AAA International League: Buffalo 0/5/0, Rochester 1/5/0
2b Justin Turner 0 for 4, K, .269
ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 3, BB, K, .313
cf Jorge Padilla 1 for 4, K, .339
dh Mike Jacobs 1 for 4, .257
1b Val Pascucci 1 for 4, 3 Ks, .226
rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 4, .250
3b Mike Cervanek 0 for 2, BB, .230
lf Lucas Duda 0 for 3, K, .311 (snapped 5 gm HR streak & 6 gm hitting streak)
c JR House 0 for 1, 2 BBs, .297
Ramon Ortiz 6.1 IP, 4 H, ER, 2/7 BB/K, 8.10 era, L (0-1), 8.10 era, 96:63:33, 4:5:7
Jose De La Torre 1.1 IP, H, K, 3.38 era, 21:11:10, 2:1:1
Adam Pettyjohn 0.1 IP, 4.93 era, 4:2:2, 1:
Manny Acosta IP, K, 3.03 era, 8:6:2, 1:1:1
AA Eastern League: Binghamton 9/12/1, Portland 3/8/4
Kirk Nieuwenhuis had one of his patented video game games today with 4 XBH (3 2b and a HR), though he did also strike out for the 70th time this season, against 20 walks in 278 ABs. He, Raul Reyes and Jose Coronado had multi hit games, while Marshall Hubbard (0 for 4, run, RBI, BB, K, .243) and Jon Malo (0 for 4, K, .230) took 0-fers. Josh Stinson gave up 3 runs over 5.1 innings, but picked up his 5th win nonetheless. Overall, the Mets had 12 hits and a 3/6 BB/K, while going 5 for 13 (.385) with RISP and leaving 7 on base.
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 4 for 5, 3 runs, 3 2b (20), HR (12), RBI (44), K, .281
lf Sean Ratliff 1 for 4, BB, .299
1b Nick Evans 1 for 5, run, K, .289
2b Josh Satin 1 for 3, run, RBI, BB, .286
rf Raul Reyes 2 for 4, 2 runs, 3b (1), 2 RBI (13), K, .375
c Mike Nickeas 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, K, .309
3b Jose Coronado 2 for 4, .230
Josh Stinson 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2/4 BB/K, 3.18 era, W (5-1), 9:3:4
Dylan Owen 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2/4 BB/K, 2.63 era, 2:2:4
Derrick Ellison IP, 3.98 era, 0:3
A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 6/11/0, Fort Myers 1/7/3
cf Carlos Beltran 0 for 4, BB, .367
Jeurys Familia was in trouble in virtually every inning, and yet somehow managed to escape every jam he created, crafting 5 shutout innings, despite giving up 4 hits and 5 walks, he got his 2nd win of the season. Angel Calero, fresh off a 50 game suspension for steroids, fired 2 shutout innings in relief. The Mets had 11 hits and a 1/6 BB/K, while going 4 for 10 with RISP and leaving 7 on base. Jordany Valdespin and Carlos Beltran took 0-fers, while Stefan Welch, Juan Lagares and Rafael Fernandez had multi hit games.
2b Jordany Valdespin 0 for 5, .308
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 5, 2 runs, HR (1), RBI (6), K, .422
dh Carlos Beltran 0 for 4, BB, .367
1b Stefan Welch 2 for 4, run, 2 RBI (48), 2 Ks, .298
c Kai Gronauer 1 for 4, .346
cf Juan Lagares 2 for 4, run, RBI (6), .200
lf Joey August 1 for 4, K, .298
3b Richard Lucas 1 for 4, run, RBI (36), K, .204
rf Rafael Fernandez 3 for 4, run, RBI (2), K, .316, SB (1)
Jeurys Familia 5 IP, 4 H, ER, 5/6 BB/K, 5.61 era, W (2-4), 100:53:47, 4:4:6
Angel Calero 2 IP, K, 4.32 era, 0:5:1
Stephen Clyne IP, 2 H, BB, 3.86 era, 0:2:0
Rhiner Cruz IP, H, K, 3.11 era, 1:1:1
A South Atlantic League: Savannah 1/6/0, Greenville 7/12/0
Taylor Whitenton only gave up 2 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings, but took the loss as the offense starved Gnats (having lost Wilmer, Lagares, Gronauer and Michael Fisher since the break) managed just a run on 6 hits with a 3/8 BB/K. The Gnats were just 1 for 4 with RISP and left 3 on base. Wilfredo Tovar had the only multi hit game.
cf Pedro Zapata 0 for 4, .288
dh RJ Harris 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .167
3b Jefry Marte 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .232
lf Nick Santomauro 0 for 4, K, .174
rf Cesar Puello 1 for 3, .260
c Juan Torres 1 for 3, K, .176
1b Travis Ozga 1 for 3, run, K, .450
2b Alonzo Harris 0 for 1, 2 BBs, .229
ss Wilfredo Tovar 2 for 3, RBI (2), K, .419
Taylor Whitenton 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4/6 BB/K, HR, 3.58 era, L (3-4), 2:4:6
Sam Martinez 1.1 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, HR, 7.27 era, 1:3
Luis Rojas 1.2 IP, 3 H, ER, K, HR, 1.35 era, 2:1:1
A- New York Penn League: Brooklyn 0/5/1, Staten Island 5/11/1
Darrell Ceciliani snapped a 9 game hitting streak (he'd gone 17 for 33 over the 9 games), but he did reach base for the 10th straight game, and stole his 3rd base of the season. Cory Vaughn also took an 0-fer, and Yohan Almonte suffered his 2nd loss, despite giving up just 2 runs (1 earned) over 5.2 innings.
ss Rylan Sandoval 0 for 4, K, .298
cf Darrell Ceciliani 0 for 3, BB, K, .393, SB (3)
rf Cory Vaughn 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .250
1b Jeff Flagg 2 for 4, 2b, 2 Ks, .333
dh Joe Bonfe 0 for 2, 2 BBs, K, .349
2b JB Brown 1 for 3, BB, K, .163
3b James Schroeder 1 for 4, 2b, 2 Ks, .250
c Taylor Freeman 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .139
lf Cody Holliday 0 for 3, BB, K, .237
Yohan Almonte 5.2 IP, 5 H, 2/1 R/ER, 2/4 BB/K, 3.63 era, L (2-2), 11:2:4
Nelson Pereira 0.2 IP, 3 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 4.26 era
Ryan Fraser 1.2 IP, H, 3 Ks, 1.59 era, 2:0:3
Brian Needham IP, 2 H, 2 ER, BB, 12.27 era, 3:
R Appalachian League: Kingsport 5/14/2, Pulaski 14/16/0
Gonzalez Germen got CRUSHED for 7 runs (6 earned) on 8 hits in 3.2 innings for his 2nd loss of the season, and the Mets bullpen made sure the game was out of reach, thanks to an Aderlin Rodriguez error, by giving up 7 of their own (all Orlando Tovar, only 1 earned). The Mets offense had 14 hits and a 1/8 BB/K, while going 4 for 15 (.267) with RISP and leaving 11 on base. Ismael Tijernia, ZeErika McQueen, Javier Rodriguez and Nelfi Zapata had multi hit games, while Aderlin took the only 0-fer.
2b Ismael Tijernia 2 for 5, run, .381, SB (1)
cf ZeErika McQueen 2 for 5, run, 2b (5), K, .400
3b Aderlin Rodriguez 0 for 4, run, BB, 2 Ks, .205, E (4)
1b Lucas Stewart 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .290
rf Javier Rodriguez 4 for 5, run, 2 2b (4), 3 RBI (10), .442 (19 for 43, 4 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 10 RBI, 4/6 BB/K, .442/.479/.721/1.200)
c Albert Cordero 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .243
dh Nelfi Zapata 2 for 5, RBI (4), .250
lf John Semel 1 for 4, .182
ss Brandon Brown 1 for 4, 2b, K, .208, E (6)
Gonzalez Germen 3.2 IP, 8 H, 7/6 R/ER, 1/4 BB/K, HR, 6.75 era, L (1-2), 3:0:4
Richard Pena 1.1 IP, 2 Ks, 3 era, 1:1:2
Orlando Tovar 1.2 IP, 8 H, 7/1 R/ER, K, 3.38 era, 2:2:1
Josh Edgin 1.1 IP, 1/2 BB/K, 2.08 era, 1:1:2
Tom Chism IP, K, 2.70 era, 1:1:1
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Sunday, July 04, 2010
Saturday, July 03, 2010
7/2 Minor League Report! VALDESPIN, P. ZAPATA, Ceciliani, TIJERNIA, MCQUEEN, JA ROD, CORDERO!
AAA International League: Buffalo 12/13/2, Rochester 4/8/2
2b Justin Turner 3 for 5, 3 runs, RBI, .274
ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 3, run, .308
cf Jorge Padilla 1 for 4, 2 runs, BB, K, .345
1b Mike Jacobs 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 2b, 3 RBI, BB, .257
rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 5, run, HR (5), 2 RBI (19), K, .250
3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 4, RBI, .232
lf Lucas Duda 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b (5), HR (6), 3 RBI (16), 2 BBs, .328 (.328/.409/.759/1.168, 19 for 58, 10 runs, 5 2b, 3b, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 8/8 BB/K in 16 games)
dh Russ Adams 1 for 3, 2 BBs, K, .240
c JR House 1 for 3, run, BB, .300
Pat Misch 7 IP, 7 H, 4/2 R/ER, 1/5 BB/K, HR, 3.40 era, W (8-3), 105:73:32, 9:4:5
Manuel Alvarez IP, H, 0.00 era, 8:6:2, 2:1
John Lujan IP, K, 5.14 era, 15:10:5, 2:0:1
AA Eastern League: Binghamton 10/11/0, Portland 0/2/1, Game 1
Chris Schwinden had a CG two hit shutout, and the Mets used two big innings (3 run 4th, 7 run 5th) to crush the SeaDogs in the first game of a twinight doubleheader, 10-0. Sean Ratliff had the only multi hit game, while DJ Wabick (0 for 1, run, K, .280) took an 0-fer after PHing for Marshall Hubbard. The Mets had 11 hits and a 5/6 BB/K ratio, while going 6 for 11 (.556) with RISP and leaving 4 on base.
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 3, run, HR (11), RBI (42), BB, K, .273
lf Sean Ratliff 2 for 4, run, 2 2b (5), K, .310
1b Josh Satin 1 for 4, run, K, .292
dh Marshall Hubbard 1 for 2, RBI, BB, .249
rf Raul Reyes 1 for 4, run, HR (5), RBI (11), K, .394
c Mike Nickeas 1 for 2, 2 runs, 2 RBI, BB, .313
3b Jose Coronado 1 for 2, 2 runs, RBI, BB, .222
ss Jon Malo 1 for 2, run, HR, 3 RBI, BB, .235
2b Michael Fisher 2 for 3, RBI, K, .500
Chris Schwinden 7 IP, 2 H, 5 Ks, 4.53 era, W (4-5), 5:11:5
AA Eastern League: Binghamton 2/5/1, Portland 10/13/0, Game 2
One blowout deserves an equal but opposite blowout, and in Game 2, the SeaDogs dealt one to the Mets, crushing 4 pitchers for 10 runs on 13 hits and 4 walks. Scott Shaw spot started and was terrible, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks in 3 innings, and no one who followed was particularly better, except for Edgar Ramirez. The Mets offense had 5 hits and a 2/7 BB/K ratio, while going 1 for 7 (.143) with RISP and leaving 5 on base.
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 2, RBI (43), BB, K, .271
lf Sean Ratliff 0 for 2, .301
>>1b Mike Nickeas 0 for 1, .311
1b, 3b Josh Satin 0 for 2, BB, .284
dh DJ Wabick 1 for 3, 2b, K, .281
rf Raul Reyes 0 for 3, K, .361
3b, ss Jose Coronado 1 for 3, run, K, .224
c Saloman Manriquez 1 for 3, K, .357
2b Michael Fisher 1 for 3, run, K, .429
ss, lf Jon Malo 1 for 3, RBI, K, .237
Scott Shaw 3 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3/1 BB/K, HR, 6.92 era, L (4-6), 2:4:1
Edgar Ramirez 2.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 Ks, 4.25 era, 1:2:4
Roy Merritt 0.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, HR, 4.79 era, 2:
Emary Frederick IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, K, 5.27 era, 0:2:1
A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 3/7/1, Fort Myers 2/5/2, Game 1
Wilmer Flores had an RBI single in the top of the 8th to put the Mets ahead, but it was a Carlos Beltran sac fly which provided the ultimate winning run as the Mets hung on to win 3-2. Jordany Valdespin and Beltran had the multi hit games, while Kai Gronauer, Juan Lagares, Richard Lucas and Rafael Fernandez took 0-fers. Eric Beaulac started and gave up a run on 3 hits in 5 innings but got a ND. Elvin Ramirez pitched 2 hitless innings for the win, Jose Bierd allowed a run in the 8th but got his 8th save. The Mets had 7 hits and struck out 5 times, while going 1 for 4 with RISP and leaving 5 on base.
2b Jordany Valdespin 2 for 4, run, 2b (11), .313
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 4, RBI (3), .444
dh Carlos Beltran 2 for 3, 2b, RBI (4), .423
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 3, run, 2b (21), .299
c Kai Gronauer 0 for 4, K, .364
cf Juan Lagares 0 for 3, .188
lf Joey August 1 for 3, K, .306
3b Richard Lucas 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .205
rf Rafael Fernandez 0 for 3, run, K, .200
Eric Beaulac 5 IP, 3 H, ER, 2/3 BB/K, 3.45 era, 5:5:3
Elvin Ramirez 2 IP, 1/2 BB/K, 4.23 era, W (3-2), 1:2:2
Jose Bierd IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BBs, 3.83 era, SV (8), 2:1
A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 7/8/1, Fort Myers 3/5/2, Game 2
The Mets swept the Miracle in the doubleheader, winning the nightcap with a 4 run 7th. Jordany Valdespin, Wilmer Flores and Hector Pellot had multi hit games in the nightcap, while Juan Lagares, stefan Welch, Joey August (0 for 3, .299), Richard Lucas and Mike Moras (0 for 2, run, BB, .161) took 0-fers. The Mets overall had 8 hits and a 1/5 BB/K, while going 4 for 12 with RISP and leaving 3 on base. Erik Turgeon picked up the win with 2 scoreless after Brandon Moore gave up 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits in 5 innings.
2b Jordany Valdespin 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2b (12), RBI (23), K, .317
cf Juan Lagares 0 for 4, run, .167
ss Wilmer Flores 2 for 4, 2 RBI (5), K, .450
1b Stefan Welch 0 for 3, K, .296
3b Richard Lucas 0 for 2, run, K, .203
lf Hector Pellot 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, .214
dh Ryan Mollica 2 for 3, 3 RBI, .308
Brandon Moore 5 IP, 5 H, 3/2 R/ER, 1/6 BB/K, 3.27 era, 7:1:6
Erik Turgeon 2 IP, BB, K, 0.00 era, W (1-0), 1:3:1
A South Atlantic League: Savannah 3/9/3, Greenville 8/12/0
Pedro Zapata and Wilfredo Tovar had multi hit games, but it wasn't enough as Darin Gorwki got crushed for 6 runs on 9 hits in 5 innings to take his 4th loss. Oveall, the Gnats had 9 hits and a 2/8 BB/K ratio, while going 1 for 6 with RISP and leaving 6 on base.
cf Pedro Zapata 3 for 4, 2b (14), RBI (38), .291, CS (6)
lf RJ Harris 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .156
3b Jefry Marte 1 for 4, run, K, .234
dh Nick Santomauro 1 for 3, run, 2b (7), BB, .179
rf Cesar Puello 1 for 4, RBI, 2 Ks, .259
c Dock Doyle 0 for 4, RBI, .184
2b Jet Butler 1 for 3, BB, K
1b Alex Gregory 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .236
ss Wilfredo Tovar 2 for 4, run, 2b (2), .393
Darin Gorski 5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 6 Ks, 3 HR, 3.79 era, L (2-4), 5:3:6
Gabriel Zavala IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0.00 era, 1:2
Marcos Tabata 2 IP, H, BB, K, 2.57 era, 4:1:1
A- New York Penn League: Brooklyn 1/9/2, Staten Island 2/7/2 in 10 innings.
Prospect wrap up for Brooklyn: Darrel Ceciliani, Cory Vaughn and Luis Nieves each had one hit today, while Juan Centeno took an 0-fer. Ceciliani got base 3 times, and Vaughn stole his 3rd base.
dh Cody Holliday 1 for 3, run, 2 Ks, .257
>>ph, dh Kurt Steinhauer 1 for 2, K, .133
>>>>ph, dh JB Brown 0 for 1, .150
cf Darrell Ceciliani 1 for 3, 2 BBs, .414 (24 for 58, 17 runs, 5 2b, 4 3b, 11 RBI, 7/9 BB/K, .414/.450/.638/1.098)
rf Cory Vaughn 1 for 4, BB, K, .268, SB (3)
1b Jeff Flagg 2 for 4, RBI, BB, K, .322
lf Will Cherry 0 for 5, 4 Ks, .200
3b Joe Bonfe 1 for 2, 3 BBs, K, .366
2b Rylan Sandoval 1 for 3, 2 BBs, .326
c Juan Centeno 0 for 3, .238
ss Luis Nieves 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .350
Mitch Houck 7 IP, 4 H, R, 2/4 BB/K, 0.87 era, 7:4:4
Hamilton Bennett 2 IP, 2/3 BB/K, 1.13 era, 2:1:3
AJ Pinera 0.1 IP, 2 H, ER, 3.68 era, L (0-2), 1:
Johan Figereo 0.1 IP, H, 5.06 era, 0:1
R Appalachian League: Kingsport 13/22/2, Pulaski 1/5/2
The Mets offense exploded for 22 hits and a 2/5 BB/K, oblierating Pulaski 13 to 1. The Mets went 5 for 14 (.357) with RISP and left 10 on. Ismael Tijernia, ZeErika McQueen, Javier Rodriguez and Albert Cordero had 3 or more hits, Amauris Valdez and John Semel had 2 hits apiece.
2b Ismael Tijernia 4 for 6, .375
ss Justin Schafer 1 for 6, 2 runs, RBI, K, .258
cf ZeErika McQueen 5 for 5, 4 runs, 2b (4), .400
3b Lucas Stewart 1 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, BB, K, .308
rf Javier Rodriguez 3 for 5, 2 runs, 2b (2), HR (2), 5 RBI (7), .395
c Albert Cordero 3 for 5, run, 2b (3), 3 RBI (5), .250
1b Eddie Lora 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .071
dh Amauris Valdez 2 for 5, RBI, .500
lf John Semel 2 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .172
Jacob DeGrom 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1/2 BB/K, 6.75 era, 8:2:2
Samuel Taveras 2.2 IP, H, ER, 3 Ks, HR, 2.61 era, W (1-1), 3:2:3
Peter Birdwell 2 IP, H, 2/1 BB/K, 0.00 era, 3:1:1
2b Justin Turner 3 for 5, 3 runs, RBI, .274
ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 3, run, .308
cf Jorge Padilla 1 for 4, 2 runs, BB, K, .345
1b Mike Jacobs 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 2b, 3 RBI, BB, .257
rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 5, run, HR (5), 2 RBI (19), K, .250
3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 4, RBI, .232
lf Lucas Duda 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b (5), HR (6), 3 RBI (16), 2 BBs, .328 (.328/.409/.759/1.168, 19 for 58, 10 runs, 5 2b, 3b, 6 HR, 16 RBI, 8/8 BB/K in 16 games)
dh Russ Adams 1 for 3, 2 BBs, K, .240
c JR House 1 for 3, run, BB, .300
Pat Misch 7 IP, 7 H, 4/2 R/ER, 1/5 BB/K, HR, 3.40 era, W (8-3), 105:73:32, 9:4:5
Manuel Alvarez IP, H, 0.00 era, 8:6:2, 2:1
John Lujan IP, K, 5.14 era, 15:10:5, 2:0:1
AA Eastern League: Binghamton 10/11/0, Portland 0/2/1, Game 1
Chris Schwinden had a CG two hit shutout, and the Mets used two big innings (3 run 4th, 7 run 5th) to crush the SeaDogs in the first game of a twinight doubleheader, 10-0. Sean Ratliff had the only multi hit game, while DJ Wabick (0 for 1, run, K, .280) took an 0-fer after PHing for Marshall Hubbard. The Mets had 11 hits and a 5/6 BB/K ratio, while going 6 for 11 (.556) with RISP and leaving 4 on base.
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 3, run, HR (11), RBI (42), BB, K, .273
lf Sean Ratliff 2 for 4, run, 2 2b (5), K, .310
1b Josh Satin 1 for 4, run, K, .292
dh Marshall Hubbard 1 for 2, RBI, BB, .249
rf Raul Reyes 1 for 4, run, HR (5), RBI (11), K, .394
c Mike Nickeas 1 for 2, 2 runs, 2 RBI, BB, .313
3b Jose Coronado 1 for 2, 2 runs, RBI, BB, .222
ss Jon Malo 1 for 2, run, HR, 3 RBI, BB, .235
2b Michael Fisher 2 for 3, RBI, K, .500
Chris Schwinden 7 IP, 2 H, 5 Ks, 4.53 era, W (4-5), 5:11:5
AA Eastern League: Binghamton 2/5/1, Portland 10/13/0, Game 2
One blowout deserves an equal but opposite blowout, and in Game 2, the SeaDogs dealt one to the Mets, crushing 4 pitchers for 10 runs on 13 hits and 4 walks. Scott Shaw spot started and was terrible, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks in 3 innings, and no one who followed was particularly better, except for Edgar Ramirez. The Mets offense had 5 hits and a 2/7 BB/K ratio, while going 1 for 7 (.143) with RISP and leaving 5 on base.
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 2, RBI (43), BB, K, .271
lf Sean Ratliff 0 for 2, .301
>>1b Mike Nickeas 0 for 1, .311
1b, 3b Josh Satin 0 for 2, BB, .284
dh DJ Wabick 1 for 3, 2b, K, .281
rf Raul Reyes 0 for 3, K, .361
3b, ss Jose Coronado 1 for 3, run, K, .224
c Saloman Manriquez 1 for 3, K, .357
2b Michael Fisher 1 for 3, run, K, .429
ss, lf Jon Malo 1 for 3, RBI, K, .237
Scott Shaw 3 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 3/1 BB/K, HR, 6.92 era, L (4-6), 2:4:1
Edgar Ramirez 2.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 4 Ks, 4.25 era, 1:2:4
Roy Merritt 0.2 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, HR, 4.79 era, 2:
Emary Frederick IP, 4 H, 3 ER, BB, K, 5.27 era, 0:2:1
A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 3/7/1, Fort Myers 2/5/2, Game 1
Wilmer Flores had an RBI single in the top of the 8th to put the Mets ahead, but it was a Carlos Beltran sac fly which provided the ultimate winning run as the Mets hung on to win 3-2. Jordany Valdespin and Beltran had the multi hit games, while Kai Gronauer, Juan Lagares, Richard Lucas and Rafael Fernandez took 0-fers. Eric Beaulac started and gave up a run on 3 hits in 5 innings but got a ND. Elvin Ramirez pitched 2 hitless innings for the win, Jose Bierd allowed a run in the 8th but got his 8th save. The Mets had 7 hits and struck out 5 times, while going 1 for 4 with RISP and leaving 5 on base.
2b Jordany Valdespin 2 for 4, run, 2b (11), .313
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 4, RBI (3), .444
dh Carlos Beltran 2 for 3, 2b, RBI (4), .423
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 3, run, 2b (21), .299
c Kai Gronauer 0 for 4, K, .364
cf Juan Lagares 0 for 3, .188
lf Joey August 1 for 3, K, .306
3b Richard Lucas 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .205
rf Rafael Fernandez 0 for 3, run, K, .200
Eric Beaulac 5 IP, 3 H, ER, 2/3 BB/K, 3.45 era, 5:5:3
Elvin Ramirez 2 IP, 1/2 BB/K, 4.23 era, W (3-2), 1:2:2
Jose Bierd IP, 2 H, ER, 2 BBs, 3.83 era, SV (8), 2:1
A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 7/8/1, Fort Myers 3/5/2, Game 2
The Mets swept the Miracle in the doubleheader, winning the nightcap with a 4 run 7th. Jordany Valdespin, Wilmer Flores and Hector Pellot had multi hit games in the nightcap, while Juan Lagares, stefan Welch, Joey August (0 for 3, .299), Richard Lucas and Mike Moras (0 for 2, run, BB, .161) took 0-fers. The Mets overall had 8 hits and a 1/5 BB/K, while going 4 for 12 with RISP and leaving 3 on base. Erik Turgeon picked up the win with 2 scoreless after Brandon Moore gave up 3 runs (2 earned) on 5 hits in 5 innings.
2b Jordany Valdespin 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2b (12), RBI (23), K, .317
cf Juan Lagares 0 for 4, run, .167
ss Wilmer Flores 2 for 4, 2 RBI (5), K, .450
1b Stefan Welch 0 for 3, K, .296
3b Richard Lucas 0 for 2, run, K, .203
lf Hector Pellot 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, .214
dh Ryan Mollica 2 for 3, 3 RBI, .308
Brandon Moore 5 IP, 5 H, 3/2 R/ER, 1/6 BB/K, 3.27 era, 7:1:6
Erik Turgeon 2 IP, BB, K, 0.00 era, W (1-0), 1:3:1
A South Atlantic League: Savannah 3/9/3, Greenville 8/12/0
Pedro Zapata and Wilfredo Tovar had multi hit games, but it wasn't enough as Darin Gorwki got crushed for 6 runs on 9 hits in 5 innings to take his 4th loss. Oveall, the Gnats had 9 hits and a 2/8 BB/K ratio, while going 1 for 6 with RISP and leaving 6 on base.
cf Pedro Zapata 3 for 4, 2b (14), RBI (38), .291, CS (6)
lf RJ Harris 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .156
3b Jefry Marte 1 for 4, run, K, .234
dh Nick Santomauro 1 for 3, run, 2b (7), BB, .179
rf Cesar Puello 1 for 4, RBI, 2 Ks, .259
c Dock Doyle 0 for 4, RBI, .184
2b Jet Butler 1 for 3, BB, K
1b Alex Gregory 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .236
ss Wilfredo Tovar 2 for 4, run, 2b (2), .393
Darin Gorski 5 IP, 9 H, 6 ER, 6 Ks, 3 HR, 3.79 era, L (2-4), 5:3:6
Gabriel Zavala IP, 2 H, 2 R, 0.00 era, 1:2
Marcos Tabata 2 IP, H, BB, K, 2.57 era, 4:1:1
A- New York Penn League: Brooklyn 1/9/2, Staten Island 2/7/2 in 10 innings.
Prospect wrap up for Brooklyn: Darrel Ceciliani, Cory Vaughn and Luis Nieves each had one hit today, while Juan Centeno took an 0-fer. Ceciliani got base 3 times, and Vaughn stole his 3rd base.
dh Cody Holliday 1 for 3, run, 2 Ks, .257
>>ph, dh Kurt Steinhauer 1 for 2, K, .133
>>>>ph, dh JB Brown 0 for 1, .150
cf Darrell Ceciliani 1 for 3, 2 BBs, .414 (24 for 58, 17 runs, 5 2b, 4 3b, 11 RBI, 7/9 BB/K, .414/.450/.638/1.098)
rf Cory Vaughn 1 for 4, BB, K, .268, SB (3)
1b Jeff Flagg 2 for 4, RBI, BB, K, .322
lf Will Cherry 0 for 5, 4 Ks, .200
3b Joe Bonfe 1 for 2, 3 BBs, K, .366
2b Rylan Sandoval 1 for 3, 2 BBs, .326
c Juan Centeno 0 for 3, .238
ss Luis Nieves 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .350
Mitch Houck 7 IP, 4 H, R, 2/4 BB/K, 0.87 era, 7:4:4
Hamilton Bennett 2 IP, 2/3 BB/K, 1.13 era, 2:1:3
AJ Pinera 0.1 IP, 2 H, ER, 3.68 era, L (0-2), 1:
Johan Figereo 0.1 IP, H, 5.06 era, 0:1
R Appalachian League: Kingsport 13/22/2, Pulaski 1/5/2
The Mets offense exploded for 22 hits and a 2/5 BB/K, oblierating Pulaski 13 to 1. The Mets went 5 for 14 (.357) with RISP and left 10 on. Ismael Tijernia, ZeErika McQueen, Javier Rodriguez and Albert Cordero had 3 or more hits, Amauris Valdez and John Semel had 2 hits apiece.
2b Ismael Tijernia 4 for 6, .375
ss Justin Schafer 1 for 6, 2 runs, RBI, K, .258
cf ZeErika McQueen 5 for 5, 4 runs, 2b (4), .400
3b Lucas Stewart 1 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, BB, K, .308
rf Javier Rodriguez 3 for 5, 2 runs, 2b (2), HR (2), 5 RBI (7), .395
c Albert Cordero 3 for 5, run, 2b (3), 3 RBI (5), .250
1b Eddie Lora 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .071
dh Amauris Valdez 2 for 5, RBI, .500
lf John Semel 2 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .172
Jacob DeGrom 4.1 IP, 3 H, 1/2 BB/K, 6.75 era, 8:2:2
Samuel Taveras 2.2 IP, H, ER, 3 Ks, HR, 2.61 era, W (1-1), 3:2:3
Peter Birdwell 2 IP, H, 2/1 BB/K, 0.00 era, 3:1:1
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
8/24 Minor League Report! NIEUWENHUIS (OMG!), Welch, JROD
INT AAA: Buffalo 7/13/0, Scranton 2/6/1
ss Argenis Reyes 2 for 5, 2 runs, RBI, .281
cf Chip Ambres 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .255
lf Nick Evans 2 for 5, 2b (12), RBI (30), K, .211
1b Mike Lamb 2 for 5, 2 RBI, .259
3b Javier Castillo 1 for 5, RBI, 3 Ks, .251
rf Jason Dubois 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, 2 Ks, .149
c Robinson Cancel 1 for 4, run, 2 Ks, .241
dh Josh Petersen 2 for 4, run, K, .257
2b Luis Rivera 1 for 3, run, RBI, BB, .306
Lance Broadway 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2/5 BB/K, 6.17 era, W (5-9), 96:56:40, 7:4:5
Atuaro Lopez 2.2 IP, H, 2/1 BB/K, 3.28 era, 51:28:23, 4:3:1
Eddie Kunz IP, BB, 4.82 era, 14:10:4, 2:1
EL AA: Binghamton 6/10/2, Connecticut 9/14/1
Dylan Owen had another rough outing tonight, giving up 5 runs (4 earned), on 8 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings, but the Mets offense kept pace, until Edgar Alfonzo gave up a 4 spot in the 7th, though only 2 were earned (due to his own error).
The Mets offense had 10 hits and drew 6 walks, while going a pathetic 2 for 16 (.125) with RISP, and leaving 10 on base. Ruben Tejada (0 for 4, RBI (39), BB, .282) and Josh Thole (0 for 5, RBI (45), .328) took 0-fers, while Jose Coronado, Shawn Bowman, Caleb Stewart and DJ Wabick all had multi hit games.
2b Jose Coronado 2 for 5, 2b, RBI, K, .270
3b Shawn Bowman 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 2b (23), BB, .296
rf Caleb Stewart 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .233
lf DJ Wabick 2 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .285
1b Mark Kiger 1 for 3, run, RBI, 2 BBs, .250
cf Emmanuel Garcia 1 for 4, RBI, K, .251
Dylan Owen 6 IP, 8 H, 5/4 R/ER, 2/6 BB/K, 5.60 era, 6:6:6 (bwhahahaha)
Edgar Alfonzo 2 IP, 6 H, 4/2 R/ER, K, HR, 4.06 era, L (4-4), 1:3:1
FSL A+: St. Lucie 12/12/2, Fort Myers 2/9/3
Kirk Nieuwenhuis is just absolutely en fuego right now atop the Mets lineup, and the rest of them aren't doing so bad, either. The Mets have now scored 92 runs in their last 13 games, going 9-4 over that span. Nieuwenhuis had the only multi hit game tonight, but it was a doozy, with 3 more XBH, including his league leading 16th homer, and 31st, and 32nd double. Nieuwenhuis now has his batting average up to .270, roughly 3 weeks ago, it stood in the mid .240s, he has done some monumental heavy lifting in the last month. The Mets hammered out 12 hits, while also walking 9 times, and were 7 for 18 (.389) with RISP, while leaving 10 on base.
Scott Moviel was the beneficiary of the outburst tonight, he had a so so outing, with just 4 hits allowed over 5 innings, though he walked 4, he also struck out 8. Josh Stinson bounced back off a dreadful outing, working the final 2 innings for his 4th save (Mets put up 7 in the 9th).
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 4 for 5, 3 runs, 2 2b (32), HR (16), 2 RBI (68), BB, .270 (.340/.404/.681/1.085, 32 for 94, 19 runs, 10 2b, 2 3b, 6 HR, 22 RBI, 9/16 BB/K in August...WOW - oh yeah, his last 10 games? Think of what you can do in a video game...now triple it. Nieuwenhuis' last 10 games: 21 for 43 (.488), 13 runs, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 HR, 17 RBI, 6/9 BB/K, .488/.551/1.186/1.737). Two 3 hit games, Two 4 hit games, and two 2 hit games.
ss Reese Havens 1 for 4, 2 runs, RBI (47), 2 BBs, .242
3b Zach Lutz 1 for 4, run, 2 RBI (59), 2 BBs, K, .281
rf Carlos Guzman 1 for 6, run, 2 Ks, .283
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 2, run, 3b (2), 4 RBI (29), 3 BBs, K, .292
c Francisco Pena 1 for 5, K, .219
dh Brahiam Maldonado 1 for 5, run, HR (16), 2 RBI (64), 2 Ks, .261
lf Seth Williams 1 for 4, 3 runs, 2b, BB, .268
2b Hector Pellot 1 for 5, K, .271
Scott Moviel 5 IP, 4 H, R, 4/8 BB/K, 4.25 era, W (3-5), 3:3:8, 2 E (4)
Jose Sanchez 1.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 4.26 era, 2:0:2
Stephen Clyne 0.2 IP, K, 1.27 era, 1:0:1
Josh Stinson 2 IP, 2 H, 1/2 BB/K, 2.43 era, SV (4), 1:3:2
SAL A: Savannah 3/8/1, Rome 5/8/0
Brad Burns got a spot start tonight and was extremely ineffective, giving up 4 runs (2 earned, Jefry Marte's 49th error) on 4 hits and 2 walks in 3 innings for his 2nd loss. Sam Martinez and John Church finished out the game.
The Gnats offense had 8 hits and 2 walks, while going 1 for 4 with RISP and leaving 5 on base. Wilmer Flores, Eric Campbell (0 for 2, 2 BBs, .251), and Joey August 0 for 4, K, .212) took 0-fers, while Jefry Marte and Raul Reyes had multi hit games.
ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 4, K, .263
3b Jefry Marte 2 for 4, run, K, .231
2b Josh Satin 1 for 4, run, K, .292
dh Nick Giarraputo 1 for 4, RBI, K, .435
cf Raul Reyes 2 for 4, run, 3b (7), RBI (41), .248
c Jean Luc Blaquiere 1 for 4, RBI, .230
1b Jose Jimenez 1 for 3, 2 Ks, .163
Brad Burns 3 IP, 4 H, 4/2 R/ER, 2/2 BB/K, 2.61 era, L (0-2), 4:3:2
Sam Martinez 3 IP, 2 H, ER, 5.63 era, 4:5
John Church 2 IP, 2 H, 2 Ks, 6.05 era, 1:3:2
NYPL A-: Brooklyn 6/7/0, Vermont 7/8/2
Michael Powers had an incredly rough outing tonight, giving up 4 hits and a walk, along with 4 runs, turning a 6-3 Cyclones lead into a 7-6 Lake Monster victory. Darin Gorski started the game and was decent, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and a walk in 6 innings, and was in line for the win, before Powers implosion.
The Cyclones certainly did their fare share of hitting (and walking) with 7 hits and 7 walks, while going just 2 for 11 (.182) with RISP and leaving 8 on base. Richard Lucas and Luis Rivera had multi hit games, while Sam Honeck (0 for 4, BB, K, .259), Scott Grimes (0 for 2, RBI, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, .190), Dock Doyle (0 for 2, run, 2 BBs, K, .243), and John Servidio (0 for 3, K, .188) all took 0-fers.
cf Justin Garber 1 for 3, 2 runs, BB, .265
2b Jordany Valdespin 1 for 5, run, RBI (2), 3 Ks, .231
3b Richard Lucas 2 for 4, 2b (2), 3b (2), RBI (3), K, .368
lf Luis Rivera 2 for 4, run, BB, .304
ss Robbie Shields 1 for 4, run, RBI (7), .178
Darin Gorski 6 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1/3 BB/K, 4.70 era, 9:6:3
Manuel Olivares 2 IP, H, BB, K, 0.00 era, 2:3:1
Michael Powers IP, 4 H, 4 ER, BB, 3.72 era, BS (1), L (2-2), 1:2
APPY R: Kingsport 3/5/1, Bristol 4/6/8 (EIGHT!)
Yohan Almonte had his second best Appy League outing of the season, allowing just 3 hits and 2 runs in 6 innings, while striking out 8, but it was all for naught after Julio Bello blew the save by allowing a run in the 7th inning. Jonathan White then completed the disaster by allowing a run in the 8th to lose the game.
The Mets had 5 hits, along with 8 Bristol errors, but they went just 1 for 8 (.125) with RISP and left 7 on base. Pedro Zapata (2) had the only multi hit game, while Darrell Ceciliani (0 for 3, K, .234, SB (13)), Jeff Flagg (0 for 4, 2 Ks, .294), Cesar Puello (0 for 4, K, .266, CS (3)), Juan Torres (0 for 4, .326) and Luis Nieves (0 for 3, RBI (6), K, .273, E (5)) all took 0-fers.
2b Alonzo Harris 1 for 4, run, HR (9), RBI (36), .271, CS (5)
lf RJ Harris 1 for 3, run, 2 Ks, .301, SB (13)
3b Joe Bonfe 1 for 4, RBI, K, .336
dh Pedro Zapata 2 for 4, run, 2b (11), K, .346, 2 SB (13)
Yohan Almonte 6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1/8 BB/K, 4.86 era, 8:2:8
Julio Bello IP, 2 H, ER, 2 Ks, 4.76 era, BS (2), 1:0:2
Jonathan White IP, H, ER, BB, 6.58 era, L (1-4), 3:
GCL R: Mets 6/9/2, Cardinals 2/4/5
rf Chase Greene 0 for 3, run, .286
>>rf ZeErika Hall 1 for 1, run, 2b (9), .305
ss Wilfredo Tovar 1 for 3, run, 2b (5), .254
lf Charlie Hinojosa 0 for 4, K, .339
dh Juan Lagares 1 for 4, run, 2 Ks
3b Aderlin Rodriguez 1 for 4, run, K, .268, E (9)
cf Javier Rodriguez 4 for 4, run, 2b (7), 3b (1), .238
c Camden Maron 1 for 3, 2b (1), 2 RBI, BB, K, .267
1b Giovanni Ortiz 0 for 4, .186
2b Marshal Davis 0 for 2, BB, K, .150
Lachlan Hodge 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3/7 BB/K, 3.02 era, 1:3:7
Luis Rojas 3 IP, H, 1/2 BB/K, 3.38 era, W (2-1), 3:2:2
William Rackel 2 IP, 1/2 BB/K, 3.65 era, 2:2:2
ss Argenis Reyes 2 for 5, 2 runs, RBI, .281
cf Chip Ambres 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .255
lf Nick Evans 2 for 5, 2b (12), RBI (30), K, .211
1b Mike Lamb 2 for 5, 2 RBI, .259
3b Javier Castillo 1 for 5, RBI, 3 Ks, .251
rf Jason Dubois 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, 2 Ks, .149
c Robinson Cancel 1 for 4, run, 2 Ks, .241
dh Josh Petersen 2 for 4, run, K, .257
2b Luis Rivera 1 for 3, run, RBI, BB, .306
Lance Broadway 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2/5 BB/K, 6.17 era, W (5-9), 96:56:40, 7:4:5
Atuaro Lopez 2.2 IP, H, 2/1 BB/K, 3.28 era, 51:28:23, 4:3:1
Eddie Kunz IP, BB, 4.82 era, 14:10:4, 2:1
EL AA: Binghamton 6/10/2, Connecticut 9/14/1
Dylan Owen had another rough outing tonight, giving up 5 runs (4 earned), on 8 hits and 2 walks in 6 innings, but the Mets offense kept pace, until Edgar Alfonzo gave up a 4 spot in the 7th, though only 2 were earned (due to his own error).
The Mets offense had 10 hits and drew 6 walks, while going a pathetic 2 for 16 (.125) with RISP, and leaving 10 on base. Ruben Tejada (0 for 4, RBI (39), BB, .282) and Josh Thole (0 for 5, RBI (45), .328) took 0-fers, while Jose Coronado, Shawn Bowman, Caleb Stewart and DJ Wabick all had multi hit games.
2b Jose Coronado 2 for 5, 2b, RBI, K, .270
3b Shawn Bowman 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 2b (23), BB, .296
rf Caleb Stewart 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .233
lf DJ Wabick 2 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .285
1b Mark Kiger 1 for 3, run, RBI, 2 BBs, .250
cf Emmanuel Garcia 1 for 4, RBI, K, .251
Dylan Owen 6 IP, 8 H, 5/4 R/ER, 2/6 BB/K, 5.60 era, 6:6:6 (bwhahahaha)
Edgar Alfonzo 2 IP, 6 H, 4/2 R/ER, K, HR, 4.06 era, L (4-4), 1:3:1
FSL A+: St. Lucie 12/12/2, Fort Myers 2/9/3
Kirk Nieuwenhuis is just absolutely en fuego right now atop the Mets lineup, and the rest of them aren't doing so bad, either. The Mets have now scored 92 runs in their last 13 games, going 9-4 over that span. Nieuwenhuis had the only multi hit game tonight, but it was a doozy, with 3 more XBH, including his league leading 16th homer, and 31st, and 32nd double. Nieuwenhuis now has his batting average up to .270, roughly 3 weeks ago, it stood in the mid .240s, he has done some monumental heavy lifting in the last month. The Mets hammered out 12 hits, while also walking 9 times, and were 7 for 18 (.389) with RISP, while leaving 10 on base.
Scott Moviel was the beneficiary of the outburst tonight, he had a so so outing, with just 4 hits allowed over 5 innings, though he walked 4, he also struck out 8. Josh Stinson bounced back off a dreadful outing, working the final 2 innings for his 4th save (Mets put up 7 in the 9th).
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 4 for 5, 3 runs, 2 2b (32), HR (16), 2 RBI (68), BB, .270 (.340/.404/.681/1.085, 32 for 94, 19 runs, 10 2b, 2 3b, 6 HR, 22 RBI, 9/16 BB/K in August...WOW - oh yeah, his last 10 games? Think of what you can do in a video game...now triple it. Nieuwenhuis' last 10 games: 21 for 43 (.488), 13 runs, 8 2b, 2 3b, 6 HR, 17 RBI, 6/9 BB/K, .488/.551/1.186/1.737). Two 3 hit games, Two 4 hit games, and two 2 hit games.
ss Reese Havens 1 for 4, 2 runs, RBI (47), 2 BBs, .242
3b Zach Lutz 1 for 4, run, 2 RBI (59), 2 BBs, K, .281
rf Carlos Guzman 1 for 6, run, 2 Ks, .283
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 2, run, 3b (2), 4 RBI (29), 3 BBs, K, .292
c Francisco Pena 1 for 5, K, .219
dh Brahiam Maldonado 1 for 5, run, HR (16), 2 RBI (64), 2 Ks, .261
lf Seth Williams 1 for 4, 3 runs, 2b, BB, .268
2b Hector Pellot 1 for 5, K, .271
Scott Moviel 5 IP, 4 H, R, 4/8 BB/K, 4.25 era, W (3-5), 3:3:8, 2 E (4)
Jose Sanchez 1.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 4.26 era, 2:0:2
Stephen Clyne 0.2 IP, K, 1.27 era, 1:0:1
Josh Stinson 2 IP, 2 H, 1/2 BB/K, 2.43 era, SV (4), 1:3:2
SAL A: Savannah 3/8/1, Rome 5/8/0
Brad Burns got a spot start tonight and was extremely ineffective, giving up 4 runs (2 earned, Jefry Marte's 49th error) on 4 hits and 2 walks in 3 innings for his 2nd loss. Sam Martinez and John Church finished out the game.
The Gnats offense had 8 hits and 2 walks, while going 1 for 4 with RISP and leaving 5 on base. Wilmer Flores, Eric Campbell (0 for 2, 2 BBs, .251), and Joey August 0 for 4, K, .212) took 0-fers, while Jefry Marte and Raul Reyes had multi hit games.
ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 4, K, .263
3b Jefry Marte 2 for 4, run, K, .231
2b Josh Satin 1 for 4, run, K, .292
dh Nick Giarraputo 1 for 4, RBI, K, .435
cf Raul Reyes 2 for 4, run, 3b (7), RBI (41), .248
c Jean Luc Blaquiere 1 for 4, RBI, .230
1b Jose Jimenez 1 for 3, 2 Ks, .163
Brad Burns 3 IP, 4 H, 4/2 R/ER, 2/2 BB/K, 2.61 era, L (0-2), 4:3:2
Sam Martinez 3 IP, 2 H, ER, 5.63 era, 4:5
John Church 2 IP, 2 H, 2 Ks, 6.05 era, 1:3:2
NYPL A-: Brooklyn 6/7/0, Vermont 7/8/2
Michael Powers had an incredly rough outing tonight, giving up 4 hits and a walk, along with 4 runs, turning a 6-3 Cyclones lead into a 7-6 Lake Monster victory. Darin Gorski started the game and was decent, giving up 3 runs on 3 hits and a walk in 6 innings, and was in line for the win, before Powers implosion.
The Cyclones certainly did their fare share of hitting (and walking) with 7 hits and 7 walks, while going just 2 for 11 (.182) with RISP and leaving 8 on base. Richard Lucas and Luis Rivera had multi hit games, while Sam Honeck (0 for 4, BB, K, .259), Scott Grimes (0 for 2, RBI, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, .190), Dock Doyle (0 for 2, run, 2 BBs, K, .243), and John Servidio (0 for 3, K, .188) all took 0-fers.
cf Justin Garber 1 for 3, 2 runs, BB, .265
2b Jordany Valdespin 1 for 5, run, RBI (2), 3 Ks, .231
3b Richard Lucas 2 for 4, 2b (2), 3b (2), RBI (3), K, .368
lf Luis Rivera 2 for 4, run, BB, .304
ss Robbie Shields 1 for 4, run, RBI (7), .178
Darin Gorski 6 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1/3 BB/K, 4.70 era, 9:6:3
Manuel Olivares 2 IP, H, BB, K, 0.00 era, 2:3:1
Michael Powers IP, 4 H, 4 ER, BB, 3.72 era, BS (1), L (2-2), 1:2
APPY R: Kingsport 3/5/1, Bristol 4/6/8 (EIGHT!)
Yohan Almonte had his second best Appy League outing of the season, allowing just 3 hits and 2 runs in 6 innings, while striking out 8, but it was all for naught after Julio Bello blew the save by allowing a run in the 7th inning. Jonathan White then completed the disaster by allowing a run in the 8th to lose the game.
The Mets had 5 hits, along with 8 Bristol errors, but they went just 1 for 8 (.125) with RISP and left 7 on base. Pedro Zapata (2) had the only multi hit game, while Darrell Ceciliani (0 for 3, K, .234, SB (13)), Jeff Flagg (0 for 4, 2 Ks, .294), Cesar Puello (0 for 4, K, .266, CS (3)), Juan Torres (0 for 4, .326) and Luis Nieves (0 for 3, RBI (6), K, .273, E (5)) all took 0-fers.
2b Alonzo Harris 1 for 4, run, HR (9), RBI (36), .271, CS (5)
lf RJ Harris 1 for 3, run, 2 Ks, .301, SB (13)
3b Joe Bonfe 1 for 4, RBI, K, .336
dh Pedro Zapata 2 for 4, run, 2b (11), K, .346, 2 SB (13)
Yohan Almonte 6 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1/8 BB/K, 4.86 era, 8:2:8
Julio Bello IP, 2 H, ER, 2 Ks, 4.76 era, BS (2), 1:0:2
Jonathan White IP, H, ER, BB, 6.58 era, L (1-4), 3:
GCL R: Mets 6/9/2, Cardinals 2/4/5
rf Chase Greene 0 for 3, run, .286
>>rf ZeErika Hall 1 for 1, run, 2b (9), .305
ss Wilfredo Tovar 1 for 3, run, 2b (5), .254
lf Charlie Hinojosa 0 for 4, K, .339
dh Juan Lagares 1 for 4, run, 2 Ks
3b Aderlin Rodriguez 1 for 4, run, K, .268, E (9)
cf Javier Rodriguez 4 for 4, run, 2b (7), 3b (1), .238
c Camden Maron 1 for 3, 2b (1), 2 RBI, BB, K, .267
1b Giovanni Ortiz 0 for 4, .186
2b Marshal Davis 0 for 2, BB, K, .150
Lachlan Hodge 4 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3/7 BB/K, 3.02 era, 1:3:7
Luis Rojas 3 IP, H, 1/2 BB/K, 3.38 era, W (2-1), 3:2:2
William Rackel 2 IP, 1/2 BB/K, 3.65 era, 2:2:2
Thursday, July 23, 2009
7/23 Minor League Report! Davis, LUTZ, CECILIANI, J-Rod!
Buffalo 1, Louisville 3
ss Argenis Reyes 0 for 4, K, .271
cf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 4, K, .308
rf Chip Ambres 0 for 4, .239
3b Javier Castillo 1 for 4, run, 2 Ks, .266
1b Nick Evans 1 for 3, 2b, RBI, K, .139
lf Josh Petersen 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .273
c Robinson Cancel 1 for 3, .220 (broke up no hit bid in 6th)
2b Andy Green 0 for 2, BB, .182
Nelson Figueroa 7 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 5 Ks, 2.42 era, L (6-5), 105:73:32, 8:8:5
Jon Switzer IP, K, 2.88 era, 10:7:3, 1:1:1
Binghamton 6, Connecticut 5
Brad Holt had a miserable outing tonight, giving up 5 runs on 9 hits (4 homers, including a solo shot by the opposing pitcher) in 6 innings, but the Mets touched up Tim Alderson for 10 hits and 4 runs, then scratched across a pair in the 8th on a hit, balk, walk, bunt, SF, and WP, eeking out a hard fought 6-5 win. Jose De La Torre picked up the win with 2 scoreless, Connor Robertson notched his 6th save.
The Mets hammered out a total of 13 hits, and drew a walk, while going 2 for 6 with RISP and leaving 6 on base. Every Met regular had a hit in the game, with Emmanuel Garcia (2), Josh Thole (2), Ike Davis (2), and Jose Coronado (2) having multi hit games.
cf Emmanuel Garcia 2 for 4, run, .266
ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 4, run, .278
c Josh Thole 2 for 4, run, RBI (37), .343
1b Ike Davis 2 for 3, run, RBI (21), BB, .294 (winning run)
lf Lucas Duda 1 for 3, run, HR (7), RBI (46), .280
3b Jon Malo 1 for 3, run, RBI (20), K, .258
rf DJ Wabick 1 for 3, .291
>>ph, rf Caleb Stewart 1 for 1, .196
2b Jose Coronado 2 for 4, .255
Brad Holt 6 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 3 Ks, 4 HR, 5.45 era, 6:9:3
Jose De La Torre 2 IP, 2 H, 1/4 BB/K, 0.96 era, W (1-0), 1:1:4
Connor Robertson IP, H, K, 3 era, SV (6), 1:1:1
St. Lucie 4, Brevard County 5
Manuel Alvarez got jacked up for 2 runs in an inning of work, plus allowed Josh Stinson's IHR to score, blowing his 4th save and taking his 3rd loss, after a so-so outing from Scott Moviel. Moviel gave up 4 runs and 4 walks in 5.1 innings, but just 2 UER (thanks to his own error, and a Reese Havens error).
The Mets had 11 hits and drew 4 walks, while going 6 for 20 with RISP, leaving 10 on base. Stefan Welch (0 for 3, BB, K, .333; 3 for his last 25, after an 18 for 38 start in A+), Carlos Guzman (0 for 5, K, .252) and Francisco Pena (0 for 3, run, BB, .227) took 0-fers, while Reese Havens (2), Zach Lutz (3), Hector Pellot (2), and Brahiam Maldonado (2) all had multi hit games. Lutz had a perfect game with 3 hits and a walk.
dh Greg Veloz 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .246
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 5, RBI, 2 Ks, .244
ss Reese Havens 2 for 4, 2 runs, BB, K, .240
3b Zach Lutz 3 for 3, 2 RBI, BB, .281
2b Hector Pellot 2 for 3, 2b, .264
lf Brahiam Maldonado 2 for 4, RBI, K, .246
Scott Moviel 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 4/2 BB/K, 4.74 era, 6:5:2
Josh Stinson 1.2 IP, H, ER, 5 Ks, 3.46 era
Manuel Alvarez IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BBs, K, HR, 3.67 era, BS (4), L (3-3), 0:2:1
Savannah 7, West Virginia 6
The Gnats scored early, and then held off a furious Power rally, with Phillips Orta picking up his first win of the season, in back of an ineffective Eric Beaulac. Beaulac went just 3+ innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 runs in his shortest outing since being returned to the rotation on July 2nd. Rhiner Cruz picked up a 4 out save, despite allowing an IHR to score.
The Gnats had 8 hits and 3 walks, taking advantage of 3 errors along the way to score 7 runs. They were 3 for 11 (.273) with RISP, and left 6 on base. Imbewer Alvarez (came in for Raul Reyes, who left after 2 ABs, 0 for 2, RBI, 2 Ks, .172), Jefry Marte, Eric Campbell (0 for 3, 2 runs, RBI, BB, 2 Ks, .266), and Joey August (0 for 4, run, .103) took 0-fers, while Josh Satin and Jean Luc Blaquiere had multi hit games.
rf Raul Reyes 1 for 2, .255
dh Jordan Abruzzo 1 for 5, run, K, .232
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 5, K, .286
cf Sean Ratliff 1 for 3, run, 2b, BB, .271
2b, 1b Josh Satin 2 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, BB, .298
c Jean Luc Blaquiere 2 for 4, run, 2 2b, RBI, K, .220
Eric Beaulac 3+ IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2/3 BB/K, 2.79 era, 4:1:3
Phillips Orta 2.2 IP, ER, 2/2 BB/K, 4.11 era, W (1-0), 3:3:2
Manuel Olivares 2 IP, 2 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 3.16 era, 2:2:2
Rhiner Cruz 1.1 IP, H, BB, K, 1.90 era, SV (19), 0:2:1
Kingsport 7, Pulaski (wasn't she a doctor on TNG?) 9
Well, another game, another ridiculously high scoring affair. Kingsport gives up 9 tonight, RA of 7.24, scores 7, RSA of 6.79. Might explain why they're 10-19 on the season, RA of 7.24...
Kingsport hammered out 11 hits, and drew 5 walks, and also benefitted from 4 errors in scoring 7 runs, while going 3 for 12 with RISP and leaving 8 on base. Darrell Ceciliani (4), Richard Lucas (2), and Kurt Steinhauer (2) had multi hit games, while Alonzo Harris (0 for 3, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, .300), Ryan Mollica (0 for 3, K, .256 ->left with a head injury<-), Cesar Puello (0 for 5, 3 Ks, .263), and Pedro Zapata (0 for 3, K, .339) all took 0-fers.
Eduardo Aldama lasted just 2 innings, giving up 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits and 4 walks. Jonathan White gave up 8 hits and 4 runs in 4 innings to pick up his 3rd loss. Every pitcher (4) used by Kingsport gave up a run.
cf Darrell Ceciliani 4 for 5, 2 runs, RBI, K, .301
3b Richard Lucas 2 for 4, 2 runs, BB, .450
1b Jeff Flagg 1 for 4, 2 runs, HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 Ks, .324
>>ss Gerad Mochizuki 1 for 2, 2b, 3 RBI, .229
c Tyler Howe 1 for 4, K, .262
lf Kurt Steinhauer 2 for 2, run, 2b, BB, .500 (10 for 20)
Eduardo Aldama 2 IP, 3 H, 3/2 R/ER, 4/2 BB/K, 5.47 era, 2:2:2
Jonathan White 4 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 BBs, HR, 7.97 era, L (1-3), 4:7:0
Tom Chism 0.2 IP, H, ER, BB, 4.35 era, 1:0:0
Travis Babin 1.1 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, K, 2.84 era, 1:1:1
GCL
Mets 7, Astros 8
ss Wilfredo Tovar 0 for 2, K, .268
>>ss Miguel Tejada 1 for 2, run, RBI, K, .118
2b Ray Van Gurp 2 for 5, run, 3b, 2 RBI, .284
rf Scott Grimes 1 for 4, run, 3b, RBI, BB, K, .300
cf Javier Rodriguez 2 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .250
dh Nelfi Zapata 1 for 5, run, 2b, K, .317
1b Giovanni Ortiz 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .320
>>pr Marshal Davis run, .182
>>1b Marinus Vernooij 1 for 1, 2b, RBI, .225
c Orlando Rodriguez 1 for 3, .261
>>ph Julio Concepcion 1 for 1, run, .297
>>Amauris Valdez 0 for 1, .320
3b Josh Dunn 0 for 2, BB, K, .067
lf Chase Greene 1 for 3, 2b, .143
>>ph, lf Cody Holliday BB, .175
Michael Hebert 3 IP, 2 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 3 era, 3:3:2
Brian Valenzuela 3 IP, 4 H, 2/1 R/ER, 3/2 BB/K, HR, 3 era, 5:2:2
Marcos Tabata 2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, K, 2.51 era, 2:2:1
Santiago Valdez 2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1/5 BB/K, HR, 7.71 era, L (0-1), 0:1:5
ss Argenis Reyes 0 for 4, K, .271
cf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 4, K, .308
rf Chip Ambres 0 for 4, .239
3b Javier Castillo 1 for 4, run, 2 Ks, .266
1b Nick Evans 1 for 3, 2b, RBI, K, .139
lf Josh Petersen 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .273
c Robinson Cancel 1 for 3, .220 (broke up no hit bid in 6th)
2b Andy Green 0 for 2, BB, .182
Nelson Figueroa 7 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 5 Ks, 2.42 era, L (6-5), 105:73:32, 8:8:5
Jon Switzer IP, K, 2.88 era, 10:7:3, 1:1:1
Binghamton 6, Connecticut 5
Brad Holt had a miserable outing tonight, giving up 5 runs on 9 hits (4 homers, including a solo shot by the opposing pitcher) in 6 innings, but the Mets touched up Tim Alderson for 10 hits and 4 runs, then scratched across a pair in the 8th on a hit, balk, walk, bunt, SF, and WP, eeking out a hard fought 6-5 win. Jose De La Torre picked up the win with 2 scoreless, Connor Robertson notched his 6th save.
The Mets hammered out a total of 13 hits, and drew a walk, while going 2 for 6 with RISP and leaving 6 on base. Every Met regular had a hit in the game, with Emmanuel Garcia (2), Josh Thole (2), Ike Davis (2), and Jose Coronado (2) having multi hit games.
cf Emmanuel Garcia 2 for 4, run, .266
ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 4, run, .278
c Josh Thole 2 for 4, run, RBI (37), .343
1b Ike Davis 2 for 3, run, RBI (21), BB, .294 (winning run)
lf Lucas Duda 1 for 3, run, HR (7), RBI (46), .280
3b Jon Malo 1 for 3, run, RBI (20), K, .258
rf DJ Wabick 1 for 3, .291
>>ph, rf Caleb Stewart 1 for 1, .196
2b Jose Coronado 2 for 4, .255
Brad Holt 6 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 3 Ks, 4 HR, 5.45 era, 6:9:3
Jose De La Torre 2 IP, 2 H, 1/4 BB/K, 0.96 era, W (1-0), 1:1:4
Connor Robertson IP, H, K, 3 era, SV (6), 1:1:1
St. Lucie 4, Brevard County 5
Manuel Alvarez got jacked up for 2 runs in an inning of work, plus allowed Josh Stinson's IHR to score, blowing his 4th save and taking his 3rd loss, after a so-so outing from Scott Moviel. Moviel gave up 4 runs and 4 walks in 5.1 innings, but just 2 UER (thanks to his own error, and a Reese Havens error).
The Mets had 11 hits and drew 4 walks, while going 6 for 20 with RISP, leaving 10 on base. Stefan Welch (0 for 3, BB, K, .333; 3 for his last 25, after an 18 for 38 start in A+), Carlos Guzman (0 for 5, K, .252) and Francisco Pena (0 for 3, run, BB, .227) took 0-fers, while Reese Havens (2), Zach Lutz (3), Hector Pellot (2), and Brahiam Maldonado (2) all had multi hit games. Lutz had a perfect game with 3 hits and a walk.
dh Greg Veloz 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .246
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 5, RBI, 2 Ks, .244
ss Reese Havens 2 for 4, 2 runs, BB, K, .240
3b Zach Lutz 3 for 3, 2 RBI, BB, .281
2b Hector Pellot 2 for 3, 2b, .264
lf Brahiam Maldonado 2 for 4, RBI, K, .246
Scott Moviel 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 4/2 BB/K, 4.74 era, 6:5:2
Josh Stinson 1.2 IP, H, ER, 5 Ks, 3.46 era
Manuel Alvarez IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BBs, K, HR, 3.67 era, BS (4), L (3-3), 0:2:1
Savannah 7, West Virginia 6
The Gnats scored early, and then held off a furious Power rally, with Phillips Orta picking up his first win of the season, in back of an ineffective Eric Beaulac. Beaulac went just 3+ innings, giving up 7 hits and 4 runs in his shortest outing since being returned to the rotation on July 2nd. Rhiner Cruz picked up a 4 out save, despite allowing an IHR to score.
The Gnats had 8 hits and 3 walks, taking advantage of 3 errors along the way to score 7 runs. They were 3 for 11 (.273) with RISP, and left 6 on base. Imbewer Alvarez (came in for Raul Reyes, who left after 2 ABs, 0 for 2, RBI, 2 Ks, .172), Jefry Marte, Eric Campbell (0 for 3, 2 runs, RBI, BB, 2 Ks, .266), and Joey August (0 for 4, run, .103) took 0-fers, while Josh Satin and Jean Luc Blaquiere had multi hit games.
rf Raul Reyes 1 for 2, .255
dh Jordan Abruzzo 1 for 5, run, K, .232
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 5, K, .286
cf Sean Ratliff 1 for 3, run, 2b, BB, .271
2b, 1b Josh Satin 2 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, BB, .298
c Jean Luc Blaquiere 2 for 4, run, 2 2b, RBI, K, .220
Eric Beaulac 3+ IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2/3 BB/K, 2.79 era, 4:1:3
Phillips Orta 2.2 IP, ER, 2/2 BB/K, 4.11 era, W (1-0), 3:3:2
Manuel Olivares 2 IP, 2 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 3.16 era, 2:2:2
Rhiner Cruz 1.1 IP, H, BB, K, 1.90 era, SV (19), 0:2:1
Kingsport 7, Pulaski (wasn't she a doctor on TNG?) 9
Well, another game, another ridiculously high scoring affair. Kingsport gives up 9 tonight, RA of 7.24, scores 7, RSA of 6.79. Might explain why they're 10-19 on the season, RA of 7.24...
Kingsport hammered out 11 hits, and drew 5 walks, and also benefitted from 4 errors in scoring 7 runs, while going 3 for 12 with RISP and leaving 8 on base. Darrell Ceciliani (4), Richard Lucas (2), and Kurt Steinhauer (2) had multi hit games, while Alonzo Harris (0 for 3, 2 BBs, 3 Ks, .300), Ryan Mollica (0 for 3, K, .256 ->left with a head injury<-), Cesar Puello (0 for 5, 3 Ks, .263), and Pedro Zapata (0 for 3, K, .339) all took 0-fers.
Eduardo Aldama lasted just 2 innings, giving up 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits and 4 walks. Jonathan White gave up 8 hits and 4 runs in 4 innings to pick up his 3rd loss. Every pitcher (4) used by Kingsport gave up a run.
cf Darrell Ceciliani 4 for 5, 2 runs, RBI, K, .301
3b Richard Lucas 2 for 4, 2 runs, BB, .450
1b Jeff Flagg 1 for 4, 2 runs, HR, 2 RBI, BB, 2 Ks, .324
>>ss Gerad Mochizuki 1 for 2, 2b, 3 RBI, .229
c Tyler Howe 1 for 4, K, .262
lf Kurt Steinhauer 2 for 2, run, 2b, BB, .500 (10 for 20)
Eduardo Aldama 2 IP, 3 H, 3/2 R/ER, 4/2 BB/K, 5.47 era, 2:2:2
Jonathan White 4 IP, 8 H, 4 ER, 2 BBs, HR, 7.97 era, L (1-3), 4:7:0
Tom Chism 0.2 IP, H, ER, BB, 4.35 era, 1:0:0
Travis Babin 1.1 IP, 2 H, ER, BB, K, 2.84 era, 1:1:1
GCL
Mets 7, Astros 8
ss Wilfredo Tovar 0 for 2, K, .268
>>ss Miguel Tejada 1 for 2, run, RBI, K, .118
2b Ray Van Gurp 2 for 5, run, 3b, 2 RBI, .284
rf Scott Grimes 1 for 4, run, 3b, RBI, BB, K, .300
cf Javier Rodriguez 2 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .250
dh Nelfi Zapata 1 for 5, run, 2b, K, .317
1b Giovanni Ortiz 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .320
>>pr Marshal Davis run, .182
>>1b Marinus Vernooij 1 for 1, 2b, RBI, .225
c Orlando Rodriguez 1 for 3, .261
>>ph Julio Concepcion 1 for 1, run, .297
>>Amauris Valdez 0 for 1, .320
3b Josh Dunn 0 for 2, BB, K, .067
lf Chase Greene 1 for 3, 2b, .143
>>ph, lf Cody Holliday BB, .175
Michael Hebert 3 IP, 2 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 3 era, 3:3:2
Brian Valenzuela 3 IP, 4 H, 2/1 R/ER, 3/2 BB/K, HR, 3 era, 5:2:2
Marcos Tabata 2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, K, 2.51 era, 2:2:1
Santiago Valdez 2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1/5 BB/K, HR, 7.71 era, L (0-1), 0:1:5
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
MPH System Audit III - Part I
OK, well - I realized that outside of 2 SP writeups, I'm done with the Audit, so rather then continue my silence, and the blogs downtime, I decided to post this now. Here is the introduction to the Audit, and Part I - Outfielders. Expect Part II to be posted on 3/1.
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MPH System Audit III
Over the past year, we've seen our blog explode onto the scene and really take on a legitimacy that we never could have envisioned, and we hope that is reflected in this Audit, a comprehensive look at not only the 2008 season, but the farm system as a whole. It was a VERY crucial, some would say pivotal, year for the system, with 4 of our top 10 prospects deleted in one fell swoop (for Johan), everyone knew the lower levels would have to step up, and boy did they ever do just that. Of course, the year was pretty much bookended with prospects being traded away, with 3 more prospects being deleted (for Putz), 2 more in the revised top 10.
We'll be doing something a little different this year, we'll post a section every 4 days, to allow you time to read through everything. Six official sections means it'll take roughly a month, so we hope you enjoy this look at our farm system.
MPH's Position by Position Prospect Analysis and Ranking
-cowritten by David and Tejesh (something something Dock Doyle)
-with contributions from Charlie aka The Man formerly of MetsProspectus and now MPH (YAY!)
-thanks to NYFS (www.nyfuturestars.com) for having up to date player profile capsules with relevant information handy!
-ages are in paranthesis next to the players name, and are as of 2/1/09
-B/T is next to age and is in that order
-prospect eligibility for MPH is hitherto defined as 200 ABs or 100 IP in the majors, without regard to days spent on the roster
-winterball stats cutoff at 2/1/09
Affiliate Guide (2009):
Buffalo: AAA International League (new)
Binghamton: AA Eastern League
St. Lucie: A+ Florida State League
Savannah: A South Atlantic League (Sally)
Brooklyn: A- New York Penn League (Penn)
Kingsport: R Appalachian League (Appy)
GCL Mets: R Gulf Coast League
DSL Mets: R Dominican Summer League
VSL Mets: R Venezuelan Summer league
Outfielders
A strength of the farm system just 2 seasons ago, outfield prospects are now very hard to find. Fernando tops the list, but it's very thin after him.
1. Fernando Martinez 10/10/88 (20.33) L/R (AA Binghamton .287/.340/.432/.772, 101 for 352, 48 runs, 19 2b, 4 3b, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 27/73 BB/K, 6/8 SBs, DWL Escogido .314/.376/.542/.919, 48 for 153, 26 runs, 7 2b, 5 3b, 6 HR, 26 RBI, 14/32 BB/K, 4/5 SBs, VWL Caracas .160/.250/.320/.570, 4 for 25, 4 runs, 2b, HR, RBI, 3/7 BB/K)
Total 2008 Stats: .289/.347/.458/.805, 153 for 530, 78 runs, 27 2b, 9 3b, 15 HR, 70 RBI, 10/13 SBs, 44/112 BB/K, .211 K rate, .3929 BB/K ratio
Splits courtesy www.minorleaguesplits.com
Fernando Martinez signed with the Mets during the IFA signing period of 2005 for a $1.4 million signing bonus. He started his pro career all the way in full season A ball, in Hagerstown, where he absolutely ripped it up, hitting .333/.389/.505/.894 (64 for 192, 24 runs, 14 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 28 RBI, 15/36 BB/K), for an excellent .4167 BB/K ratio, and a great .188 K rate (remember he was just 17 years old)
Fernando had just 24 ABs against LHP in Hagerstown, hitting a putrid .167/.310/.292/.602 (4 for 24, 3 2b, 4/4 BB/K), a very good 1.00 BB/K ratio, and an equally good .167 K rate. Against RHP, he hit a blistering .353/.404/.532/.936 (55 for 156, 9 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 12/29 BB/K), for a .4138 BB/K ratio, and a .186 K rate.
FMart was incredibly consistent in his rookie season, hitting .300+ in every month of the season (although he missed considerable time due to injury, getting just 94 ABs from May 1st to July 31st).
Martinez was sent to St. Lucie in August, finishing off his first year in pro ball at high A, where he hit just .193/.254/.387/.641 (23 for 119, 18 runs, 4 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 6/24 BB/K), for a .2500 BB/K ratio, and a still very good .202 K rate. Martinez, by some metrics, outperformed his Hagerstown numbers (a .194 IsoP in St. Lucie vs a .172 in H-Town, for one). Nando hit .216/.259/.392/.651 vs LHP in St. Lucie (11 for 51, 3 HR, 2/14 BB/K), a .143 BB/K ratio, and an alarming rise to a .275 K rate. However, he controlled the zone better against RHP, as evidenced by his a .3637 BB/K ratio, and a very good .151 K rate. His other numbers, though, were not good, he hit .192/.259/.384/.643 (14 for 73, 4 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 4/11 BB/K).
Overall in 2006, Martinez hit .276/.336/.451/.787 (85 for 308, 16 2b, 4 3b, 10 HR, 22/59 BB/K) for a .3729 BB/K ratio, and an excellent .192 K rate. Against LHP, he hit .195/.271/.351/.622 (15 for 77, 3 2b, 3 HR, 6/19 BB/K), a .3157 BB/K ratio, with a corresponding .247 K rate. Versus RHP, he hit .303/.358/.485/.843 (70 for 231, 13 2b, 7 HR, 16/40 BB/K), with a .40 BB/K ratio, and a very good .173 K rate.
Despite posting extremely subpar numbers in St. Lucie (age/level aside), Martinez was promoted to Binghamton for the 2007 season, where he hit .271/.336/.377/.713 (64 for 236, 32 runs, 11 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 20/51 BB/K), with a .3922 BB/K ratio, and a .216 K rate. HIs numbers improved a good deal versus LHP, he hit .263/.311/.368/.679 in 2007 (15 for 57, 3 2b, HR, 2/16 BB/K), with a very bad .125 BB/K ratio, and an equally bad .280 K rate. However, his improvement vs LHP came along with a vast reduction of his numbers against RHP. Martinez hit just .270/.342/.374/.716 (47 for 174, 7 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 18/33 BB/K), with a .5455 BB/K ratio, and a good .190 K rate.
Thankfully, the Mets let Fernando repeat AA in 2008, and he did put up better numbers across the board, with a .287/.340/.432/.772 line (101 for 352, 48 runs, 19 2b, 4 3b, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 27/73 BB/K, 6/8 SBs), for a .3699 BB/K ratio, and a corresponding .207 K rate. However, his IsoD was down from 65 in 2007 to 53 in 2008, but his IsoP (isolated power, SLG-AVG, or ((TB-1b)/ABs) did increase sharply from 106 in 2007 to 145 in 2008.
Fernando struggled mightily against LHP, hitting just .217/.298/.368/.665 (23 for 106, 15 runs, 5 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 12/31 BB/K), with a .3871 BB/K ratio and a very very alarming .292 K rate. Against RHP, Fernando did much better, hitting .317/.360/.459/.819 (78 for 246, 33 runs, 14 2b, 3 3b, 5 HR, 25 RBI, 15/42 BB/K), with a .3571 BB/K ratio and a .171 K rate.
Fernando missed about 5 weeks with a hamstring injury this year, the third consecutive year he's missed time with injuries. While concerning, the one thing in his favor is his age, he's still just 20 years old, and will play all of the 2009 season at age 20, likely in Buffalo, the new AAA affiliate of the Mets. And don't forget, our very own franchise shortstop battled leg injuries for the better part of 3 years before turning into an iron man.
He finished off his 2008 season playing for Escogido in the Dominican Winter League, and excelled to the tune of a .314/.376/.542/.919 line in 153 ABs, flashing off the raw power that makes many salivate over his future. He also, for the first time in his career, displayed vastly above average platoon splits, hitting .318/.362/.591/.953 in 44 ABs vs LHP, and hitting .312/.382/.523/.905 in 109 ABs vs RHP.
Fernando has yet to remain healthy for a full minor league season, so despite having 3 seasons worth of experience in the system, much of his value remains projection. He did show off what he can do when healthy and in a groove during the 2008 Dominican Winter League season, where he hit a blistering .314/.376/.542/.919 with 18 XBH in just 153 ABs, but then he injured his right elbow during the CWS and had to be shut down. Still, it can be considered a good season for the still 20 year old, he blasted 15 HRs and 27 2b in 520 ABs. As he matures and fills out, it wouldn't be out of the question for him to develop 30+ HR power, along with hitting for a high average. Even if his numbers don't show it, Fernando can control the strike zone very well.
Fernando, who played a majority of LF for Escogido, profiles there as a major leaguer. His arm is above average, but not suited for right field, and he does not possess the range to play CF. He also does not possess blazing speed, most, if not all, of his steals will come due to smarts. Martinez will develop into a good+ offensive force, capable of hitting in the middle of a lineup, but the hype has reached such proportions that he'll be hard pressed to ever meet expectations.
THE FUTURE: Martinez should open 2009 in Buffalo (the Mets new AAA affiliate), hopefully playing a corner OF position since he won't be playing CF in the majors. Fernando, as we saw in ST, can stay in on lefties, but the numbers speak for themselves, and he must improve that .665 OPS vs LHP, lest he be labelled as a future platoon player. And keep in mind, Fernando will only be 20 as he begins AAA, he can safely repeat the level twice, and still be on pace to make his MLB debut at age 22 in 2011 (but we'll say he makes it up at some point in 2009).
2. Cesar Puello 4/1/91 (17.83) R/R (R GCL .305/.350/.364/.714, 46 for 151, 24 runs, 6 2b, HR, 17 RBI, 5/32 BB/K, 13/18 SBs, .212 K rate, .1563 BB/K ratio)
Puello was signed in the International Free Agent class which produced Wilmer Flores and Jefry Marte, and while yes, a lot of the press went to Flores, and then Marte, make no mistake, Met officials are very high on this young outfielder.
After a disasterous June in which Puello hit .242/.265/.273/.537 with 14 Ks in 33 ABs (.424 K rate), he turned around to hit .322/.372/.390 the rest of the way, with just 18 Ks in 118 ABs (a very good .153 K rate, and an equally impressive .2778 BB/K ratio (for a 17 year old))
Puello is a physical prospect who projects to have average tools across the board. He's an instinctive player who learns quickly. He fits best as a right fielder with a strong arm and the requisite power for the position.
Puello's obviously very raw in all facets of his game, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Puello needs to work on his timing, especially on breaking pitches, as he chases too many out of the zone. He has a good swing on balls in on him, and his swing is also conducive to hitting balls the other way (in time). He is still young, but his frame (6'2/195) should be conducive to power as he grows and fills out. Puello has some of the best raw speed in the system, and he stole 13 bases in 18 tries in 2008. That speed enables him to cover a plethora of ground in the outfield, and his plus plus arm makes him a perfect candidate for RF, where he played in the GCL.
It is much too soon to predict what type of player Puello will ultimately become, we should get a better sense of that after the 2009 season, which he will play at 18 years old, likely in Savannah. A level per year after that should put him on track for a 2013 debut, at age 22.
3. Kirk Nieuwenhuis 8/7/87 (21.5) L/R (Azusa Pacific .400/.496/.724/1.220, 90 for 225, 84 runs, 20 2b, 4 3b, 15 HR, 68 RBI, 34/34 BB/K, 8/11 SBs, A- Brooklyn .277/.348/.396/.744, 79 for 285, 34 runs, 15 2b, 5 3b, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 29/70 BB/K, 11/18 SBs)
Total 2008 Stats: .331/.415/.541/.956, 169 for 510, 118 runs, 35 2b, 9 3b, 18 HR, 97 RBI, 19/29 SBs, 63/104 BB/K, .204 K rate, .6057 BB/K ratio
Nieuwenhuis was drafted by the Mets in the 3rd round, 100th overall, out of Azusa Pacific University, where as a junior, he hit .400/.496/.724/1.220 in 225 ABs. After signing (for $360,000), he was sent to Brooklyn, where he hit .277/.348/.396, showing a decent eye at the plate (.4143 BB/K, .246 K rate), and decent power (keep in mind he bats lefty and Keyspan Park is death on lefty hitters, especially powerwise).
Nieuwenhuis should be opening 2009 in the St. Lucie outfield, potentially playing a corner, depending on if the Mets move Greg Veloz to center field.
Despite 70 Ks in 285 ABs, Nieuwenhuis has good plate discipline (he had a 1:1 BB/K in college). The reason for his high K rate is tied to his swing, which he needs to adjust for pro ball. As with most college players, he has some holes which metal bats covered up - and wood bats exposed. He has the frame for additional power (23 XBH in Brooklyn), which will come when he adjusts his swing to pro ball. He is a good runner who has above average speed, but needs to hone his instincts in steals (11 for 18). There's no reason why he couldn't eventually blossom into a 25+ SB man.
Due to his speed and athleticism, Nieuwenhuis can remain in CF for the time being, but it would behoove the Mets to get him experience in both corner OF spots to prepare him for an Endy Chavez like utility role in the majors. He has the arm and accuracy to play RF, and did so rarely in Brooklyn. If all breaks right, Nieuwenhuis could become a hitter (once again) in the Daniel Murphy/Josh Thole mold, high average, good OBP, line drive gap power, but unlike Murphy and Thole, Nieuwenhuis can also steal 25+ bases in a season. He should open 2009 in St. Lucie, then ascend a level per year, breaking into the majors on opening day 2012 as a backup.
4. Javier Rodriguez 4/4/90 (18.83) R/R (R GCL .193/.258/.237/.495, 26 for 135, 17 runs, 3 2b, HR, 20 RBI, 10/27 BB/K, .200 K rate, .3704 BB/K ratio)
The Mets took Rodriguez in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, 68th overall, out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. After signing (for $585,000), he was sent to the GCL, where he had a miserable third of a year, hitting for an OPS under .500, driving just 4 XBH in 135 ABs. Here is a predraft scouting report on Rodriguez:
Considered one of the better prospects in Puerto Rico heading into the Excellence Tournament that annually draws scouts to see the island's best talent each May, Rodriguez elevated his status after his strong showing there. He is the best pure hitter from Puerto Rico and has good bat speed. With a lean, athletic body, Rodriguez should have the ability to add muscle to his long frame. He shows above-average raw power to the pull side, though there is some length to his swing. Rodriguez is an average to above-average runner, clocking in at 6.7 seconds in the 60-yard dash. Reviews of his fielding are mixed, though his arm is above-average for both the length and carry he gets on the ball and for its accuracy.
It really would behoove the Mets to hold him back in extended ST and then place him either back in the GCL, or move him up to Kingsport (and even that may be too aggresive considering his line in the GCL), but knowing the Mets, there is a very good chance he ends up in Savannah to start the season.
5. Brahiam Maldonado 9/18/85 (23.43) R/R (A+ St. Lucie .232/.284/.327/.611, 63 for 272, 18 runs, 11 2b, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 15/76 BB/K, 6/7 SBs, .279 K rate, .1973 BB/K ratio)
Maldonado was drafted out of St. Francis High, in Puerto Rico, in the 10th round of the 2004 draft. He was sent to the GCL Mets as an 18 year old, and struggled, hitting .185/.272/.238/.510 (28 for 151, 21 runs, 3 2b, 3b, HR, 12 RBI, 15/49 BB/K, 8/10 SBs), with a decent .3061 BB/K ratio, but an absurdly high .325 K rate.
Maldonado repeated the GCL in 2005, and posted markedly better numbers, hitting .256/.355/.359/.714 (30 for 117, 23 runs, 7 2b, 3b, HR, 21 RBI, 17/36 BB/K, 8/9 SBs), with a much better .4722 BB/K ratio, and an improved, but still much too high, .308 K rate. He hit .259/.382/.407/.789 (7 for 27, 2b, HR, 5/12 BB/K) vs LHP, with a .4167 BB/K ratio, and an absurd .444 K rate. Against RHP, he hit .250/.336/.333/.669 (24 for 96, 6 2b, 3b, 12/27 BB/K), with a .4444 BB/K ratio, and a .281 K rate.
Maldonado was promoted to Kingsport of the short season Appalachian League, where he hit .281/.363/.500/.863 (52 for 185, 29 runs, 17 2b, 4 3b, 7 HR, 35 RBI, 23/49 BB/K, 5/7 SBs), with a .4694 BB/K ratio, and a vastly improved (but still moderately high) .265 K rate (159 K pace in 600 ABs). Against LHP, he hit .246/.338/.574/.912 (15 for 61, 4 2b, 2 3b, 4 HR, 8/14 BB/K), with a .5714 BB/K ratio, and a .230 K rate. Against RHP, he hit a robust .298/.376/.508/.884 (37 for 124, 13 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 15/35 BB/K), with a .4286 BB/K ratio, and a very high .282 K rate. Maldonado hit markedly better at home (.362/.425/.628/1.053) then on the road (.198/.302/.429/.731)
2007 saw Maldonado in full season ball for the first time in his career (minus a 16 AB cameo for St. Lucie in 2005). He was in Savannah, where he hit extremely well, putting together a .310/.349/.500/.849 line (95 for 306, 40 runs, 20 2b, 4 3b, 10 HR, 39 RBI, 19/79 BB/K, 11/15 SBs), with a severely declining .2405 BB/K ratio, but a slightly improved .258 K rate. Strangely, Maldonado continued to struggle mightily against LHP, hitting just .224/.286/.395/.681 (17 for 76, 5 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 7/27 BB/K), with a .2593 BB/K ratio, and an abysmal .355 K rate. Against RHP, Maldonado fared much better, hitting .339/.370/.535/.905 (78 for 230, 15 2b, 3 3b, 8 HR, 12/52 BB/K), with a .2308 BB/K ratio, and a much better .226 K rate. For the second straight season, Maldonado hit much better at home (.338/.379/.606/.985), then on the road (.287/.322/.409/.731).
Maldonado spent his age 22 season with the St. Lucie Mets of the Florida State League, where he had a dreadful year, hitting just .232/.284/.327/.611 (63 for 272, 18 runs, 11 2b, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 15/76 BB/K, 6/7 SBs), with a not good .1974 BB/K ratio, and an equally bad .279 K rate. This year, Maldonado hit better against LHP (.262/.340/.333/.674, 22 for 84, 5 runs, 3 2b, HR, 6 RBI, 7/22 BB/K), and struggled against RHP (.218/.258/.324/.582, 41 for 188, 13 runs, 8 2b, 4 HR, 24 RBI, 8/54 BB/K). Maldonado's BB/K ratio was .3182 against LHP, and a woeful .1481 against RHP. He struck out at a .262 clip vs southpaws, and a .287 clip against righties.
THE FUTURE: A disappointing year for Maldonado certainly clouds his future considerably. We'll say the Mets keep him in St. Lucie for his age 23 season, which puts him about a half year or so behind the optimal age/level curve (21-22 A+, 22-23 AA). This is not to say he's not a good prospect, just that he lost a considerable amount of his luster with his subpar 2008.
6. Raul Reyes 12/30/86 (22.08) L/L (A Savannah 14 for 47, 2 runs, 3 2b, 3b, HR, 5 RBI, 2/15 BB/K, .298/.327/.468/.795, .319 K rate, .1333 BB/K ratio)
The Mets signed Reyes prior to the 2005 season, then sent the 18 year old to the Dominican Summer League, where he hit .263 in 71 games, with 33 runs scored, 30 RBI, 12 2b, 3 3b, 4 HR, and 6 SB. In 2006, Reyes played for the Kingsport Mets of the Appalachian League, hitting .273/.393/.413 in 37 games. He had 10 2b, 2 3b, HR, 18 RBI, 20/34 BB/K, and 3 steals in 5 tries.
For the 2007 season, Reyes was bumped up to the New York Penn League, where he struggled, hitting .233/.321/.423, and striking out an alarming 94 times in just 253 ABs. In twice the ABs he got in Kport, Reyes had 13 2b, 4 3b, 9 HR, 33 RBI, and 9 steals in 15 tries. He projects best as a .265-.280 hitter with considerable power at the top of the order. Reyes has very good speed, which like the other parts of his game, is still raw and unrefined (career 60% SB success rate (12 of 20)). He uses his speed to cover huge swaths of ground in the outfield.
Despite struggling mightily in Brooklyn, the Mets saw fit to promote Reyes to Savannah for the 2008 season, where he got off to a good start, hitting .298/.327/.468/.795 in 47 ABs before fracturing his right ankle on April 16th, and missing the remainder of the season.
7. Dan Stegall 9/24/87 (22.33) L/R (A Savannah .196/.252/.308/.561, 21 for 107, 13 runs, 2b, 4 3b, HR, 9 RBI, 6/33 BB/K, 2/4 SBs, R Kingsport .295/.365/.418/.783, 36 for 122, 16 runs, 6 2b, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 13/26 BB/K)
Total 2008 Stats: .249/.313/.367/.680, 57 for 229, 29 runs, 7 2b, 4 3b, 4 HR, 22 RBI, 19/59 BB/K, 3/6 SBs, .257 K rate, .3220 BB/K ratio)
The Mets drafted Stegall in the 7th round of the 2006 draft, 214th overall, out of Greenwood High School in Arkansas, after hitting .500 his senior year. A two sport star in high school, Stegall featured a low to mid 90s fastball from the right side, but the Mets were drawn to his outfield abilities, not the power arm.
Upon drafting him, they sent him to the Gulf Coast League, where he hit .214/.324/.262/.586 in 40 games, 145 ABs. He split the 2007 between full season A ball Savannah, and short-season rookie ball Kingsport, hitting a combined .213/.293/.280/.573, 130 games, 103 for 483, 55 runs, 16 2b, 8 3b, 41 RBI, 20/29 SBs, 51/122 BB/K, with a decent enough .253 K rate, and a acceptable .4180 BB/K ratio.
8. Rafael Fernandez 8/3/88 (20.5) L/L (R Kingsport .259/.332/.399/.731, 59 for 228, 41 runs, 10 2b, 5 3b, 4 HR, 31 RBI, 24/69 BB/K, 4/8 SBs, .303 K rate, .3478 BB/K ratio)
The Mets signed Fernandez as an international free agent during the 2006 International Free Agent signing period. He played in the DSL in 2006, hitting .216/.316/.320/.636 (50 for 231, 30 runs, 7 2b, 3b, 5 HR, 43 RBI, 34/53 BB/K, 6/8 SBs, .229 K rate, .6415 BB/K ratio.
He missed virtually all of the 2007 season, getting just 8 ABs in the GCL, before returning to action in 2008 with Kingsport at age 19/20, where he hit .259/.332/.399/.731 in 228 ABs, with a much too high .303 K rate, and a significantly lowered .3478 BB/K ratio.
9. Gabriel Zavala 5/14/87 (21.75) R/R (R Kingsport .250/.289/.475/.764, 30 for 120, 18 runs, 13 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 18 RBI, 3/48 BB/K, .400 K rate, .0625 BB/K ratio)
The Mets signed Zavala as an International Free Agent in 2004, and after spending 2 seasons with the VSL Mets, he came stateside in 2007, playing for the Gulf Coast League Mets, and having a very good "rookie" season. He showed good tools with his bat, hitting .285, and also flashed very good power, hitting 8 doubles, 3 triples, and 6 hr in only 165 AB.
10. Pedro Zapata 10/3/87 (21.33) R/R (R Kingsport .221/.257/.248/.505, 50 for 226, 24 runs, 4 2b, 3b, 15 RBI, 8/56 BB/K, 12/14 SBs, .248 K rate, .1429 BB/K ratio)
Zapata was signed prior to the 2007 season out of the Dominican Republic. While playing in the DSL, Zapata displayed his excellent speed and ability to hit for average. We should know more about Zapata once he starts playing in the states.
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MPH System Audit III
Over the past year, we've seen our blog explode onto the scene and really take on a legitimacy that we never could have envisioned, and we hope that is reflected in this Audit, a comprehensive look at not only the 2008 season, but the farm system as a whole. It was a VERY crucial, some would say pivotal, year for the system, with 4 of our top 10 prospects deleted in one fell swoop (for Johan), everyone knew the lower levels would have to step up, and boy did they ever do just that. Of course, the year was pretty much bookended with prospects being traded away, with 3 more prospects being deleted (for Putz), 2 more in the revised top 10.
We'll be doing something a little different this year, we'll post a section every 4 days, to allow you time to read through everything. Six official sections means it'll take roughly a month, so we hope you enjoy this look at our farm system.
MPH's Position by Position Prospect Analysis and Ranking
-cowritten by David and Tejesh (something something Dock Doyle)
-with contributions from Charlie aka The Man formerly of MetsProspectus and now MPH (YAY!)
-thanks to NYFS (www.nyfuturestars.com) for having up to date player profile capsules with relevant information handy!
-ages are in paranthesis next to the players name, and are as of 2/1/09
-B/T is next to age and is in that order
-prospect eligibility for MPH is hitherto defined as 200 ABs or 100 IP in the majors, without regard to days spent on the roster
-winterball stats cutoff at 2/1/09
Affiliate Guide (2009):
Buffalo: AAA International League (new)
Binghamton: AA Eastern League
St. Lucie: A+ Florida State League
Savannah: A South Atlantic League (Sally)
Brooklyn: A- New York Penn League (Penn)
Kingsport: R Appalachian League (Appy)
GCL Mets: R Gulf Coast League
DSL Mets: R Dominican Summer League
VSL Mets: R Venezuelan Summer league
Outfielders
A strength of the farm system just 2 seasons ago, outfield prospects are now very hard to find. Fernando tops the list, but it's very thin after him.
1. Fernando Martinez 10/10/88 (20.33) L/R (AA Binghamton .287/.340/.432/.772, 101 for 352, 48 runs, 19 2b, 4 3b, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 27/73 BB/K, 6/8 SBs, DWL Escogido .314/.376/.542/.919, 48 for 153, 26 runs, 7 2b, 5 3b, 6 HR, 26 RBI, 14/32 BB/K, 4/5 SBs, VWL Caracas .160/.250/.320/.570, 4 for 25, 4 runs, 2b, HR, RBI, 3/7 BB/K)
Total 2008 Stats: .289/.347/.458/.805, 153 for 530, 78 runs, 27 2b, 9 3b, 15 HR, 70 RBI, 10/13 SBs, 44/112 BB/K, .211 K rate, .3929 BB/K ratio
Splits courtesy www.minorleaguesplits.com
Fernando Martinez signed with the Mets during the IFA signing period of 2005 for a $1.4 million signing bonus. He started his pro career all the way in full season A ball, in Hagerstown, where he absolutely ripped it up, hitting .333/.389/.505/.894 (64 for 192, 24 runs, 14 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 28 RBI, 15/36 BB/K), for an excellent .4167 BB/K ratio, and a great .188 K rate (remember he was just 17 years old)
Fernando had just 24 ABs against LHP in Hagerstown, hitting a putrid .167/.310/.292/.602 (4 for 24, 3 2b, 4/4 BB/K), a very good 1.00 BB/K ratio, and an equally good .167 K rate. Against RHP, he hit a blistering .353/.404/.532/.936 (55 for 156, 9 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 12/29 BB/K), for a .4138 BB/K ratio, and a .186 K rate.
FMart was incredibly consistent in his rookie season, hitting .300+ in every month of the season (although he missed considerable time due to injury, getting just 94 ABs from May 1st to July 31st).
Martinez was sent to St. Lucie in August, finishing off his first year in pro ball at high A, where he hit just .193/.254/.387/.641 (23 for 119, 18 runs, 4 2b, 2 3b, 5 HR, 11 RBI, 6/24 BB/K), for a .2500 BB/K ratio, and a still very good .202 K rate. Martinez, by some metrics, outperformed his Hagerstown numbers (a .194 IsoP in St. Lucie vs a .172 in H-Town, for one). Nando hit .216/.259/.392/.651 vs LHP in St. Lucie (11 for 51, 3 HR, 2/14 BB/K), a .143 BB/K ratio, and an alarming rise to a .275 K rate. However, he controlled the zone better against RHP, as evidenced by his a .3637 BB/K ratio, and a very good .151 K rate. His other numbers, though, were not good, he hit .192/.259/.384/.643 (14 for 73, 4 2b, 2 3b, 2 HR, 4/11 BB/K).
Overall in 2006, Martinez hit .276/.336/.451/.787 (85 for 308, 16 2b, 4 3b, 10 HR, 22/59 BB/K) for a .3729 BB/K ratio, and an excellent .192 K rate. Against LHP, he hit .195/.271/.351/.622 (15 for 77, 3 2b, 3 HR, 6/19 BB/K), a .3157 BB/K ratio, with a corresponding .247 K rate. Versus RHP, he hit .303/.358/.485/.843 (70 for 231, 13 2b, 7 HR, 16/40 BB/K), with a .40 BB/K ratio, and a very good .173 K rate.
Despite posting extremely subpar numbers in St. Lucie (age/level aside), Martinez was promoted to Binghamton for the 2007 season, where he hit .271/.336/.377/.713 (64 for 236, 32 runs, 11 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 21 RBI, 20/51 BB/K), with a .3922 BB/K ratio, and a .216 K rate. HIs numbers improved a good deal versus LHP, he hit .263/.311/.368/.679 in 2007 (15 for 57, 3 2b, HR, 2/16 BB/K), with a very bad .125 BB/K ratio, and an equally bad .280 K rate. However, his improvement vs LHP came along with a vast reduction of his numbers against RHP. Martinez hit just .270/.342/.374/.716 (47 for 174, 7 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 18/33 BB/K), with a .5455 BB/K ratio, and a good .190 K rate.
Thankfully, the Mets let Fernando repeat AA in 2008, and he did put up better numbers across the board, with a .287/.340/.432/.772 line (101 for 352, 48 runs, 19 2b, 4 3b, 8 HR, 43 RBI, 27/73 BB/K, 6/8 SBs), for a .3699 BB/K ratio, and a corresponding .207 K rate. However, his IsoD was down from 65 in 2007 to 53 in 2008, but his IsoP (isolated power, SLG-AVG, or ((TB-1b)/ABs) did increase sharply from 106 in 2007 to 145 in 2008.
Fernando struggled mightily against LHP, hitting just .217/.298/.368/.665 (23 for 106, 15 runs, 5 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 12/31 BB/K), with a .3871 BB/K ratio and a very very alarming .292 K rate. Against RHP, Fernando did much better, hitting .317/.360/.459/.819 (78 for 246, 33 runs, 14 2b, 3 3b, 5 HR, 25 RBI, 15/42 BB/K), with a .3571 BB/K ratio and a .171 K rate.
Fernando missed about 5 weeks with a hamstring injury this year, the third consecutive year he's missed time with injuries. While concerning, the one thing in his favor is his age, he's still just 20 years old, and will play all of the 2009 season at age 20, likely in Buffalo, the new AAA affiliate of the Mets. And don't forget, our very own franchise shortstop battled leg injuries for the better part of 3 years before turning into an iron man.
He finished off his 2008 season playing for Escogido in the Dominican Winter League, and excelled to the tune of a .314/.376/.542/.919 line in 153 ABs, flashing off the raw power that makes many salivate over his future. He also, for the first time in his career, displayed vastly above average platoon splits, hitting .318/.362/.591/.953 in 44 ABs vs LHP, and hitting .312/.382/.523/.905 in 109 ABs vs RHP.
Fernando has yet to remain healthy for a full minor league season, so despite having 3 seasons worth of experience in the system, much of his value remains projection. He did show off what he can do when healthy and in a groove during the 2008 Dominican Winter League season, where he hit a blistering .314/.376/.542/.919 with 18 XBH in just 153 ABs, but then he injured his right elbow during the CWS and had to be shut down. Still, it can be considered a good season for the still 20 year old, he blasted 15 HRs and 27 2b in 520 ABs. As he matures and fills out, it wouldn't be out of the question for him to develop 30+ HR power, along with hitting for a high average. Even if his numbers don't show it, Fernando can control the strike zone very well.
Fernando, who played a majority of LF for Escogido, profiles there as a major leaguer. His arm is above average, but not suited for right field, and he does not possess the range to play CF. He also does not possess blazing speed, most, if not all, of his steals will come due to smarts. Martinez will develop into a good+ offensive force, capable of hitting in the middle of a lineup, but the hype has reached such proportions that he'll be hard pressed to ever meet expectations.
THE FUTURE: Martinez should open 2009 in Buffalo (the Mets new AAA affiliate), hopefully playing a corner OF position since he won't be playing CF in the majors. Fernando, as we saw in ST, can stay in on lefties, but the numbers speak for themselves, and he must improve that .665 OPS vs LHP, lest he be labelled as a future platoon player. And keep in mind, Fernando will only be 20 as he begins AAA, he can safely repeat the level twice, and still be on pace to make his MLB debut at age 22 in 2011 (but we'll say he makes it up at some point in 2009).
2. Cesar Puello 4/1/91 (17.83) R/R (R GCL .305/.350/.364/.714, 46 for 151, 24 runs, 6 2b, HR, 17 RBI, 5/32 BB/K, 13/18 SBs, .212 K rate, .1563 BB/K ratio)
Puello was signed in the International Free Agent class which produced Wilmer Flores and Jefry Marte, and while yes, a lot of the press went to Flores, and then Marte, make no mistake, Met officials are very high on this young outfielder.
After a disasterous June in which Puello hit .242/.265/.273/.537 with 14 Ks in 33 ABs (.424 K rate), he turned around to hit .322/.372/.390 the rest of the way, with just 18 Ks in 118 ABs (a very good .153 K rate, and an equally impressive .2778 BB/K ratio (for a 17 year old))
Puello is a physical prospect who projects to have average tools across the board. He's an instinctive player who learns quickly. He fits best as a right fielder with a strong arm and the requisite power for the position.
Puello's obviously very raw in all facets of his game, especially on the offensive side of the ball. Puello needs to work on his timing, especially on breaking pitches, as he chases too many out of the zone. He has a good swing on balls in on him, and his swing is also conducive to hitting balls the other way (in time). He is still young, but his frame (6'2/195) should be conducive to power as he grows and fills out. Puello has some of the best raw speed in the system, and he stole 13 bases in 18 tries in 2008. That speed enables him to cover a plethora of ground in the outfield, and his plus plus arm makes him a perfect candidate for RF, where he played in the GCL.
It is much too soon to predict what type of player Puello will ultimately become, we should get a better sense of that after the 2009 season, which he will play at 18 years old, likely in Savannah. A level per year after that should put him on track for a 2013 debut, at age 22.
3. Kirk Nieuwenhuis 8/7/87 (21.5) L/R (Azusa Pacific .400/.496/.724/1.220, 90 for 225, 84 runs, 20 2b, 4 3b, 15 HR, 68 RBI, 34/34 BB/K, 8/11 SBs, A- Brooklyn .277/.348/.396/.744, 79 for 285, 34 runs, 15 2b, 5 3b, 3 HR, 29 RBI, 29/70 BB/K, 11/18 SBs)
Total 2008 Stats: .331/.415/.541/.956, 169 for 510, 118 runs, 35 2b, 9 3b, 18 HR, 97 RBI, 19/29 SBs, 63/104 BB/K, .204 K rate, .6057 BB/K ratio
Nieuwenhuis was drafted by the Mets in the 3rd round, 100th overall, out of Azusa Pacific University, where as a junior, he hit .400/.496/.724/1.220 in 225 ABs. After signing (for $360,000), he was sent to Brooklyn, where he hit .277/.348/.396, showing a decent eye at the plate (.4143 BB/K, .246 K rate), and decent power (keep in mind he bats lefty and Keyspan Park is death on lefty hitters, especially powerwise).
Nieuwenhuis should be opening 2009 in the St. Lucie outfield, potentially playing a corner, depending on if the Mets move Greg Veloz to center field.
Despite 70 Ks in 285 ABs, Nieuwenhuis has good plate discipline (he had a 1:1 BB/K in college). The reason for his high K rate is tied to his swing, which he needs to adjust for pro ball. As with most college players, he has some holes which metal bats covered up - and wood bats exposed. He has the frame for additional power (23 XBH in Brooklyn), which will come when he adjusts his swing to pro ball. He is a good runner who has above average speed, but needs to hone his instincts in steals (11 for 18). There's no reason why he couldn't eventually blossom into a 25+ SB man.
Due to his speed and athleticism, Nieuwenhuis can remain in CF for the time being, but it would behoove the Mets to get him experience in both corner OF spots to prepare him for an Endy Chavez like utility role in the majors. He has the arm and accuracy to play RF, and did so rarely in Brooklyn. If all breaks right, Nieuwenhuis could become a hitter (once again) in the Daniel Murphy/Josh Thole mold, high average, good OBP, line drive gap power, but unlike Murphy and Thole, Nieuwenhuis can also steal 25+ bases in a season. He should open 2009 in St. Lucie, then ascend a level per year, breaking into the majors on opening day 2012 as a backup.
4. Javier Rodriguez 4/4/90 (18.83) R/R (R GCL .193/.258/.237/.495, 26 for 135, 17 runs, 3 2b, HR, 20 RBI, 10/27 BB/K, .200 K rate, .3704 BB/K ratio)
The Mets took Rodriguez in the 2nd round of the 2008 draft, 68th overall, out of the Puerto Rico Baseball Academy. After signing (for $585,000), he was sent to the GCL, where he had a miserable third of a year, hitting for an OPS under .500, driving just 4 XBH in 135 ABs. Here is a predraft scouting report on Rodriguez:
Considered one of the better prospects in Puerto Rico heading into the Excellence Tournament that annually draws scouts to see the island's best talent each May, Rodriguez elevated his status after his strong showing there. He is the best pure hitter from Puerto Rico and has good bat speed. With a lean, athletic body, Rodriguez should have the ability to add muscle to his long frame. He shows above-average raw power to the pull side, though there is some length to his swing. Rodriguez is an average to above-average runner, clocking in at 6.7 seconds in the 60-yard dash. Reviews of his fielding are mixed, though his arm is above-average for both the length and carry he gets on the ball and for its accuracy.
It really would behoove the Mets to hold him back in extended ST and then place him either back in the GCL, or move him up to Kingsport (and even that may be too aggresive considering his line in the GCL), but knowing the Mets, there is a very good chance he ends up in Savannah to start the season.
5. Brahiam Maldonado 9/18/85 (23.43) R/R (A+ St. Lucie .232/.284/.327/.611, 63 for 272, 18 runs, 11 2b, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 15/76 BB/K, 6/7 SBs, .279 K rate, .1973 BB/K ratio)
Maldonado was drafted out of St. Francis High, in Puerto Rico, in the 10th round of the 2004 draft. He was sent to the GCL Mets as an 18 year old, and struggled, hitting .185/.272/.238/.510 (28 for 151, 21 runs, 3 2b, 3b, HR, 12 RBI, 15/49 BB/K, 8/10 SBs), with a decent .3061 BB/K ratio, but an absurdly high .325 K rate.
Maldonado repeated the GCL in 2005, and posted markedly better numbers, hitting .256/.355/.359/.714 (30 for 117, 23 runs, 7 2b, 3b, HR, 21 RBI, 17/36 BB/K, 8/9 SBs), with a much better .4722 BB/K ratio, and an improved, but still much too high, .308 K rate. He hit .259/.382/.407/.789 (7 for 27, 2b, HR, 5/12 BB/K) vs LHP, with a .4167 BB/K ratio, and an absurd .444 K rate. Against RHP, he hit .250/.336/.333/.669 (24 for 96, 6 2b, 3b, 12/27 BB/K), with a .4444 BB/K ratio, and a .281 K rate.
Maldonado was promoted to Kingsport of the short season Appalachian League, where he hit .281/.363/.500/.863 (52 for 185, 29 runs, 17 2b, 4 3b, 7 HR, 35 RBI, 23/49 BB/K, 5/7 SBs), with a .4694 BB/K ratio, and a vastly improved (but still moderately high) .265 K rate (159 K pace in 600 ABs). Against LHP, he hit .246/.338/.574/.912 (15 for 61, 4 2b, 2 3b, 4 HR, 8/14 BB/K), with a .5714 BB/K ratio, and a .230 K rate. Against RHP, he hit a robust .298/.376/.508/.884 (37 for 124, 13 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 15/35 BB/K), with a .4286 BB/K ratio, and a very high .282 K rate. Maldonado hit markedly better at home (.362/.425/.628/1.053) then on the road (.198/.302/.429/.731)
2007 saw Maldonado in full season ball for the first time in his career (minus a 16 AB cameo for St. Lucie in 2005). He was in Savannah, where he hit extremely well, putting together a .310/.349/.500/.849 line (95 for 306, 40 runs, 20 2b, 4 3b, 10 HR, 39 RBI, 19/79 BB/K, 11/15 SBs), with a severely declining .2405 BB/K ratio, but a slightly improved .258 K rate. Strangely, Maldonado continued to struggle mightily against LHP, hitting just .224/.286/.395/.681 (17 for 76, 5 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 7/27 BB/K), with a .2593 BB/K ratio, and an abysmal .355 K rate. Against RHP, Maldonado fared much better, hitting .339/.370/.535/.905 (78 for 230, 15 2b, 3 3b, 8 HR, 12/52 BB/K), with a .2308 BB/K ratio, and a much better .226 K rate. For the second straight season, Maldonado hit much better at home (.338/.379/.606/.985), then on the road (.287/.322/.409/.731).
Maldonado spent his age 22 season with the St. Lucie Mets of the Florida State League, where he had a dreadful year, hitting just .232/.284/.327/.611 (63 for 272, 18 runs, 11 2b, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 15/76 BB/K, 6/7 SBs), with a not good .1974 BB/K ratio, and an equally bad .279 K rate. This year, Maldonado hit better against LHP (.262/.340/.333/.674, 22 for 84, 5 runs, 3 2b, HR, 6 RBI, 7/22 BB/K), and struggled against RHP (.218/.258/.324/.582, 41 for 188, 13 runs, 8 2b, 4 HR, 24 RBI, 8/54 BB/K). Maldonado's BB/K ratio was .3182 against LHP, and a woeful .1481 against RHP. He struck out at a .262 clip vs southpaws, and a .287 clip against righties.
THE FUTURE: A disappointing year for Maldonado certainly clouds his future considerably. We'll say the Mets keep him in St. Lucie for his age 23 season, which puts him about a half year or so behind the optimal age/level curve (21-22 A+, 22-23 AA). This is not to say he's not a good prospect, just that he lost a considerable amount of his luster with his subpar 2008.
6. Raul Reyes 12/30/86 (22.08) L/L (A Savannah 14 for 47, 2 runs, 3 2b, 3b, HR, 5 RBI, 2/15 BB/K, .298/.327/.468/.795, .319 K rate, .1333 BB/K ratio)
The Mets signed Reyes prior to the 2005 season, then sent the 18 year old to the Dominican Summer League, where he hit .263 in 71 games, with 33 runs scored, 30 RBI, 12 2b, 3 3b, 4 HR, and 6 SB. In 2006, Reyes played for the Kingsport Mets of the Appalachian League, hitting .273/.393/.413 in 37 games. He had 10 2b, 2 3b, HR, 18 RBI, 20/34 BB/K, and 3 steals in 5 tries.
For the 2007 season, Reyes was bumped up to the New York Penn League, where he struggled, hitting .233/.321/.423, and striking out an alarming 94 times in just 253 ABs. In twice the ABs he got in Kport, Reyes had 13 2b, 4 3b, 9 HR, 33 RBI, and 9 steals in 15 tries. He projects best as a .265-.280 hitter with considerable power at the top of the order. Reyes has very good speed, which like the other parts of his game, is still raw and unrefined (career 60% SB success rate (12 of 20)). He uses his speed to cover huge swaths of ground in the outfield.
Despite struggling mightily in Brooklyn, the Mets saw fit to promote Reyes to Savannah for the 2008 season, where he got off to a good start, hitting .298/.327/.468/.795 in 47 ABs before fracturing his right ankle on April 16th, and missing the remainder of the season.
7. Dan Stegall 9/24/87 (22.33) L/R (A Savannah .196/.252/.308/.561, 21 for 107, 13 runs, 2b, 4 3b, HR, 9 RBI, 6/33 BB/K, 2/4 SBs, R Kingsport .295/.365/.418/.783, 36 for 122, 16 runs, 6 2b, 3 HR, 13 RBI, 13/26 BB/K)
Total 2008 Stats: .249/.313/.367/.680, 57 for 229, 29 runs, 7 2b, 4 3b, 4 HR, 22 RBI, 19/59 BB/K, 3/6 SBs, .257 K rate, .3220 BB/K ratio)
The Mets drafted Stegall in the 7th round of the 2006 draft, 214th overall, out of Greenwood High School in Arkansas, after hitting .500 his senior year. A two sport star in high school, Stegall featured a low to mid 90s fastball from the right side, but the Mets were drawn to his outfield abilities, not the power arm.
Upon drafting him, they sent him to the Gulf Coast League, where he hit .214/.324/.262/.586 in 40 games, 145 ABs. He split the 2007 between full season A ball Savannah, and short-season rookie ball Kingsport, hitting a combined .213/.293/.280/.573, 130 games, 103 for 483, 55 runs, 16 2b, 8 3b, 41 RBI, 20/29 SBs, 51/122 BB/K, with a decent enough .253 K rate, and a acceptable .4180 BB/K ratio.
8. Rafael Fernandez 8/3/88 (20.5) L/L (R Kingsport .259/.332/.399/.731, 59 for 228, 41 runs, 10 2b, 5 3b, 4 HR, 31 RBI, 24/69 BB/K, 4/8 SBs, .303 K rate, .3478 BB/K ratio)
The Mets signed Fernandez as an international free agent during the 2006 International Free Agent signing period. He played in the DSL in 2006, hitting .216/.316/.320/.636 (50 for 231, 30 runs, 7 2b, 3b, 5 HR, 43 RBI, 34/53 BB/K, 6/8 SBs, .229 K rate, .6415 BB/K ratio.
He missed virtually all of the 2007 season, getting just 8 ABs in the GCL, before returning to action in 2008 with Kingsport at age 19/20, where he hit .259/.332/.399/.731 in 228 ABs, with a much too high .303 K rate, and a significantly lowered .3478 BB/K ratio.
9. Gabriel Zavala 5/14/87 (21.75) R/R (R Kingsport .250/.289/.475/.764, 30 for 120, 18 runs, 13 2b, 3b, 4 HR, 18 RBI, 3/48 BB/K, .400 K rate, .0625 BB/K ratio)
The Mets signed Zavala as an International Free Agent in 2004, and after spending 2 seasons with the VSL Mets, he came stateside in 2007, playing for the Gulf Coast League Mets, and having a very good "rookie" season. He showed good tools with his bat, hitting .285, and also flashed very good power, hitting 8 doubles, 3 triples, and 6 hr in only 165 AB.
10. Pedro Zapata 10/3/87 (21.33) R/R (R Kingsport .221/.257/.248/.505, 50 for 226, 24 runs, 4 2b, 3b, 15 RBI, 8/56 BB/K, 12/14 SBs, .248 K rate, .1429 BB/K ratio)
Zapata was signed prior to the 2007 season out of the Dominican Republic. While playing in the DSL, Zapata displayed his excellent speed and ability to hit for average. We should know more about Zapata once he starts playing in the states.
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Top 9 potentially aggresive and-or stupid promotion candidates for 2009
The WLR for today is pretty irrelevant, it'll be up around 7pm tonight. I'll try and crank out some articles for you between now and then.
Also - a quickie update on the third annual System Audit - I've been thinking of moving it permanently to a March 1st release date. So we'll do that this year, and see how it goes.
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1. Jenrry Mejia to St. Lucie (FSL, A+)
Where he was in 2008: Split season between the GCL and Brooklyn, NYPL
What he did: 2-0, 0.60 in 15 innings (GCL), 3-2, 3.49 in 56.2 innings (NYPL)
Why it would be aggresive: Mostly due to age, as Mejia will not turn 20 until AFTER the 2009 season. His performance certainly dictates a promotion to St. Lucie wouldn't be foolish, but with the age cushion, I'd rather see the Mets err on the side of caution here. They like will not.
2. Francisco Pena St. Lucie (FSL, A+)
Where he was in 2008: Savannah, SAL
What he did: Absolutely nothing. .264/.308/.380/.688 in 397 ABs
Why it would be aggresive: Because in his two seasons in Savannah, his combined line reads like a horror show: .238/.286/.334/.620 in 764 ABs. However, the chances of Pena repeating Savannah for a third time are ridiculously slim to none, so expect him to be in St. Lucie, putting up more of the same awful offensive numbers.
3. Greg Veloz to Binghamton (EL, AA)
Where he was in 2008: Savannah mostly SAL, A, St. Lucie for a month;
What he did: Savannah .286/.339/.402/.742 in 455 ABs, St. Lucie .234/.298/.247/.544
Why it would be aggresive: Look at those St. Lucie numbers. Now consider his "breakout" consisted of a .742 OPS in the Sally League. But we've seen the Mets jump toolsy guys with little offensive numbers behind them before (see: Gomez, Carlos) - so it's not a stretch to imagine Veloz in BInghamton. It would be highly stupid, but not a stretch. Oh yeah, he hit just .207/.281/.230/.511 in Hawaii in 87 ABs, bringing his numbers above Savannah to a scintillating .220/.289/.238/.527 in 164 ABs.
4. Ruben Tejada to Binghamton (EL, AA)
Where he was in 2008: St. Lucie FSL, A+
What he did: .229/.293/.296/.588 in 497 ABs
Why it would be aggresive: Because the performance was putrid, and because he also doesn't turn 20 until just before the end of the 2009 season (9/1/89). If that isn't enough for you, how about because he spent 2007 between the VSL and GCL, then spent 2008 in St. Lucie milling around the Rey Ordonez line? But again, there's precedent for moving him up (see Coronado, Jose).
5. Wilmer Flores to St. Lucie (FSL, A+)
Where he was in 2008: Kingsport (vast majority of the season), 5 ABs in Savannah, 30 ABs in Brooklyn
What he did: .310/.352/.490/.842 in 245 ABs (Kingsport).
Why it would be aggresive: Because he doesn't turn 18 until August 6th 2009. Age is very much on his side, the Mets should definitely err on the side of caution here, and thankfully, with the middle infield logjam in St. Lucie (Veloz, Tejada, Havens, potentially Lagares) - Wilmer should start in Savannah.
6. Nick Carr to Binghamton (EL, AA)
Where he was in 2008: St. Lucie living through a nightmare
What he did: 2-10, 5.70 era in 94.2 innings.
Why it would be aggresive: Well, first of all, because he didn't get his first win until August 16th, second of all because his ERA was well over 6 until his final 4 starts, and third of all, because he'll play all of 2009 at age 22. He had a year to play with, and the Mets should use it right here, and not allow a bad situation to get much worse with a premature promotion to Binghamton.
7. Brad Holt to Binghamton (to begin the season)
Where he was in 2008: UNC Wilmington (NCAA), Brooklyn (NYPL, A-)
What he did: 11-1, 3.18 era in 93.1 innings (NCAA), 5-3, 1.87 era in 72.1 innings (NYPL)
Why it would be aggresive: Because he's basically got one plus pitch and then several less then stellar offerings. Also, there is no harm in letting him go to the lower level and demolishing it for a month or two before moving him up.
8. Cesar Puello to Savannah (SAL, A)
Where he was in 2008: GCL
What he did: .305/.350/.364/.714 in 151 ABs with 13/18 SBs
Why it would be aggresive: It's less aggresive then it looks on the surface, mostly due to Puello's nightmare June in which he struck out 14 times in 33 ABs and compiled a .242/.265/.273/.537 line. Still, with him not putting up the numbers of a Flores or a Marte, it would be advisable to be conservative with Puello, who will play all of 2009 at age 18. However, it's very likely the Mets will push Puello to Savannah, and then have to move him to Kingsport when the short season opens.
9. Javier Rodriguez to Savannah (SAL, A)
Where he was in 2008: PR Baseball Academy, GCL (R)
What he did: .193/.258/.237/.495 in 135 ABs (GCL)
Why it would be aggresive: Because that line sucks, and unlike Puello, Rodriguez' best month was July where he hit an off the charts .215/.276/.278/.554. It really would behoove the Mets to hold him back in extended ST and then place him either back in the GCL, or move him up to Kingsport (and even that may be too aggresive considering his line in the GCL).
Also - a quickie update on the third annual System Audit - I've been thinking of moving it permanently to a March 1st release date. So we'll do that this year, and see how it goes.
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1. Jenrry Mejia to St. Lucie (FSL, A+)
Where he was in 2008: Split season between the GCL and Brooklyn, NYPL
What he did: 2-0, 0.60 in 15 innings (GCL), 3-2, 3.49 in 56.2 innings (NYPL)
Why it would be aggresive: Mostly due to age, as Mejia will not turn 20 until AFTER the 2009 season. His performance certainly dictates a promotion to St. Lucie wouldn't be foolish, but with the age cushion, I'd rather see the Mets err on the side of caution here. They like will not.
2. Francisco Pena St. Lucie (FSL, A+)
Where he was in 2008: Savannah, SAL
What he did: Absolutely nothing. .264/.308/.380/.688 in 397 ABs
Why it would be aggresive: Because in his two seasons in Savannah, his combined line reads like a horror show: .238/.286/.334/.620 in 764 ABs. However, the chances of Pena repeating Savannah for a third time are ridiculously slim to none, so expect him to be in St. Lucie, putting up more of the same awful offensive numbers.
3. Greg Veloz to Binghamton (EL, AA)
Where he was in 2008: Savannah mostly SAL, A, St. Lucie for a month;
What he did: Savannah .286/.339/.402/.742 in 455 ABs, St. Lucie .234/.298/.247/.544
Why it would be aggresive: Look at those St. Lucie numbers. Now consider his "breakout" consisted of a .742 OPS in the Sally League. But we've seen the Mets jump toolsy guys with little offensive numbers behind them before (see: Gomez, Carlos) - so it's not a stretch to imagine Veloz in BInghamton. It would be highly stupid, but not a stretch. Oh yeah, he hit just .207/.281/.230/.511 in Hawaii in 87 ABs, bringing his numbers above Savannah to a scintillating .220/.289/.238/.527 in 164 ABs.
4. Ruben Tejada to Binghamton (EL, AA)
Where he was in 2008: St. Lucie FSL, A+
What he did: .229/.293/.296/.588 in 497 ABs
Why it would be aggresive: Because the performance was putrid, and because he also doesn't turn 20 until just before the end of the 2009 season (9/1/89). If that isn't enough for you, how about because he spent 2007 between the VSL and GCL, then spent 2008 in St. Lucie milling around the Rey Ordonez line? But again, there's precedent for moving him up (see Coronado, Jose).
5. Wilmer Flores to St. Lucie (FSL, A+)
Where he was in 2008: Kingsport (vast majority of the season), 5 ABs in Savannah, 30 ABs in Brooklyn
What he did: .310/.352/.490/.842 in 245 ABs (Kingsport).
Why it would be aggresive: Because he doesn't turn 18 until August 6th 2009. Age is very much on his side, the Mets should definitely err on the side of caution here, and thankfully, with the middle infield logjam in St. Lucie (Veloz, Tejada, Havens, potentially Lagares) - Wilmer should start in Savannah.
6. Nick Carr to Binghamton (EL, AA)
Where he was in 2008: St. Lucie living through a nightmare
What he did: 2-10, 5.70 era in 94.2 innings.
Why it would be aggresive: Well, first of all, because he didn't get his first win until August 16th, second of all because his ERA was well over 6 until his final 4 starts, and third of all, because he'll play all of 2009 at age 22. He had a year to play with, and the Mets should use it right here, and not allow a bad situation to get much worse with a premature promotion to Binghamton.
7. Brad Holt to Binghamton (to begin the season)
Where he was in 2008: UNC Wilmington (NCAA), Brooklyn (NYPL, A-)
What he did: 11-1, 3.18 era in 93.1 innings (NCAA), 5-3, 1.87 era in 72.1 innings (NYPL)
Why it would be aggresive: Because he's basically got one plus pitch and then several less then stellar offerings. Also, there is no harm in letting him go to the lower level and demolishing it for a month or two before moving him up.
8. Cesar Puello to Savannah (SAL, A)
Where he was in 2008: GCL
What he did: .305/.350/.364/.714 in 151 ABs with 13/18 SBs
Why it would be aggresive: It's less aggresive then it looks on the surface, mostly due to Puello's nightmare June in which he struck out 14 times in 33 ABs and compiled a .242/.265/.273/.537 line. Still, with him not putting up the numbers of a Flores or a Marte, it would be advisable to be conservative with Puello, who will play all of 2009 at age 18. However, it's very likely the Mets will push Puello to Savannah, and then have to move him to Kingsport when the short season opens.
9. Javier Rodriguez to Savannah (SAL, A)
Where he was in 2008: PR Baseball Academy, GCL (R)
What he did: .193/.258/.237/.495 in 135 ABs (GCL)
Why it would be aggresive: Because that line sucks, and unlike Puello, Rodriguez' best month was July where he hit an off the charts .215/.276/.278/.554. It really would behoove the Mets to hold him back in extended ST and then place him either back in the GCL, or move him up to Kingsport (and even that may be too aggresive considering his line in the GCL).
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