Showing posts with label Reese Havens. Show all posts
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Wednesday, June 09, 2010

6/8 Minor League Report! Havens, LUCAS, CARSON!

AAA International League: Buffalo 0/1/1, Durham 7/10/0

cf Emmanuel Garcia 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .195
ss Justin Turner 0 for 3, BB, .273
dh Mike Jacobs 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .280
rf Val Pascucci 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .241
3b Mike Cervanek 0 for 3, .220
2b Russ Adams 0 for 2, BB, K, .257
lf Andy Green 0 for 2, BB, .271
1b Saloman Manriquez 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .200
c JR House 0 for 3, K, .244
Dillon Gee 4.1 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 4/4 BB/K, 2 HR, 4.37 era, L (6-3), 102:61:41, 5:3:4
Jose De La Torre 2.2 IP, BB, K, 2.70 era, 39:23:16, 3:4:1
John Lujan IP, 2 H, ER, K, 6.20 era, 19:11:8, 1:1:1

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 0/4/0, Bowie 5/8/0, Game 1

Scott Shaw got a spot start today and wasn't good at all, giving up 4 runs on 6 hits and 3 walks in 5 innings for his 5th loss. The Mets offense had just 4 hits and drew 5 walks, while going 0 for 8 with RISP, leaving 8 on base and striking out 7 times.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .282
2b Reese Havens 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .322
1b Nick Evans 0 for 2, BB, K, .281
lf Lucas Duda 0 for 3, K, .289
dh DJ Wabick 1 for 3, .267
ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 1, BB, .280
3b Eric Campbell 1 for 3, .338
rf Carlos Guzman 0 for 3, K, .255
c Mike Nickeas 0 for 1, 2 BBs, .287
Scott Shaw 5 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 3/4 BB/K, 7.32 era, L (4-5), 5:5:4
Eddie Kunz 2 IP, 2 H, ER, 5.77 era, 6:

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 6/7/1, Bowie 3/8/1

Brad Holt had another mediocre outing today, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits in 4.2 innings, but his offense got him off the hook, as did Manuel Alvarez, got got one big out for his 3rd AA victory. Roy Merritt worked 2 scoreless for his 5th save.

The Mets offense had 7 hits and drew 2 walks, while going 3 for 7 (.429) with RISP, leaving 3 on, and striking out just 3 times. Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Reese Havens had multi hit games, while Nick Evans, Jose Coronado (0 for 3, .235), Mike Nickeas (0 for 2, BB, K, .282) and Jon Malo (0 for 3, .237) took 0-fers.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b (16), .286
dh Reese Havens 2 for 2, 2 runs, .344
1b Nick Evans 0 for 2, RBI (37), K, .279
lf Lucas Duda 1 for 2, run, 2b (16), RBI (34), BB, .292 (.143/.279/.229/.508 vs LHP)
rf DJ Wabick 1 for 2, run, 2 RBI, .272
3b Eric Campbell 1 for 3, RBI (13), K, .338
Brad Holt 4.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1/6 BB/K, 8.79 era, 3:5:6
Manuel Alvarez 0.1 IP, 2 H, K, 4.82 era, W (3-0)
Roy Merritt 2 IP, H, K, 3.73 era, SV (5), 4:1:1

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 4/8/3, Dunedin 3/8/0

Robert Carson pitched excellent baseball tonight, giving up just 2 runs on 6 hits and a walk in 7+ innings, but after Jose Bierd allowed his IHR to score, plus one of his own, Carson took a ND. Bierd blew the save and picked up a cheap win. Emary Frederick picked up his 2nd save.

Jordany Valdespin left in the 7th inning after striking out. He was HBP earlier in the game. The Mets offense had 8 hits and a walk, while going 2 for 5 with RISP, leaving 5 on base, and striking out 9 times. Since Valdespin was removed from the game, the Mets moved Josh Satin, the DH, into the field, thus losing the DH, and having the pitchers go into Valdespin's spot, the 2 hole (I think, it's so rare, and I've never seen it, lol). It doesn't matter, since none of the pitchers came up to bat, anyway.

rf, lf Fernando Martinez 0 for 4, K, .286
ss Jordany Valdespin 0 for 3, run, 3 Ks, .306, HBP (K total went from 7 to 10, lol)
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 4, .300
lf, rf Brahiam Maldonado 2 for 4, run, HR (7), 2 RBI (18), .292
dh, 2b Josh Satin 1 for 3, run, BB, .312
cf sean Ratliff 0 for 3, .274
3b Richard Lucas 3 for 4, run, HR (7), 2 RBI (26), K, .219
c Juan Torres 1 for 4, 2b (1), K
2b, ss Luis Nieves 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .143, 2 E (4)
Robert Carson 7+ IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1/7 BB/K, HR, 5.07 era
Jose Bierd IP, 2 H, ER, BB, K, 4.50 era, BS (3), W (3-3), 1:1:1
Emary Frederick IP, 2 Ks, 2.45 era, SV (2), 0:1:2

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 8/12/1, Kannapolis 7/9/4 in 10 innings

I'd wager at least HALF of the games between these two teams have gone extra innings. It's nutso. Today, it was the offense that was front and center, with the Gnats putting together 12 hits and 3 walks, while Kannpolis put up 9 hits and 7 walks. Kai Gronauer, Rafael Fernandez, Cesar Puello and Luis Rivera had multi hit games, while Wilmer took the only 0-fer. Wilmer is now 11 for his last 81.

Jim Fuller and Sam Martinez got ripped for 7 runs on 7 hits in a combined 5.1 innings, but John Church and Michael Powers worked a combined 4.2 scoreless, with Powers getting the win, his 3rd.

dh Pedro Zapata 1 for 4, RBI (27), K, .267
1b Michael Fisher 1 for 3, run, 2b, RBI, 2 BBs, K, .375
ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 4, RBI (40), BB, .284
cf Juan Lagares 1 for 4, run, .302, SB (14)
c Kai Gronauer 2 for 5, 2 rns, RBI (17), K, .255
lf Rafael Fernandez 2 for 4, run, 2b (6), RBI (12), K, .240
rf Cesar Puello 2 for 4, 2 runs, RBI (11), K, .237 (6 for his last 16, 4 runs, 2 2b, RBI, 1/2 BB/K, .375/.412/.500)
3b Luis Rivera 2 for 4, run, RBI, K, .217
2b Alonzo Harris 1 for 3, RBI (23), 2 Ks, .246
Jim Fuller 3+ IP, 5 H, 5 /4 R/ER, 4/3 BB/K, 2.13 era, 2:3:3
Sam Martinez 2.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, BB, K, 7.71 era, 2:4:1
John Church 1.2 IP, H, 1/2 BB/K, 1.57 era, 2:0:2
Michael Powers 3 IP, H, BB, K, 2.30 era, W (3-3), 5:2:1

Sunday, June 06, 2010

6/6 Minor League Report! Havens, Beaulac!

Reminder: Check the Minor League Threads on NYFS and MetsRefugees for the Gameday Links...as we'll be liveblogging the draft here on MPH. Handy links for today:

NYFS Draft Forum
Baseball America Top 200 Prospects

AAA International League: Buffalo 8/11/1, Norfolk 6/15/4


cf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 6, 2 RBI, K, .385
2b Justin Turner 1 for 4, RBI, BB, .281
dh Mike Jacobs 2 for 5, 2b, K, .287
3b Mike Hessman 0 for 3, BB, .287
lf Mike Cervanek 0 for 5, .231
rf Russ Adams 1 for 5, run, HR, RBI, K, .264
1b Val Pascucci 2 for 4, 2 runs, BB, .250
ss Andy Green 2 for 3, 3 runs, 2b, BB, .286
c JR House 2 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, HR, 3 RBI, .282
Pat Misch 6.2 IP, 13 H, 6 ER, K, HR, 3.33 era, 83:55:28, 13:6:1
John Lujan 0.1 IP, 2 H, 6.05 era, W (2-1), 10:7:3, 1:
Adam Pettyjohn 2 IP, 2 Ks, 5.46 era, SV (1), 22:14:8, 0:4:2

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 4/10/0, New Britain 5/10/1

Reese Havens continues to oblierate AA pitching, with 2 more hits and his 6th HR in just 55 ABs since being promoted to Binghamton. He and Eric Campbell had multi hit games, while Marshall Hubbard (0 for 4, .269) and Luis Hernandez (0 for 4, .275) took 0-fers. Chris Schwinden started and had a third start awful outing, giving up 5 runs for the third straight time, this time in 4.2 innings, for his 3rd loss. The Mets offense had 10 hits and drew one walk against 4 strikeouts, while going 1 for 9 (.111) with RISP, and leaving 7 on base.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 5, K, .285
2b Reese Havens 2 for 5, run, HR (6!), 3 RBI (12), K, .327
1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .284
lf Lucas Duda 1 for 4, 2b (15), .295
3b Eric Campbell 3 for 4, 2 runs, 2b (5), .339
rf Carlos Guzman 1 for 3, run, BB, K, .260
c Mike Nickeas 1 for 3, .290
Chris Schwinden 4.2 IP, 9 H, 5 ER, 1/6 BB/K, HR, 7.32 era, L (1-3), 5:3:6
Derrick Ellison 1.1 IP, BB, 5.14 era, 1:3
Roy Merritt 0.2 IP, H, BB, 3.92 era, 1:1
Manuel Alvarez 1.1 IP, 5 era, 1:1:0

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 3/14/1, Dunedin 2/4/1 in 13 innings

The Mets hammered out 14 hits and drew a pair of walks, but were a woreful 1 for 12 (.083) with RISP, and left a small army (12) on base. Jordany Valdespin, Joey August, Brahiam Maldonado, Richard Lucas and Jean Luc Blaquiere all had multi hit games, while Josh Satin (0 for 6, K, .316) took the only 0-fer.

Eric Beaulac had his best outing of the season, but he got a ND after Emary Frederick blew the save by allowing a run in the 7th. Jose Bierd pitched 2 scoreless for the win, and Rhiner Cruz had a perfect 13th for his first save.

ss Jordany Valdespin 3 for 7, run, RBI (11), K, .321
lf Joey August 2 for 7, 2b, .310
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 3, BB, .298 (left game after being HBP in 10th)
>>pr, 3b Luis Nieves 0 for 1, .161
rf Brahiam Maldonado 2 for 5, RBI (16), 3 Ks, .278
cf Sean Ratliff 1 for 5, BB, 2 Ks, .272
3b, 1b Richard Lucas 2 for 6, run, K, .212
2b Hector Pellot 1 for 5, run, K, .190
c Jean Luc Blaquiere 2 for 5, RBI, K, .200
Eric Beaulac 6 IP, 2 H, ER, 6 Ks, 3.86 era, 11:1:6
Emary Frederick 2 IP, H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 2.57 era, 2:2:2
Elvin Ramirez 2 IP, BB, K, 3.89 era, 2:3:1
Jose Bierd 2 IP, H, 2/3 BB/K, 4.35 era, W (2-3), 1:2:3
Rhiner Cruz IP, 3.93 era, SV (1), 1:2


A South Atlantic League: Savannah 0/10/2, Kannapolis 2/6/1

The Gnats had 10 hits and drew 2 walks, but were an awful 1 for 12 (.083) with RISP and left 13 on base, and struck out 9 times. Pedro Zapata, Juan Lagares and Jefry Marte had multi hit games, while Cesar Puello, Alex Gregory (0 for 2, BB, .241) and Alonzo Harris took 0-fers. Collin McHugh had a great outing today, but he took the loss.

cf Pedro Zapata 2 for 5, K, .264
lf Juan Lagares 3 for 5, K, .297
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 5, K, .295, E (12)
3b Jefry Marte 2 for 5, K, .243, E (17)
c Kai Gronauer 1 for 2, BB, K, .255
dh Rafael Fernandez 1 for 3, 2 Ks, .230
>>ph, dh Michael Fisher 0 for 1, K, .308
rf Cesar Puello 0 for 4, .223
1b Alex Gregory
>>ph Nick Santomauro 0 for 1, .157
2b Alonzo Harris 0 for 3, K, .244
Collin McHugh 8 IP, 5 H, 2/1 R/ER, 1/7 BB/K, 2.52 era, L (2-3), 11:6:7
Taylor Whitenton IP, K, 2.64 era, 0:1:1

Saturday, June 05, 2010

6.4 Minor League Report! HAVENS, COHOON!

AAA International League: Buffalo 11/12/1, Norfolk 6/12/2

cf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 5, run, RBI, .377
ss Justin Turner 3 for 4, 2 runs, RBI, BB, .286
dh Mike Jacobs 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, BB, .262
1b Mike Hessman 1 for 4, run, RBI, BB, .290
2b Russ Adams 0 for 4, run, 2 RBI, BB, K, .255
3b Mike Cervanek 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .242
rf Val Pascucci 2 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, 3 RBI, 2 Ks, .205
lf Andy Green 1 for 4, run, 2b, BB, 2 Ks, .274
c JR House 2 for 5, run, 2b, 2 RBI, .241
Tobi Stoner 6 IP, 7 H, 3/2 R/ER, 1/6 BB/K, HR, 4.91 era, 88:61:27, 7:4:6
Bobby Parnell 2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 3 Ks, 4.73 era, BS (2), W (1-1), 39:26:13, 2:1:3
Manny Acosta IP, H, 2.76 era, 14:8:6, 2:1

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 4/6/1, New Britain 3/4/0

Reese Havens had another 2 homer outburst today, numbers 4 and 5 in Binghamton, in just 44 ABs, and a 6/10 BB/K ratio. Overall this season, he's got 4 2b, 3 3b and 8 HR in 101 ABs, and a 14/28 BB/K ratio. Havens had the only multi hit game, while Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Eric Campbell, Mike Nickeas (0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .280), and Jon Malo (0 for 3, 2 Ks, .245) took 0-fers.

Josh Stinson's second AA start was meh, he gave up 2 runs on 2 hits and 3 walks in 5.1 innings, his longest outing of the season. Both Scott Shaw and Derrick Ellison blew saves, before Clint Everts won it with 2 scoreless innings.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 3, run, BB, .280
2b Reese Havens 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 HR (5), 3 RBI (9), BB, K, .341
1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, 2b (15), BB, .283
lf Lucas Duda 1 for 5, RBI (32), K, .290
3b Eric Campbell 0 for 5, K, .315
dh DJ Wabick 1 for 3, BB, .274
ss Jose Coronado 1 for 4, run, .232
Josh Stinson 5.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3/1 BB/K, 3.12 era, 7:4:1
Scott Shaw 1.2 IP, H, BB, K, 7.33 era, BS (1), 0:3:1
Derrick Ellison IP, H, ER, BB, 5.49 era, BS (2), 1:22222
Clint Everts 2 IP, 2/4 BB/K, 6.99 era, W (3-1), 2:0:4

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 6/6/1, Asheville 0/3/1

Mark Cohoon was downright dominant tonight, firing a CG 3 hit shutout with 10 strikeouts as the Gnats rolled over the Tourists 6-0. The Gnats got him all the runs he'd need with 2 in the 5th, but tacked on 4 on the 7th for good measure.

dh Pedro Zapata 1 for 4, 2b (8), 2 RBI (22), K, .260
cf Juan Lagares 1 for 4, RBI (34), 2 Ks, .290
ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 4, .297
3b Jefry Marte 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .238, E (16)
lf Rafael Fernandez 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .228
rf Cesar Puello 1 for 2, run, 2b (9), .228
c Dock Doyle 1 for 3, 2 runs, BB, .167
1b Alex Gregory 1 for 2, 2 runs, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .245
2b Alonzo Harris 1 for 3, run, 3b (4), 2 RBI (19), 2 Ks, .247
Mark Cohoon 9 IP, 3 H, 1/10 BB/K, 1.62 era, W (5-1), 7:6:10

Thursday, June 03, 2010

6/2 Minor League Report! HAVENS, MARTE!

AAA International League: Buffalo 3/6/2, Syracuse 6/5/1

Daniel Murphy left the game in the 7th inning after a dirty take out slide on a DP by Syracuse's Leonard Davis. Davis deserves to get a fastball in the earhole tomorrow from Bobby Parnell or John Lujan, lets hope he does. Josh Thole also left the game in the first after being clocked in the head by a backswing. He'll sit out tomorrow against some no name pitcher (Steven Strasburg or something...I've never heard of him).

cf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 4, K, .386
ss, 2b Justin Turner 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, .269
2b Daniel Murphy 0 for 2, BB, .294
>>ss Ruben Tejada 0 for 1, K, .293
3b Mike Hessman 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .296
1b Mike Jacobs 0 for 3, run, BB, .262
lf Mike Cervanek 1 for 4, 2b, .241
rf Russ Adams 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, .269
c Josh Thole .254
>>c JR House 1 for 4, run, 2b, K, .238
Bobby Livingston 3.1 IP, 3/7 BB/K, 4.18 era, 56:32:24, 1:1:7, ejected for hitting someone by an idiotic home plate ump, while he was throwing a no hitter
Mike O'Connor 1.2 IP, 4 Ks, 3.98 era, 22:16:6, 1:0:4
Adam Pettyjohn 2 IP, 3 H, 3/2 R/ER, BB, K, 6.04 era, BS (2), 35:22:13, 4:1:1
Manny Acosta IP, H, 3 ER, 3/1 BB/K, 2.93 era, L (1-2), 33:16:17, 2:0:1
Jose De La Torre IP, H, 2 Ks, 6.75 era, 15:10:5, 0:1:2

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 5/6/2, Bowie 8/9/1

Brad Holt and Eddie Kunz pitched back to baCK today...yeah, not pretty. They combined to give up 7 runs on 6 hits and 8 walks in 4.1 innings, with 4 of those runs coming off Kunz in his 0.1 innings, he took the loss. Pretty safe to say Kunz is officially a bust, right?

The Mets offense did their job with 6 hits and 4 walks, against just 6 strikeouts, but were just 1 for 6 with RISP, and left 7 on base. Reese Havens had a HUGE game with 3 hits (incl 2 homers) and a walk. He had the lone multi hit game, while Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Lucas Duda, Marshall Hubbard (0 for 4, RBI, K, .277), Luis Hernandez (0 for 2, K, .283), Jose Coronado (0 for 2, K, .231), and Eric Campbell took 0-fers.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 5, .280
2b Reese Havens 3 for 4, 3 runs, 2 HR (3), 3 RBI (6), BB, K, .351
1b Nick Evans 1 for 5, 2b (14), K, .291
lf Lucas Duda 0 for 2, 2 BBs, .301
3b Eric Campbell 0 for 2, run, BB, K, .362
rf Carlos Guzman 1 for 4, .260
c Omir Santos 1 for 4, run, RBI, .074
Brad Holt 4 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 5/2 BB/K, HR, 9.38 era, 4:6:2
Eddie Kunz 0.1 IP, 3 H, 4 ER, 3 BBs, 6 era, L (4-4), 0:1
Roy Merritt 1.2 IP, H, K, 4.21 era, 1:2:1
Derrick Ellsion IP, K, 5.30 era, 1:0:1
Manuel Alvarez IP, 2 H, ER, 2 Ks, 5.14 era, 1:0:2

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 1/6/2, Tampa 10/13/0

Robert Carson got RIPPED for 6 runs (5 earned) on 6 hits and 4 walks for his 4th loss of the season. Carson snapped an excellent 5 start span in which he
allowed 2 runs or less with at least 5 innings pitched (29.1 innings, 29 hits, 9 runs, 7/21 bb/k, 4-0, 2.76 era). The Mets offense was silenced, with just a run on 6 hits and a walk, while they struck out 13 times, and were just 1 for 5 with RISP and left 5 on base.

ss Jordany Valdespin 1 for 4, run, 2b (5), .313
dh Hector Pellot 1 for 4, RBI, 2 Ks, .188
2b Josh Satin 1 for 4, K, .322
cf Sean Ratliff 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .276
lf Brahiam Maldonado 0 for 3, BB, 3 Ks, .261
1b Stefan Welch 2 for 4, 2 2b (15), K, .305 (composite in A+ (2009-2010): .291/.353/.438/.791, 121 for 416, 64 runs, 25 2b, 6 3b, 8 HR, 75 RBI, 36/82 BB/K, .4390 BB/K, .197 K rate)
3b Richard Lucas 1 for 3, 2 Ks, .213
rf Raul Reyes 0 for 2, .198
c Mike Moras 0 for 3, K
Robert Carson 2.1 IP, 6 H, 6/5 R/ER, 4 BBs, 5.44 era, L (4-4), 3:3:0
Rhiner Cruz 3.2 IP, 2 H, 2/3 BB/K, 4.05 era, 3:5:3
Elvin Ramirez 2 IP, H, 4.11 era, 5:1:0
Emary Frederick IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 1/2 BB/K, 2.37 era, 1:0:2

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 2/8/1, Asheville 5/8/0

Brandon Moore was in a 2-2 game in the 8th, then gave up 3 runs in the inning to take the loss, but at least he got to decide his own fate, one way or the other. That Gnats offense got 8 hits and a walk, all off the Asheville starter. Three relievers combined to no hit the Gnats over the final 3.2 innings. The Gnats struck out 7 times, while going 2 for 6 with RISP and leaving 5 on base.

2b Alonzo Harris 1 for 4, 3b (3), K, .245
cf Juan Lagares 2 for 4, run, 2b (11), .288
ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 2, BB, .300 (wow)
3b Jefry Marte 3 for 4, run, 2b (8), 3b (1), RBI (20), .248
c Kai Gronauer 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .252
dh Nick Santomauro 2 for 4, RBI (6), K, .165
rf Cesar Puello 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .229
lf Rafael Fernandez 0 for 3, .227
1b Alex Gregory 0 for 3, K, .241
Brandon Moore 7.1 IP, 8 H, 5/4 R/ER, 9 Ks, HR, 2.29 era, L (2-4), 4:7:9
John Church IP, 2/1 BB/K, 1.71 era, 1:1:1
Brandon Sage 0.2 IP, K, 2.74 era, 0:0:1

Monday, May 31, 2010

5/30 Minor League Report! EVANS, CAMPBELL, HAVENS, PUELLO! + FELICIANO >>>>>> gmj

AAA International League: Buffalo 7/13/0, Toledo 8/11/3

cf Jesus Feliciano 5 for 5, run, 2 2b (11), .403 (HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
2b Justin Turner 1 for 5, run, RBI, .268
1b Daniel Murphy 2 for 5, run, HR (1), 4 RBI (5), .261
3b Mike Hessman 0 for 4, BB, 2 Ks, .301
dh Mike Jacobs 2 for 5, run, 2b, .271
lf Mike Cervanek 1 for 4, run, HR, 2 RBI, .250
rf Russ Adams 0 for 4, K, .276
c Josh Thole 1 for 4, run, 2b (14), K, .242 (2 for his last 12, 3/2 BB/K)
ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 3, run, .293
Dylan Owen 5 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2/5 BB/K, 2 HR, 4.76 era, L (1-1), 86:54:32, 3:7:5
Mike O'Connor 0.1 IP, 2 H, 4/2 R/ER, 2 BBs, HR, 4.34 era, 17:8:9, 0:1
Bobby Parnell 1.2 IP, 4.45 era, 20:13:7, 2:2 (it's time to send Mejia down where he belongs - AA)
Manny Acosta 2 IP, 3 H, BB, K, 1.26 era, 28:17:11, 2:0:1

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 5/10/1, Akron 2/5/0

Josh Stinson's first start of 2010 was pretty decent, he went 4.1 innings, allowing a run on 2 hits and 2 walks, getting a ND. Manuel Alvarez, coming off his first dreadful outing of the season, bounced back with 1.2 scoreless innings for his first AA victory.

The Mets offense had 10 hits and drew 4 walks, while striking out 9 times, and going 0 for 5 with RISP, and leaving 8 on base. Nick Evans, Eric Campbell and Reese Havens had mulit hit games, while the bottom 4 in the order combined to go 0 for 13 with 5 Ks.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 5, K, .291
ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 4, run, K, .291
1b Nick Evans 3 for 4, 3 runs, 2 HR (10), 3 RBI (32), .286
3b Eric Campbell 3 for 4, 2b (3), K, .432
2b Reese Havens 2 for 3, run, HR (1), RBI (3), BB, K, .385
c Mike Nickeas 0 for 3, BB, K, .299
rf Carlos Guzman 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .266
dh Jose Coronado 0 for 3, RBI, BB, K, .240
lf Jon Malo 0 for 3, BB, .247
Josh Stinson 4.1 IP, 2 H, ER, 2/2 BB/K, 3.09 era, 8:2:2
Manuel Alvarez 1.2 IP, 2 H, K, 4.50 era, W (1-0), 0:3:1
Clint Everts IP, 7.82 era, 2:1
Roy Merritt 2 IP, H, ER, 3 Ks, HR, 4.41 era, 2:1:3

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 3/6/1, Clearwater 2/8/1

Wes Wrenn was decent today, but had a very short outing, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits in 4 innings for a ND. Elvin Ramirez picked up the win with 2 scoreless in relief, though he did walk 3 in his outing. Jose Bierd picked up his 4th save.

The Mets offense had just 6 hits and 3 walks, and were hitless in 4 ABs with RISP, left 6 on base, and struck out 8 times. Joey August (0 for 3, .326), Stefan Welch, Richard Lucas and Jean Luc Blaquiere (0 for 3, .189) took 0-fers. Josh Satin had the only multi hit game.

ss Jordany Valdespin 1 for 4, run, .305 (wonder when they'll figure out he's a second baseman, not a shortstop...)
2b Josh Satin 2 for 3, run, HR, RBI, BB, K, .322
cf Sean Ratliff 1 for 4, K, .280
1b Stefan Welch 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .301
dh Brahiam Maldonado 1 for 4, run, HR (4), RBI (10), 3 Ks, .259
3b Richard Lucas 0 for 2, BB, .216
rf Raul Reyes 1 for 3, K, .202
Wes Wrenn 4 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, BB, K, 1.80 era, 5:6:1
Marcos Tabata 2IP, H, 3 Ks, 3.97 era, 2:1:3
Elvin Ramirez 2 IP, 2 H, 3/1 BB/K, 4.36 era, W (1-2), 3:2:1
Jose Bierd IP, H, 1/2 BB/K, 4.18 era, SV (4), 1:0:2

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 8/11/0, Rome 2/6/0, suspended from 3/29

The Gnats opened the game up with 5 in the 7th today, after the game was suspended at 1-1 in the 5th yesterday. The Gnats had 11 hits and drew 5 walks in the game, with 3 players (Alonzo Harris, Juan Lagares and Jefry Marte) having multi hit games. Wilmer and Kai Gronauer took the only two 0-fers. The Gnats went 5 for 12 (.417) with RISP, left 7 on, and struck out 5 times.

2b Alonzo Harris 3 for 5, RBI (16), 2 Ks, .256
cf Juan Lagares 2 for 5, run, RBI (32), .282
ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 5, RBI (36), K, .304
3b Jefry Marte 2 for 5, 2 runs, RBI (16), .221
lf Rafael Fernandez 1 for 4, 3b (3), RBI (11), K, .237
c Kai Gronauer 0 for 3, run, BB, K, .250
rf Cesar Puello 1 for 1, 2 runs, 2b (8), 3 BBs, .232
dh Nick Santomauro 1 for 3, run, RBI (5), BB, .134
1b Luis Rivera 1 for 3, run, 2 RBI, .204
Jim Fuller 5 IP, 2 H, ER, 2/5 BB/K, 1.90 era, 6:3:5
Taylor Whitenton 4 IP, 4 H, ER, 4/4 BB/K, 2.70 era, W (3-2), 3:3:4

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 4/8/0, Rome 8/9/1

Darin Gorski got ripped for 5 runs on 5 hits in 4.1 innings to take his 2nd loss of the season, and John Church put the game out of reason by giving up 3 runs in his 2.1 innings of work.

The Gnats had 8 hits and 2 walks, while going 2 for 8 with RISP, leaving 6 on, and striking out just 4 times.

cf Pedro Zapata 1 for 5, run, .254
lf Rafael Fernandez 1 for 3, run, BB, K, .240, SB (5; home)
dh Wilmer Flores 1 for 2, RBI (37), BB, .306
3b Jefry Marte 1 for 4, run, HR (3), RBI (17), K, .221
rf Cesar Puello 1 for 3, run, .234, 2 SB (19)
ss Michael Fisher 1 for 4
1b Alex Gregory 1 for 4, RBI, .255
c Dock Doyle 1 for 4, 2b, .164
2b Alonzo Harris 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .250
Darin Gorski 4.1 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 2/3 BB/K, HR, 3.64 era, L (1-2), 4:6:3
John Church 2.1 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2/2 BB/K, 1.76 era, 2:1:2
Michael Powers 1.1 IP, 3 Ks, 2.95 era, 0:1:3

Sunday, May 30, 2010

5.29 Minor League Report! Campbell, HAVENS, GUZMAN!

AAA International League: Buffalo 4/11/0, Toledo 5/7/0

cf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, 2 runs, K, .383
ss Justin Turner 3 for 4, K, .272
dh Daniel Murphy 1 for 4, .222
3b Mike Hessman 1 for 3, run, HR (17), 2 RBI (53!), BB, .308
1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 4, 2b, K, .266
lf Andy Green 2 for 4, run, 2b, HR, RBI, .282
rf Russ Adams 0 for 4, .285
c JR House 1 for 4, .235
2b Ruben Tejada 0 for 4, .292
Tobi Stoner 5.2 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 1/6 BB/K, 2 HR, 5.13 era, L (3-5), 92:60:32, 4:6:6
Mike O'Connor 1.1 IP, K, 3.44 era, 17:8:9, 1:2:1
John Lujan 2 IP, H, ER, 3 Ks, HR, 4.76 era, 24:19:5, 2:1:3

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 10/17/0, Akron 11/15/2

The Mets took a 10-4 lead to the 8th inning, but the combintion of Edgar Ramirez, Manuel Alvarez and Emary Frederick gave up 7 runs in the final 2 innings, leading to a stunning defeat. Alvarez' 3 runs in 0.1 innings were the first earned runs he's given up all season. Michael Antonini had a subpar outing, giving up 3 runs on 5 hits in 5.1 innings, but he was in line for the win before the bullpen meltdown. Eddie Kunz made a relief outing today, going 1.2 innings on 3 days rest.

The Mets offense crushed Akron pitching today, hammering out 17 hits and drawing 6 walks, while striking out just 5 times, and going a blistering 7 for 20 (.350) with RISP, though they did leave a ridiculous 15 on base, including 10 with RISP and 2 outs. Omir Santos took the only 0-fer of the game, many Mets had multi hit games.

dh Kirk Nieuwenhuis 1 for 5, run, BB, K, .294
ss Luis Hernandez 1 for 6, run, K, .293
1b Nick Evans 2 for 6, 2 runs, 2b (13), K, .274
lf DJ Wabick 3 for 5, run, 2b, RBI, BB, .275
3b Eric Campbell 2 for 5, 3 runs, 2b (2), 2 RBI (10), BB, .394 (13 for 33 in AA)
2b Reese Havens 3 for 5, run, 3b (1), 2 RBI (2), BB, K, .348
c Omir Santos 0 for 4, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, .000
rf Carlos Guzman 4 for 5, run, 2b (5), 2 RBI (10), .274
cf Jon Malo 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, K, .256
Michael Antonini 5.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1/2 BB/K, 2 HR, 4.66 era, 4:8:2
Eddie Kunz 1.2 IP, H, ER, BB, 5.29 era, 3:1
Edgar Ramirez 0.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, K, 3.27 era, 0:1:1
Manuel Alvarez 0.1+ IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 6.23 era, 1:
Emary Frederick IP, 2 H, ER, BB, 3.18 era, BS (1), L (0-1), 3:

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 2/7/2, Clearwater 7/6/0

Kyle Allen had a very bad first inning (was NOT helped out by back to back errors by Jordany Valdespin and Hector Pellot), he allowed 4 hits and 2 walks in the first, along with 5 runs (3 earned). Over the next 4 innings, he allowed just 1 hit and 2 walks, settling down very well after a rough first.

The Mets had 7 hits and 3 walks, while going hitless in 3 ABs with RISP, leaving 9 on, and striking out 6 times. Valdespin, and Joey August had multi hit games, while Hector Pellot (0 for 5, .250), Josh Satin (0 for 2, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, .316), Richard Lucas and Juan Centeno took 0-fers.

ss Jordany Valdespin 2 for 5, run, HR (3), RBI (8), 2 Ks, .309
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 4, K, .305
cf Sean Ratliff 1 for 4, .281
rf Brahiam Maldonado 1 for 3, run, HR (3), RBI (9), .260
3b Richard Lucas 0 for 4, .219
lf Joey August 2 for 4, 2b, .350
c Juan Centeno 0 for 3, BB, K, .200
Kyle Allen 5 IP, 5 H, 5/3 R/ER, 4/5 BB/K, 4.73 era, L (4-3), 9:1:5
Rhiner Cruz 2 IP, 2/2 BB/K, 4.55 era, 1:3:2
Stephen Clyne IP, 2 ER, 3/1 BB/K, 18 era, 1:1:1 (season debut)
Jose Bierd IP, H, K, 4.33 era, 2:0:1

Sunday, May 16, 2010

5/15 Minor League Report! HAVENS, BEAULAC, RATLIFF!

AAA International League: Buffalo 4/5/0, Norfolk 0/4/1

cf Jason Pridie 0 for 4, RBI, .273
rf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 3, run, BB, .356
1b Mike Jacobs 0 for 3, BB, .247
3b Mike Hessman 2 for 3, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .313
dh Val Pascucci 0 for 4, K, .125
2b Russ Adams 0 for 3, BB, K, .271
lf Andy Green 1 for 3, 2 runs, HR, RBI, BB, K, .302
c JR House 0 for 3, BB, .143
ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 4, .295
Pat Misch 9 IP, 4 H, 6 Ks, 3.30 era, W (3-0), 91:66:25, 16:5:6

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 2/8/0, Trenton 6/10/0

Brad Holt had a disasterous outing today, giving up 6 runs on 7 hits in 4 innings for his 3rd loss, but Josh Stinson, after allowing all 3 of Holt's IHR to score, fired 4 shutout innings in long relief, but the Mets had just 2 hits against the Thunder bullpen.

The Mets had 8 hits and drew 5 walks, but were just 2 for 8 with RISP, and left 10 on base, while striking out 10 times. Reese Havens (in his AA debut) had the only multi hit game, while Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Marshall Hubbard (0 for 2, 2 BBs, K, .282), and Jon Malo (0 for 3, RBI, BB, K, .227) took 0-fers.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 0 for 5, 2 Ks, .293
2b Reese Havens 3 for 5, run, 2b (1), K
1b Nick Evans 1 for 5, 2b (11), RBI (22), 2 Ks, .281
3b Zach Lutz 1 for 4, run, .270
rf Carlos Guzman 1 for 4, K, .274
c Mike Nickeas 1 for 2, 2 BBs, .317
lf Brahiam Maldonado 1 for 3, 2 Ks, .277
Brad Holt 4+ IP, 7 H, 6 ER, 2/2 BB/K, 10.95 era, L (0-3), 4:5:2
Josh Stinson 4 IP, 3 H, BB, K, 3.24 era, 8:3:1

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 5/9/1, Jupiter 4/8/2

Ryota Igarashi started his rehab today, and got torched for 4 hits and 2 runs in 0.2 innings. After Rhiner Cruz got the final out of the first, Eric Beaulac took the hill and was absolutely MASTERFUL, with easily hit best outing of the season, and one of the best of his career. He went 7.2 innings, allowing just 4 hits and 2 runs (1 earned) for his 2nd win. Emary Frederick got the final out of the game for his first save.

The Mets had 9 hits and a walk, while going 4 for 11 (.364), leaving 5 on base and striking out just twice. Emmanuel Garcia (0 for 4, .241), Stefan Welch, Richard Lucas and Juan Centeno took 0-fers, while Raul Reyes and Sean Ratliff had multi double games, Josh Satin had a multi hit game.

rf Raul Reyes 2 for 4, run, 2 2b, RBI, .224
1b Eric Campbell 1 for 3, run, RBI (16), BB, .347
lf Sean Ratliff 3 for 4, 2 runs, 3 2b (11), RBI (21), .300
2b Josh Satin 2 for 4, RBI, .342
dh Stefan Welch 0 for 4, RBI, .319
3b Richard Lucas 0 for 4, K, .183
c Juan Centeno 0 for 3, K, .222
ss Wilfredo Tovar 1 for 3, run, .394
Ryota Igarashi 0.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, K, 27 era, 0:1:1 (question, is it IGRASHI or IGARASHI?)
Rhiner Cruz 0.1 IP, 4.95 era, 1:
Eric Beaulac 7.2 IP, 4 H, 2/1 R/ER, 2/2 BB/K, 4.13 era, W (2-1), 14:7:2
Emary Frederick 0.1 IP, 1:

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 3/7/0, Rome 0/3/2

The Gnats had just 2 walks and 7 hits, and and only 2 with RISP (2 for 11, .182), but they made them count, plating 3 runs, and the pitching of Taylor Whitenton and Darin Gorski (both non prospects) did the rest. Jefry Marte had the lone multi hit game, while Rafael Fernandez, Cesar Puello and Dock Doyle (0 for 3, .163) took 0-fers.

cf Pedro Zapata 1 for 4, run, 3b (3), RBI (13), K, .261
dh Juan Lagares 1 for 4, RBI (28), .304
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 3, BB, K, .359
3b Jefry Marte 2 for 4, run, HR (2), RBI (12), .230
lf Rafael Fernandez 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .290
rf Cesar Puello 0 for 3, .230
1b Alex Gregory 1 for 2, run, BB, K, .305
2b Alonzo Harris 1 for 3, .262
Taylor Whitenton 6 IP, 2 H, 3/3 BB/K, 2.76 era, W (1-1), 8:4:4
Darin Gorski 3 IP, H, 1/2 BB/K, 3.34 era, SV (2), 3:4:2

Saturday, May 08, 2010

5/7 Minor League Report! HAVENS, Moviel!

AAA International League: Buffalo 5/8/1, Indianapolis 8/11/0

Dillon Gee was cruising through 4, then he gave up a 4 spot in the 5th, and that cost him the win, and got him a loss. Josh Thole took another 0-fer, he's down to .167 now on the season.

cf Jason Pridie 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .296
2b Russ Adams 2 for 5, run, K, .295
1b Mike Jacobs 1 for 4, 2 runs, BB, .283
3b Mike Hessman 1 for 2, 2 runs, HR, 3 RBI, BB, K, .287
lf Chris Carter 1 for 3, 2b, RBI, BB, .337
rf Fernando Martinez 1 for 3, RBI, 2 Ks, .247
c Josh Thole 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .167
ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 2, BB, K, .262
Dillon Gee 5 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 5/4 BB/K, 3.67 era, L (3-1), 106:64:42, 6:4:4
Bobby Parnell 2 IP, 3 H, 2 R (Russ Adams error), 2/3 BB/K, 3.52 era, 43:24:19, 2:0:3
Elmer Dessens IP, 2 H, ER, 3.60 era, 22:14:8, 3:

AA Eastern League: Binghamton 5/6/0, New Hampshire 7/5/1

Michael Antonini had his best outing of the season, he took a 1 hit shutout into the 8th, but after allowing the first two to reach base, he was pulled, and the Mets bullpen imploded from there, allowing both IHR to score (Jose De La Torre), and eventually allowing 7 runs (Torre3, Derrifck Ellison 2 FTL). Antonini ended up with a ND, Ellison took the loss.

The Mets offense had just 6 hits, but drew 5 walks, while going 3 for 8 (.375) with RISP, leaving 6 on base, and striking out 5 times. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, and Luis Hernandez had multi hit games, while Zach Lutz (one of my sources picked him in BeattheStreak yesterday, jinxing him for the second time this season), DJ Wabick, Omir Santos, Carlos Guzman and Jose Coronado all took 0-fers.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 2 for 5, 2 runs, 3b (2), HR (4), 3 RBI (17), .298, SB (10)
ss Luis Hernandez 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, BB, .299
1b Nick Evans 1 for 3, BB, K, .325
lf Lucas Duda 1 for 3, 2b (9), RBI (28), .272
3b Zach Lutz 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .287
rf Carlos Guzman 0 for 4, K, .279
Michael Antonini 7 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1/3 BB/K, 3.97 era, 8:10:3
Jose De La Torre H, 3 ER, 2 BBs, 2.55 era
Derrick Ellison 0.1 IP, H, 2 ER, BB, 5.87 era, BS (1), L (1-1), 0:1
Josh Stinson 1.2 IP, H, 2 Ks, 2.92 era, 1:1:2

Ellison is 31 years old in AA, and while he's only had 3 horrid outings in 10, there HAVE to be pitchers in the organization who are younger and would benefit from exposure to AA. It's time to release Ellison.

A+ Florida State League: St. Lucie 6/10/1, Fort Myers 2/10/2

Scott Moviel had a very good outing today, the second straight in which a Met started walked no one. Moviel worked into the 7th, and ended up pitching 6.1 innings, scattering 9 hits and 2 runs (1 earned) for his 2nd win of the season.

The Mets offense had 10 hits and 2 walks, while going just 2 for 11 (.182) with RISP, leaving 6 on and striking out 8 times. Reese Havens, Sean Ratliff and Wilfredo Tovar had multi hit games, while Brahiam Maldonado, Eric Campbell and Jean Luc Blaquiere (0 for 4, run, K, .200) took 0-fers. Yeah, my source had Campbell today.

2b Reese Havens 3 for 5, run, 2b (2), HR (2), 2 RBI (6), .333
rf Brahiam Maldonado 0 for 4, BB, 2 Ks, .255
lf Eric Campbell 0 for 4, BB, K, .333
dh Josh Satin 1 for 4, K, .277
cf Sean Ratliff 2 for 4, 2 runs, 3b (2), HR (5), RBI (16), K, .282
3b Richard Lucas 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .189
1b Stefan Welch 1 for 3, run, 2b (6), RBI (20), .306
ss Wilfredo Tovar 2 for 4, run, 2 2b, 2 RBI, .375
Scott Moviel 6.1 IP, 9 H, 2/1 R/ER, 4 Ks, 5.91 era, W (2-2), 8:6:4
Angel Cuan 0.2 IP, 0.00 era, 1:1
Manuel Alvarez 2 IP, H, K, 0.00 era, 2:2:1

A South Atlantic League: Savannah 1/5/0, Lakewood 3/3/0

Brandon Moore had a very good outing today, but the Gnats offense was shut down by 3 Lakewood pitchers, so Moore took a tough loss. Moore allowed 3 runs on 3 hits and a walk with 12 Ks, but his offense had just a run on 5 hits. They were 1 for 3 with RISP and left 4 on base.

cf Pedro Zapata 1 for 4, RBI (8), K, .243
lf Juan Lagares 0 for 4, K, .256
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 4, 3 Ks, .313
3b Jefry Marte 0 for 4, K, .213
rf Cesar Puello 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .252
dh Alex Gregory 0 for 3, 3 Ks, .293
c Dock Doyle 1 for 2, run, .189
1b Jeff Flagg 0 for 3, K, .170
2b Alonzo 2 for 3, .240, CS (2)
Brandon Moore 7 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1/12 BB/K, HR, 2.83 era, L (1-2), 8:1:12
John Church IP, K, 0.60 era, 1:1:1

Monday, March 29, 2010

MPH System Audit IV Part III: Middle Infielders

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1. A SS Wilmer Flores R/R 8/6/91 (A Savannah .264/.305/.332/.637, 129 for 488, 44 runs, 20 2b, 2 3b, 3 HR, 36 RBI, 22/72 BB/K)

Flores was the Mets prize signing out of the three big name IFAs they signed in 2007. He arrived with a splash in 2008, torching the Appy League as a 16/17 year old, to the tune of a .850 OPS. The Mets rightfully pushed Wilmer to the Sally League in 2009, and he had mixed results.

Flores opened the 2009 season in Savannah, where he had his ups and downs. His K rate (.148) was excellent, his BB/K (.3056) was good for his age, but he hit for no power whatsoever (68 IsoP). However, much like Jefry Marte, he had stretches of season where he was downright impressive with his ability to hit for a high average and not strike out. Combining his months of April, June, July and September, Flores hit .296/.330/.378/.708 in 307 ABs, with just 40 Ks (.130 K rate), and a 11/40 BB/K (.2750). Conversely, in his down months (May and August), he hit just .210/.263/.254/.517 in 181 ABs, with 32 Ks (.177 K rate), but a better BB/K ratio (11/32, .3438).

Flores is an advanced hitter, as evidenced by his holding his own for the majority of the 2009 season, and his flat out domination in 2008. He has a strong line drive approach which is conducive to hitting for power, and he can also hit for a high average. Flores doesn't strike out, which bodes well for the future, as he fills out and begins to hit the ball with more authority. Flores will likely have to be moved off shortstop in the future, but he doesn't have the speed/range to play the outfield. A move to either corner infield spot is the best option, however, with David Wright and (hopefully) Ike Davis entrenched there, it will be interesting to see what happens.

THE FUTURE: Flores likely showed enough with the bat to warrant a promotion to the FSL, but we'll say he spends two seaons there before moving up, putting him 4 years out, sometime in the 2013 season.

2. A+ SS/2B Reese Havens L/R 10/20/86 (A+ St. Lucie .247/.361/.422/.784, 89 for 360, 53 runs, 19 2b, 3b, 14 HR, 52 RBI, 55/73 BB/K, AFL Surprise .368/.478/.658/1.136, 14 for 38, 9 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 8/9 BB/K)

Total 2009 Stats: .259/.372/.445/.817, 103 for 398, 62 runs, 22 2b, 2 3b, 16 HR, 57 RBI, 63/82 BB/K, .206 K rate, .7683 BB/K ratio

The Mets picked Havens with the 2nd of their 3 first round picks in 2008, 22nd overall out of South Carolina, and sent him to Brooklyn, where he showed considerable power (11 XBH in 85 ABs, .471 SLG, 8th in the NYPL). He was hampered by injuries, however, and therefore couldn't get into a consistent rhythm. Injuries followed him up to the FSL in 2009, but he performed very well there.

The Mets sent Havens to the FSL for 2009, where he did well, outside of a low batting average, all of his periphals were extremely good (114 IsoD, 175 IsoP). During the Arizona Fall Leauge, the Mets began the process of moving Havens to 2b, a process which will continue during the 2010 season, in Binghamton.

Havens has very good power for his position, and yet, he is also a very disciplined hitter (55/73 BB/K in St. Lucie, 63/82 overall), who doesn't strike out a lot (.203 K rate), and draws a very healthy amount of walks (114 IsoD). He's iffy defensively, which is why the Mets are moving him to 2b (well, along with Jose Reyes blocking SS's in the organization for the next decade (we hope)). Havens has the arm and range for 2b, and should be adequate at the position.

THE FUTURE: Havens will open 2010 in Binghamton, and should be in a position to challenge Luis Castillo and/or Ruben Tejada for the 2b job sometime in 2011.

3. AA SS/2B Ruben Tejada R/R 9/1/89 (AA Binghamton .289/.351/.381/.732, 141 for 488, 59 runs, 24 2b, 3 3b, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 37/59 BB/K, 19/22 SBs, AFL Surprise .254/.338/.373/.711, 15 for 59, 9 runs, 4 2b, HR, 9 RBI, 6/9 BB/K, 4 SBs)

Total 2009 Stats: .285/.350/.380/.730, 156 for 547, 68 runs, 28 2b, 3 3b, 6 HR, 55 RBI, 23/26 SBs, 43/68 BB/K, .124 K rate, .6324 BB/K ratio

The Mets signed Tejada out of Panama in the summer of 2006, and he began the 07 season in the Venezuelan Summer League, but performed at such a high level that the Mets secured a visa for him and brought him stateside, assigning him to the rookie level Gulf Coast League. 2008 saw Tejada in St. Lucie where he struggled bigtime. However, the Mets (IMO, foolishly) promoted Tejada to Binghamton in 2009, where he had a very good season, batting .290/.350 at age 19.

Tejada was sent to Binghamton for the 2009 season, and he performed very well, showing off a very good eye, and knowledge of the strike zone (.121 K rate, .6271 BB/K ratio). Tejada also showed off some good power with 24 2b and 5 homers in 488 ABs, and a very good success rate in steals (86.36%). Factoring out his awful April (.222/.347/.286/.632), Tejada hit an impressive .299/.351/.395/.746 in 425 ABs

Tejada is a line drive gap hitter who should rack up doubles and triples, but not many HRs. His big value will be getting on base and then using his speed to steal bases and wreak havoc atop a batting order. Tejada likely is going to move to 2b in 2010, playing in Buffalo.

THE FUTURE: Tejada will open the season in the majors playing shortstop while Jose Reyes is on the DL, then likely go down to Buffalo and move to 2b.

Edit: And now it looks like he won't, lol. He should open 2010 in Buffalo playing 2b.

4. R/A 2b Alonzo Harris R/R 11/16/89 (R Kingsport .273/.321/.447/.768, 69 for 253, 49 runs, 4 2b, 5 3b, 10 HR, 39 RBI, 17/59 BB/K, 15/21 SBs, A Savannah .200/.259/.200/.459, 5 for 25, 3 runs, 3 RBI, 2/8 BB/K)

Total 2009 Stats: .266/.316/.424/.740, 74 for 278, 52 runs, 4 2b, 5 3b, 10 HR, 42 RBI, 19/67 BB/K, 15/21 SBs

Harris was drafted by the Mets in the 39th round of the 2007 draft out of McComb High in Mississippi, and began his pro career in the GCL in 2008. The Mets conservatively sent Harris to Kingsport in 2009, where he performed well, before a late season 23 AB cameo in Savannah to end his season.

Harris spent the bulk of his 09 with rookie level Kingsport, where he hit well. 7 of his 10 HRs came in the month of July, when he ripped the Appy League up to the tune of .306/.366/.541/.906 in 111 ABs. Consistency was Harris' big downfall in 2009, as in August, he hit just .232/.275/.357/.632 in 112 ABs.

Harris is an all or nothing hitter at this point in his career, which leads to Ks and HRs. Harris' best tool offensively is likely his speed, he is one of the fastest minor leaguers the Mets have. Harris is shaky defensively at 2b, so a move to CF is not out of the question.

THE FUTURE: Harris should open 2010 in Savannnah, and ascend a level per season thereafter, putting him in AAA in 2013, and in a position to be called up that season or the next.

5. All Over 2b Jordany Valdespin 12/23/87 L/R (A Savannah .322/.366/.480/.846, 49 for 152, 30 runs, 9 2b, 3 3b, 3 HR, 18 RBI, 11/32 BB/K, 7/9 SBs, R DSL .333/.421/.600/1.021, 5 for 15, 2 3b, 5 RBI, 3/1 BB/K, 1/2 SBs, R GCL .174/.208/.174/.382, 4 for 23, 1/3 BB/K, SB, A- Brooklyn .279/.338/.397/.735, 19 for 68, 10 runs, 3 2b, 3b, HR, 5 RBI, 5/16 BB/K, 4/7 SBs, DWL Licey .300/.300/.450/.750, 6 for 20, 4 runs, HR, 2 RBI, 3 SBs)

Total 2009 Stats: .299/.346/.439/.784, 83 for 278, 44 runs, 12 2b, 6 3b, 5 HR, 30 RBI, 16/22 SBs, 20/52 BB/K, .187 K rate, .3846 BB/K ratio

Valdespin got off to a roaring start in April, prompting people from all over the prospect community to scower the web/their sources for information on the sudden sensation. Valdespin, who played the whole season at age 21, got off to a .385/.406/.615/1.021 start in April, before disciplinary issues landed him on the suspension list. After that, he went on a tour of the system, with stops in the DSL, GCL, and then Brooklyn. He's got talent, but whether he can mature (read: get his head extracted from his ass) is the question.

Valdespin has most of his power to the pull side, and much like Alonzo Harris, he is a feast or famine hitter, though he seemed to make strides in that department this season. Valdespin has decent speed, as evidenced by his 16 steals, but nothing earth-shattering. He's athletic and fluid when playing 2b, but isn't a good defensive shortstop. He does have a strong arm, which leads him to try and make plays he shouldn't.

THE FUTURE: Valdespin played in both Savannah and Brooklyn, meaning he should open 2010 in St. Lucie, and then ascend a level per season, making his debut sometime in the 2013 season.

6. A+ 2b Hector Pellot R/R 2/8/87 (A+ St. Lucie .277/.352/.373/.725, 98 for 354, 48 runs, 17 2b, 4 3b, 3 HR, 39 RBI, 37/70 BB/K, 15/26 SBs)

7. A- SS Robbie Shields R/R 12/7/87 (A- Brooklyn .178/.273/.267/.540, 26 for 146, 14 runs, 4 2b, 3 3b, HR, 9 RBI, 16/32 BB/K, 2 SBs)

Shields was drafted in the 3rd round of the 2009 draft, and after signing he was sent to Brooklyn where he had a dreadful season, hitting to a .540 OPS in 146 ABs. Shields also suffered a tear in his UCL, resulting in Tommy John surgery and expectations that he will miss the bulk of the 2010 season.

Shields has a short compact swing which generates some good pop, though he displayed none of that in his short stint in Brooklyn. He, like Reese Havens, profiles better as a 2b. Many (including me) called Shields the righty Havens when he was picked, the scouting reports are similiar.

THE FUTURE: Shields, when he does come back off the injury/rehab/surgery, will likely play in Brooklyn again, and then jump to the FSL in 2011, putting his ETA around late 2013 or 2014.

8. AAA/AA SS Jose Coronado S/R 4/13/86 (AAA Buffalo .141/.240/.165/.404, 12 for 85, 4 runs, 2 2b, 3 RBI, 11/22 BB/K, 2 SBs, AA Binghamton .271/.322/.330/.651, 98 for 361, 37 runs, 16 2b, 3b, HR, 40 RBI, 27/66 BB/K, 11/15 SBs, VWL Caribes .235/.335/.301/.637, 32 for 136, 14 runs, 5 2b, 2 3b, 16 RBI, 19/32 BB/K, 5/9 SBs)

Total 2009 Stats: .244/.313/.299/.612, 142 for 582, 55 runs, 23 2b, 3 3b, HR, 59 RBI, 18/26 SBs, 57/120 BB/K, .206 K rate, .4750 BB/K ratio

9. R SS Wilfredo Tovar R/R 8/11/91 (R VSL .289/.364/.421/.785, 11 for 38, 3 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 2 RBI, 5/3 BB/K, 1/2 SBs, R GCL .243/.294/.318/.611, 36 for 148, 21 runs, 5 2b, 3 3b, 14 RBI, 8/19 BB/K, 16/24 SBs)

Total 2009 Stats: .253/.309/.339/.648, 47 for 186, 24 runs, 8 2b, 4 3b, 16 RBI, 13/22 BB/K, 17/26 SBs

10. R 2b Ray Van Gurp R/R 1/2/89 (R GCL .252/.361/.305/.666, 38 for 151, 25 runs, 6 2b, 3b, 21 RBI, 27/22 BB/K, 16/21 SBs

Friday, January 08, 2010

FINAL 2009 Prospect Rankings (Tejesh)

The numbers in paraenthesis are the genesis of the 2009 season, from my preseason 09 list (2/7/09), to the list prior to this one (8/18/09). See who gained/lost in my eyes. This will be my final 2009 ranking.

The lists were as follows: 2/7 (top 30), 5/17 (top 20), 6/6 (top 30), 8/18 (top 60), 1/8 (this one, written on 11/8 - top 20)

1. OF Fernando Martinez (1): Made his MLB debut, showed off some of the tools which have been talked about many times in scouting reports, plus some which weren't expected (good speed, good defense in CF). Was injured in a freak slip&fall in Milwaukee, posted a really good line in AAA. Should open 2010 back in Buffalo

2. RHSP Jenrry Mejia (9,4,4,2): Blew through St. Lucie, had mixed results in AA, and a poor line in the AFL (but his K/9 and GOFO was off the charts good in Zona). Should open 2010 back in Binghamton

3. SS Wilmer Flores (2,2,2,3): After posting a composite .307/.347/.468/.815 line over 280 ABs last year, some were expecting big things out of the 17/18 year old this season, but they didn't materialize, as he hit just .264/.305/.332/.637 over 488 ABs. He probably should repeat Savannah at age 18/19, but chances are he opens 2010 in St. Lucie

4. 1B Ike Davis (15,11,14,5): Davis shut me up something fierce this season, I'd made it very well known I did not like him one bit, but a composite .298/.381/.524/.906 line with 20 HR and 31 2b between St. Lucie and Binghamton vault him into the top 5 of Met prospects. He should open 2010 in Buffalo, after hitting .341/.394/.565/.958 in Arizona.

5. RHSP Brad Holt (5,5,5,4): Holt apparently is in the doghouse for skipping Instructs, but outside of the off the field stuff, his on the field performance left much to be desired. While he did post a 3.12 in St. Lucie, he struggled mightily in AA, with a 6.21 era, and just 45 Ks in 58 innings, after posting 54 Ks in 43.1 St. Lucie innings. His secondary pitches need improvement if he is to remain a starter. He should open 2010 back in Binghamton.

6. RHSP Kyle Allen (20,14,30,10): Allen isn't well known, but I predict that by this time next year, he will be, so while ranking him 6th is a reach right now, I like being ahead of the curve. Allen features a fastball in the 92-95 range, with a good low to mid 80s changeup, and a mid 80s slider. He posted a 3.45 in Savannah, but if you subtract out his April (7.47), his ERA plummets to 2.87 over 109.2 innings. He should open 2010 in St. Lucie, but there exists a good possibility he ends the year in Binghamton, then visits Arizona.

7. SS Reese Havens (7,6,6,7) Havens had a fine season in 2009, with a 247/361/422/784 line, supressed by a very low BABIP, in the pitcher friendly FSL. Havens began making the transition to 2b in Arizona, where he hit 368/478/658/1136 in 38 ABs, and should either be outright playing 2b in 2010, or flip-flopping there with Ruben Tejada (who shouldn't be in Buffalo).

8. OF Kirk Nieuwenhuis (UNR,UNR,17,11) Nieuwenhuis, until early July, was a disappointment, but from July 8th to September 2nd, he totally exploded, hitting .340/.411/.602/1.013 in 206 ABs, and earning a promotion to Binghamton, where he should spend most (if not all) of 2010 as a 22 year old. Nieuwenhuis is a 5 tool prospect, though you don't hear much about him, you will. During his torrid streak, his BB/K was a solid 24/48, even though his overall BB/K was nothing special.

9. LHSP Jon Niese (3,8,8,8) Niese posted a sub 1 era in Buffalo over a 8 start span, got promoted, was pitching well, them succumbed to the black death which afflicted so many other Mets in 2009. Featuring a refined arsenal, including a cutter, Niese looked poised to grab a permanent rotation spot and run with it, but it was not to be. He comes into 2010 (if 100% healthy) as the favorite for the 5th SP job.

10. C Josh Thole (8,7,7,6) Thole is as Thole does. A+, AA, MLB, VWL, it doesn't matter. Thole hits. The only question about him is defense, and he threw out ~30% of basestealers in AA this year, though at last check, he was 1 for 19 in the VWL. Thole, solely based on his defense, should open 2010 in Buffalo. It will be a rare case where whatever he does offensively will (or should) mean considerably less then what he does defensively.

11. RHSP Jeurys Familia (19,9,9,9)
12. SS Ruben Tejada (21,UNR,11,12)
13. RHSP Scott Moviel (12,17,15,24)
14. LHSP Robert Carson (14,10,10,13)
15. 3B Zach Lutz (UNR,UNR,26,14)
16. RHP Brant Rustich (22,3,3,21)
17. OF Cesar Puello (29,UNR,37,15)
18. LHSP Steven Matz (16)
19. LHSP Juan Urbina (17)
20. LHSP Zach Dotson (18)

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Combined AFL + Regular Season Stats

Links are underneath this post.

A+/AA 1B Ike Davis L/L 3/22/87
(A+ St. Lucie .288/.376/.486/.863, 64 for 222, 28 runs, 17 2b, 3 3b, 7 HR, 28 RBI, 31/52 BB/K, AA Binghamton .309/.386/.565/.951, 64 for 207, 30 runs, 14 2b, 13 HR, 43 RBI, 26/60 BB/K, BWC .333/.444/.767, 10 for 30, 10 runs, 2 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 5 RBI, 6/11 BB/K, AFL Surprise .341/.394/.565/.958, 29 for 85, 13 runs, 7 2b, 4 HR, 16 RBI, 8/23 BB/K)

Total 2009 Stats: .307/.387/.544/.931, 167 for 544, 81 runs, 40 2b, 4 3b, 27 HR, 92 RBI, 71/146 BB/K, .268 K rate, .4863 BB/K ratio

AAA/AA/MLB 1B/OF Nick Evans (AAA Buffalo .211/.280/.414/.693, 50 for 237, 27 runs, 12 2b, 3 3b, 10 HR, 30 RBI, 23/55 BB/K, AA Binghamton .276/.350/.467/.817, 29 for 105, 16 runs, 9 2b, 3b, 3 HR, 9 RBI, 10/22 BB/K, 2 SBs, MLB New York, .231/.275/.385/.660, 15 for 65, 5 runs, 5 2b, 3b, HR, 7 RBI, 4/20 BB/K, AFL Surprise .171/.216/.371/.588, 6 for 35, 4 runs, 2b, 2 HR, 4 RBI, 2/11 BB/K)

Total 2009 stats: .226/.289/.419/.708, 100 for 442, 52 runs, 27 2b, 5 3b, 16 HR, 50 RBI, 39/108 BB/K, .244 K rate, .3611 BB/K ratio

5. AA 1B Lucas Duda L/R 2/3/86 (AA Binghamton .281/.380/.428/.808, 111 for 395, 49 runs, 29 2b, 3b, 9 HR, 53 RBI, 61/91 BB/K, AFL Surprise .400/.500/.600/1.100, 2 for 5, run, 2b, 2 RBI, BB)

Total 2009 Stats: .283/.381/.430/.811, 113 for 400, 50 runs, 30 2b, 3b, 9 HR, 55 RBI, 62/91 BB/K, .228 K rate, .6813 BB/K ratio

AA SS/2B Ruben Tejada R/R 9/1/89 (AA Binghamton .289/.351/.381/.732, 141 for 488, 59 runs, 24 2b, 3 3b, 5 HR, 46 RBI, 37/59 BB/K, 19/22 SBs, AFL Surprise .254/.338/.373/.711, 15 for 59, 9 runs, 4 2b, HR, 9 RBI, 6/9 BB/K, 4 SBs)

Total 2009 Stats: .285/.350/.380/.730, 156 for 547, 68 runs, 28 2b, 3 3b, 6 HR, 55 RBI, 23/26 SBs, 43/68 BB/K, .124 K rate, .6324 BB/K ratio

A+ SS/2B Reese Havens L/R 10/20/86 (A+ St. Lucie .247/.361/.422/.784, 89 for 360, 53 runs, 19 2b, 3b, 14 HR, 52 RBI, 55/73 BB/K, AFL Surprise .368/.478/.658/1.136, 14 for 38, 9 runs, 3 2b, 3b, 2 HR, 5 RBI, 8/9 BB/K)

Total 2009 Stats: .259/.372/.445/.817, 103 for 398, 62 runs, 22 2b, 2 3b, 16 HR, 57 RBI, 63/82 BB/K, .206 K rate, .7683 BB/K ratio

A+ RHSP Scott Moviel R/R 5/7/88 (GCL (rehab) 0-0, 1.00 era, 2 GS, 9 IP, 10 H, 2/1 R/ER, 10 Ks, 1.83 GOFO, .270 BAA, A+ St. Lucie 4-5, 3.92 era, 13 GS, 64.1 IP, 61 H, 37/28 R/ER, HR, 24/46 BB/K, 0.99 GOFO, .250 BAA, AFL Surprise 1-0, 2.45 era, 8 G, 14.2 IP, 14 H, 7/4 R/ER, 8/9 BB/K, 1.20 GOFO, .250 BAA)

Total 2009 Stats: 5-5, 3.38 era, 23/15 G/GS, 88 IP, 85 H, 46/33 R/ER, 32/65 BB/K, 1.111 GOFO, .252 BAA, 1.33 WHIP, 3.27 BB/9, 6.64 K/9

A+/AA RHSP Jenrry Mejia R/R 10/11/89 (A+ St. Lucie 4-1, 1.97 era, 9 GS, 50.1 IP, 41 H, 18/11 R/ER, 16/44 BB/K, 2.21 GOFO, .217 BAA, AA Binghamton 0-5, 4.47 era, 10 GS, 44.1 IP, 44 H, 28/22 R/ER, 2 HR, 23/47 BB/K, 2.95 GOFO, .263 BAA, AFL Surprise 1-3, 12.56 era, 6 GS, 14.1 IP, 25 H, 21/20 R/ER, 13/16 BB/K, 3.50 GOFO, .362 BAA)

Total 2009 Stats: 5-9, 4.38 era, 25 GS, 109 IP, 110 H, 67/53 R/ER, 52/107 BB/K, 2.681 GOFO, .255 BAA, 1.486 WHIP, 4.29 BB/9, 8.84 K/9

A+/AA LHSP Eric Niesen L/L 9/4/85 (A+ St. Lucie 3-4, 3.28 era, 11 GS, 57.2 IP, 52 H, 25/21 R/ER, 5 HR, 16/49 BB/K, 0.87 GOFO, .237 BAA, AA Binghamton 4-7, 4.66 era, 16 GS, CG, 83 IP, 75 H, 46/43 R/ER, 6 HR, 41/85 BB/K, 0.81 GOFO, .246 BAA, AFL Surprise 0-0, 24.55 era, 4 G, 3.2 IP, 8 H, 10 ER, 2 HR, 3/2 BB/K, 0.14 GOFO, .444 BAA)

Total 2009 Stats: 7-11, 4.61 era, 31/27 G/GS, 144.1 IP, 135 H, 81/74 R/ER, 60/136 BB/K, 0.817 GOFO, .247 BAA, 1.351 WHIP, 3.74 BB/9, 8.48 K/9

A/A+ RHRP Josh Stinson R/R 3/14/88 (A Savannah 2-2, 3.61 era, 25 G, GS, 2 SVs, 42.1 IP, 45 H, 17 ER, HR, 10/49 BB/K, 1.06 GOFO, .287 BAA, A+ St. Lucie 3-1, 1.98 era, 25 G, 6 SVs, 36.1 IP, 22 H, 12/8 R/ER, 19/35 BB/K, 1.88 GOFO, .168 BAA, AFL Surprise 0-0, 3.65 era, 9 G, 12.1 IP, 13 H, 5 ER, HR, 11/9 BB/K, 2.25 GOFO, .302 BAA)

Total 2009 Stats: 5-3, 2.97 era, 59 G, GS, 8 SVs, 91 IP, 80 H, 34/30 R/ER, 40/93 BB/K, 1.549 GOFO, .242 BAA, 1.319 WHIP, 3.95 BB/9, 9.19 K/9

Friday, November 20, 2009

11/19 Winter League Report + 11/20 Links! HAVENS, Davis, Thole!

Surprise 7/13/0, Phoenix 4/5/0

The Rafters rallied for 4 in the bottom of the 9th, erasing a 4-3 deficit and earning a come from behind 7-4 victory. Taylor Teagarden's (Rangers) walkoff 3 run shot completed the comeback, after Marcus Lemon (Rangers) tied it with a solo shot.

Reese Havens had another HUGE game with 3 more hits, including his 2nd AFL homer, a 2 run shot. Ike Davis also had a multi hit game, while Nick Evans took an 0-fer. Lemon had the other multi hit game for the Rafters. Josh Stinson pitched a scoreless inning in relief.

2. ss Reese Havens 3 for 4, 2 runs, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .368
4. 1b Ike Davis 2 for 4, run, BB, K, .341
7. lf Nick Evans 0 for 3, .171
Josh Stinson IP, 2/1 BB/K, 3.65 era, 20:9:11, 2:0:1
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c Josh Thole 2 for 4, run, RBI, .411
ss Jose Coronado 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .287
c Luis Alen 1 for 1, run, .304
ss Anderson Hernandez 3 for 5, 2 runs, 2b, K, .286
ph Francisco Pena 0 for 1, .175
dh Chris Carter 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .298

Lance Broadway 6 IP, 2 H, ER, 2/4 BB/K, 2.65 era, W (2-2), 83:49:34, 12:2:4
Roy Merritt IP, H, ER, 2/1 BB/K, 16.88 era, 1:1:1
Manuel Olivares 2.1 IP, 2 H, BB, K, 4.11 era, 4:2:1
Jose De La Torre 0.1 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, BB, 6.75 era, 0:1
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VWL: Caracas Boxscore @ 730pm ish
Gameday
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I am way way too lazy to go look up DR boxscores. This is from the always great R. Nitelight on NYFS in the Winter League Thread:

Dominican Republic:

Fernando Tatis was 0-5 with a run scored for Estrellas.
Argenis Reyes was 1-4 with a run scored for Escogido.
Tobi Stoner gave up 3 runs in 5.2 innings for Escogido. 6 hits, 3 walks, 2 Ks.
Wilson Valdez was 1-3 for Gigantes.
Anderson Hernandez was 3-5 with 2 runs scored for Licey.
Francisco Pena was 0-1 for Aguilas.

LINK

Thursday, November 19, 2009

11/18 Winter League Report + 11/19 Links! HAVENS, THOLE!

Surprise 11/19/1, Peoria Saguaros 9/11/0

Reese Havens had another huge game, falling a homer short of the cycle, powering a 19 hit attack as the Rafters outscored the Sags, 11 to 9. Jenrry Mejia got the start for Surprise and was woefully ineffective, allowing 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks in 3 innings. On the plus side, he struck out 3 and got 5 of his 9 outs via groundball.

Aside from Havens, 4 other players had multi hit games, all were 3 hit games. Marcus Lemon (Rangers), Tyler Henley (Cardinals), Taylor Teagarden (Rangers) and Colin Curtis (Yankees).

2b Reese Havens 3 for 5, 3 runs, 2b, 3b, BB, K, .324
Jenrry Mejia 3 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2/3 BB/K, 12.56 era, WP, HBP, 62:36:26, 5:1:3
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c Josh Thole 2 for 3, run, 3b, 2 RBI, 2 BBs, .407
ss Jose Coronado 0 for 5, K, .303
c Luis Alen 0 for 4, K, .273
ss Anderson Hernandez 1 for 2, 2 runs, 2b, 2 BBs, .243
2b Argenis Reyes 1 for 5, run, K, .171
dh Chris Carter 1 for 4, run, HR, RBI, BB, K, .300
rf Fernando Tatis 1 for 3, run, .298

Eddie Camacho IP, 2 H, ER, 1.35 era, 2:1
Jim Warden 0.2 IP, 2 H, 2/1 BB/K, 5.40 era, 0:1:1
Angel Calero 0.2 IP, H, ER, 2 Ks, HR, 6.39 era, W (3-1)
Manuel Alvarez 1.1 IP, H, 1/2 BB/K, 3.95 era, 1:1:2
Edgar Alfonzo 0.1 IP, H, BB, 3.12 era, 0:1
Julio De La Cruz IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 Ks, HR, 5.14 era, 1:0:2
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AFL Boxscore @ 230pm ET
AFL Gameday

VWL: Caracas Boxscore @ 730pm ish
Gameday

Sunday, November 15, 2009

11/14 Winter League Report! HAVENS, STONER!

Apologies for the lateness, I've been doing stuff all day today.

Question: Do you guys like my little blurbs on other prospects on the Rafters? I mean the Yankee, Cardinal and Royal prospects...

Surprise 2/8/2, Scottsdale 4/7/0

Reese Havens had a breakout game in Arizona today, with a homer and 3 walks, but it was in a losing effort as the Rafters fell 4-2. Mike Moustakas (Royals) and Daryl Jones (Cardinals) had multi hit games. No Mets pitched in the game, while Ike Davis took the only Mets 0-fer.

2. ss Reese Havens 1 for 1, run, HR, RBI, 3 BBs, .276
3. lf Nick Evans 1 for 4, K, .179
4. 1b Ike Davis 0 for 3, BB, .319
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c Josh Thole 1 for 3, run, 3 RBI, BB, K, .410
(game 1) 1b Chris Carter 1 for 2, K, .297
(game 2) ph Chris Carter BB, .297
ss Jose Coronado 1 for 3, RBI, .359
c Rene Rivera 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .000
c Luis Alen 1 for 1, run, HR, RBI, .364
ph, ss Jordany Valdespin 0 for 1, .316
dh Fernando Tatis 1 for 4, run, 2b, K, .300

Tobi Stoner 7 IP, 4 H, 2/2 BB/K, 1.50 era, W (4-1), 11:7:2
Kyle Snyder 5 IP, 3 H, 2/1 R/ER, 2/7 BB/K, 1.80 era, W (1-0), 6:1:7
Manuel Olivares 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2/1 BB/K, 4.85 era, W (2-0), 1:2:1
Edgar Alfonzo IP, 3.38 era, 1:2
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Saturday, November 07, 2009

11/6 Winter League Report + 11/7 Links! Havens, Evans, THOLE!

Surprise 1/11/2, Mesa 11/16/0

Reese Havens and Nick Evans had 2 hits a piece, and Josh Stinson pitched a scoreless inning, they honestly amongst just a few highlights the Rafters had today, as they got blitzed 11-1. Scott Moviel gave up 3 runs (1 earned) in his 2 innings of work.

Tyler Henley (Cardinals) and Marcus Lemon (Rangers) also had multi hit games for Surprise. Mike Moustakas (Royals) 9th inning HR broke up the shutout.

2b Reese Havens 2 for 4, 2b, .250
lf Nick Evans 2 for 4, K, .200
Scott Moviel 2 IP, 3 H, 3/1 R/ER, 1/2 BB/K, 1.69 era, 35:22:13, 3:1:2
Josh Stinson IP, H, K, 5.14 era, 10:7:3, 2:0:1
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c Josh Thole 1 for 2, run, 2 BBs, .414 (can we please move him to a DWL team?)
c Francisco Pena 1 for 3, .172
2b Anderson Hernandez 0 for 3, BB, .000
pr, dh Jordany Valdespin run, .353
dh Chris Carter 2 for 5, BB, .306
2b Argenis Reyes 0 for 3, run, BB, .111
dh Fernando Tatis 0 for 4, K, .319

Jose Sanchez 4.2 IP, 7 H, ER, 2/5 BB/K, 1.73 era, 8:1:5
Manuel Olivares IP, 2 H, ER, HR, 5.23 era, BS (2), 0:2:0
Marcos Tabata 1.2 IP, H, K, 1.93 era, W (1-0), 3:1:1 (I think he'll start in Binghamton off his performance in the VWL)
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AFL Rising Stars All Star Game @ 815pm (Ike Davis lone Met rep)

VWL: Caracas Boxscore @ 6pm ish
Gameday

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

8/19 Minor League Report! NIEUWENHUIS, HAVENS, GUZMAN, MALDONADO, HALL!!!!

INT AAA: Buffalo 3/5/2, Syracuse 7/10/2

2b Argenis Reyes 1 for 4, run, K, .286
cf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 4, K, .298
1b Nick Evans 2 for 4, 3b (3), RBI (27), .203
3b Mike Lamb 0 for 4, K, .260
rf Chip Ambres 0 for 4, run, .256
lf Jason Dubois 0 for 3, run, BB, K, .071
ss Javier Castillo 2 for 4, 2b, RBI, .258
c Rene Rivera 0 for 4, K, .241
Lance Broadway 6.2 IP, 7 H, 5/4 R/ER, 3/4 BB/K, HR, 6.33 era, L (4-9), 104:62:42, 9:6:4
Jon Switzer 1.1 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 Ks, 3.38 era, 28:19:9, 1:1:2

EL AA: Binghamton 7/10/1, New Britain 5/10/1 (from 8/18)

Jenrry Mejia's second start off the DL was abbreviated to 2+ innings by rain, and he was charged with a run post-rain delay after Edgar Alfonzo allowed an IHR to score. Alfonzo picked up the win, despite allowing 3 runs on 6 hits in 2.1 innings. Roy Merritt came into the game with the tying run at the plate, and he picked up the save after Connor Robertson faced a pair and retired neither.

The Mets offense totalled 10 hits and drew 6 walks, while going 3 for 7 (.429) with RISP, and leaving 6 on base. DJ Wabick (2), and Jose Coronado (2) had multi hit games, while Mark Kiger (0 for 2, run, BB, .219), took the only 0-fer. Ike Davis, who started the game yesterday, was removed today, replaced by Kiger at first.

ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 5, run, .288
c Josh Thole 1 for 4, .331
1b Ike Davis BB, .306
rf Caleb Stewart 1 for 3, run, 2b, 2 RBI, BB, K, .199
dh DJ Wabick 2 for 4, 2b (28), RBI, .283
3b Shawn Bowman 1 for 2, 2 runs, HR (8), RBI (39), 2 BBs, .291
cf Emmanuel Garcia 1 for 3, run, K, .249
lf Jon Malo 1 for 3, RBI, K, .246
2b Jose Coronado 2 for 2, run, RBI (33), BB, .272
Jenrry Mejia 2 IP, H, ER, 2 Ks, 4.39 era, 3:1:2
Edgar Alfonzo 2.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, BB, K, 3.86 era, 3:2:1
Derrick Ellison 3.2 IP, BB, K, 0.00 era, 2:8:1
Connor Robertson 2 H, ER, 3.49 era
Roy Merritt IP, H, 2 Ks, 3.74 era, SV (13), 0:1:2

EL AA: Binghamton 1/8/0, New Britain 6/8/0

Dylan Owen had another rough outing tonight, giving up 5 runs on 6 hits and 2 walks in 5 innings for his 9th EL loss of the season. The Mets had 8 hits and a walk in the game, but went 0-fer (0 for 6) with RISP, and left 6 on base. Shawn Bowman (2) had the only multi hit game, while Emmanuel Garcia (0 for 2, BB, .248) and Mark Kiger (0 for 3, .213) took 0-fers.

ss Ruben Tejada 1 for 4, run, .288
2b Jose Coronado 1 for 3, .273
1b Josh Thole 1 for 3, 2b (28), RBI (43), .331
lf DJ Wabick 1 for 3, K, .283
3b Shawn Bowman 2 for 3, K, .294
dh Caleb Stewart 1 for 3, .201
c Salvador Paniagua 1 for 3, 2 Ks, .188
Dylan Owen 5 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2/6 BB/K, HR, 5.58 era, L (4-9), 1:6:6
Emary Frederick 2 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 Ks, 5.40 era, 2:2:2

FSL A+: St. Lucie 12/13/0, Charlotte 2/6/0

Break up the Mets! Three days after pasting Jupiter with a 3 homer, 16 hit attack, the Mets turned their sights on Charlotte, pummeling the Stone Crabs with a 5 homer, 13 hit attack en route to a 10 run victory. Brahiam Maldonado, who had 2 homers in the game on the 16th, had two more tonight, his 13th and 14th of the season. Over his six last games, Maldonado is hitting .409 (9 for 22) with a 2b, 5 HR and 15 RBI. Kirk Nieuwenhuis, Reese Havens and Carlos Guzman had 3 hits each, with each homering once. Zach Lutz (0 for 5, K, .283), Stefan Welch (0 for 3, 2 runs, 2 BBs, K, .287) and Richard Pena (0 for 2, run, 2 BBs, 2 Ks, .239) took 0-fers. The Mets were 3 for 9 with RISP, and left 6 on base.

Scott Moviel worked the front 5 innings for his 2nd win, despite having a very meh outing (2 runs on 6 hits in 5 innings). Nick Waechter worked 4 perfect innings for his 2nd save.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 3 for 4, 2 runs, 2b (27), HR (14), 3 RBI (60), BB, K, .257 (now hitting .290/.364/.565/.929 in August)
ss Reese Havens 3 for 5, run, 2b (14), HR (11), 2 RBI (43), K, .238
c Francisco Pena 1 for 5, run, .217
rf Carlos Guzman 3 for 4, 2 runs, HR (15), RBI (59), BB, K, .280 (now hitting .397/.461/.559/1.019 in August)
lf Brahiam Maldonado 2 for 4, 2 runs, 2 HR (14), 6 RBI (60), 2 Ks, .265 (now hitting .351/.381/.667/1.048 in August)
2b Hector Pellot 1 for 4, run, .257
Scott Moviel 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1/4 BB/K, 4.69 era, W (2-5), 5:6:4, WP, balk
Nick Waechter 4 IP, 2 Ks, 6.06 era, SV (2), 4:6:2

NYPL A-: Brooklyn 6/10/1, State College 1/2/2

Darin Gorski had his best outing of the season, allowing just a run on a hit and 2 walks in 7 innings for his 3rd win. The Conies offense generated 10 hits and drew 6 walks while going 4 for 13 (.308) with RISP, and leaving 8 on base. Robbie Shields (2) had the only multi hit game, every regular had at least one hit.

cf Justin Garber 1 for 5, run, 2b, K, .237
2b Jordany Valdespin 1 for 5, .200
1b Sam Honeck 1 for 4, run, RBI (21), BB, .270
rf Luis Rivera 1 for 4, run, BB, .290
dh Scott Grimes 1 for 3, run, 2 BBs, K, .286
lf Nick Santomauro 1 for 3, run, RBI (16), BB, .255
3b Tyler Vaughn 1 for 4, RBI, 2 Ks, .260
c Dock Doyle 1 for 3, RBI (16), BB, .248
ss Robbie Shields 2 for 4, run, K, .163
Darin Gorski 7 IP, H, ER, 2/5 BB/K, 4.72 era, W (3-3), 6:10:5
Jacob Goldberg IP, K, 0.00 era, 2:0:1
Manuel Olivares IP, H, BB, 0.00 era, 1:2

GCL R: Mets 2/4/2, Cardinals 7/11/2

rf ZeErika Hall 2 for 3, run, 2b (7), BB, .303
ss Wilfredo Tovar 0 for 4, run, K, .248
3b Aderlin Rodriguez 1 for 1, 2b (3), 2 RBI (4), 3 BBs, .269, E (6; in 8 games played, some of them DHing)
lf Julio Concepcion 1 for 4, K, .305
dh Charlie Hinojosa 0 for 4, K, .358
cf Javier Rodriguez 0 for 3, BB, 2 Ks, .206
c Camden Maron 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .259
1b Giovanni Ortiz 0 for 3, K, .212
2b Ray Van Gurp 0 for 3, BB, K, .244
Michael Hebert 5 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2/6 BB/K, 3.09 era, L (1-2), 4:5:6
Jimber Mueses 1.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 4/2 BB/K, 9.39 era, 5 (yes, 5) WP, 2:0:2
William Rackel 2.2 IP, 3 H, 2/1 R/ER, 2/6 BB/K, 4.15 era, 1:1:6

Saturday, August 15, 2009

8/15 Minor League Report! Antonini, HAVENS, GUZMAN, MALDONADO, COHOON, RODRIGUEZ! EDIT: IKE DAVIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tonight's song: Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid

Thoughts go out to David Wright and Hiroki Kuroda, who took a line drive off his temple today.

INT AAA: Buffalo 7/13/2, Lehigh Valley 5/7/1

2b Argenis Reyes 3 for 4, 2 runs, BB, .291
cf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, 2 runs, .307
lf Nick Evans 1 for 4, run, HR (8), 4 RBI (24), .196
1b Mike Lamb 3 for 4, 2b, 2 RBI, .257
rf Chip Ambres 1 for 3, run, HR, RBI, BB, .253
c Rene Rivera 0 for 4, 3 Ks, .246
3b Andy Green 2 for 4, .269
ss Wilson Valdez 1 for 4, run, .245
Pat Misch 6 IP, 5 H, 3/2 R/ER, 1/2 BB/K, 4.64 era, W (1-1), 87:58:29, 8:6:2
Ken Takahashi 2.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2/1 BB/K, 2.77 era, 45:25:20, 2:4:1
Jim Warden 0.2 IP, K, 1.17 era, 8:5:3, 1:0:1

EL AA: Binghamton 3/9/1, Reading 4/5/0, Game 1

Michael Antonini had one of his finest outings of the season, scattering 3 hits and a run over 6 innings, but Connor Robertson coughed up the lead by allowing 3 in the 7th, without recording an out, though it was officially Jose De La Torre who blew the save by allowing all of Robertson's runs to score.

The Mets offense had 9 hits and 2 walks in the 7 inning contest, while going just 1 for 8 with RISP, and leaving 6 on base. Ruben Tejada (2), Ike Davis (2), and Shawn Bowman (2) had multi hit games, while Caleb Stewart (0 for 3, K, .197), DJ Wabick (0 for 3, .283), and Jose Coronado (0 for 2, BB, .264) took 0-fers.

Edit (The Man): Time to stop the games, Ike Davis is a monster and needs his props. He hit his 17th homerun of the year tonight (combined A+/AA) and has an OPS over .900 during his time in AA. He's currently performing better than the other 4 1B (Alonso, Smoak, Cooper, Wallace) taken ahead of him in last years draft. So much for being a bust and hating on college picks.

ss Ruben Tejada 2 for 3, run, .295, SB (16)
c Josh Thole 1 for 3, run, BB, .332
1b Ike Davis 2 for 4, run, HR (10), 2 RBI (34), K, .305
3b Shawn Bowman 2 for 3, 2b (19), .292
cf Emmanuel Garcia 1 for 3, K, .250
Michael Antonini 6 IP, 3 H, ER, 6 Ks, HR, 5.08 era, 5:7:6
Connor Robertson H, 3 ER, BB, 3.18 era, L (2-1)
Jose De La Torre 0.2 IP, H, BB, 1.83 era, BS (2), 2:

EL AA: Binghamton 4/6/0, Reading 0/3/0, Game 2

Chris Mason got a spot start in the 2nd game of the Mets doubleheader, and did well, giving up just 3 hits over 5 innings for his first win in Binghamton. Derrick Ellison finished the game with 2 perfect innings. The Mets offense managed 6 hits and 4 walks in the nightcap, while going 2 for 8 with RISP, leaving 6 on base. Jose Coronado (2), had the only multi hit game, while Ruben Tejada (0 for 3, .292), Salvador Paniagua (0 for 3, K, .187) and Mark Kiger (0 for 2, BB, K, .223) took 0-fers.

2b Jose Coronado 2 for 4, run, RBI (32), K, .267
1b Ike Davis 1 for 4, 2b (12), RBI (35), K, .304
lf DJ Wabick 1 for 4, run, 2b (27), .283
rf Jon Malo 1 for 1, run, RBI, BB, .249
cf Emmanuel Garcia 2 BBs, .250
Chris Mason 5 IP, 3 H, 1/5 BB/K, 0.84 era, W (1-0), 6:4:5
Derrick Ellison 2 IP, K, 0.00 era, 0:5:1

FSL A+: St. Lucie 7/11/0, Jupiter 3/8/3

Angel Calero had a subpar outing tonight, giving up 3 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings, but that was enough to pick up his 2nd win of the season, as the Mets offense accumulated 11 hits and 3 walks, while going 4 for 15 (.267) with RISP, and leaving 8 on base. Reese Havens (3), Carlos Guzman (3) and Brahiam Maldonado (3) each had multi hit games, while Kirk Nieuwenhuis (0 for 4, BB, .247), Stefan Welch (0 for 4, run, .294), Hector Pellot (0 for 4, .253) and Luis Rivera (0 for 4, .167) all took 0-fers.

ss Reese Havens 3 for 4, 2 runs, RBI (39), BB, .232
dh Zach Lutz 1 for 4, BB, 2 Ks, .296
rf Carlos Guzman 3 for 4, 2 runs, HR (14), 2 RBI (58), .276
c Francisco Pena 1 for 4, run, HR (8), RBI (40), .222
lf Brahiam Maldonado 3 for 4, run, 2b (16), 2 RBI (47), K, .259
Angel Calero 5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1/6 BB/K, HR, 4.86 era, W (2-9), 3:4:6
Nick Waechter 4 IP, H, 8 Ks, 6.39 era, SV (1), 1:3:8

NYPL A-: Brooklyn 1/4/0, Oneonta 2/5/0 in 10 innings

Mark Cohoon had an excellent outing today, giving up a run on 4 hits with 9 Ks in 8 innings, but he would've taken a loss, if not for the Conies scoring a run in the 9th to tie it. Matias Carrillo then gave up a solo shot in the 10th to suffer the eventual loss, 2-1.

The Cyclones had just 4 hits, but drew 7 walks, while going 0-fer (0 for 9) with RISP, and leaving 11 on base. Jake Eigsti (2 for 5, 2b, .259), Scott Grimes (1 for 2, run, HR, RBI, K, .286), and Dock Doyle (1 for 4, 2b, .250) had the only Cyclone hits.

cf Justin Garber 0 for 4, BB, 2 Ks, .239
1b Sam Honeck 0 for 4, BB, .271
rf Luis Rivera 0 for 4, K, .291
3b Tyler Vaughn 0 for 3, BB, .261
lf Nick Santomauro 0 for 3, 2 Ks, .250
dh Alex Gregory 0 for 2, 2 BBs, K, .281
ss Robbie Shields 0 for 2, 2 BBs, .144
Mark Cohoon 8 IP, 4 H, ER, 1/9 BB/K, 2.59 era, 10:5:9
Brandon Sage IP, K, 1.38 era, 1:1:1
Matias Carrillo IP, H, ER, 2 Ks, HR, 2.42 era, L (1-2), 0:1:2

APPY R: Kingsport 11/14/0, Johnson City 0/3/1

For the first time all season, a participant in a Kingsport Mets game did not score, and it was the correct side of the ledger doing the blanking, with Armando Rodriguez and Travis Babin combining on a 3 hitter.

The Mets hammered out 14 hits and drew 4 walks, while going 8 for 17 (.471) with RISP, leaving 7 on base. Cesar Puello (0 for 4, .255) took the only 0-fer, there were 5 players with multi hit games, Pedro Zapata (3) had the lone 3 hit game.

2b Alonzo Harris 2 for 5, 2 runs, RBI (33), .280
cf RJ Harris 1 for 3, 3b (3), 2 BBs, 2 Ks, .302
dh Richard Lucas 1 for 4, 2b (12), RBI (21), BB, 2 Ks, .372
1b Jeff Flagg 2 for 4, 3 runs, 3b, BB, 2 Ks, .310
3b Joe Bonfe 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, HR, 4 RBI, .344
lf Pedro Zapata 3 for 5, 2 runs, 2b (7), RBI (13), .333
c Mike Moras 2 for 5, run, 2b, 3 RBI, .259
ss Luis Nieves 1 for 5, run, 2b (1), RBI (2), .333
Armando Rodriguez 8 IP, 3 H, 2/4 BB/K, 2.58 era, W (3-0), 8:12:4
Travis Babin IP, 2.84 era, 2:1

GCL R: Mets 3/5/1, Nationals 4/7/3

cf Chase Greene 1 for 5, 2 Ks, .273
2b Jordany Valdespin 0 for 4, .200
3b Charlie Hinojosa 1 for 4, 2b (11), K, .365
lf Julio Concepcionm 1 for 3, run, BB, K, .303
rf Javier Rodriguez 0 for 3, BB, .218
c Nelfi Zapata 0 for 3, BB, K, .271
1b Giovanni Ortiz 0 for 3, run, BB, K, .234
dh Orlando Rodriguez 1 for 3, run, 2b, BB, K, .281
ss Miguel Tejada 1 for 4, 2 RBI, K, .094
Orlando Tovar 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1/3 BB/K, 4.47 era, L (1-5), 7:5:3
Brian Valenzuela 3 IP, 3 H, ER, 3 Ks, 5.29 era, 3:2:3
William Rackel IP, 4.26 era, 0:3

Sunday, August 02, 2009

8/2 Minor League Report! DUDA, HAVENS, LUTZ, GUZMAN, MALDONADO, VAN GURP, Hinojosa!

INT AAA: Buffalo 1/7/0, Toledo 6/10/1

2b Argenis Reyes 1 for 4, K, .261
cf Jesus Feliciano 0 for 4, .311
lf Nick Evans 1 for 4, 3 Ks, .162
1b Mike Lamb 1 for 3, run, BB, .253
rf Chip Ambres 1 for 4, K, .244
dh Javier Castillo 1 for 4, 2b, RBI, .259
3b Andy Green 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .212
ss Wilson Valdez 1 for 3, .220
c Rafael Arroyo 0 for 3, 3 Ks
Adam Pettyjohn 6 IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 3/4 BB/K, 2 HR, 4.73 era, L (2-7), 94:56:38, 5:9:4
Eddie Kunz 2 IP, 2 H, ER, K, 3.97 era, 27:18:9, 2:3:1

EL AA: Binghamton 2/8/0, Akron 3/6/1

Brad Holt had massive control issues tonight, walking 6 in 6 innings while also allowing 3 hits, leading to 3 runs against him, resulting in his 5th EL loss. Emary Frederick, Roy Merritt and Connor Robertson each followed with a scoreless inning of relief, allowing the Mets to work themselves back into the game with a 2 run 7th, but they could not push across the tying run.

The Mets gathered 8 hits and drew 3 walks, but were just 1 for 9 (.111) with RISP, and left 9 on base. Lucas Duda (3), and Mark Kiger (2) had multi hit games, while Emmanuel Garcia (0 for 3, RBI, BB, 3 Ks, .254), Ike Davis (0 for 4, 2 Ks, .301), Caleb Stewart (0 for 4, 3 Ks, .202), and Jon Malo (0 for 3, .249) took 0-fers.

ss Jose Coronado 1 for 5, 2b, RBI, .260
lf Lucas Duda 3 for 4, 2 2b (26), .285
dh DJ Wabick 1 for 4, 2b (25), 2 Ks, .295
c Salvador Paniagua 1 for 3, run, BB, 2 Ks, .202
3b Mark Kiger 2 for 3, run, BB, K, .241
Brad Holt 6 IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 6/2 BB/K, 5.36 era, L (2-5), 4:11:2
Emary Frederick IP, BB, K, 5.02 era, 0:1:1
Roy Merritt IP, 2 H, K, 4.02 era, 2:0:1
Connor Robertson IP, H, 2.78 era, 2:1

FSL A+: St. Lucie 12/24/2, Lakeland 11/14/2

For most of this game, the Mets were on cruise control, building themselves a 7-3 lead after 5 innings, and 11-3 after a 4 run 7th, but in horrifying fashion, Nick Waechter and Manuel Olivares combined to allow 8 runs in the top of the 9th, blowing the game for Scott Moviel. Stephen Clyne came in with the bases loaded and 2 down, and proceeded to allow all 3 runs to score, but escaped the inning with a tie. Brahiam Maldonado's 4 hit in the bottom of the 9th completed the narrow avoidance of disaster. Moviel started, and pitched a meh game, giving up 5 hits and 3 runs (2 earned) with 2 walks and 3 HBP. Clyne picked up the win, his 2nd in the FSL.

The Mets offense exploded today, registering one of the highest hit totals of the season (24), and alwo drawing a pair of walks while going 10 for 18 (.556) with RISP, thought they did leave a small army (15) on base. Every starter except Stefan Welch (0 for 6, run, K, .323) had a multi hit game, four players had 4 hit games.

cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 2 for 6, run, RBI, .253
ss Reese Havens 4 for 6, 2 runs, 2b (12), HR (10), 4 RBI (35), K, .237
3b Zach Lutz 4 for 5, 2 runs, 2b (13), HR (9), 2 RBI (46), BB, K, .293
>>pr Richard Pena run, .250
rf Carlos Guzman 4 for 5, 2b (21), 2 RBI (52), .265
2b Greg Veloz 2 for 6, .232
lf Seth Williams 2 for 4, 2 runs, HR, RBI, BB, K, .299
dh Brahiam Maldonado 4 for 6, 2 runs, 2b (14), RBI (41), K, .257
c Julio Rivera 2 for 4, run, RBI
Scott Moviel 5 IP, 5 H, 3/2 R/ER, 2/6 BB/K, 5.34 era, 6:3:6, 3 HBP
Nick Waechter 3.1 IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 2/3 BB/K, 6.68 era, 4:3:3
Manuel Alvarez 0.1 IP, H, 4 R, 2 BBs, 3.86 era, 1:
Stephen Clyne 0.1 IP, H, 1.73 era, BS (2), W (2-1), 1:

SAL A: Savannah 3/4/0, Bowling Green 1/6/1 in 5.5 innings

Robert Carson, coming off two horrific starts (4.2 innings, 21.21 era), had a good one today in a rain shortened game, going the distance, giving up just a run on 6 hits, generating 11 groundball outs.

The Gnats had 4 hits and a walk, while going 1 for 6 with RISP, but they put up 3 runs, enough on this day for the win. Raul Reyes (1 for 3, run, 2b, 2 RBI, .248), Josh Satin (1 for 2, 2b, .299), Jose Jimenez (1 for 2, run, .107) and Luis Alen (1 for 2, run, 2b, .152) had the hits for the Gnats, everyone else took 0-fers.

ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 2, BB, K, .277
cf Sean Ratliff 0 for 3, K, .282
dh Jordan Abruzzo 0 for 2, K, .220
3b, lf Eric Campbell 0 for 2, .253
lf Joey August 0 for 1, .222
>>ph, 2b Imbewer Alvarez 0 for 1, K, .270
Robert Carson 5 IP, 6 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 2.84 era, W (8-7), 11:2:2

NYPL A-: Brooklyn 5/8/0, Hudson Valley 3/9/2

Brooklyn scored single runs in innings 4 thru 8, erasing a 3-1 deficit after 4, and earning their 28th win of the season (28-16, 3 up on the Yankees for first). The Cyclones had 8 hits and drew 3 walks, while going 4 for 12 with RISP, and leaving 6 on base. Justin Garber (2), Luis Rivera (2) and Dock Doyle (2) had multi hit games, while Jake Eigsti (0 for 5, K, .091), Sam Honeck (0 for 4, .301), Nick Santomauro (0 for 3, BB, K, .222) and Robbie Shields (0 for 3, run, BB, .153) all took 0-fers.

Collin McHugh started and had a bad outing, giving up 3 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings. Brandon Sage worked 2 scoreless innings of relief for his 2nd win, Michael Powers pitched a scoreless 9th for his 9th save.

cf Justin Garber 2 for 4, run, 2 RBI, K, .264
rf Luis Rivera 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, BB, .315
3b Tyler Vaughn 1 for 4, RBI, .305
c Dock Doyle 2 for 4, 2b, 2 RBI, .260
lf Alex Gregory 1 for 4, run, .270
Collin McHugh 5 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1/7 BB/K, 3.83 era, 4:4:7
Brandon Sage 2 IP, 3 H, K, 0.55 era, W (2-0), 4:1:1
Matias Carrillo IP, H, K, 0.95 era, 0:2:1
Michael Powers IP, H, 2 Ks, 1.86 era, SV (9), 0:1:2

APPY R: Kingsport 6/9/1, Greeneville 4/9/2

Jhonathan Torres' 5th Appy start was arguably his "best", as he gave up a run on 5 hits in 4.1 innings, with 7 Ks. Samuel Taveras blew the save by giving up 3 runs in the 8th, and Travis Babin stranded one of Taveras' runners, keeping it a 1 run deficit at 4-3, and allowing the Mets time to regroup and rally for 3 in the 9th for the win. The 4 runs Kingsport gave up is the lowest run total against them since July 20th, when they gave up a run in an eventual 4-1 victory.

The Mets had 9 hits and drew 7 walks, while going 3 for 12 with RISP, and leaving 11 on base. RJ Harris (2) and Gered Mochizuki (2) had multi hit games, while Cesar Puello (0 for 5, 3 Ks, .280) and Tyler Howe (0 for 1, run, RBI, 3 BBs, K, .250) took 0-fers.

2b Alonzo Harris 1 for 4, 2 runs, BB, 2 Ks, .305
c John Freeman 1 for 5, run, K, .202
3b Richard Lucas 1 for 4, run, RBI, BB, K, .409
1b Jeff Flagg 1 for 4, RBI, BB, 2 Ks, .326
cf RJ Harris 2 for 3, RBI, BB, .284
lf Kurt Steinhauer 1 for 5, run, HR, 2 RBI, 2 Ks, .324
ss Gered Mochizuki 2 for 4, K, .250
>>pr Pedro Zapata
>>ss Juan Torres (really?)
Jhonathan Torres 4.1 IP, 5 H, ER, 1/7 BB/K, 4.91 era, 4:1:7
Johnathan White 0.2 IP, 7.71 era, 0:2
Guillaume LeDuc 2 IP, H, K, 7.50 era, 1:3:1
Samuel Taveras 0.2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 1/2 BB/K, 6.59 era, BS (2), 0:1:2, WP
Travis Babin 1.1 IP, H, K, 2.25 era, W (1-0), 1:2:1

GCL R: Mets 8/12/0, Astros 6/6/3

rf ZeErika Hall 2 for 4, run, RBI, K, .328
2b Ray Van Gurp 3 for 4, run, 2b, 3 RBI, BB, .271
cf Javier Rodriguez 0 for 5, K, .241
lf Julio Concepcion 2 for 4, run, .316
dh Scott Grimes 0 for 4, 2 Ks, .250
c Nelfi Zapata 1 for 4, run, .295
1b Marinus Vernooij 1 for 4, 2 Ks, .182
>>pr, 1b Chase Greene run, .143
3b Charlie Hinojosa 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, 2 RBI, BB, .415
ss Miguel Tejada 1 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, 3 Ks, .103
Lachlan Hodge 5 IP, 4 H, 6 ER, 3/7 BB/K, 3.21 era, 3:4:7
Santiago Valdez IP, K, 6 era, 1:1:1
Luis Rojas IP, K, 5.06 era, 1:1:1
Brad Burns 2 IP, 2 H, 3 Ks, 0.00 era, W (1-0), 2:1:3

Sunday, May 03, 2009

5/3 Minor League Report! FERNANDO, HAVENS, RATLIFF!

Buffalo 4, Louisville 1

Brandon Knight had an outstanding start this afternoon, firing 7 innings of 5 hit shutout ball as the Bisons won for the 2nd time in 3 games, 4-1 over the Bats. Fernando Martinez had another huge day with 3 hits, including his 10th double and 3rd homer. Martinez has raised his average 54 points in the last 4 games (going 8 for 14 with 2 2b, 2 HR and 5 RBI in that span). Ramon Martinez, in his season debut, also had a multi hit game. Willy Mo Pena (0 for 3, RBI, .313), Mike Lamb (0 for 4, .095), and Robinson Cancel (0 for 3, BB, .205) took 0-fers.

cf, lf Jesus Feliciano 1 for 4, run, .296
2b Ramon Martinez 2 for 3, 2 runs, 2b, BB
rf Fernando Martinez 3 for 4, run, 2b, HR, 3 RBI, .287
lf, 1b Nick Evans 1 for 4, K, .108
ss Jose Coronado 1 for 3, 2b, BB, .149
Brandon Knight 7 IP, 5 H, 9 Ks, 3.96 era, W (1-2), 100:73:27, 4:8:9
Elmer Dessens 2 IP, 2 H, ER, 2 Ks, 1.38 era, 31:19:12, 3:1:2

Binghamton 3, New Hampshire 4

Dylan Owen had another rough outing today, giving up 7 hits and 3 runs in 5 innings (leaving him with a very evil ERA), to pick up his 2nd loss, as the Mets lost again to New Hampshire, 4-3.

The Mets offense had 7 hits and drew 5 walks, but were just 1 for 8 with RISP, and left 9 men on base. The top 3 in the order (Loadenthal, Malo, Thole) were a combined 0 for 10). Mark Kiger (0 for 4, 4 Ks) also took an 0-fer, while DJ Wabick and Ruben Tejada had multi hit games.

rf Josh Petersen 1 for 4, run, 2b, .275
1b Lucas Duda 1 for 4, K, .300
dh Shawn Bowman 1 for 3, run, HR, 2 RBI, BB, K, .247
lf DJ Wabick 2 for 4, .241
ss Ruben Tejada 2 for 3, run, BB, .242
Dylan Owen 5 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1/3 BB/K, 6.66 era, L (0-2), 4:7:3
Edgar Alfonzo IP, H, ER, 2/1 BB/K, 1.35 era, 2:0:1
Eric Brown 2 IP, 3/1 BB/K, 4.24 era, 3:2:1
Roy Merritt IP, 2 BBs, 1.84 era, 2:1:0

St. Lucie 3 Sarasota 4

The Mets had their 5 game winning streak snapped today, as Scott Shaw turned in a very uneven performance, surrendering 4 runs on 6 hits (including 2 homers) in 6 innings.

The Mets pounded out 14 hits and drew 2 walks, but went just 2 for 8 with RISP, and left 12 men on base. Only 3 players failed to get multi hit games, the top 2 in the order (Veloz and Nieuwenhuis) were a combined 0 for 9 with 3 Ks, and then Carlos Guzman had just 1 hit.

ss Reese Havens 3 for 5, run, HR (5), RBI (14), .308
1b Ike Davis 2 for 5, .301
c Francisco Pena 2 for 5, K, .215
rf Carlos Guzman 1 for 4, run, BB, K, .295
lf Seth Williams 2 for 4, 2b, .283
dh Brahiam Maldonado 2 for 4, 2b, RBI, .235
3b Hector Pellot 2 for 4, run, HR (1), RBI (5), .188
Scott Shaw 6 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 6 Ks, 2 HR, 3.41 era, L (1-2), 5:7:6
Edgar Ramirez 1.1 IP, 2 H, K, 0.00 era, 0:3:1
Matias Carrillo 0.2 IP, K, 4.50 era, 0:1:1

Savannah 7, Asheville 0

Jeff Kaplan had another dominant outing today for Savannah, scattering 3 hits over 7 innings for his 2nd win. The Gnats pounded out 10 hits and took advantage of 2 Tourist errors to score 7. They went 2 for 6 with RISP, and left just 4 men on base. Sean Ratliff had another 4 for 4 game, he's now 8 for his last 8 with 6 2b and a HR. Jefry Marte and Jean Luc Blaquiere (0 for 4, RBI, .229) took 0-fers.

cf Rafael Fernandez 1 for 4, .250
ss Wilmer Flores 1 for 4, run, .280
1b Eric Campbell 1 for 3, 2 runs, BB, .280
dh Sean Ratliff 4 for 4, 3 runs, 3 2b (9,10,11), HR (3), 3 RBI (14), .354
2b Josh Satin 1 for 3, run, 2 RBI, BB, .354
rf Raul Reyes 1 for 4, K, .214
lf Juan Lagares 1 for 3, .266
Jeff Kaplan 7 IP, 3 H, 1/3 BB/K, 1 era, W (2-1), 10:7:3
Manuel Olivares 2 IP, H, 3.52 era, 1:5:0

Friday, May 01, 2009

5/1 Minor League Report! FERNANDO, NIESE, HAVENS, RAMIREZ!

Buffalol 3, Louisville 4 in 7 innings

*in that scary announcer dudes voice* Just when you thought it was going to end differently, it's CARLOSSSSS MUNIZZZ! OH NO!!!!!

LOL. Jon Niese has his first outstanding effort of the season, a 6 inning 3 hit gem, Carlos Muniz comes in and blows the save, giving up 3 in the 7th, sending Buffalo to their 400th loss of the season.

The Bisons pounded out 10 hits and drew 2 walks, but were just 2 for 12 with RISP, and left 9 men on base. Jesus Feliciano, Argenis Reyes and Fernando Martinez had multi hit games, while Mike Lamb (0 for 4, .091), Nick Evans and Mike Nickeas (0 for 2, BB, 2 Ks, .000) took 0-fers.

cf, lf Jesus Feliciano 2 for 4, run, .297
2b Andy Green 1 for 2, .182
2b Argenis Reyes 2 for 2, .279
rf Fernando Martinez 3 for 4, run, .260
1b Willy Mo Pena 1 for 4, run, HR, 3 RBI, .375
lf Nick Evans 0 for 2, BB, 2 Ks, .098
cf Cory Sullivan 0 for 1, .211
ss Jose Coronado 1 for 2, .119
ph Jason Cooper 0 for 1, K, .211
Jon Niese 6 IP, 3 H, ER, 1/8 BB/K, 6.55 era, 81:60:21, 6:4:8
Carlos Muniz IP, 3 H, 3 ER, 1/2 BB/K, 5.73 era, BS (1), L (0-2), 34:20:14, 0:2:2, 2 WP

Binghamton 8, New Hampshire 2, in 6 innings

The Mets exploded for 10 hits and 8 runs in 6 innings to beat the Fisher Cats 8-2 tonight. Emmaneul Garcia had a second straight big game, Lucas Duda, Salvador Paniagua and Josh Petersen also had multi hit games. Shawn Bowman (0 for 3, RBI, 2 Ks, .253) had the only 0-fer.

Fernando Nieve started tonight and wasn't very effective, only going 3.2 innings, allowing 3 hits and 2 runs. Eric Brown worked the final 2.1 innings to pick up the win.

cf Emmanuel Garcia 2 for 4, run, K, .280
2b Jon Malo 1 for 4, 2 runs, RBI, .400
dh Lucas Duda 2 for 4, 2 runs, 3b, 3 RBI, 2 Ks, .308
c Salvador Paniagua 2 for 4, run, 2b, RBI
lf DJ Wabick 0 for 1, K, .200
ph, rf Carl Loadenthal 0 for 1, BB, .266
rf, lf Josh Petersen 2 for 3, 2b, 2 RBI, K, .303
1b Mark Kiger 1 for 3, run, 2b, K, .257
ss Ruben Tejada run, 2 BBs, .222
Fernando Nieve 3.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1/5 BB/K, HR, 6.75 era, 5:1:5
Eric Brown 2.1 IP, H, 3 Ks, 4.80 era, W (2-1), 2:2:3

St. Lucie 4, Sarasota 3

No extra innings tonight, but a win nonetheless for the Mets, 4-3 over the Reds tonight. Brad Holt was decent in his 5 innings, allowing 2 runs on 4 hits, but it was Nick Waechter who picked up the win with 2.2 innings of relief, allowing a run on a hit. Stephen Clyne picked up a 4 out save.

The Mets had 9 hits and drew 6 walks, but were a woeful 2 for 15 with RISP, and left 12 men on base. Kirk Nieuwenhuis and Reese Havens had multi hit games, while Carlos Guzman (0 for 4, K, .287) took the only 0-fer.

2b Greg Veloz 1 for 5, K, .227
cf Kirk Nieuwenhuis 2 for 4, run, 2b, 2 RBI, K, .244
ss Reese Havens 2 for 3, 2b, RBI, 2 BBs, K, .289
1b Ike Davis 1 for 5, run, 2 Ks, .298
c Rafael Arroyo run, 3 BBs, .150
lf Seth Williams 1 for 4, run, .263
3b Matt Bouchard 1 for 4, RBI, K, .176
dh Brahiam Maldonado 1 for 3, 2b, BB, K, .230
Brad Holt 5 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1/4 BB/K, 5.79 era, WP, HBP, 5:6:4
Nick Waechter 2.2 IP, H, ER, 1/4 BB/K, 4.05 era, W (2-0), WP, HBP, 5:0:4
Stephen Clyne 1.1 IP, H, 1.59 era, SV (1), 4:0:0

Savannah 2, Greenville 1

It was an awful offensive showing by the Gnats tonight, as they pounded out 12 hits and drew 5 walks, but only had 2 runs to show for it, going a putrid 1 for 13 with RISP and leaving 12 runners on, in addition to hitting into 3 DPs, and having a runner thrown out at home. 5 players had multi hit games, while Wilmer Flores, and Jean Luc Blaquiere (0 for 2, 2 BBs, K, .250) took 0-fers.

Elvin Ramirez was brilliant tonight, firing 6 innings of 1 hit shutout ball, but getting a ND. Jimmy Johnson got the win, and Erik Turgeon the save.

cf Rafael Fernandez 2 for 4, run, BB, .263
3b Jefry Marte 2 for 4, .278
ss Wilmer Flores 0 for 4, K, .280
1b Eric Campbell 2 for 4, BB, .279
lf Sean Ratliff 1 for 4, run, 2b, RBI, BB, K, .297
c Kai Gronauer 1 for 4, .217
2b Josh Satin 2 for 4, RBI, K, .370
rf Juan Lagares 2 for 4, .278
Elvin Ramirez 6 IP, H, 2/6 BB/K, 2.96 era, 5:6:6
Manuel Olivares 1.2 IP, 2 H, ER, 1/2 BB/K, 4.05 era, 2:1:2
Jimmy Johnson IP, 1.32 era, W (1-0), 1:1:0
Erik Turgeon 0.1 IP, BB, 2.35 era, SV (3), 0:1:0