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Post by brad on Mar 5, 2017 1:46:12 GMT -5
Let's start the 2017 Minor League Report with a roundup of our top prospect rankings:  The consensus top 4 are Senzel, Garrett, Winker, and Robert Stephenson, with Senzel being an unanimous #1. It's fairly safe to say at this point Senzel is also a Top 25 prospect in the game. Outside of this opinions of the system vary quite a bit. The organization ranked anywhere between #8 & 15 in baseball. As far as an individual player goes, the most diverse opinion is with recent Cuban signing RHP-Vladimir Gutierrez, who is as high as #3 in one ranking, and as low as #20 in another, and most somewhere in between. You also have guys like future star bullpen arm Jimmy Herget & the young Hawaiian Ian Kahaloa in the top #10 in a couple of rankings, but unranked by others. In the chart, I went through the Top 10, and highlighted in green the players who were given their highest ranking by that organization, if a player is highlighted red, it is the lowest the player was ranked. Also of note, Cody Reed showed up on a few lists, but lost prospect status and wasn't eligible in others. |
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Post by Rodneck on Mar 6, 2017 15:07:14 GMT -5
Listening to a game the other day Herget came in for the save against the Cubs and was mowin em down. Got 2 strikeouts. Brantly said he was exuding confidence.
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Post by brad on Mar 6, 2017 23:15:43 GMT -5
Listening to a game the other day Herget came in for the save against the Cubs and was mowin em down. Got 2 strikeouts. Brantly said he was exuding confidence. Herget mowed them down all year in Daytona last year as he was the most dominant reliever in the league. It may be stretch for him to break with the big the Reds this year, but it would not shock me to see him skip AA and head straight to AAA. Good kid |
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Post by Rodneck on Mar 7, 2017 2:59:55 GMT -5
Listening to a game the other day Herget came in for the save against the Cubs and was mowin em down. Got 2 strikeouts. Brantly said he was exuding confidence. Herget mowed them down all year in Daytona last year as he was the most dominant reliever in the league. It may be stretch for him to break with the big the Reds this year, but it would not shock me to see him skip AA and head straight to AAA. Good kid Brad I feel that way with any prospect that is targeted as a starting pitcher. But think completely differently for a pure reliever prospect. My philosophy with any of them is if they appear good enough=they are. In this one aspect I would like to see an aggressive approach like this. |
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Post by brad on Apr 7, 2017 7:07:04 GMT -5
OPENING NIGHT!!!
COLUMBUS 3, LOUISVILLE 2, 13 INNINGS
-Sal Romano was solid in his AAA debut: 6IP 7H 2R 2ER 1BB 3K 3WP
-Luis Coleman, Evan Mitchell, Kyle McMyne & Lucas Lutuge locked it down: 6IP 5H 0R 3BB 5K
-Closer Alejandro Chacin(0-1,9.00) took the L, giving up the go-ahead HR: 1IP 1H 1R 1ER 1BB 3K 1HR 2WP
-Beau Amaral & Sebatian Elizalde(solo HR,1) each with 2 hits
-Jesse Winker: 0-4,2BB,2K,CS
-Phil Ervin: 1-5,BB,3K,SB,E,OF Assist in his AAA debut
PENSACOLA 4, TENNESSEE 1
-Tyler Mahle(1-0,1.59) impressed: 5.2IP 3H 1R 1ER 1BB 6K
-The impressive bullpen trio(all future Reds) of Ismael Guillon, Ariel Hernandez, & Jimmy Herget(Sv.1) shut things down: 3.1IP 1H 0R 4BB 8K
-Eric Jagielo & Taylor Sparks each blasted a solo HR
-Devin Mesoraco goes 1-3,K on his rehab
DAYTONA 3, FLORIDA 1
-Jonathan Crawford made the start in what will hopefully be a bounceback season for him: 4.2IP 3H 1R 1ER 3BB 6K
-Sandy Lugo(W,1-0,0.00) with nice relief work: 2.1IP 2H 0R 1BB 3K
-Geoff Boussard(Sv.1,0.00) gets the save in his organizational debut: 2IP 1H 0R 1BB 3K
-Reydel Medina delivered the big blow with a 2-run 2B
-Medina, Narciso Crook(2B), Nick Senzel(R) & Gavin LaValley(R) all with 2 hits
LAKE COUNTY 4, DAYTON 1...play suspended due to rain in the 4th, to be completed today
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Post by Rodneck on Apr 7, 2017 17:18:32 GMT -5
To me it really is "Official" that baseball is underway when the minors start. With the top end of the system loaded with prospects this will be nearly as interesting as the big club.
PLay ball!
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Post by brad on Apr 8, 2017 9:47:17 GMT -5
Amir Garrett's kick ass debut Friday Night Report:
LOUISVILLE 7, COLUMBUS 2:
-Rob Wooten(1-0,3.00) clipped a bunch of Clippers: 6IP 5H 2R 2ER 1BB 10K 1HR
-Kyle McMyne & Nick Routt wrapped things up: 3IP 1H 0R 1BB 1K
-Dilson Herrera was the offensive star: 2-5,2-run HR(1), 4RBI, K
-Sebatian Elizalde(RBI), Jesse Winker(2B,R,BB) & Zach Vincej also with 2 hits
TENNESSEE 2, PENSACOLA 1:
-Nice organizational debut for Luis Castillo: 6IP 3H 1R 1ER 1BB 5K 1HR
-Austin Brice, who also came over in the Strailey trade made his debut: 1IP 0H 0R 0BB 2K
-Alex Powers(0-1,9.00) gave up the go-ahead run in the 8th: 1IP 2H 1R 1ER 0BB 2K
-Josh VanMeter(2B), & Gabriel Gutierrez each with 2 hits
-Brian O'Grady launched a solo HR(1)
FLORIDA 5, DAYTONA 4:
-An Alfredo Rodriguez error opened the flood gates and pinned a L on Jose Lopez(0-1,1.69): 5.1IP 8H 5R 1ER 0BB 7K 2HR
-Tanner Rainey looked great from the bullpen: 1IP 0H 0R 0BB 3K...only took 12 pitches to K the side
-Chris Okey led the offense: 2-3,2B,3B,BB,3R
-Reydel Medina: 2-3,2B,2RBI
-Daniel Sweet: 0-4,BB,3SB
LAKE COUNTY 9, DAYTON 1...COMPLETION OF THURSDAY GAME:
-Tony Santillan(0-1,2.45) with a shaky start: 3.2IP 3R 1ER 4BB 1K 1HR
-Jesse Adams took over on Friday and was crushed: 1.2IP 5H 5R 5ER 2BB 1K 1HR
-Taylor Trammell launched a leadoff solo HR(1) for the only offense
LAKE COUNTY 7, DAYTON 3, 7 INNINGS
-Scott Moss(0-1,4.15) was done in by his own error: 4.1IP 5H 6R 2ER 4BB 8K
-Jesse Stallings K'd the side in his inning of work
-TJ Friedl led the offense: 2-3,3B,RBI
-Hector Vargas provided a 2-run 2B
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Post by Rodneck on Apr 8, 2017 9:50:52 GMT -5
Who the hell is Rob Wooten?!!! LOL
PLus is Herrerra playing in the field?
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Post by brad on Apr 8, 2017 20:17:30 GMT -5
Who the hell is Rob Wooten?!!! LOL PLus is Herrerra playing in the field? Yea...Herrera was at 2B last night RHP Wooten,31, was a minor league free agent signed in the offseason. A former 13th rd pick in 2008 by Milwaukee. He made it to the majors between 2013-2015, going 4-5, 5.03ERA in 71 relief appearances for the Brewers. Interestingly, last night was his 8th career start since his was drafted. He'd been a life long reliever until Atlanta's AAA affiliate experimented with him in the rotation some last year. |
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Post by brad on Apr 8, 2017 22:23:29 GMT -5
Why is Yo-Yo still a Red Saturday Night Report
COLUMBUS 9, LOUISVILLE 8, 10 INNINGS
-Jackson Stephens had a very forgettable AAA debut: 4IP 8H 5R 5ER 1BB 4K 1HR
-Alejandro Chacin gave up another run: 1IP 2H 1R 1ER 0BB 2K
-Evan Mitchell(0-1,0.00) gave up a go-ahead unearned run in the 10th thanks to a Juan Perez error: 2IP 2H 1R 0ER 0BB 2K
-Rob Brantley carried the offense: 3-6,2B,2-run HR(1), 4RBI
-Sebatian Elizalde(3B,RBI), Seth Meijas-Brean, Jesse Winker(RBI), & Phil Ervin(2R,BB) all with 2 hits
-Dilson Herrera(as DH): 1-5,RBI,BB
TENNESSEE 9, PENSACOLA 2
-Keury Mella(0-1,5.40) made his AA debut: 5IP 7H 3R 3ER 2BB 4K
-Don't know who Carlos Portundo dude is, but he got his ass kicked: 0.2IP 3H 5R 4ER 0BB 0K 2HBP
-Devin Mesoraco launched a 2-run HR for the team's only offense: 1-3, PB
-Josh VanMater with 2 hits
FLORIDA 4, DAYTONA 1
-Cuban Star Vladimir Gutierrez(0-1,5.40) made his US debut: 4.2IP 5H 3R 3ER 2BB 6K
-Nick Senzel: 1-4,2B,R
-The other Cuban signee, Alfredo Rodriguez goes 1-4,RBI
DAYTON 7, LAKE COUNTY 3
-Wennington Romero(1-0,3.00) with a very nice start: 6IP 4H 2R 2ER 0BB 9K
-Joel Kuhnel(Sv.1,0.00) wrapped it up: 2IP 3H 0R 0BB 1K
-Tyler Stephenson led the offense: 2-4, solo HR(1),2RBI,BB,2K,E
-Jose Siri: 2-5,RBI,3SB
-Avain Rachal drove in 2
-Dayton players stole 8 bases on the night
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Post by Rodneck on Apr 9, 2017 7:41:25 GMT -5
The one thing I noticed in ST about Chacin is that for a big K pitcher he is not the standard type. The day I saw him he was using all offspeed type stuff and didn't appear to have much velocity.
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Post by brad on Apr 9, 2017 20:43:04 GMT -5
The one thing I noticed in ST about Chacin is that for a big K pitcher he is not the standard type. The day I saw him he was using all offspeed type stuff and didn't appear to have much velocity. He's definitely a different cat. The one thing he does do though is get dudes out. His fastball tops out around 92, and generally works in the high 80s-low 90s. He has an excellent changeup and a pretty successful slurve type pitch. Due to his makeup, he never begins the season as a team's closer, instead seeing that role go to a "big arm". Almost inevitably, by the time the year is over, he was taken over the job. He has 61 saves the past 3 years for a guy who didn't begin the year with the role. I'm very interested to see how he does this year. He is the closer on day one, but more importantly, will his stuff continue to translate. A lot more advanced hitters at the AAA level, so it will be interesting to see if he can still get a lot of guys out. If so, I think he'll make it to the Reds |
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Post by brad on Apr 9, 2017 23:00:20 GMT -5
Don Rickles Sunday Night Report
LOUISVILLE 10, COLUMBUS 4
-Lisalverto Bonilla(1-0,6.00) greatly benefited a bunch of offense: 6IP 7H 4R 4ER 2BB 6K 2HR
-Barrett Astin continues to get guys out: 2IP 2H 0R 0BB 2K
-Jesse Winker was the top of many offensive stars: 3-3,2B,3RBI,2BB
-Beau Amaral also with 3 hits
-Brandon Dixon: 2-4, solo HR(1),3RBI
-Dilson Herrera(2B,RBI) & Tony Renda(2B,RBI) each with 2 hits
PENSACOLA 4, TENNESSEE 3
-Deck McGuire made the short start: 4IP 4H 3R 2ER 4BB 4K
-Ismael Guillon(1-0,0.00) worked the 9th for the win: 1IP 1H 0R 1BB 1K
-Gabby Guerrero was the offensive star with 3 hits, including a walk-off RBI single
-Adrian Nieto drove in 2 in the 8th off former Red Daniel Corcino
DAYTONA 14, FLORIDA 5
-Jesus Reyes(1-0, 5.06) with a decent start: 5.1IP 3H 3R 3ER 1BB 6K
-Tanner Rainey still dominating from the bullpen: 1IP 0H 0R 0BB 2K...now K'd 5of6 batters
-Daniel Sweet led the substantial offensive output: 4-5,2B,3RBI,BB
-Gavin LaValley: 3-6,2B,2-run HR(1),4RBI
-Nick Senzel(2R), Garrett Boulware(2B,4RBI), Narciso Crook(R), & Blake Butler(solo HR) all with 2 hits
DAYTON 6, LAKE COUNTY 0
-2016 13th rd pick Ryan Olson(1-0,0.00) dominated in his organizational debut: 7IP 2H 0R 0BB 9K
-Aaron Fossas wrapped it up: 2IP 2H 0R 0BB 0K
-TJ Friedl still looking like an amazing steal last year: 3-5,3B,2RBI
-Michael Beltre also with 3 hits
-Jose Siri with 2 hits & an RBI
-James Vazquez with a 2-run 2B
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Post by Rodneck on Apr 10, 2017 2:08:08 GMT -5
The one thing I noticed in ST about Chacin is that for a big K pitcher he is not the standard type. The day I saw him he was using all offspeed type stuff and didn't appear to have much velocity. He's definitely a different cat. The one thing he does do though is get dudes out. His fastball tops out around 92, and generally works in the high 80s-low 90s. He has an excellent changeup and a pretty successful slurve type pitch. Due to his makeup, he never begins the season as a team's closer, instead seeing that role go to a "big arm". Almost inevitably, by the time the year is over, he was taken over the job. He has 61 saves the past 3 years for a guy who didn't begin the year with the role. I'm very interested to see how he does this year. He is the closer on day one, but more importantly, will his stuff continue to translate. A lot more advanced hitters at the AAA level, so it will be interesting to see if he can still get a lot of guys out. If so, I think he'll make it to the Reds It does make you step back and be curious doesn't it? The K's don't lie I hope. He was one of the invite guys we had on our radar when it was announced. |
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Post by brad on Apr 11, 2017 1:57:45 GMT -5
The United Airlines Suck Monday Night Report:
TOLEDO 2, LOUISVILLE 0
-Tim Adelman(0-1,2.57) was definitely a tough luck loser: 7IP 5H 2R 2ER 1BB 6K 1HR
-Sebatian Elizalde with 2 of the team's 5 hits, including a 3B
-Brandon Dixon doubled
PENSACOLA 3, TENNESSEE 2
-Austin Ross(?) with a solid start: 6IP 3H 2R 2ER 2BB 3K
-Austin Brice(1-0,0.00) get the W: 1IP 1H 0R 0BB 1K
-Jimmy Herget(Sv2,0.00) dominated while cleaning up: 2IP 0H 0R 0BB 3K
-Blake Trahan & Gabby Guerrero(2B,RBI) each with 2 hits
-Devin Mesoraco: 1-4,RBI,K,PB
JUPITER 3, DAYTONA 0
-Ty Boyles with a solid start: 5IP 2H 0R 4BB 4K
-Sandy Lugo(1-1,6.75) struggled mightily: 1.2IP 0H 3R 3ER 4BB 2K
-Geoff Broussard inherited a bases loaded mess from Lugo, and let all 3 guys score
-Nick Senzel: 1-3,2K for the only Daytona hit on the night
-Daytona hitters K'd 14 times
DAYTON 2, WEST MICHIGAN 0
-Andrew Jordan(1-0,0.00) was near unhittable: 6IP 1H 0R 2BB 4K
-Jesse Stallings fallowed with 2 innings of hitless ball
-Joel Kuhnel(Sv.2,0.00) closed up shop: 1IP 1H 0R 0BB 0K
-Jose Siri & Taylor Trammell drove in the 2 Dragon runs
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