AAA COLUMBUS (L, 2-4)
- JOSE CONSTANZA (26, OF): 2-4. 9-game hit streak: 17-35 (.486), 3 extra-base hits, 4 RBI, 6 BB, 2 K, 5 SB. Season stats (354 ABs): .314 BA, 9 2B, 6 3B, HR, 30 RBI, 30 BB, 50 K, 33 SB (only 5 CS).
- EZEQUIEL CARRERA (23, CF): 2-4. Last 8 games: .314, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 8 K, SB.
- AREGENIS REYES (27, 2B): 2-4, RBI. In 9 games with Clippers: .333 (10-30), 2B, 2 RBI, BB, 3 K.
- CARLOS CARRASCO (23, SP): 7.2 IP, 4 ER, 7 H, BB, 8 K. Last 10 outings: 56.2 IP, 3.02 ERA, 54 K, 16 BB, .230 BAA.
AA AKRON (Game 1 of doubleheader: L, 1-6)
- JORDAN HENRY (22, CF): 1-3, BB. Last 10 games: .357 BA, 6 RBI, 4 BB, 8 K.
- LONNIE CHISENHALL (21, 3B): 2-3, 2 2B, RBI. Last 10 games: .400 BA, 5 2B, HR, 13 RBI, 7 BB, 8 K, SB.
- COREY KLUBER (24, SP): 5.1 IP, ER, 5 H, 2 BB, 3 K. Last 2 outings: 11.1 IP, ER, 11 H, 3 BB, 7 K.
- NICK HAGADONE (24, P): 2 IP, 2 ER, 2 H, 2 BB, 2 K, Loss. Has given up at least 1 run in each of his past 5 appearances (10.2 IP).
AA AKRON (Game 2: L, 1-2)
- JOHN DRENNEN (23, OF): 1-1, BB. Last 10: .389 BA, 2 2B, 2 RBI, 4 BB, K, SB.
- CARLOS RIVERO 22, SS): 3-3, RBI. Last 10: .342 BA, 2 2B, 2 HR, 9 RBI, BB, 7 K.
- MATT PACKER 22, SP): 5 IP, 2 ER, 6 H, BB, 4 K. Through 4 AA appearances (24 IP): 4.50 ERA, 15 K, 6 BB, .282 BAA.
HIGH-A KINSTON (W, 9-2)
- BO GREENWELL (21, OF): 2-4, RBI. August: .246 BA, 2 2B, 7 RBI, 7 BB, 17 K, 2 SB in 69 AB.
- KAREXON SANCHEZ (23, 2B): 1-3, 2B, 2 BB, SB. After batting just .216 in July, he’s hitting .271 so far in August (70 AB).
- CHUN CHEN (21, C): 0-1, RBI, 2 BB, SB. 9-game hit streak ends, but still manages to produce. Batting .414 with a .538 OBP in last 10 games. High-A totals: .312 BA, .427 OBP, 12 2B, 3 HR, 19 RBI, 3 SB, 26 BB, 30 K in 125 ABs.
- DONNIE WEBB (24, OF): 1-2, BB. Last 6 games: .421 BA (8-19), 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB, SB.
- JUAN DIAZ (21, SS): 1-4, 2B, 2 RBI, SB. 7-game hit streak: .435 BA (10-23), 3 extra-base hits, 5 RBI, 2 BB, 2 SB.
- JEREMIE TICE (23, 1B/3B): 1-2, 2 BB. Last 10 games: .250 BA, 3 extra-base hits, 2 RBI, 5 BB, 10 K.
- ABNER ABREU (20, RF): 2-3, RBI. Last 10 games: .400, 4 extra-base hits, 9 RBI, BB, 9 K, SB.
- JOSEPH GARDNER (22, SP): 5 IP, 2 runs (1 earned), 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K. Last 5 starts: 29 IP, 6 ER, 23 H, 9 BB, 21 K. Season with Kinston: 20 starts (112 IP), 2.81 ERA, 98 K, 42 BB, .201 BAA. Not bad for a guy in his first season of pro ball (3rd round pick in 2009 draft).
- TYLER STURDEVANT (24, RP): IP, H, 3 K. 3.92 ERA, 24 K, 9 BB, .238 BAA in 20.2 IP in high-A this season.
LOW-A LAKE COUNTY (L, 7-12)
- TYLER HOLT (21, CF): 2-3, 2B, BB, SB. 3 for last 7 with 2 2B after going 0 for previous 8.
- DELVI CID (21, OF): 0-2, BB, SB. Snapped an 8-game hitting streak, but SB was number 63 of the year.
- CASEY FRAWLEY (22, SS): 1-4, 2B, BB, 3 RBI. Last 4 games: 6-15, 2 extra-base hits, 4 RBI, 2 BB, SB.
- ADAM ABRAHAM (23, 3B): 1-5, HR, 2 RBI. Last 10 games: .286 BA, .348 OBP, 2B, 2 HR, 7 RBI, 3 BB, 5 K.
SHORT-SEASON MAHONING VALLEY (L, 4-0)
- JONATHAN BURNETTE (22, LF): 1-3. Batting .321 in 78 August ABs with 8 2B, 4 HR, 10 RBI, and 4 BB.
- BRIAN HEERE (23, OF): 1-2, BB. 6-game hit streak: 9-17 (.529), 2 RBI, 4 BB.
By Mr. Sarcastaball
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Also tagged Abner Abreu, Adam Abraham, Akron Aeros, Argenis Reyes, Bo Greenwell, Brian Heere, Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Rivero, Casey Frawley, Chun Chen, Cleveland Indians, Columbus Clippers, Corey Kluber, Delvi, Donnie Webb, Ezequiel Carrera, Jeremie Tice, John Drennen, Jonathan Burnette, Jordan Henry, Jose Constanza, Joseph Gardner, Juan Diaz, Karexon Sanchez, Kinston Indians, Lake County Captains, Lonnie Chisenhall, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Matt Packer, Minor League Baseball, Nick Hagadone, Prospects, Tribe, Tyler Sturdevant
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AAA COLUMBUS (L, 4-8)
- EZEQUIEL CARRERA (23, CF): 2-3, BB. Last 7 games: 9-31 (.290), 2 2B, 4 RBI. Through 99 ABs with the Clippers: .263 BA, 2 2B, 3B, 10 RBI, 6 BB, 22 K (.308 OBP).
- JARED GOEDERT (25, 3B): 1-3, BB. Last 4 games: 4-14 (.286), RBI, 3 BB.
- JORDAN BROWN (26, 1B/OF): 2-4, HR, 3 RBI. Since return to AAA: 5-17 (.294), 4 K.
- PAOLO ESPINO (23, SP): 4 IP, 8 ER, 9 H (3 HR), 2 BB, 3 K. In 4 AAA starts: 23.2 IP, 5.32 ERA, 17 K, 7 BB, 6 HR allowed, .258 BAA.
HIGH-A KINSTON (L, 7-8)
- KYLE BELLOWS (21, 3B): 2-5, 2B, RBI. Last 2 games: 4-9, 2 RBI after going 0 for previous 9.
- ABNER ABREU (20, OF): 3-4, 2B, RBI. Last 10 games: .333, 4 extra-base hits, 7 RBI, BB, 9 K, SB. Season (369 AB): .249 BA, 20 2B, 5 3B, 3 HR, 50 RBI, 116 K, 17 SB (.281 OBP), 9 SB. Low BB and high K rates alarming, and haven’t really improved over the course of the season.
- CHUN CHEN (21, C): 1-4, 2B, BB, RBI. 9-game hit streak: 12-28 (.429), 4 extra-base hits, 4 RBI, 7 BB, 6 K, SB.
- JUAN DIAZ (21, SS): 2-3, RBI. Last 6: 9-19 (.474), 3 RBI, 2 BB.
- KAREXON SANCHEZ (23, 2B): 2-5, RBI. Pre-all-star break: .280 BA, 18 extra-base hits, 29 RBI, 43 BB, 49 K, 7 SB in 211 AB. Since: .234 BA, 14 extra-base hits, 16 RBI, 24 BB, 57 K, 0 SB.
- DONNIE WEBB (24, OF): 1-3, 2B, RBI, BB. Last 10: .313 BA, 3 2B, 3 RBI, 10 K, SB.
- T.J. HOUSE (20, SP): 4 IP, 3 ER (3 unearned), 6 H, 2 BB, 3 K. Last 2 outings combined: 9 IP, 8 ER, 15 H, 3 BB, 8 K.
- CHRIS JONES (20, RP): 3.1 IP, 5 K, H, BB. Last 5 outings: 13.1 IP, 15 K, 3 ER, 4 BB, 8 H. Season in high-A (61 IP): 1.62 ERA, 56 K, 22 BB, .205 BAA.
- CORY BURNS (22, CP): .2 IP, 2 H, K, 2 unearned runs. An rare blown save, granted he gave up no earned runs.
LOW-A LAKE COUNTY (L, 6-3)
- TYLER HOLT (21, CF): 1-4, 2B, RBI. Through 7 games with Captains: 4-23, 2 2B, 3B, 3 RBI, 3 BB, 6 K.
- DELVI CID (21, OF): 1-4, RBI. 8-game hit streak: 12-33 (.364), 3 RBI, 3 BB, 11 K, 4 SB.
- GIOVANNI SOTO (19, SP): 4 IP, 4 ER, 5 H (2 HR), 3 BB, 3 K. First poor start with Lake County after 4 impressive outings: 23 IP, 6 ER, 12 H, 7 BB, 24 K.
SHORT-SEASON MAHONING VALLEY (W, 2-1)
- NICHOLAS BARTOLONE (19, SS): 1-4, RBI, SB. Last 3 games: 4-13, 2 2B, 2 RBI.
- JONATHAN BURNETTE (22, OF): 1-4, 2B. Last 10 games: .317, 5 extra-base hits, 5 RBI, 3 BB, 9 K. Season (226 AB): .288 BA, 15 2B, 3 3B, 8 HR, 28 RBI, 13 BB, 51 K.
- MOISES MONTERO (20, C): 2-4, 2B. Last 3 games (part-time player): 5-13, 2 2B, HR, 3 RBI.
- JORDAN COOPER (21, SP): 5 IP, ER, 3 H, BB, 4 K. Last 4 starts: 19 IP, 4 ER, 17 H, 6 BB, 10 K.
- NATHAN STRIZ (21, RP): IP, K. Second professional appearance (IP, K, BB on Aug. 18).
Last night’s Akron Aeros game was postponed because of rain and will be made up as half of a doubleheader today (08/22).
By Mr. Sarcastaball
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Also tagged Abner Abreu, Akron Aeros, Chris Jones, Chun Chen, Cleveland Indians, Columbus Clippers, Cory Burns, Delvi Cid, Donnie Webb, Ezequiel Carrera, Giovanni Soto, Jared Goedert, Jonathan Burnette, Jordan Brown, Jordan Cooper, Juan Diaz, Karexon Sanchez, Kyle Bellows, Lake County Captains, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Minor League Baseball, Moises Montero, Nathan Striz, Nicholas Bartolone, Paolo Espino, Prospects, T.J. House, Tribe
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AAA COLUMBUS CLIPPERS (L, 2-9)
- JOSE CONSTANZA (26, OF): 3-3, 2 BB, RBI, SB. Jose is the definition of en fuego right now. Last 5 games: .706 BA (12-17), 4 RBI, 5 BB, and 5 SB. He’s batting a scorching .383 overall in 60 August ABs, with 4 extra-base hits, 8 RBI, 9 BB, and 6 SB (only 5 K). His season AAA average is up to .314, to go along with 33 SB.
- MATT McBRIDE (25, OF): 1-3, BB. Batting .378 in this last 10 games, but with only 3 extra-base hits and 2 RBI.
- LUKE CARLIN (29, C): 2-3, HR, BB. Recently acquired from the Pirates organization, batting .300 (3-10) in 4 games with the Clippers, with 2 BB and 5 K.
- DAVID HUFF (25, SP): 6 IP, 4 ER, 7 H (HR), 2 BB, 4 K. In 9 AAA starts 56.1 IP): 3.99 ERA, 39 K, 15 BB, .281 BAA.
AA AKRON AEROS (L, 2-3)
- JORDAN HENRY (22, OF): 2-5. Last 5 games: 11-23 (.478), 4 RBI, 2 BB. AA average up to .306 (216 ABs), with a .393 OBP.
- LONNIE CHISENHALL (21, 3B): 1-3, BB. Last 6 games: 9-20 (.450), 3 extra-base hits, 9 RBI, 7 BB (.593 OBP).
- JERAD HEAD (27, OF): 1-3, HR, 2 RBI, BB. 3-7 in 2 games since demotion from AAA.
- TIM FEDROFF (23, OF): 1-3, BB. Last 10: .361, 6 extra-base hits, 4 BB (.439 OBP).
- CARLOS RIVERO (22, SS): 2-4. Last 6 games: 8-24 (.333), 4 RBI.
- SCOTT BARNES (22, SP): 6 IP, 2 ER, 4 H (HR), 2 BB, 5K. Last 10 starts: 3.36 ERA, 42 K, 18 BB, .218 BAA in 61.2 IP. 8 HR in those last 10 outings is concerning, though.
- CONNOR GRAHAM (24, RP): 2 IP, 3 K. Last 10 appearances (17.1 IP): 1.04 ERA, 20 K, 4 BB, .169 BAA. A vast improvement over his season totals: 3.20 ERA, 54 K, 40 BB, .253 BAA.
HIGH-A KINSTON INDIANS (L, 1-9)
- CHUN CHEN (21, C): 1-1, HR, 2 BB. 7 game hit-streak: 9-18, 3 extra-base hits, 3 RBI, 6 BB, SB. Combined 2010 low-A and high A stats (330 ABs): .312, 32 2B, 3 3B, 9 HR, 56 RBI, .360 OBP (40 BB, 64 K).
- DONNIE WEBB (24, OF): 2-4. Last 10 games: .324, 2 2B, 2 RBI, BB, 10 K, SB.
- JUAN DIAZ (21, SS): 2-4. Finally settling in with Kinston. Last 10 games: .405 BA, 3 extra-base hits, 5 RBI, SB (37 ABs). Season with Kinston: .258 BA, 5 extra-base hits, and 14 RBI in 159 ABs.
- KAREXON SANCHEZ (22, 2B): 1-3, BB. Last 9 games: 9-30 (.300), 5 BB, 11 K. 2010 season with Kinston: .259 BA, 18 2B, 4 3B, 10 HR, 43 RBI, 66 BB, 105 K (.379 OBP).
- T.J. McFARLAND (21, SP): 0.2 IP, 5 ER, 4 H (2 HR), 2 BB, K. Last 3 starts: 9 IP, 14 ER, 17 H, 3 BB, 10 K.
- TYLER STURDEVANT (24, RP): 3 IP, H, BB, 4 K. 10 appearances with Kinston: 19.2 IP, 4.12 ERA, 21 K, 9 BB, .237 BAA, 3 HR.
- BRIAN GRENING (25, RP): 2 IP, H, 5 K. 27 K in last 19.2 IP, 58 in 45 high-A IP this season. 4 HR allowed in last 10 outings (19.2 IP), though.
LOW-A LAKE COUNTY (L, 2-6)
- TYLER HOLT (21, CF): 1-3, 2B, BB. In 4 games with Lake County: 3-11 (.273), 2B, 3B, 2 RBI, 2 BB, 3 K.
- DELVI CID (21, LF): 2-4, SB. Last 3 games: 7-14, 2 BB, 3 SB. Last 10: .333, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 4 BB, 6 SB. On the season, he has 62 SB and his overall BA is up to .258 after batting .342 so far in August (73 ABs).
- JASON SMIT (20, 1B/OF): 2-3, 2B. Last 9 games: .400, 6 extra-base hits, 7 RBI, 2 BB, 9 K, 2 SB. Season average up to .268 after a .348 August so far (66 ABs), with 19 2B, 8 HR, 41 RBI, and 8 SB.
- CLAYTON COOK (20, SP): 2 IP, 2 BB, K. Last 10 outings: 2.87 ERA, 37 K, 16 BB, .219 BAA in 53.1 IP.
- OWEN DEW (21, RP): 2.1 IP, 2 ER, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K. Rough start in low-A (2 appearances): 6.23 ERA, 4 K, 3 BB, 3 ER, 5 H in 4.1 IP.
- PRESTON GUILMET (23, RP): 2 IP, ER, 2 H, 2 K. Last 10 outings (21.1 IP): 1.69 ERA, 26 K, 4 BB, .147 BAA.
SHORT-SEASON MAHONING VALLEY (W, 4-2)
- CARLOS MONCRIEF (21, OF): 2-4. Last 10 games: .378 BA, 5 extra-base hits, 4 RBI, 8 BB, SB.
- DIEGO SEASTRUNK (22, C): 1-4, HR, 3 RBI. Last 8 games: .286, 2 HR, 8 RBI, 3 BB. Season with Mahoning Valley: .193 BA, 5 2B, 4 HR, 15 RBI, 17 BB (22 K). Solid overall K to BB ratio suggests that his recent success at the plate should continue.
- BRIAN HEERE (23, OF): 1-3, 2B, RBI, BB. Last 7 games: .435 BA, 3 extra-base hits, 3 RBI, 4 BB, 3 K.
- MIKE RAYL (21, SP): 6 IP, 2 ER, BB, 6 K. 12 starts with the Scrappers (58.1 IP): 3.09 ERA, 44 K, 15 BB, .236 BAA. Last 4 outings: 24 K in 20.2 IP.
- NATHAN STRIZ (22, RP): IP, BB, K in Scrappers debut.
By Mr. Sarcastaball
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Also tagged Akron Aeros, Brian Grening, Brian Heere, Carlos Moncrief, Carlos Rivero, Chun Chen, Clayton Cook, Connor Graham, David Huff, Delvi Cid, Diego Seastrunk, Donnie Webb, Jason Smit, Jerad Head, Jordan Henry, Jose Constanza, Juan Diaz, Karexon Sanchez, Kinston Indians, Lake County Captains, Lonnie Chisenhall, Luke Carlin, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Matt McBride, Mike Rayl, Minor League Baseball, Nathan Striz, Owen Dew, Preston Guilmet, Prospects, Scott Barnes, T.J. McFarland, Tim Fedroff, Tyler Sturdevant
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In an effort to save some time, I’m trying out a new format today. We’ll see how it goes. Of course, your feedback is always welcome. Featured performances are italicized.
AAA COLUMBUS (W, 1-0)
- PAOLO ESPINO (23-SP): 7 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 0 ER, 8 K (3 starts in AAA (19.2 IP): 2.75 ERA, 5 BB, 14 K, .239 BAA)
- JOSE CONSTANZA (26-OF): 2-4, SB (Last 10: .368 BA, .429 OBP)
- MATT McBRIDE (25-LF): 2-2, RBI (13 games in AAA (51 ABs): .373 BA)
- DREW SUTTON (27-2B): 1-3, 2B (7 games with Columbus (24 ABs): .292 BA, .370 OBP)
- BRYCE STOWELL (23-RP): IP, 2 K (14 appearances in AAA (16 IP): 3.38 ERA, 13 BB, 25 K, .167 BAA)
- VINNIE PESTANO (25-RP): IP, 2 K, SV (36 appearances in AAA (39.1 IP): 1.83 ERA, 12 BB, 52 K, .215 BAA)
AA AKRON (W, 12-2)
- ALEX WHITE (21-SP): 6 IP, 3 H, BB, ER, 3 K (A nice rebound after giving up 11 ER in his last 2 starts (10 IP))
- LONNIE CHISENHALL (21-3B): 3-4, HR, 5 RBI (5-11 in last 3 games, now has 15 HR and 66 RBI in 2010)
- JORDAN HENRY (22-CF): 2-4, RBI, 2 BB (5-12, 4 BB, 3 RBI in last 3 games)
- JASON KIPNIS (23-2B): 1-3, RBI, BB (8 game hit streak, 8 RBI during that stretch)
- BEAU MILLS (24-1B): 2-5, 2B, 2 RBI (4 for last 10 with 2 2B, 22 2B and 61 RBI in 2010)
- JOHN DRENNEN (23-OF): 2-5, RBI (8-18 in last 4 games, .299 BA, 49 RBI in 2010)
- CARLOS RIVERO (22-SS): 2-5 (7-19 in last 5 games with 4 RBI)
- TIM FEDROFF (23-OF): 3-5 (.343 in last 9 games)
- CRISTO ARNAL (24-2B): 2-5 (.324 in last 9 games)
- JUAN APODACA (24-C): 2-3, 2 BB (In 7 games with Akron: .500 (9-18), 10 BB (.679 OBP))
HIGH A KINSTON (L, 1-3)
- JOSEPH MAHALIC (21-SP): 5 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 0 ER (2 unearned), K (Last 10 starts (47.1 IP): 30 BB, 25 K, 25 ER)
- ABNER ABREU (20-OF): 2-4, SB (4-10 in last 3 games)
- DONNIE WEBB (24-OF): 1-3, 2B, BB (7 game hit streak (.320 BA))
- BO GREENWELL (21-OF): 2-4, RBI (.318 BA, .393 OBP in 154 ABs in 2010 with Kinston)
- CHUN CHEN (21-C): 1-3, BB (.282 BA, .389 OBP in 103 ABs in 2010 with Kinston)
LOW A LAKE COUNTY (L, 2-4)
- BRETT BRACH (22-SP): 7 IP, 8 H, 0 BB, 2 ER (1 unearned), 6 K (Last 1o starts (62.2 IP): 2.15 ERA, 8 BB, 56 K, .258 BAA)
- DELVI CID (21-OF): 1-3, SB, BB (59 SB in 2010)
- JASON SMIT (20-1B/OF): 1-3, 2B, BB (6 game hit streak, .318 BA during that stretch)
- ARGENIS MARTINEZ (20-2B): 1-4, 3B, RBI (10-29 (.349 BA) in last 9 games with 7 BB (.472 OBP))
- TYLER HOLT (21-CF): 1-4, 3B, RBI (Professional debut – drafted out of Florida State)
- OWEN DEW (21-P): 2 IP, H (HR), 2 K (Low A debut – 2.64 ERA, 4 BB, 25 K, .206 BAA in 9 starts (47.2 IP with Mahoning Valley)
SHORT-SEASON MAHONING VALLEY (L, 3-4)
- CASEY GAYNOR (23-P): 5 IP, 5 H, ER,BB, 3 K (Last 4 appearances: 18.2 IP, 13 H, 5 BB, 14 K)
- DIEGO SEASTRUNK (22-C): 3-4, RBI (.190 BA in 105 ABs in 2010, .229 BA in last 10 games)
- BRIAN HEERE (23-OF): 3-3, 3B, RBI, BB (9-28 in last 9 games)
By Mr. Sarcastaball
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Also tagged Abner Abreu, Akron Aeros, Alex White, Argenis Martinez, Beau Mills, Bo Greenwell, Brett Brach, Brian Heere, Bryce Stowell, Carlos Rivero, Casey Gaynor, Chun Chen, Cleveland Indians, Columbus Clippers, Cristo Arnal, Delvi Cid, Diego Seastrunk, Donnie Webb, Drew Sutton, Jason Kipnis, Jason Smit, John Drennen, Jordan Henry, Jose Constanza, Joseph Mahalic, Juan Apodaca, Kinston Indians, Lake County Captains, Lonnie Chisenhall, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Matt McBride, Minor League Baseball, Owen Dew, Paolo Espino, Prospects, Tim Fedroff, Tribe, Vinnie Pestano
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