/.427/.820

Season: 77 for 307, 35 runs, 11 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 26 RBI, 28/44 BB/K, 4/8 SBs, .251/.315/.319/.634

After middling around for 2 months in high A, 18 year old Ruben Tejada found his stroke in June, torching the FSL to the tune of an .820 OPS in June. If you factor out his 0 for 4 on June 1st, and his 1 for 13 to end the month, from June 2nd to June 25th, Tejada's performance was even more impressive (31 for 77, 12 runs, 4 2b, 3b, HR, 9 RBI, SB, 7/4 BB/K, .403/.452/.519/.972). What makes it even more impressive is that he was in the VSL/GCL last year.

2. A/A+ LHSP Michael Antonini R/L 8/6/85

Before June: 4-2, 2.51 era, 12 GS, 61 IP, 50 H, 15/51 BB/K, 1.07 WHIP

June: 2-2, 2.35 era, 6 GS, 38.1 IP, 33 H, 7/29 BB/K, 1.04 WHIP

Season: 6-4, 2.45 era, 17 GS, 99.1 IP, 83 H, 3 HR, 22/80 BB/K, 1.06 WHIP, .223 BAA

Antonini's pretty much come from nowhere to have one of the best statistical seasons in the minors. A pretty unheralded 18th round pick in 2007, he put up a 1.96 era between Kingsport and Brooklyn last year, largely discounted due to only 36.2 innings pitched, and the level of competition he faced. Even earlier this year, he was ignored by the prospect community at large, due to beating up on the Sally League. However, his extremely impressive 4 start showing in the FSL *should* begin to generate some buzz about Mr. Antonini. He was promoted on June 9th, after 2 June starts in the Sally League, and has continued to pitch brilliant baseball, with a scant 1.71 era in 26.1 innings at the high A level. It would be a shock, but it is within the range of possibility to see him join Binghamton for a playoff push in early August. Even if he stays in the FSL, he is on the upper edge of age/level, he turns 23 in early August.

3. A+ OF Ezequiel Carrera L/L 6/11/87

Before June: 41 for 168, 21 runs, 9 2b, 5 3b, 10 RBI, 14/31 BB/K, 10/13 SBs, .244/.312/.357/.669

June: 27 for 91, 15 runs, 2b, 4 3b, 2 HR, 9 RBI, 6/17 BB/K, 7/8 SBs, .297/.365/.462/.827

Season: 88 for 259, 36 runs, 10 2b, 9 3b, 2 HR, 19 RBI, 20/48 BB/K, 17/21 SBs, .263/.331/.394/.725

Carrera was jumped basically from the GCL to the FSL, the same as Ruben Tejada, and after the same uneven first 2 months, Carrera has also responded with an outstanding June. A very good sign for Carrera this year has been his ability to handle LHP, he's batting .281/.378/.359/.738 vs LHP in 64 ABs. Carrera hit .329/.408/.406/.813 between the GCL and a 70 AB stint in Brooklyn, most of it done after he'd turned 20 (he turned 21 on 6/11 this year).

4. A+ RHSP Dillon Gee R/R 4/28/86

Before June: 3-5, 4.28 era, 11 GS, 61 IP, 63 H, 13/48 BB/K, 1.25 WHIP

June: 3-0, 0.92 era, 4 GS, 29.1 IP, 18 H, 2 HR, 1/17 BB/K, 0.65 WHIP, .178 BAA

Season: 6-5, 3.19 era, 15 GS, 90.1 IP, 81 H, 3 HR, 14/65 BB/K, 1.05 WHIP, .242 BAA

Uh, wow. One of the most dominating months you'll ever see from any prospect at any level. Dillon Gee failed to complete 7 innings ONCE in his 4 starts (6.1 innings), he went 8 innings twice, and averaged 7.1 innings per start. It wouldn't be a shock at all to see Gee in Binghamton sometime in August, perhaps joining Antonini for that playoff push.

5. A+ C Josh Thole L/R 10/28/86

Before June: 33 for 120, 18 runs, 9 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 23 RBI, 17/13 BB/K, .275/.370/.417/.786

June: 26 for 82, 5 2b, HR, 9 RBI, 11/9 BB/K, .317/.406/.415/.821

Season: 59 for 202, 32 runs, 14 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 32 RBI, 28/22 BB/K, .292/.385/.416/.800

After a miserable April (.228/.323/.386/.709), Thole's posted back to back .820+ OPS months, turning his season around and vaulting up the prospect lists (at least MY prospect list). He had a decent season last year in Savannah, backing up Francisco Pena and Sean McCraw (.267/.372/.311/.683 in 389 ABs), and a very good 61/57 BB/K ratio, but hit for no power whatsoever, with just 17 2b in 389 ABs. Already this year in 202 ABs, he's got 14 2b, and 3 HR, his SLG is up 105 points from last season. And he is only 21 years old, right in line with age/level. I would hope the Mets are cautious with Thole, and keep him in St. Lucie all season.

6. AA LHSP Jon Niese L/L 10/27/86

Before June: 4-4, 3.47 era, 12 GS, 59.2 IP, 57 H, 23/52 BB/K, 1.34 WHIP

June: 1-1, 2.53 era, 5 GS, CG, 32 IP, 25 H, 11/27 BB/K, .223 BAA

Season: 5-5, 3.14 era, 17 GS, CG, 91.2 IP, 82 H, 3 HR, 34/79 BB/K, 1.27 WHIP, .240 BAA

Niese would be being talked about a whole lot more were it not for a stretch of games in late April into mid May where he pitched awful baseball. In a span of 4 starts, he put up 3 starts with ERAs over 8 (4.1 ip, 4 er; 4.1 ip, 7 er; 3 ip, 6 er). Those starts have significantly skewed his ERA skyward. In fact, if you took those starts out, his line would be: 5-3, 1.69 era, 14 GS, 80 IP, 62 H, 25/72 BB/K, 1.09 WHIP. He would be being mentioned among the top pitching prospects in baseball. So basically, outside of 3 starts in a 4 start span, he's significantly dominated the Eastern League.

7. AA RHSP Bobby Parnell R/R 9/8/84

Before June: 4-3, 4.78 era, 11 GS, 58.1 IP, 52 H, 33/35 BB/K, 1.46 WHIP

June: 4-1, 2.80 era, 6 GS, 35.1 IP, 34 H, HR, 11/34 BB/K, .248 BAA

Season: 8-4, 4.04 era, 17 GS, 93.2 IP, 86 H, 10 HR, 44/69 BB/K, 1.39 WHIP, 244 BAA

While the beginnings of Parnell's turnaround were seen as early as May, his periphs were still slightly out of line with his numbers (4-1, 3.28 in May with 19 walks in 35.2 innings). His June numbers were much better, across the board. He had the same 4-1 record, his lone loss coming in a horrific start on June 15th (5.2 ip, 10 h, 5 er). He similarly had a disasterous outing on May 18th (5 ip, 7 h, 6 er, 5 bb). In fact, if you take those two starts out, his May+June numbers are: 8-0, 1.94 era, 10 GS, 60.1 IP, 46 H, 24/47 BB/K, 1.16 WHIP (3.58 BB/9). While his BAA did go up from .223 to .248 in June, I think most people would take that if it meant less walks (11 in 35.1 innings in June, 2.80 per 9, versus 19 in 35.2 innings in May, 4.80 per 9).

8. AA 1B/3B/LF Nick Evans R/R 1/30/86

Before June: 50 for 171, 30 runs, 8 2b, 5 3b, 8 HR, 31 RBI, 17/32 BB/K, .292/.356/.538/.894

June: 32 for 94, 18 runs, 6 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 18 RBI, 8/25 BB/K, .340/.392/.606/.999

Season: 82 for 265, 48 runs, 14 2b, 7 3b, 13 HR, 49 RBI, 25/57 BB/K, .309/.369/.562/.931

Evans had a brief 23 AB cup of coffee in the majors, and aside from his first game (3 for 4, 3 2b), did very little, but he really wasn't expected to. Upon rejoining the BMets in June, he proceeded to put on a show, OPSing 1.000 and getting 13 XBH in 94 ABs. Remember, this is Evans rookie season in AA, and he's excelling at it. His numbers vs LHP are as insanely high as they've always been throughout his career (.368/.439/.690/1.128), but it is his numbers vs RHP this year which are impressing (.281/.333/.500/.833). We would expect the Mets to keep Evans in Binghamton for the duration of the season, unless they fall out of it, in which case you may see Evans, along with other AA prospects, up in the majors.

9. A RHSP Scott Moviel

Before June: 3-7, 6.24 era, 11 GS, 49 IP, 63 H, 20/34 BB/K, 1.69 WHIP

June: 5-0, 2.76 era, 5 GS, 29.1 IP, 24 H, 2 HR, 6/19 BB/K, .218 BAA

Season: 8-7, 4.94 era, 16 GS, 78.1 IP, 87 H, 7 HR, 26/53 BB/K, 1.44 WHIP, .274 BAA

Moviel bounced around the bottom for 2 months in the Sally League, understandable after pitching in HS last season (!). However, much like the other rushees (Carrera and Tejada), Moviel turned it on in June, SWEEPING THE LEG!, and putting up good numbers while doing it. His BB/9 for June was cut in half from the previous 2 months combined (3.673 in April+May, 1.841 in June). He averaged almost 6 IP/GS, versus 4.455 in April+May. His hits per 9 were 2/3 lower in June, his WHIP plunged from 1.69 to 1.02. It was a great month for the righty, it remains to be seen if he can buuld off it.

10. A RHSP Maikel Cleto R/R 5/1/89

Before June: 1-4, 4.04 era, 11 G, 8 GS, 55.2 IP, 62 H, 16/36 BB/K, 1.40 WHIP

June: 1-2, 2.72 era, 6 GS, 39.2 IP, 37 H, 2 HR, 8/22 BB/K, .252 BAA

Season: 2-6, 3.49 era, 17 G, 14 GS, CGSO, 95.1 IP, 99 H, 3 HR, 24/58 BB/K, 1.29 WHIP, .273 BAA

Cleto jumped onto many prospect radars with a complete game 3 hit shutout on May 22nd, and that game seemed to energize him, as he hasn't looked back since, with a 2.63 era from that game and forward, in 8 GS, with an average of 6.833 IP/GS, including 5 games of 7 innings or more. Cleto's been doing it with a heavy power sinker, generating a better then 2:1 go/fo ratio in June, where he averaged 6.61 IP/GS. He needs to K more batters, but his walk rate is very low for someone so young, at just 1.815 per 9 in June, and 2.266 overall on the season. Cleto is definitely one to keep an eye on, he could vault up prospect lists with a good season this year, at just age 19.

Not Hot

1. A+ 1B/OF Lucas Duda L/R 2/3/86

Before June: 63 for 216, 24 runs, 14 2b, 5 HR, 36 RBI, 23/51 BB/K, .292/.365/.426/.791

June: 18 for 88, 6 runs, 5 2b, 3b, 8 RBI, 17/26 BB/K, .205/.336/.284/.621

Season: 81 for 304, 30 runs, 19 2b, 3b, 5 HR, 44 RBI, 40/77 BB/K, .266/.356/.385/.741

Yeesh. Lucas Duda had about as nightmarish a month as you could imagine, he struck out once per game, and didn't do much hitting. Luckily for him, he did walk 17 times during the month, the most of any month for him, that was the only thing which saved him from a sub .600 month. It was nice to see that BB/K ratio firm up, but his last 2 months combined have been brutal. In addition, Duda's struggling mightily vs LHP, hitting just .195/.300/.253/.553 in 87 ABs. It is a long jump from Brooklyn to St. Lucie, but he has to rebound in July.

2. A OF Richard Pena R/R 8/15/87

Before June: 33 for 129, 21 runs, 8 2b, 8 RBI< 9/12 SBs, 17/30 BB/K

June: 12 for 74, 7 runs, 4 RBI, 13/28 BB/K, 5/6 SBs, .162/.297/.162/.459

Season: 45 for 203, 28 runs, 8 2b, 12 RBI, 30/58 BB/K, 14/18 SBs, .222/.328/.261/.589

Pena was having a decent season before June, albeit with very little power, but a respectable walk rate. Pena spent the balance of the 2007 season in Kingsport, where he hit .227/.365/.357/.722 in 154 ABs. And whether it's a coincidence or not, he fell apart after hitting the 175 AB mark this year, which was 18 fewer then he had last season (he's 2 for his last 28 with 11 Ks, a very good .071 average). Pena obviously needs to find his second wind, and quickly.

Not Enough PT to Qualify

1. R SS Wilmer Flores R/R

22 for 57, 13 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 17 RBI, 0/8 BB/K, .386/.410/.632/1.041

He's 16. Nuff said.

2. R 1B/3B Stefan Welch L/R 8/12/88

18 for 45, 12 runs, 2 2b, 4 3b, 9 RBI, 4/2 BB/K, .400/.451/.622/1.073

He's 19. He was signed out of Australia in the 2006 IFA period, and played in the GCL last year, where he hit .288/.346/.353/.699 in 139 ABs, with an 11/22 BB/K ratio.

3. R OF Gabriel Zavala R/R 5/14/87

12 for 35, 6 runs, 6 2b, 3b, 7 RBI, 0/13 BB/K, .343/.361/.571/.933

Zavala was signed during the 2004 IFA period out of Valencia, Venezuela. 2007 was his first season in the states, he hit .285/.364/.479/.843 in 165 ABs in the GCL. He's playing for Kingsport this season.

4. A- IF Zach Lutz

11 for 32, 3 runs, 3 2b, 6 RBI, 6/6 BB/K, .344/.447/.438/.885

Lutz was drafted in the 4th round of the 2007 draft, but missed all of the minor league season with a foot injury.

5. R 3B Jefry Marte R/R

8 for 26, run, 4 2b, 3b, 5 RBI, 1/6 BB/K, .308/.345/.538/.883

Marte comes from the same IFA class as Wilmer Flores, but he is playing in the GCL, where he is doing very well in 26 ABs.

Just Missed:

AA 1B/LF Mike Carp

June: 30 for 98, 13 runs, 4 2b, 4 HR, 19 RBI, 17/19 BB/K, .306/.409/.469/.878

A late month swoon for the ages (6 for 50) prevented Carp from nabbing the top spot in this month's hotsheet, and the longer the slump went on, the further he fell, until he fell completely out of the top 10. Still, I wanted to acknowledge Carp, and his ridiculous hot streak which, unfortunately for him, bridged perfectly the months of May and June. Between May 19th and June 17th, you could not get Mike Carp out. At all.

May 19th - June 17th: 40 for 97, 14 runs, 7 2b, 3 HR, 20 RBI, 19/16 BB/K, .412/.509/.577/1.086

A+ RHSP Dylan Owen

June: 4-1, 4.39 era, 5 GS, CG, 26.2 IP, 33 H, 4 HR, 4/26 BB/K, 1.39 WHIP, .297 BAA

Like Carp, it was a late month swoon that prevented him from cracking the top 10. Owen got demolished for 8 hits and 6 runs in just 3.1 innings in his final start, which pushed his monthly ERA to that bloated 4.39 you see, up from the 2.70 it was before that start. Owen was 4-0, 2.70 prior to that awful outing, and much like Carp, I wanted to acknowledge that fine pitching.