Some good games by some promising power hitters
Jhonkennsy Noel returns to Lynchburg after missing a month and homers and singles twice. His line: 364/383/675. 6 doubles and 6 doubles in 80 at bats
[teammate Christian Cairo 3 singles, SS hitting 250]
for Lake County, George Valera tripled, homered and walked. That's his 7th homer and 5th in July. Meanwhile Rocchio also homered [8th] and singled; Tena homered [6th]
[non-slugger Will Brennan doubled and singled twice, hitting 299, also a couple years older than all the above]
Akron's Tyler Freeman recently returned to the lineup, doubled and singled. Jose Fermin likewise just back had two doubles. Benson is sliding back down, 2 for his last 25
[Hillman 4 2 1 1 1 6]
Giminez and Jones both homered for Columbus; Jones added a single
Re: Minor Matters
11162Akron: Richie Palacios with double #23 and a single and a walk; 299/387/484. Plays mostly 2b but all over IF and OF.
Cody Morris with another excellent game: 5 2 0 0 1 7 ERA in 3 Akron starts, 13 innings, is Nothing.
Lynchburg: Jk Noel slams two more homers and walks Hitting 375 OPS 1150. 1B/3B, has 8 homer in 94 At Bats. He's too good for Low A.
Christian Cairo single and two walks. 255 OPS 776
Lake County: Xzavion Curry 6 13 4 4 3 0 6 3 home runs; 9 homeruns in 64 innings, among only 41 hits and 11 BB.
Columbus: Nolan Jones homer #7; Oscar Gonzalez triple and first AAA homer and 14th of the year.
Lefty reliever Francisco Perez 3 3 0 0 1 6 2.03 in Columbus; 1.12 overall with 64 K in 40 1/3 ; 17 hits and 17 walks
Cody Morris with another excellent game: 5 2 0 0 1 7 ERA in 3 Akron starts, 13 innings, is Nothing.
Lynchburg: Jk Noel slams two more homers and walks Hitting 375 OPS 1150. 1B/3B, has 8 homer in 94 At Bats. He's too good for Low A.
Christian Cairo single and two walks. 255 OPS 776
Lake County: Xzavion Curry 6 13 4 4 3 0 6 3 home runs; 9 homeruns in 64 innings, among only 41 hits and 11 BB.
Columbus: Nolan Jones homer #7; Oscar Gonzalez triple and first AAA homer and 14th of the year.
Lefty reliever Francisco Perez 3 3 0 0 1 6 2.03 in Columbus; 1.12 overall with 64 K in 40 1/3 ; 17 hits and 17 walks
Re: Minor Matters
11163civ - I see Luplow homered last night and is hitting well. He should be back any minute.
"I've suffered a great many tragedies in my life....most of them never happened". Mark Twain
Re: Minor Matters
11164Haven't seen anything about Eddie Rosario.
Which of the 3 undistinguished AAAA OF's go back when Jordan returns? Oscar, Brad or Daniel? All have at least shown some ability.
Which of the 3 undistinguished AAAA OF's go back when Jordan returns? Oscar, Brad or Daniel? All have at least shown some ability.
Re: Minor Matters
11165Little to report on Friday games"
Lynchburg Halpin 8th double; GabeRod 2 hits; Noel single and walk
L Torres 3 2/3 4 3 3 5 4 ugh
Lake City was no hit.
Espino 5 5 4 4 2 4 2 homers
Akron
nothing to note
columbus
Giminez double and single
Lynchburg Halpin 8th double; GabeRod 2 hits; Noel single and walk
L Torres 3 2/3 4 3 3 5 4 ugh
Lake City was no hit.
Espino 5 5 4 4 2 4 2 homers
Akron
nothing to note
columbus
Giminez double and single
Re: Minor Matters
11166civ- I think Zimmer at this point is the most intriguing guy to KEEP by quite a bit. Lefty with speed covers ground in CF and can get on base.civ ollilavad wrote:Haven't seen anything about Eddie Rosario.
Which of the 3 undistinguished AAAA OF's go back when Jordan returns? Oscar, Brad or Daniel? All have at least shown some ability.
"I've suffered a great many tragedies in my life....most of them never happened". Mark Twain
Re: Minor Matters
11167I know Steven Kwan is down the pipeline a bit but he is having a really nice season in AA.
I will say that in spring training I was pretty surprised at how often he is used with the big team. There are so many minor league outfielders I thought it odd that Kwan's name popped up so much.
I will say that in spring training I was pretty surprised at how often he is used with the big team. There are so many minor league outfielders I thought it odd that Kwan's name popped up so much.
"I've suffered a great many tragedies in my life....most of them never happened". Mark Twain
Re: Minor Matters
11168I agree Kwan deserves more attention Solid hitting stats Know nothing of his defense not on prospect lists but a pretty draft pick
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11169Cleveland Indians: 3 Tribe prospects who could benefit from a Cleveland trade
by Anthony Alandt5 minutes ago Follow @anthonyalandt
Cleveland Indians, Owen Miller
3 Cleveland Indians prospects who could benefit from a Cleveland trade
For this list, we’re going off the MLB.com Top 30 prospect list for the Cleveland Indians. Obviously, trading a star player benefits the younger and/or minor league guys behind them. Roberto Perez on the trading block clearly would warrant a call up for Wilson Ramos. But if the point of selling at this week’s trade deadline is to give your talent opportunities to play, journeymen Triple-A stand outs shouldn’t be getting the call to the show.
Selling is a crummy concept. It stinks and it confirms the inevitability of at least a few years of subpar play with little hope for a playoff appearance. The one silver lining, however, in trading away a team’s remaining players that resemble major league talent is the prospect to see, well, prospects. Like, the good ones. The ones Cleveland fans have been fawning over for multiple years. The potential departure (however believable) of Jose Ramirez, Shane Bieber, Perez or Cesar Hernandez could pave the way for the next round of Indians players to cement themselves in the majors.
RELATED STORY: 3 teams that could trade for Cesar Hernandez
These three prospects could benefit from an Indians trade:
Cleveland Indians No. 16 Prospect Owen Miller (INF)
Acquired in the Mike Clevenger trade, the No. 16 prospect tore up Triple-A before his call up earlier this summer. The free swinging middle infielder with long blonde hair was highly anticipated when he made his debut. There was talk that he could easily slot in to replace Hernandez.
Then he struck out 24 times in 47 at bats, only finding five hits and three walks. A .106 batting average warranted a demotion. But in Columbus, he’s back to absolutely punishing minor league pitching. On Saturday, he collected two hits and moved his slugging percentage to .500.
In Cleveland, Owen Miller was unable to find consistent at-bats after two starts against Baltimore. An at-bat here and there combined with throwing him in at first base just to get him in the game was visibly altering to someone who had the sport figured out in the minors.
Hernandez is more likely to be traded and Miller could finally find himself in the lineup. I’m a big believer that these fresh faces need consistent time on the field. It’s difficult to get into a routine when you’re not really given a chance.
Cleveland Indians No. 5 Prospect Gabriel Arias (SS)
I mean, come on. Gabriel Arias is flat out raking in Columbus. He is undoubtedly the future for Cleveland behind the dish. In his last 30 games with the Clippers, he’s slashing an insane .319/.374/.487.
It’s difficult to gage whether or not Cleveland will pick up the $6 million team option for Hernandez going into 2022 if he’s kept. If Arias continues his domination of Triple-A, he should align with MLB.com’s estimated ETA of next season. Bringing him up after a Hernandez trade for the final few months of the season can give him that taste of major league pitching before his first full season with the big leagues.
Unlike Miller, I’m not concerned about inconsistent at-bats disrupting Arias’s flow since he’s so young. His arm is graded at 75 out of 80 in his scouting report. What an absurd rating for a prospect that’s just 21-years old.
The big question is always if prospects can make that big jump against the best pitchers in the world. What better way to find out than during the first few months of a rebuild after a Hernandez trade. That experience with no real pressure of making a playoff push could be huge for Arias’s development.
Cleveland Indians No. 29 Prospect Ernie Clement
His scouting profile says he projects more as a utility man. I’d agree, but if Miller slides in at second and Clement takes over for a recently-traded Ramirez, the front office could really figure out what he’s like at the big league level.
Maybe the most Clement has to benefit is the opportunity to find his niche. Maybe he’s that late-inning defensive substitute with impeccable defense. Maybe he’s a speedy guy to pinch run.
Unfortunately, a guy like Clement can quickly fade out of favor with major league ball clubs. His average has dipped slowly as he’s progressed. It’s still serviceable, but opening up the roster for him to see the field and showcase his skills could be crucial. Not many guys like him get everyday opportunities. Why not parlay that time into a permanent spot on big league rosters?
Something to note:
I think Nolan Jones gets called up in September regardless of the state of the Indians. I also think he’ll start 2022 on the major league roster. It’s not too out of left field to say he could be a starter as soon as next April. So yes, Jones would benefit from a middle infielder trade. But I think if he continues to prove himself at Columbus, he’ll find ways to get into games before this season concludes.
by Anthony Alandt5 minutes ago Follow @anthonyalandt
Cleveland Indians, Owen Miller
3 Cleveland Indians prospects who could benefit from a Cleveland trade
For this list, we’re going off the MLB.com Top 30 prospect list for the Cleveland Indians. Obviously, trading a star player benefits the younger and/or minor league guys behind them. Roberto Perez on the trading block clearly would warrant a call up for Wilson Ramos. But if the point of selling at this week’s trade deadline is to give your talent opportunities to play, journeymen Triple-A stand outs shouldn’t be getting the call to the show.
Selling is a crummy concept. It stinks and it confirms the inevitability of at least a few years of subpar play with little hope for a playoff appearance. The one silver lining, however, in trading away a team’s remaining players that resemble major league talent is the prospect to see, well, prospects. Like, the good ones. The ones Cleveland fans have been fawning over for multiple years. The potential departure (however believable) of Jose Ramirez, Shane Bieber, Perez or Cesar Hernandez could pave the way for the next round of Indians players to cement themselves in the majors.
RELATED STORY: 3 teams that could trade for Cesar Hernandez
These three prospects could benefit from an Indians trade:
Cleveland Indians No. 16 Prospect Owen Miller (INF)
Acquired in the Mike Clevenger trade, the No. 16 prospect tore up Triple-A before his call up earlier this summer. The free swinging middle infielder with long blonde hair was highly anticipated when he made his debut. There was talk that he could easily slot in to replace Hernandez.
Then he struck out 24 times in 47 at bats, only finding five hits and three walks. A .106 batting average warranted a demotion. But in Columbus, he’s back to absolutely punishing minor league pitching. On Saturday, he collected two hits and moved his slugging percentage to .500.
In Cleveland, Owen Miller was unable to find consistent at-bats after two starts against Baltimore. An at-bat here and there combined with throwing him in at first base just to get him in the game was visibly altering to someone who had the sport figured out in the minors.
Hernandez is more likely to be traded and Miller could finally find himself in the lineup. I’m a big believer that these fresh faces need consistent time on the field. It’s difficult to get into a routine when you’re not really given a chance.
Cleveland Indians No. 5 Prospect Gabriel Arias (SS)
I mean, come on. Gabriel Arias is flat out raking in Columbus. He is undoubtedly the future for Cleveland behind the dish. In his last 30 games with the Clippers, he’s slashing an insane .319/.374/.487.
It’s difficult to gage whether or not Cleveland will pick up the $6 million team option for Hernandez going into 2022 if he’s kept. If Arias continues his domination of Triple-A, he should align with MLB.com’s estimated ETA of next season. Bringing him up after a Hernandez trade for the final few months of the season can give him that taste of major league pitching before his first full season with the big leagues.
Unlike Miller, I’m not concerned about inconsistent at-bats disrupting Arias’s flow since he’s so young. His arm is graded at 75 out of 80 in his scouting report. What an absurd rating for a prospect that’s just 21-years old.
The big question is always if prospects can make that big jump against the best pitchers in the world. What better way to find out than during the first few months of a rebuild after a Hernandez trade. That experience with no real pressure of making a playoff push could be huge for Arias’s development.
Cleveland Indians No. 29 Prospect Ernie Clement
His scouting profile says he projects more as a utility man. I’d agree, but if Miller slides in at second and Clement takes over for a recently-traded Ramirez, the front office could really figure out what he’s like at the big league level.
Maybe the most Clement has to benefit is the opportunity to find his niche. Maybe he’s that late-inning defensive substitute with impeccable defense. Maybe he’s a speedy guy to pinch run.
Unfortunately, a guy like Clement can quickly fade out of favor with major league ball clubs. His average has dipped slowly as he’s progressed. It’s still serviceable, but opening up the roster for him to see the field and showcase his skills could be crucial. Not many guys like him get everyday opportunities. Why not parlay that time into a permanent spot on big league rosters?
Something to note:
I think Nolan Jones gets called up in September regardless of the state of the Indians. I also think he’ll start 2022 on the major league roster. It’s not too out of left field to say he could be a starter as soon as next April. So yes, Jones would benefit from a middle infielder trade. But I think if he continues to prove himself at Columbus, he’ll find ways to get into games before this season concludes.
"I've suffered a great many tragedies in my life....most of them never happened". Mark Twain
Re: Minor Matters
11170BA mid season update of their top 100 prospects
Freeman drops from 21 to 44
Jones continues to drop to 75
Espino sneaks in at 98
Meanwhile Valera and Rocchio are looking good
in High A Tena too
Noel and Martinez in Low A
After a brief spurt Naylor has submerged below 200 again in Akron
Logan Jr had his first bad start in AA
Cody Morris has been very solid in his return now in AA rotation
Lenny Torres and Josh Wolf very inconsistent in Low A
OF Petey Halpin plenty of xtra base hits in Low A
In Arizona OF Luis Durango has 15 steals in 48 at bats
Freeman drops from 21 to 44
Jones continues to drop to 75
Espino sneaks in at 98
Meanwhile Valera and Rocchio are looking good
in High A Tena too
Noel and Martinez in Low A
After a brief spurt Naylor has submerged below 200 again in Akron
Logan Jr had his first bad start in AA
Cody Morris has been very solid in his return now in AA rotation
Lenny Torres and Josh Wolf very inconsistent in Low A
OF Petey Halpin plenty of xtra base hits in Low A
In Arizona OF Luis Durango has 15 steals in 48 at bats
Re: Minor Matters
11171Richie Palacios
@elite_rich_1
· 15h
Promoted to AAA, God is so good! It’s amazing what he does when you put him 1st
@elite_rich_1
· 15h
Promoted to AAA, God is so good! It’s amazing what he does when you put him 1st
"I've suffered a great many tragedies in my life....most of them never happened". Mark Twain
Re: Minor Matters
11172Oh my the highs and lows.
Daniel Espino strikes out 12 in 4 innings last night!
Brad Peacock hits the wall with 7 runs given up in 2/3 innings.
Daniel Espino strikes out 12 in 4 innings last night!
Brad Peacock hits the wall with 7 runs given up in 2/3 innings.
"I've suffered a great many tragedies in my life....most of them never happened". Mark Twain
Re: Minor Matters
11173Espino had a pretty strange outing; his 12 outs were all strikeouts. but he also walked one, allowed 4 hits and 3 runs. In his first 3 starts in Lake County he's posted an unimpressive ERA of 6.23; WHIP 1.38; and struck out 25 in 13 innings!
Re: Minor Matters
11174All sorts of impressive lines closing out July, starting with
Bo Naylor, 2 three run homers for Akron. Still hitting only 190 and OPS of 624. But he finished the month with 5 homers after hitting only 1 the first two months.
Brayan Rocchio debut in Akron with a triple, single and 2 walks. 20 year old now in AA
Brian Lavastida debuts in Akron with a homer 2 singles and 4 RBI. 22 year old C/DH
Will Benson walks, homers, steals a base, and cuts down a runner.
Steven Kwan 3 singles for the Ducks
Homer NO. 6 and walk for Aaron Bracho in Lynchburg;
Single and walk for Valera
Hunter Gaddis 6 shutout innings 2 walks 2 hits 6k
in Low A, Petey Halpin 2 hits and 7th steal
Boom Boom Jk Noel 9th homer plus two singles Hitting385 with 1124 OPS Those homer come in only 123 AB, also 8 doubles, a triple and 34 RBI
Angel Martinez is sliding, now at 277 OPS 896 In July 237 605
only 3 innings for Columbus; but Richie Palacios did get an RBI single in his first AB at AAA. Kirk McCarty back from injury with 3 shutout innings but 3 walks.
among the kids in arizona:
single and double for CF Luis Durango
Jr. Sanquintin HR 5 and single and wlaks. 250 849 OPS
RF Burgos 2 singles 2 walks 364 1002
IF Tolantino 2 singles
OF Skelling Rodriguez a.k.a. SRod 3 run homer; 333 956
SS Pestrano single 2 walks steal
Bo Naylor, 2 three run homers for Akron. Still hitting only 190 and OPS of 624. But he finished the month with 5 homers after hitting only 1 the first two months.
Brayan Rocchio debut in Akron with a triple, single and 2 walks. 20 year old now in AA
Brian Lavastida debuts in Akron with a homer 2 singles and 4 RBI. 22 year old C/DH
Will Benson walks, homers, steals a base, and cuts down a runner.
Steven Kwan 3 singles for the Ducks
Homer NO. 6 and walk for Aaron Bracho in Lynchburg;
Single and walk for Valera
Hunter Gaddis 6 shutout innings 2 walks 2 hits 6k
in Low A, Petey Halpin 2 hits and 7th steal
Boom Boom Jk Noel 9th homer plus two singles Hitting385 with 1124 OPS Those homer come in only 123 AB, also 8 doubles, a triple and 34 RBI
Angel Martinez is sliding, now at 277 OPS 896 In July 237 605
only 3 innings for Columbus; but Richie Palacios did get an RBI single in his first AB at AAA. Kirk McCarty back from injury with 3 shutout innings but 3 walks.
among the kids in arizona:
single and double for CF Luis Durango
Jr. Sanquintin HR 5 and single and wlaks. 250 849 OPS
RF Burgos 2 singles 2 walks 364 1002
IF Tolantino 2 singles
OF Skelling Rodriguez a.k.a. SRod 3 run homer; 333 956
SS Pestrano single 2 walks steal
Re: Minor Matters
111753 wins, 1 big lead and another game to go.
Lynchburg:
Noel 3-3 2 more RBI No extra base hits. Hitting 400. GO WEST YOUNG MAN! EASTLAKE IS READY FOR YOU.
Planez single and homer. 10th longball. An OF who can hit.
Josh Wolf 5 1/3 7 4 4 3 6 5.94. Not looking good statistcally
Lake County:
Jose Tena moves over at regular SS with Rocchio promoted, 2 homers and a single and a walk. Hitting 288 OPS 808
Valera walk and two singes 252 829. An OF who can hit.
Delgado walk single homer 4 RBI
Mason Hickman 5 3 1 1 2 3 4.75. Inconsistent
Akron
Rocchio 0-5 3K Naylor 0-4 2K
Lavastida 2-4
Marcos Gonzalez 3-4 245 711
Cody Morris 3 1/3 3 2 2 3 7 29K in 20IP
Columbus
Gabriel Arias 2 doubles
Richie Palacios 2 singles 2 rbi
Rare decent outing for Scott Moss 3 1 0 0 2 3 5.77
this is completion of yesterday's game another to follow 31 year old Zach Godley on the mound for the Clippers.
Lynchburg:
Noel 3-3 2 more RBI No extra base hits. Hitting 400. GO WEST YOUNG MAN! EASTLAKE IS READY FOR YOU.
Planez single and homer. 10th longball. An OF who can hit.
Josh Wolf 5 1/3 7 4 4 3 6 5.94. Not looking good statistcally
Lake County:
Jose Tena moves over at regular SS with Rocchio promoted, 2 homers and a single and a walk. Hitting 288 OPS 808
Valera walk and two singes 252 829. An OF who can hit.
Delgado walk single homer 4 RBI
Mason Hickman 5 3 1 1 2 3 4.75. Inconsistent
Akron
Rocchio 0-5 3K Naylor 0-4 2K
Lavastida 2-4
Marcos Gonzalez 3-4 245 711
Cody Morris 3 1/3 3 2 2 3 7 29K in 20IP
Columbus
Gabriel Arias 2 doubles
Richie Palacios 2 singles 2 rbi
Rare decent outing for Scott Moss 3 1 0 0 2 3 5.77
this is completion of yesterday's game another to follow 31 year old Zach Godley on the mound for the Clippers.