Minors 5/20
by hightowersmith on May 20, 2009 10:58 AM CDT
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PrintKenny Gomez has the early start for BAK, 1pm today.
Martin Perez and Jacob Brigham go at 6p.
Omar Poveda starts for Frisco at 7.
Omar over the years:
149.1 IP for Cln (18 yrs): 8.0 K | 2.2 BB
125.2 IP for Cln (19 yrs): 8.6 K | 2.3 BB
28.0 IP for Bak (19 yrs): 10.6 K | 4.2 BB
90.2 IP for Bak (20 yrs): 9.6 K | 4.0 BB
37.0 IP for Frs (21 yrs): 5.1 K | 4.4 BB
As soon as he left Clinton, he started walking guys. And then his K rate disappeared in Frisco. Still a pretty small sample.
Anyway his May has gone well, with some unsightly peripherals: 19 IP, 2.37 ERA , 10:7 K:BB.
Scouts love the change and he's got a big pitcher frame. Here's hoping the peripherals tune up.
And shroomer's site, of course...
A question for the meantime: do you believe in Michael Kirkman?
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Kirkman
Yes, I believe.
Sustained success in the Cal League is meaninful, and sustained dominance is really exciting. Also, like z was pointing out yesterday, the guy has a pedigree – he was highly touted in his draft class out of high school. And like Jason Parks and Jason Cole have pointed out, his stuff is legit.
Another thing is that the ascendency of Holland last year just kind of inspires some confidence that the org is coaching these guys up and the program is working. It seems more likely to have a breakout pitching prospect continue to gain velocity and sustain early season success, because we have now seen it happen before.
"He's old school in that he give up his groin like that. It hurt me when he do that" -- Worsh on Chris Davis' stretch at first base to end the game vs. the Angels on 5/16
Poveda
has a change I believe in.
and yeah, I believe in Kirkman too. I hope he sees Frisco at some point this year.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Kirkman
In my mind he is the top surprise in the system so far.
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That is tempting
but there is a lot of competition out there. Perez’s seemless transition to low A ball has been eye opening, as has the revival of Font and Castillo revival.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
You're surpised by Perez?
Or Font?
Castillo has been nice.
My biggest surprise is the struggles of Michael Main.
biggest surprise for me
Max isn’t hitting at all. I’m looking bad on that one.
"He's old school in that he give up his groin like that. It hurt me when he do that" -- Worsh on Chris Davis' stretch at first base to end the game vs. the Angels on 5/16
not surprised
but Perez’s success in a full season league at such a young age could not be taken for granted. that he has been among the best pitchers in that league is a very pleasant surprise. And Font, after last season, couldn’t be taken for granted either. We kept hearing that the only arm to rival his in our entire system was Feliz’s, so again, it isn’t out of the blue, but it also could have easily gone either way this year.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
I'm not surprised
that Perez and Font are good or doing well, and everyone was already talking about them. No one was talking about Kirkman pre-season, or at least, no one was predicting he’d do anything like this.
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he was one of my sleepers...
Matt Lawson was another. Lawson is hitting well but has shown little improvement with his plate discipline, which is disappointing.
when did you tout Kirkman?
I’d like to give you props on that, I haven’t seen it.
"He's old school in that he give up his groin like that. It hurt me when he do that" -- Worsh on Chris Davis' stretch at first base to end the game vs. the Angels on 5/16
found it
You called him a sleeper candidate back on April 13th. Very nicely done.
"He's old school in that he give up his groin like that. It hurt me when he do that" -- Worsh on Chris Davis' stretch at first base to end the game vs. the Angels on 5/16
But that wasn't preseason
kudos, though, for the early notice.
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Those picks
were embedded in the capsule summaries in the worksheets i posted when i started the site back in December. I just announced them on 4/13 if you believe the post. no worries – one of my breakout candidates has already been released, Schlect…
Beltre
with solo HR in first. Will this run of adjusting the Cal league continue? Seems still no patience at the plate, but getting better contact this month.
Engel Beltre
Just donged a dinger.
vs LHP – .333
vs RHP – .190
?
Sigh ... we are sooo gonna suck again next season.
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2-2 now...
…with a walk.
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
by hightowersmith on May 20, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions
He got plunked on the foot, too.
No harm done.
Sigh ... we are sooo gonna suck again next season.
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Kennil Gomez
Good news: 8 k, 0 bb in 5 innings.
Bad news: 8 hits and 4 earned runs.
"He's old school in that he give up his groin like that. It hurt me when he do that" -- Worsh on Chris Davis' stretch at first base to end the game vs. the Angels on 5/16
as long as he keeps up his K rate
and his G:F ratio, i am okay with him getting hit a little bit.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
He's one guy who will come out
of High A with a higher ERA due to his GO rate. I’m not too worried about it. His walk rate is below 2 in his last4 starts and his homer rate minuscule. He’ll probably end the season with a 5+ era if he stays all year but not to worry.
Zach Phillips
is pitching like a man possessed. 3 perfect innings with 4 Ks and a 4-1 G-F ratio. Keep these lefties comin’.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
he's pitching like a man that desperately wants to escape...
Bakersfield.
I’d like to see him in Frisco pronto. Like you, I loves me some southpaws.
"He's old school in that he give up his groin like that. It hurt me when he do that" -- Worsh on Chris Davis' stretch at first base to end the game vs. the Angels on 5/16
13 Ks and 0 BBs
for the BAK pitching staff today.
What is this, Horseville? Because I'm surrounded by naysayers.
Jeebers H!
"Back on the scene, with a gangsta lean" RW
"you gonna lose your horse. seriously." FX2
Yes we can! November 04, 2008
13 consecutive outs
to end the game
Tim Smith
Anyone heard about his ETA?
"[Font} doesn't turn 19 until the end of May and his heater can already hit 99 on the gun. That's baseball porn." - Jason Parks
Perez
was up to 96 on K.
Seems done for the night with 6 hits given up, one earned run, 2 walks, and 5 Ks.
What is the innings limit for this guy? Already at 35.2 innings, I am thinking its 100. Last years total was 61.
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