AAA: Oklahoma City Dodgers defeated the Sacramento River Cats 8-4.
Tommy La Stella DH- 1 for 3, 2 BB. BA= .314.
Jason Krizan 1B- 2 for 4, 2 HR(5). BA= .293.
Bryce Johnson CF- 2 for 4, SB(23). BA= .295.
Alex Young LHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K. ERA= 0.00.
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AA: Bowe Baysox edged out the Richmond Flying Squirrels 3-2.
Diego Rincones DH- 4 for 4, HR(7). BA= .262.
Kyle Harrison LHP- 3 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 K's. ERA= 2.98.
Randy Rodriguez RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 6.00.
Taylor Rashi RHP- 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 2 K's. ERA= 2.64.
Kyle Harrison faced 10 batters and retired 9, all by strikeout. Pitch count/innings limit due to long layoff for Futures Game. Wow!
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A+: Eugene Emeralds buried the Everett Aquasox 8-1.
Luis Matos CF- 2 for 4, BB. BA= .177.
Casey Schmitt SS- 2 for 3, 2B, BB, SF. BA= .273.
Keaton Winn RHP- 5 IP, 5 H, 1 R, ER, 2 BB, 6 K's. ERA= 3.00.
Mat Olsen RHP- 2 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K's. ERA= 4.88.
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A: Modesto Nuts crushed the San Jose Giants 12-3.
Nothing to see here.
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Complex Watch:
Miguel Mora RHP(ACL, 20 yo)- 3.2 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 1 BB, 8 K's. ERA= 4.40.
Has there been any update on Luciano ?? Some days I check the box scores just for him and Harrison. Will be bitter sweet if we trade both for Soto
ReplyDeleteHarrison’s line of 9 Ks in 3 IP is impressive at any level, even a rehabbing longtime major leaguer would have a hard time doing that at the lowest levels.
ReplyDeleteReally hoping the little layoff leads to Matos getting some traction - seemed like some quotes within the org at this time last year were bullish he would contend to be their #1 prospect…
Yes indeed. I am not recalling anything quite like that in my history of following prospects Down on the Farm.
DeleteIs Harrison potentially a "generational talent"?
ReplyDeleteIs Luciano?
Is Soto?
Judge?
Betts?
Harper?
Trout? (yes)
How was the last generational talent? Bonds? Clemens? Rivera? Jeter? Pujols? Rodriguez? Maddux? Other?
I guess we'd have to define "generational talent". I guess I would define it as a player who is capable of winning multiple MVP's or Cy Young Awards. So yes, Trout is a definite. Soto has the potential. Early indications from Harrison are that he could fit into that definition too. Luciano maybe a bit more borderline. He was looking very good before missing a lot of time with a reported back injury. I'd like to see him healthy again before getting too excited about his future as injuries derail many a promising career.
DeleteWith the Soto trade rumors I've read and heard some very promising comments about Kyle Harrison. I heard on a podcast today that the Giants signed 2 or 3 of their 2020 high draftees including Bailey to underslot deals to save $ so they could sign Harrison out of the UCLA commit. I remember hearing that at the time. I think a good draft is determined by how many draftees make MLB. I know you're rightfully down on Bailey being the # 1 pick and his slow start. I respect your opinion a lot Doc.. I think I'd be ok with the 2020 draft if Harrison becomes the next Madbum, and Dabovich becomes a MLB reliever , Bailey doesn't make MLB. If the Giants picked Bailey to sign him to a underslot deal to save $ to sign Harrison, is this a good strategy on their part? Maybe they could have picked a better player at #1 instead.i find all this very interesting. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHarrison may well end up saving the 2020 draft but in general I think it's a risky and suboptimal draft strategy. It looks like it may work out with Harrison. Maybe Grant McCray ends up saving the 2019 draft too, but that one is not looking like such a sure thing. I like what I'm seeing from Eric Silva but if they could have gotten a better prospect than Bednar in Round 1, I'm not so sure Silva makes up for that. Historically the first round pick makes or breaks a draft most of the time. To me it makes sense on doing whatever it takes to get the very best player you can in round 1 and let the rest of the draft take care of itself. And if you are sold on a kid like Harrison so much you are willing to skimp on the first rounder to sign him, why not just draft Harrison in Round 1 and give him slot money or even go over slot?
DeleteYeah I thought that to, why not draft Harrison #1 since they considered him the prize of
Deletethat draft.. Maybe they thought they were signing 2 prospects Bailey and Harrison who have 1st round talent . Bailey was rated as a mid to late 1st round pick, don't understand why he would accept a underslot deal. Guessing that Harrison scared off a lot of teams with his UCLA commit. It's odd to see a #1 pick to sign for underslot $. It's fascinating. FZ and his player development people have been doing it for a long time, and you're much more knowledgeable then I am. Thanks love following the draft
Glad to see Harrison rebound as he didn't seem to have much control in the Future's Game. Let's also not forget about how good Casey Schmidt has looked - another pick from the 2020 draft. - Tommy's Giants
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