Sep/0920
Padres MiLB, September 10-14, Players of the Day; Playoffs!
Playoffs!
People, sorry I haven’t posted in a few days. I have been real busy with work and parenting (wife was out of town).
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Hitter(s) of the Day
Dan Robertson (Low-A): 2-4, 2B, 2 R, BB, SO
Vince Belnome (Low-A): 2-5, HR, 2 R, RBI, SO
Cole Figueroa (Low-A): 2-3, HR, R, 2 RBI, 2 BB
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Wynn Pelzer (High-A): 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 7 SO, 0 HR
Will Inman (AA): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 SO, 1 HR
Evan Scribner (AA): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
I am certain we will see Evan Scribner in big league uniform at some point. That said, Pelzer and Inman have higher upsides. It is good to see productivity in playoff situations from all three hurlers.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Hitter of the Day
Eric Sogard (AA): 3-5, R, 2 RBI, SO
Cedric Hunter (AA): 3-5, 2B, 3 RBI
Pitcher of the Day
n/a
Commentary
Eric Sogard’s numbers took a hit this season (in an extreme pitchers’ park) but he still hit .293/.370/.400 with more walks than strikeouts (road: .320/.406/.436, home: .267/.335/.366).
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Hitter of the Day
Dan Robertson (Low-A): 2-6, 2B, R, RBI, SO
Jaff Decker (Low-A): 2-5, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, 2 SO
Vince Belnome (Low-A): 2-5, 2 2B, R, 2 RBI, BB, SO
Pitcher(s) of the Day
n/a
Commentary
Good to see Decker with a big game for the playoff TinCaps.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Hitter of the Day
Vince Belnome (Low-A): 2-4, 2B, 2 R
Allan Dykstra (Low-A): 2-4, 2 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Stiven Osuna (Low-A): 4.2 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO, 1 HR
Commentary
Dykstra came on strong to end the season. It will be interesting to see if he reverts to his ugly 75% of season numbers or if he builds on his fantastic final month.
Monday, September 14, 2009
Hitter of the Day
Vince Belnome (Low-A): 2-4, 2B, R, RBI, 2 SO
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Simon Castro (Low-A): 5.2 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 SO, 0 HR
Brad Brach (Low-A): 2.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
Castro is a stud (Midwest League strikeout king).
Sep/090
Padres MiLB, September 4-7, Players of the Day; Weekend Edition
Friday, September 04, 2009
Hitter(s) of the Day
Everett Williams (SS): 2-4, HR, R, RBI, BB, 2 SO
Eric Sogard (AA): 2-5, 2B, R, RBI, BB, 2 SO
Cedric Hunter (AA): 3-6, 2B, 3 R, 2 RBI, SB
Logan Forsythe (AA): 2-5, 2B, 3 R, RBI, BB, SO
Luis Durango (AA): 2-3, 2 R, 2 BB, SB
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Jorge Reyes (SS): 4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
Simon Castro (Low-A): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 SO, 0 HR
Wynn Pelzer (High-A): 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
There are three of the top minor league pitchers in the organization. Others deserve to be in the discussion (Poreda, Bass, Luebke, Portillo, Sampson, and Sullivan deserve to be in the discussion).
Saturday, September 05, 2009
Hitter of the Day
Nathan Freiman (SS): 2-5, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, SO
Pitcher of the Day
Erik Davis (Low-A): 5.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
How awesome is it, that these two players are as good as they are and they will be outside the top organizational top 25.
Sunday, September 06, 2009
Happy Birthday Austin! Sunday was my oldest son’s 8th birthday…
Hitter(s) of the Day
Nathan Freiman (SS): 3-4, HR, R, 4 RBI, BB
Vince Belnome (Low-A): 3-5, 3B, R, 3 RBI
Cedric Hunter (AA): 3-4, 2B, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI,
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Chris Fetter (Low-A): 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
Brandon Gomes (AA): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
Where do you rank Chris Fetter? He has pitched in short-season Eugene and Low-A Fort Wayne and has a combined 1.66 ERA. He throws in the low-90’s (legit but not “write home” velocity) and he’s taller and thus pitches at that downward plane that pitching experts love… On the other hand, he’s older (turns 24 this December) and will have to move through the system quickly. The system has gotten a lot deeper this year (with the addition of 2009 draftees, and development of 2008 draftees and 2008 international free agent acquisitions, and trade booty). Last year I rated Anthony Bass 23. I would argue that Fetter is comparable this year to Anthony Bass last year but because of increased depth, Fetter will not rank that high…
Monday, September 07, 2009
Hitter of the Day
Cedric Hunter (AA): 3-4, 2 R, RBI
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Stiven Osuna (Low-A): 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 SO, 0 HR
Cesar Ramos (AAA): 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
Cedric Hunter hit well last week (14 for 31 – .452).
Aug/090
Padres MiLB, August 12, Players of the Day
Hitter of the Day
Cody Decker (Rookie): 2-4, 3B
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Will Startup (Rookie): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR – “Hey, remember me?”
Brad Brach (Low-A): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
You can’t give up a walk every 1.5 IP and make the “Pitcher of the Day” list but Stiven Osuna did have a noteworthy outing for the Fort Wayne TinCaps:
6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR
Not a lot of game action to talk about. However, the Padres are presumably close to a deal with 1st round pick, Donovan Tate. As has been reported numerous places, Tate left UNC to go home to “consider an offer” from the Padres.
The Padres are also reportedly close to a deal with 4th round pick, Keyvius Sampson, according to a personal source.
No word on any progress with 2nd round pick, Everett Williams.
Jul/0926
Padres MiLB, July 24-26, Players of the Day; Weekend Edition
Friday, July 24, 2009
Hitter(s) of the Day
Edinson Rincon (SS): 1-2, 2B, R, 2 BB
Sawyer Carroll (High-A): 4-5, 3B, 2 R, 2 RBI
James Darnell (High-A): 2-5, HR, R, 4 RBI, SO
Luis Durango (AA): 2-6, R, RBI, 2 SO, SB
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Stiven Osuna (Low-A): 5.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 6 SO, 0 HR
Brad Brach (Low-A): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 SO, 0 HR
Cesar Carrillo (AA): 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR – encouraging start (K’s)
Commentary
Jaff Decker hit his 12th HR Friday evening. Decker is now hitting: .290/.441/.525. He is 2nd in OPS (you could even say he leads in OPS – James Darnell, now in the CAL League is the only player listed ahead of Jaff), 7th in HR, and 3rd in walks (behind teammate Allan Dykstra and Darnell).
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Hitter(s) of the Day
Jonathan Galvez (Rookie): 2-3, R, 2 BB
Cody Decker (Rookie): 2-4, HR, 4, 3 RBI, BB – 8th HR, leads AZL
Rymer Liriano (Rookie): 1-3, 2B, R, 2 BB, SO
Edinson Rincon (SS): 2-3, 2 R, RBI, 2 BB
Brad Chalk (High-A): 4-5, 2 R, RBI
Luis Durango (AA): 3-5, SB
Criag Cooper (AA): 4-5, 2 2B, R, RBI
Pitcher of the Day
Craig Italiano (High-A): 4.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
Jonathan Galvez is 11th in OPS, only 2 players above him are as young as 20 years old… Galvez is 18. He is also 2nd in doubles, 3rd in on-base, 14th in slugging, and 16th in batting average (as of the conclusion of Saturday’s games).
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Hitter(s) of the Day
Jorge Minyeti (Rookie): 3-7, 2B, R, 2 RBI, 2 SO
Jonathan Galvez (Rookie): 4-6, 2B, HR, 3 R, 2 RBI, SO
Rymer Liriano (Rookie): 4-4, 3 HR, 6 R, 6 RBI, BB - late add, thanks Bob!
Edinson Rincon (SS): 2-4, 3B, R, RBI, 2 SO – Top 10? 5?
Jason Hegerty (SS): 1-3, HR, R, 2 RBI, BB, 2 SO – three true outcomes!
Jaff Decker (Low-A): 2-4, 2B, R, 2 RBI, BB, SO
Brad Chalk (High-A): 2-3, 2 R, BB – .381 in last 10 games with 6 BB & 1 SO
Sawyer Carroll (High-A): 2-4, 3B, R, 2 RBI
Eric Sogard (AA): 3-5, 2B, R,
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Erik Davis (Low-A): 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
Wynn Pelzer (High-A): 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
If you aren’t stoked about the future of the Padres, you aren’t paying attention. Geoff Young and I drove to Lake Elsinore Saturday and watched the Storm play. On the way home we discussed what players would be manning all 8 starting fielding positions, 5 starting pitchers, and a closer for the 2013 Padres (we allowed any player in the organization – as well un-signed draftees). You can go at least 2-deep at every position (except pitchers) and have what looks to be a solid club. Obviously they are not all going to pan out, but nor are they all going to flame out. I’ll post mine tomorrow… What’s your 2013 Padres lineup look like?
Jul/099
Padres MiLB July 17-19, Players of the Day; Weekend Edition
Friday, July 17, 2009
Hitter(s) of the Day
Luis Domoromo (DSL): 2-4, R, SB
Drew Cumberland (Low-A): 3-4, 2B, R, BB, CS, PO
Jaff Decker (Low-A): 3-5, 2B, R, 2 RBI
Sawyer Carroll (High-A): 2-4, 2 2B, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB, SO
James Darnell (High-A): 1-3, HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 2 SO
Mike Baxter (AAA): 2-4, 2 2B
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Chris Wilkes (SS): 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 1 SO, 0 HR – left game; injured arm
Jeremy Hefner (High-A): 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 SO, 0 HR
Ernesto Frieri (AA): 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO, 1 HR
Wade LeBlanc (AAA): 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO, 1 HR
Commentary
Mikey’s famous!
Simon Castro had a evening that was nearly Pitcher of the Day worthy:
5.0 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 SO, 0 HR
…but I cannot put a 5.40 ERA (the 1-game ERA) up there…
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Hitter(s) of the Day
Jonathan Galvez (Rookie): 2-4, R, SO, SB
Dan Robertson (Low-A): 4-4, 2B, 2 R, 2 RBI
Luis Durango (AA): 2-4, R, RBI, SO, SB
Eric Sogard (AA): 2-4, RBI, BB, SB
Logan Forsythe (AA): 3-4, 3B, 3 R
Cedric Hunter (AA): 2-3, 2B, R, 2 RBI, SO, SF, SB
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Matthew Jackson (SS): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO, 0 HR
Stiven Osuna (Low-A): 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 10 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
I don’t know if Osuna is legit prospect, but I’m following him – I know next to nothing about him, but I just have this feeling…
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Mat Latos looked good. He wasn’t effiecient, but what 21 year old is in his Major League debut? The Padres are obviously working to limit his innings (less than 80 pitches in 4 innings).
Hitter(s) of the Day
James Darnell (High-A): 3-5, 2 HR, 2 R, 3 RBI,
Matt Clark (High-A): 2-5, 2 HR, 2 R, 2 RBI, SO
Pitcher(s) of the Day
Jonathan Berger (SS): 8.0 IP, 7 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
Cesar Carrillo (AA): 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 SO, 0 HR
Commentary
It’s the James Darnell and Matt Clark show.
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