AAA Fresno Grizzlies defeated the Sacramento River Cats 7-4:
Andres Torres(DH)- 1 for 5. BA= .275.
Brandon Crawford(SS)- 1 for 4, BB. BA= .272.
Edgar Gonzalez(LF)- 2 for 4, 2 2B. BA= .323.
Justin Christian(CF-RF)- 2 for 4, 2 SB(31). BA= .333.
Not sure where people are getting the notion that Torres is "tearing it up" down in Fresno. Yeah, I know Amy G said it on a broadcast, but come on people, pay attention! Justin Christian is a guy who I think has earned a chance at a big league roster spot. I think he could help some team, maybe one not that far away from Fresno at least as a reserve OF. Ditto EdGone as a utility IF.
AA Richmond Flying Squirrels edged out the Akron Aeros 4-3:
Francisco Peguero(DH)- 4 for 5. BA= .313.
Peguero is pretty much the same player at this level that he's been at lower levels. I find that encouraging.
High A San Jose Giants battered the Stockton Ports 11-5:
Gary Brown(CF)- 5 for 5, 2 2B, 2 HR(12). BA= .331.
Ehire Adrianza(SS)- 3 for 5, 2 2B. BA= .307.
Ryan Cavan(2B)- 2 for 5, 2B. BA= .265.
Alex Burg(1B)- 2 for 3, 2 2B, SF. BA= .288.
What a huge game for Gary Brown! Gotta think this guy is going to get an AFL assignment then a chance to win a job out of Spring Training. Would it be better for him to spend some time at AA and AAA before getting his shot at the show? Adrianza is repeating the level, but just turned 22 yo a few days ago. He's a superior defensive shortstop. He's hitting .349 over his last 10 games.
Low A Augusta Greenjackets smothered the Kannapolis Intimidators 2-1:
Robert Haney(SS)- 3 for 4. BA= .251.
Ryan Lollis(RF)- 2 for 4. BA= .313.
Taylor Rogers(RHP)- 6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 2.84.
Short Season Boise Hawks topped the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes 7-4:
Jesus Galindo(CF)- 2 for 4, 2 SB(42). BA= .285.
Mike Murray(DH)- 3 for 4, 2 2B, BB. BA= .341.
Ben Thomas(1B)- 2 for 3, 2B, BB. BA= .314.
Galindo is looking like a very dynamic player who could develop into an ideal CF/leadoff hitter. Gee! Do the Giants have anybody else like that in the system? Murray continues to rake as does Ben Thomas.
Rookie AZL Giants out hit the Cubs in a wild one 17-15 in 12 innings:
Kelby Tomlinson(SS)- 3 for 7, 3B. BA= .338.
Eric Sim(C)- 3 for 3, 3B. BA= .356.
Jonathan Jones(DH)- 2 for 7, BA= .231.
Cristian Paulino(2B)- 5 for 6, 3 2B, BB, 2 SB(9). BA= .279.
Gus Benusa(RF-CF)- 2 for 5, 3B, BB. BA= .279.
Kyle Crick(RHP)- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 1 K. ERA= 6.43.
Miguel Ferrer(RHP)- 3.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 5 K's. ERA= 1.53.
Derek Law(RHP)- 1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 1 K, Save(3). ERA= 2.76.
Love these games in the desert heat! Credit to Ferrer and Law for stopping the Cubs' offensive onslaught. Cristian Paulino looks like a dynamic player with a high ceiling as he develops his game. He's got speed, excellent OBP skills and a whiff of power.
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I'd like to see Brown tested a bit in Richmond and if he passes that a stint in Fresno before a mid-season promotion to SF.
ReplyDeleteGalindo is intriguing but he isn't really young for his level and I hope his OBP skills don't decline as he moves up the ladder.
I am encouraged that Peguero is meeting the challenge of AA, that ToJo is developing nicely and that Panik is making his critics look silly.
Overall, I think the Giants farm system is not as bad as some have feared, especially if they can develop some pitching as they have been so good at doing.
Galindo is the 4'th youngest player on his team, plus he skipped a level when he went from the DSL to the States, so I think he's doing OK age-wise.
ReplyDeleteBTW, there is a question re. Tommy Joseph in today's BA Hotsheet chat- non-subscriber. Answer confirmed that he now is deemed to have star potential as a defensive catcher and has elevated his status a lot. I think he could be looking at a Top 100 overall prospect ranking now.
ReplyDeleteGary Brown parlayed his huge game yesterday into a #1 ranking on BA's Hot Sheet.
So how many top 100 guys do suspect we will have next year?
ReplyDeleteBrown
Panik
ToJo?
Hembree?
I'll buy those 4.
ReplyDeleteBrown also proved his critics wrong as well. Both were the top hitters in their leagues their last season in college.
ReplyDeleteI would buy those four as Top 100 guys, plus I would throw in Surkamp as well, he won't reach the 50 IP limit for rookies this season, I would bet.