Time to put a wrap on the first month of the year.
Lake Elsinore 9, Lancaster 2
Recap | Box
W: Nick Schmidt (1-2)
L: Ross Seaton (1-2)
HR: Michael Collins (4) Drew Cumberland (3) David Flores (3)
Notes: Lake Elsinore scored all nine runs in innings 2-4... Michael Collins has hit two home runs in the last three games... Ross Seaton allowed all nine runs, but only four were earned due to a two out error by Ebert Rosario... Seaton's eight hits and three walks were season highs... Only one Storm player had a multi hit game... Cole Figueroa had three RBI... Albert Cartwright and Cody Decker had three strikeout games... Nick Schmidt pitched his best game of the year, allowing one run in seven innings... Attendance was 2,718...
San Jose 8, Modesto 1
Recap | Box
W: Justin Fitzgerald (2-0)
L: Juan Nicasio (1-1)
HR: Francisco Peguero (1)
Notes: Ben Paulsen drove in Modesto's only run on a sac fly... Justin Fitzgerald has continued his dominance as a first time starter, with 17 IP this season and only two earned runs... Juan Nicasio gave up a season high nine hits... San Jose hit five doubles... Five Giants had two hit games... San Jose scored eight unanswered runs... Attendance was 5,359...
Stockton 6, Bakersfield 5
Recap | Box
W: Trey Barham (2-0)
L: Tyler Tufts (0-1)
BS: Tyler Tufts (1) Trey Barham (1)
S: Paul Smyth (2)
HR: Stephen Parker (2)
Notes: Stephen Parker has homered in consecutive games... Stockton scored the first four runs of the game, but Bakersfield got the next five before the Ports scored two in the 7th to win... Both the winner and the loser recorded a blown save... David Paisano struck out four times... Chris Gradoville has hit for the cycle over his first three games... Josh Horton had a three RBI game... Attendance was 3,616...
High Desert 11, Rancho Cucamonga 3
Recap | Box
W: Kenn Kasparek (2-1)
L: Ryan Chaffee (0-1)
HR: Gabe Jacobo (3)
Notes: Ryan Chaffee allowed six runs on four hits and four walks in 1.2 IP... Gabe Jacobo and Dillon Baird had three hit games... Trevor Coleman and Jake Shaffer had three RBI games... Kenn Kasparek was solid, only allowing two earned runs in five innings despite eight hits... Andrew Taylor struck out four in two innings of relief... Attendance was 2,963...
Inland Empire 7, Visalia 3
Recap | Box
W: Kyle Smit (2-1)
L: Wade Miley (1-3)
BS: Kyle Smit (2)
HR: Marc Krauss 2 (4) Pedro Baez (2)
Notes: Inland Empire snaps a five game losing streak... Aaron Miller gave up one earned run in five innings with three hits, three walks and six strikeouts... Kyle Smit blew the lead but finished the game as the offense got it back... Inland Empire scored the last four runs of the game... 66ers stole three bases... Tony Delmonico committed his 10th passed ball... Attendance was 2,848...
Friday, April 30, 2010
Prospect Tracker 4/30 Edition: Pitchers
It took me a lot of work the last couple days to set this up, but I'm ready to get started. Here's how it'll work:
Since I don't have Baseball America's handbook with their organization top 30 lists, I used another good source for prospect analysis, John Sickels at Minor League Ball. I made a list of every prospect he named for each parent club with a Cal League affiliate and what level they're currently at. When they're assigned to the Cal League, they'll be in the update. I follow the transactions pretty well, so I shouldn't end up missing anybody. I'll update the pitcher tracker every other week. Next week, the hitter tracker will debut and that will be updated every other week, so there's going to be a new edition every Friday. I'll take about five or so guys that are hot, five or so guys that are cold and list players not on the chart as on the radar. With that in mind, here's the table with stats prior to the 4/30 games.
Kenley Jansen, IE: A converted catcher, Kenley Jansen has gotten quite a bit of hype from fans. So far, he has lived up to it. He has a live arm, but there were questions about whether or not he'd be able to throw strikes. With a BB/9 of 1.84, he has done fine so far.
Juan Nicasio, MOD: Juan Nicasio was a bit of a sleeper coming into the year, but if he keeps pitching like this, Rockies fans will want to get familiar with him. Although he's a bit old for his level, Nicasio has dominated Cal League hitters, showing nice command and good stuff. Because of his age, he could see some AA innings if the Rockies are feeling aggressive.
Will Smith, RC: Northgate, Georgia born and raised, Will Smith has more than held his own as a 20 year old in High A. His walk rate is better than average, which is in line with the rest of his career so far. He hasn't allowed many hits either.
Eric Surkamp, SJ: After striking out 12 and dominating High Desert to clinch the league championship last season, Eric Surkamp is back in San Jose for another go, and he's not particularly old for the level either. His strikeout rate is down so far this year, but it's still early.
Craig Westcott, SJ: Some other guys have a better rate stat or two this season, but Craig Westcott hasn't allowed a run yet this season, and that merits mentioning. Westcott is already 24 years old, so if he keeps up his hot start, he could be promoted to Richmond very soon.
Not Hot
Kennil Gomez, BAK: Bakersfield has gotten some solid pitching this season, but Kennil Gomez has not been a part of it. He has a lot of upside, but he hasn't shown it at all in 2010. He could start to improve on the early results by walking fewer batters.
Brad Dydalewicz, LAN: In a rotation that has a number of young pitchers with upside, Brad Dydalewicz entered 2010 a notch below a guy like Ross Seaton. In the early going, Dydalewicz has struggled getting outs, and his strikeout rate hasn't really improved over 2009's.
Aaron King, SJ: Once Aaron King improves his command, he should be fine, but right now it just isn't there. King is the young guy in a San Jose rotation that has some older players, so he'll have plenty of time to work out his issues.
Leandro Cespedes, LAN: Right now, Leandro Cespedes has an incredibly fluky home run rate, so once that comes down, he'll be out of the not hot list. He'll need to improve his hit and walk rates, but he's striking guys out at a pretty good clip.
Kyle Nicholson, SJ: It's a bit odd that one of the league's better teams has two guys in this section, but here we are. Kyle Nicholson has shown pretty good command, but he's giving up a lot of hits in the early going.
Injured
Maikel Cleto, HD: Last pitched on 4/15... Spent time on the DL last year with back issues, but I haven't seen what put him out this time...
Chris Fetter, LE: Last pitched on 4/26... Injury listed as a sprained elbow...
Ari Ronick, SJ: Last pitched on 4/16... Had elbow surgery during college career, but I haven't seen what put him out this time...
Moved on
Cole St. Clair, IE: Promoted to AA Chattanooga after pitching effectively out of Inland Empire's bullpen...
Pil Joon Jang, RC: Sent back to extended Spring Training after making a spot start...
Josh Collmenter, VIS: Promoted to AAA Reno after they had a couple pitchers called up to the Diamondbacks...
On the radar
Ryan Cook, VIS
Bryan Woodall, VIS
Shawn Haviland, STO
Robert Fish, STO
Ethan Hollingsworth, MOD
Rob Scahill, MOD
Kurt Yacko, MOD
Edwin Walker, LAN
Anthony Bass, LE
Bobby LaFromboise, HD
Since I don't have Baseball America's handbook with their organization top 30 lists, I used another good source for prospect analysis, John Sickels at Minor League Ball. I made a list of every prospect he named for each parent club with a Cal League affiliate and what level they're currently at. When they're assigned to the Cal League, they'll be in the update. I follow the transactions pretty well, so I shouldn't end up missing anybody. I'll update the pitcher tracker every other week. Next week, the hitter tracker will debut and that will be updated every other week, so there's going to be a new edition every Friday. I'll take about five or so guys that are hot, five or so guys that are cold and list players not on the chart as on the radar. With that in mind, here's the table with stats prior to the 4/30 games.
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Kenley Jansen, IE: A converted catcher, Kenley Jansen has gotten quite a bit of hype from fans. So far, he has lived up to it. He has a live arm, but there were questions about whether or not he'd be able to throw strikes. With a BB/9 of 1.84, he has done fine so far.
Juan Nicasio, MOD: Juan Nicasio was a bit of a sleeper coming into the year, but if he keeps pitching like this, Rockies fans will want to get familiar with him. Although he's a bit old for his level, Nicasio has dominated Cal League hitters, showing nice command and good stuff. Because of his age, he could see some AA innings if the Rockies are feeling aggressive.
Will Smith, RC: Northgate, Georgia born and raised, Will Smith has more than held his own as a 20 year old in High A. His walk rate is better than average, which is in line with the rest of his career so far. He hasn't allowed many hits either.
Eric Surkamp, SJ: After striking out 12 and dominating High Desert to clinch the league championship last season, Eric Surkamp is back in San Jose for another go, and he's not particularly old for the level either. His strikeout rate is down so far this year, but it's still early.
Craig Westcott, SJ: Some other guys have a better rate stat or two this season, but Craig Westcott hasn't allowed a run yet this season, and that merits mentioning. Westcott is already 24 years old, so if he keeps up his hot start, he could be promoted to Richmond very soon.
Not Hot
Kennil Gomez, BAK: Bakersfield has gotten some solid pitching this season, but Kennil Gomez has not been a part of it. He has a lot of upside, but he hasn't shown it at all in 2010. He could start to improve on the early results by walking fewer batters.
Brad Dydalewicz, LAN: In a rotation that has a number of young pitchers with upside, Brad Dydalewicz entered 2010 a notch below a guy like Ross Seaton. In the early going, Dydalewicz has struggled getting outs, and his strikeout rate hasn't really improved over 2009's.
Aaron King, SJ: Once Aaron King improves his command, he should be fine, but right now it just isn't there. King is the young guy in a San Jose rotation that has some older players, so he'll have plenty of time to work out his issues.
Leandro Cespedes, LAN: Right now, Leandro Cespedes has an incredibly fluky home run rate, so once that comes down, he'll be out of the not hot list. He'll need to improve his hit and walk rates, but he's striking guys out at a pretty good clip.
Kyle Nicholson, SJ: It's a bit odd that one of the league's better teams has two guys in this section, but here we are. Kyle Nicholson has shown pretty good command, but he's giving up a lot of hits in the early going.
Injured
Maikel Cleto, HD: Last pitched on 4/15... Spent time on the DL last year with back issues, but I haven't seen what put him out this time...
Chris Fetter, LE: Last pitched on 4/26... Injury listed as a sprained elbow...
Ari Ronick, SJ: Last pitched on 4/16... Had elbow surgery during college career, but I haven't seen what put him out this time...
Moved on
Cole St. Clair, IE: Promoted to AA Chattanooga after pitching effectively out of Inland Empire's bullpen...
Pil Joon Jang, RC: Sent back to extended Spring Training after making a spot start...
Josh Collmenter, VIS: Promoted to AAA Reno after they had a couple pitchers called up to the Diamondbacks...
On the radar
Ryan Cook, VIS
Bryan Woodall, VIS
Shawn Haviland, STO
Robert Fish, STO
Ethan Hollingsworth, MOD
Rob Scahill, MOD
Kurt Yacko, MOD
Edwin Walker, LAN
Anthony Bass, LE
Bobby LaFromboise, HD
Cal League Condensed: 4/30 Preview
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Lancaster JetHawks 7:00 PM PT
Nick Schmidt v. Ross Seaton
Notes: After throwing five shutout innings in his first start this season, Nick Schmidt has allowed 14 runs in his last 13.1 IP... That includes a start against Lancaster in which Schmidt gave up five runs in four innings... Ross Seaton has one start against Lake Elsinore this season and only gave up two hits in five innings, but three walks and defensive mistakes led to five runs, two of which were earned... Seaton is coming off his worst start of the season when he gave up five runs in five innings against Rancho Cucamonga... Game will be available on 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
EDIT: Read on the Jethawks' website that Juan Oramas is starting for the Storm.
Modesto Nuts v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Juan Nicasio v. Justin Fitzgerald
Notes: Juan Nicasio is coming off a start where he struck out 10 in just five innings... His first start of the season came against San Jose, a two run in five inning outing... Justin Fitzgerald has only made two starts in his professional career, both against Bakersfield...Fitzgerald has only allowed five hits and one earned run over those two starts... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Bakersfield Blaze v. Stockton Ports 7:05 PM PT
Jacob Brigham v. Murphy Smith
Notes: milb.com lists Kennil Gomez and Shawn Haviland as the starters, but they likely will not pitch two days in a row... Jacob Brigham allowed his first unearned runs of the year, three, in his last start... Brigham threw 5.1 shutout IP in an earlier start against Stockton... Murphy Smith appeared in relief after rehabbing reliever Michael Wuertz last time out... Smith gave up seven hits in 4.1 IP but only two runs scored... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.milb.com...
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes v. High Desert Mavericks 7:05 PM PT
Ryan Chaffee v. Kenn Kasparek
Notes: Ryan Chaffee will be making his first appearance of the 2010 season... Chaffee struck out 121 in 116.1 Midwest League IP... Two starts ago, Kenn Kasparek allowed 11 hits... Kasparek has only allowed 12 hits in his three other starts combined... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Visalia Rawhide v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Wade Miley v. Aaron Miller
Notes: These two pitchers squared off against each other on the 25th, with neither factoring into the decision... It was Aaron Miller's shortest start of the season... Wade Miley hasn't allowed an earned run in consecutive starts... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia and 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
CAL North
Visalia 13-7 .650
Modesto 12-7 .632 .5 GB
San Jose 11-8 .579 1.5 GB
Stockton 9-12 .429 4.5 GB
Bakersfield 7-11 .389 5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 13-8 .619
Lake Elsinore 12-10 .545 1.5 GB
Rancho Cucamonga 11-11 .500 2.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-14 .364 5.5 GB
Lancaster 6-14 .300 6.5 GB
Transactions
VIS: Brad Gamberling assigned from A- Yakima
VIS: Josh Collmenter assigned to AAA Reno
LE: Juan Oramas assigned from A Fort Wayne
RC: Pil Joon Jang assigned to R Angels
RC: Steven Geltz assigned from R Orem
STO: Josh Horton assigned from R Athletics
STO: Tyler Ladendorf assigned to AAA Sacramento
STO: Dusty Napoleon assigned to AAA Sacramento
LE: Chris Fetter placed on DL
Nick Schmidt v. Ross Seaton
Notes: After throwing five shutout innings in his first start this season, Nick Schmidt has allowed 14 runs in his last 13.1 IP... That includes a start against Lancaster in which Schmidt gave up five runs in four innings... Ross Seaton has one start against Lake Elsinore this season and only gave up two hits in five innings, but three walks and defensive mistakes led to five runs, two of which were earned... Seaton is coming off his worst start of the season when he gave up five runs in five innings against Rancho Cucamonga... Game will be available on 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
EDIT: Read on the Jethawks' website that Juan Oramas is starting for the Storm.
Modesto Nuts v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Juan Nicasio v. Justin Fitzgerald
Notes: Juan Nicasio is coming off a start where he struck out 10 in just five innings... His first start of the season came against San Jose, a two run in five inning outing... Justin Fitzgerald has only made two starts in his professional career, both against Bakersfield...Fitzgerald has only allowed five hits and one earned run over those two starts... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Bakersfield Blaze v. Stockton Ports 7:05 PM PT
Jacob Brigham v. Murphy Smith
Notes: milb.com lists Kennil Gomez and Shawn Haviland as the starters, but they likely will not pitch two days in a row... Jacob Brigham allowed his first unearned runs of the year, three, in his last start... Brigham threw 5.1 shutout IP in an earlier start against Stockton... Murphy Smith appeared in relief after rehabbing reliever Michael Wuertz last time out... Smith gave up seven hits in 4.1 IP but only two runs scored... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.milb.com...
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes v. High Desert Mavericks 7:05 PM PT
Ryan Chaffee v. Kenn Kasparek
Notes: Ryan Chaffee will be making his first appearance of the 2010 season... Chaffee struck out 121 in 116.1 Midwest League IP... Two starts ago, Kenn Kasparek allowed 11 hits... Kasparek has only allowed 12 hits in his three other starts combined... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Visalia Rawhide v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Wade Miley v. Aaron Miller
Notes: These two pitchers squared off against each other on the 25th, with neither factoring into the decision... It was Aaron Miller's shortest start of the season... Wade Miley hasn't allowed an earned run in consecutive starts... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia and 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
CAL North
Visalia 13-7 .650
Modesto 12-7 .632 .5 GB
San Jose 11-8 .579 1.5 GB
Stockton 9-12 .429 4.5 GB
Bakersfield 7-11 .389 5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 13-8 .619
Lake Elsinore 12-10 .545 1.5 GB
Rancho Cucamonga 11-11 .500 2.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-14 .364 5.5 GB
Lancaster 6-14 .300 6.5 GB
Transactions
VIS: Brad Gamberling assigned from A- Yakima
VIS: Josh Collmenter assigned to AAA Reno
LE: Juan Oramas assigned from A Fort Wayne
RC: Pil Joon Jang assigned to R Angels
RC: Steven Geltz assigned from R Orem
STO: Josh Horton assigned from R Athletics
STO: Tyler Ladendorf assigned to AAA Sacramento
STO: Dusty Napoleon assigned to AAA Sacramento
LE: Chris Fetter placed on DL
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Cal League Condensed: 4/29 Review
Lake Elsinore 5, Lancaster 1
Recap | Box
W: Anthony Bass (1-1)
L: Kyle Greenwalt (1-1)
S: Colt Hynes (1)
Notes: Lancaster committed five errors, including two by the pitcher Kyle Greenwalt... Greenwalt walked four after coming into the game with just one on the season... Anthony Bass only allowed one run over 5.2 IP... Each starter got nine ground ball outs... Drew Cumberland had a three hit game... Vince Belnome had a three hit game... Attendance was 1,361...
San Jose 5, Modesto 1
Recap | Box
W: Andrew Reichard (2-1)
L: Dan Houston (2-1)
Notes: No player for Modesto had more than one hit... Jordan Pacheco drew two walks in addition to his single... San Jose scored one run in the 3rd, 4th and 5th innings... Four Giants had two hits... Brandon Belt also had two walks... Francisco Peguero stole his 12th base... Craig Westcott only lasted four innings but still hasn't given up a run... Dan Houston gave up a season high eight hits... Attendance was 1,123...
Bakersfield 12, Stockton 5
Recap | Box
W: Cody Eppley (2-0)
L: Jose Pina (0-1)
BS: Scott Hodsdon (1)
HR: Chris Gradoville (1) Stephen Parker (3)
Notes: Bakersfield scored eight in the 7th inning... Jared Bolden made two outs that inning... Eight players had at least one RBI for Bakersfield... Blaze were 7 for 12 w/ RISP... Stockton's starter Shawn Haviland pitched well, striking out nine in 5.2 IP, only allowing one run... Three Stockton relievers gave up three or more runs... In addition to three walks in 1.1 IP, Jose Pina threw three wild pitches... Dan McDaniel walked four and gave up three runs while only recording two outs... Attendance was 1,244...
High Desert 5, Rancho Cucamonga 3
Recap | Box
W: Jake Wild (3-0)
L: Tyler Chatwood (1-2)
S: Cheyne Hann (3)
HR: Dillon Baird (5) Rich Poythress (5) Johermyn Chavez (2)
Notes: Dillon Baird had a 3 RBI game... Baird also struck out in three at bats... Rancho Cucamonga scored all three of their runs in the 3rd inning... High Desert answered with a four run 4th... In addition to his home run, Rich Poythress also hit a double and a single... Teams struck out a combined 21 times... Tyler Chatwood gave up two home runs despite getting a ton of outs on the ground... Attendance was 853...
Visalia 6, Inland Empire 4
Recap | Box
W: Brett Moorhouse (1-0)
L: Jon Michael Redding (0-2)
S: T.J. Hose (5)
Notes: Inland Empire has lost five in a row and eight of their last nine... Brad Gemberling made a spot start for Visalia and allowed two runs in four innings... It was Gemberling's first appearance in 2010... Dan Kraczowski and Austin Gallagher had three hit games... Four other Visalia players had two hits... Teams combined for 25 hits... Both starters made an error... Each team left 11 runners on base... Attendance was 2,204...
Recap | Box
W: Anthony Bass (1-1)
L: Kyle Greenwalt (1-1)
S: Colt Hynes (1)
Notes: Lancaster committed five errors, including two by the pitcher Kyle Greenwalt... Greenwalt walked four after coming into the game with just one on the season... Anthony Bass only allowed one run over 5.2 IP... Each starter got nine ground ball outs... Drew Cumberland had a three hit game... Vince Belnome had a three hit game... Attendance was 1,361...
San Jose 5, Modesto 1
Recap | Box
W: Andrew Reichard (2-1)
L: Dan Houston (2-1)
Notes: No player for Modesto had more than one hit... Jordan Pacheco drew two walks in addition to his single... San Jose scored one run in the 3rd, 4th and 5th innings... Four Giants had two hits... Brandon Belt also had two walks... Francisco Peguero stole his 12th base... Craig Westcott only lasted four innings but still hasn't given up a run... Dan Houston gave up a season high eight hits... Attendance was 1,123...
Bakersfield 12, Stockton 5
Recap | Box
W: Cody Eppley (2-0)
L: Jose Pina (0-1)
BS: Scott Hodsdon (1)
HR: Chris Gradoville (1) Stephen Parker (3)
Notes: Bakersfield scored eight in the 7th inning... Jared Bolden made two outs that inning... Eight players had at least one RBI for Bakersfield... Blaze were 7 for 12 w/ RISP... Stockton's starter Shawn Haviland pitched well, striking out nine in 5.2 IP, only allowing one run... Three Stockton relievers gave up three or more runs... In addition to three walks in 1.1 IP, Jose Pina threw three wild pitches... Dan McDaniel walked four and gave up three runs while only recording two outs... Attendance was 1,244...
High Desert 5, Rancho Cucamonga 3
Recap | Box
W: Jake Wild (3-0)
L: Tyler Chatwood (1-2)
S: Cheyne Hann (3)
HR: Dillon Baird (5) Rich Poythress (5) Johermyn Chavez (2)
Notes: Dillon Baird had a 3 RBI game... Baird also struck out in three at bats... Rancho Cucamonga scored all three of their runs in the 3rd inning... High Desert answered with a four run 4th... In addition to his home run, Rich Poythress also hit a double and a single... Teams struck out a combined 21 times... Tyler Chatwood gave up two home runs despite getting a ton of outs on the ground... Attendance was 853...
Visalia 6, Inland Empire 4
Recap | Box
W: Brett Moorhouse (1-0)
L: Jon Michael Redding (0-2)
S: T.J. Hose (5)
Notes: Inland Empire has lost five in a row and eight of their last nine... Brad Gemberling made a spot start for Visalia and allowed two runs in four innings... It was Gemberling's first appearance in 2010... Dan Kraczowski and Austin Gallagher had three hit games... Four other Visalia players had two hits... Teams combined for 25 hits... Both starters made an error... Each team left 11 runners on base... Attendance was 2,204...
Pythagorean Records: 4/29
I saw this over on Rays Prospects, and I thought it would be a neat thing to keep track of here. Pythagorean records estimate how well a team should be performing based on runs scored and allowed. It's not perfect, but it can give you an idea if a team might be getting lucky or underachieving. The formula is: (Runs Scored)^1.83/((Runs Scored)^1.83 + (Runs Allowed)^1.83). Because it's so early in the season, nothing really stands out yet, but I'll try and update this every so often.
So far, not much stands out. The first W-L is actual record, and the difference column shows how they're doing in relation to how they "should" be doing. Lake Elsinore is probably the real odd team since their run differential is so poor yet they're still over .500.
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So far, not much stands out. The first W-L is actual record, and the difference column shows how they're doing in relation to how they "should" be doing. Lake Elsinore is probably the real odd team since their run differential is so poor yet they're still over .500.
Cal League Condensed: 4/29 Preview
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Lancaster JetHawks 7:00 PM PT
Anthony Bass v. Kyle Greenwalt
Notes: Lake Elsinore swept Inland Empire, and Lancaster lost their series against High Desert... Anthony Bass is coming off his best start of the season when he only allowed one run over 5.2 IP while striking out eight... Bass only had six strikeouts this season prior to that start... Kyle Greenwalt had his worst start of the season against Lake Elsinore, allowing three runs in five innings... Greenwalt had a season low two strikeouts in his last start... Game will be available on 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Dan Houston v. Craig Westcott
Notes: Modesto swept Bakersfield, and San Jose lost their series against Stockton... Brandon Belt has a 15 game hitting streak... Jordan Pacheco has a 13 game hitting streak... Dan Houston has allowed six hits in every start this season but also yielded five walks in his last start which resulted in six runs, five earned, in 3.2 IP... Craig Westcott hasn't allowed a run, unearned or earned, yet this season but still hasn't won a game... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Bakersfield Blaze v. Stockton Ports 7:05 PM PT
Kennil Gomez v. Shawn Haviland
Notes: Bakersfield was swept by Modesto, and Stockton won their series against San Jose... Kennil Gomez has given up three earned runs on seven hits in five innings in each of his two starts... Gomez only has four strikeouts this season... Shawn Haviland has allowed five earned runs in his last two starts after only allowing one in his first two... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.milb.com...
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes v. High Desert Mavericks 7:05 PM PT
Tyler Chatwood v. Jake Wild
Notes: Both teams won their previous series which were against Visalia and Lancaster respectively... Three Quakes have hitting streaks of eight or more games... Tyler Chatwood has cut down on the number of walks in each of his last three starts... Chatwood has given up two runs in three consecutive starts... Jake Wild has made four starts this year and has only seen two different teams... Wild is coming off his best start, going 4.2 IP with one run allowed... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Visalia Rawhide v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM
Josh Collmenter v. Jon Michael Redding
Notes: Visalia lost their series against Rancho Cucamonga, and Inland Empire was swept by Lake Elsinore... These starters faced off last Saturday, a 6-2 for Visalia that was decided by the bullpens... Jon Michael Redding walked a season low one in that start but has still walked more than he has struck out this season... Josh Collmenter was great, pitching five shutout innings and striking out nine... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia and 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
CAL North
Modesto 12-6 .667
Visalia 12-7 .632 .5 GB
San Jose 10-8 .556 2 GB
Stockton 9-11 .450 4 GB
Bakersfield 6-11 .353 5.5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 12-8 .600
Lake Elsinore 11-10 .524 1.5 GB
Rancho Cucamonga 11-10 .524 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-13 .381 4.5 GB
Lancaster 6-13 .316 5.5 GB
Transactions
HD: Andrew Carraway assigned from R Mariners
BAK: Chris Gradoville assigned from R Rangers
HD: Marwin Vega placed on DL
Anthony Bass v. Kyle Greenwalt
Notes: Lake Elsinore swept Inland Empire, and Lancaster lost their series against High Desert... Anthony Bass is coming off his best start of the season when he only allowed one run over 5.2 IP while striking out eight... Bass only had six strikeouts this season prior to that start... Kyle Greenwalt had his worst start of the season against Lake Elsinore, allowing three runs in five innings... Greenwalt had a season low two strikeouts in his last start... Game will be available on 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Dan Houston v. Craig Westcott
Notes: Modesto swept Bakersfield, and San Jose lost their series against Stockton... Brandon Belt has a 15 game hitting streak... Jordan Pacheco has a 13 game hitting streak... Dan Houston has allowed six hits in every start this season but also yielded five walks in his last start which resulted in six runs, five earned, in 3.2 IP... Craig Westcott hasn't allowed a run, unearned or earned, yet this season but still hasn't won a game... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Bakersfield Blaze v. Stockton Ports 7:05 PM PT
Kennil Gomez v. Shawn Haviland
Notes: Bakersfield was swept by Modesto, and Stockton won their series against San Jose... Kennil Gomez has given up three earned runs on seven hits in five innings in each of his two starts... Gomez only has four strikeouts this season... Shawn Haviland has allowed five earned runs in his last two starts after only allowing one in his first two... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.milb.com...
Rancho Cucamonga Quakes v. High Desert Mavericks 7:05 PM PT
Tyler Chatwood v. Jake Wild
Notes: Both teams won their previous series which were against Visalia and Lancaster respectively... Three Quakes have hitting streaks of eight or more games... Tyler Chatwood has cut down on the number of walks in each of his last three starts... Chatwood has given up two runs in three consecutive starts... Jake Wild has made four starts this year and has only seen two different teams... Wild is coming off his best start, going 4.2 IP with one run allowed... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Visalia Rawhide v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM
Josh Collmenter v. Jon Michael Redding
Notes: Visalia lost their series against Rancho Cucamonga, and Inland Empire was swept by Lake Elsinore... These starters faced off last Saturday, a 6-2 for Visalia that was decided by the bullpens... Jon Michael Redding walked a season low one in that start but has still walked more than he has struck out this season... Josh Collmenter was great, pitching five shutout innings and striking out nine... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia and 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
CAL North
Modesto 12-6 .667
Visalia 12-7 .632 .5 GB
San Jose 10-8 .556 2 GB
Stockton 9-11 .450 4 GB
Bakersfield 6-11 .353 5.5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 12-8 .600
Lake Elsinore 11-10 .524 1.5 GB
Rancho Cucamonga 11-10 .524 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-13 .381 4.5 GB
Lancaster 6-13 .316 5.5 GB
Transactions
HD: Andrew Carraway assigned from R Mariners
BAK: Chris Gradoville assigned from R Rangers
HD: Marwin Vega placed on DL
Cal League Condensed: 4/28 Review
Visalia 7, Rancho Cucamonga 1
Recap | Box
W: Ryan Cook (1-0)
L: Manaurys Correa (0-3)
HR: Angel Castillo (1)
Notes: Visalia avoids series sweep... The last two games of the series were decided by 7-1 scores... Angel Castillo led Cedar Rapids with 12 home runs last year and today's was only his first in 2010... Each team made three errors... Manaurys Correa gave up one earned run in seven innings and took the loss... Rancho Cucamonga was 0 for 7 w/ RISP... Rian Kiniry stole two bases... Attendance was 862... Visalia will travel to Inland Empire who they played last weekend while Rancho Cucamonga heads to High Desert...
High Desert 6, Lancaster 0
Recap | Box
W: Bobby LaFromboise (3-0)
L: Shane Wolf (1-2)
HR: Rich Poythress (4)
Notes: High Desert wins the series... First time Lancaster has been shut out this season... Jacob Shaffer had a three hit game... High Desert turned four double plays... Bobby LaFromboise pitched seven shutout innings, striking out six and allowing four hits and two walks... Ryan Moorer finished the shutout... Attendance was 1,333... High Desert goes home to play Rancho Cucamonga while Lancaster remains home against Lake Elsinore...
Stockton 3, San Jose 0
Recap | Box
W: Justin Murray (2-1)
L: Eric Surkamp (1-1)
S: Paul Smythe (1)
Notes: Stockton wins the series... Stockton hasn't won a series in San Jose since August 2007... San Jose hasn't lost a series at home since May 2008... Michael Wuertz pitched one inning of rehab and allowed two hits while striking out one... San Jose outhit Stockton 7-6... Francisco Peguero had a three hit game... Justin Murray pitched 5.1 shutout innings... Attendance was 2,641... Stockton will play Bakersfield at home while San Jose remains home to play Modesto...
Lake Elsinore 5, Inland Empire 2
Recap | Box
W: Jorge Reyes (2-1)
L: Ethan Martin (2-1)
S: Brad Brach (8)
Notes: Lake Elsinore sweeps the series... Inland Empire only scored five runs in three game series... Ethan Martin had by far his worst start of the season, giving up five runs in 4.2 IP while doubling his season walk total... Martin had only given up three runs before tonight's start... Jorge Reyes pitched six shutout innings, allowing six hits while walking one and striking out six... Tony Delmonico allowed his 9th passed ball of the season... Attendance was 1,249... Lake Elsinore travels to Lancaster while Inland Empire takes on Visalia at home...
Modesto 7, Bakersfield 1 (5 1/2)
Recap | Box
W: Kenny Durst (2-0)
L: Carlos Pimentel (2-1)
S: Chris Malone (1)
HR: David Christensen (1)
Notes: Modesto sweeps the series... Game was shortened due to upcoming inclement weather... Chris Malone recorded one of the more interesting saves that will happen this season... Kenny Durst was one out away from a very abbreviated complete game... Durst didn't allow any earned runs but walked five in 4.2 IP... Carlos Pimentel was hammered for 10 hits and seven runs... Modesto heads to San Jose while Bakersfield also hits the road against Stockton...
Recap | Box
W: Ryan Cook (1-0)
L: Manaurys Correa (0-3)
HR: Angel Castillo (1)
Notes: Visalia avoids series sweep... The last two games of the series were decided by 7-1 scores... Angel Castillo led Cedar Rapids with 12 home runs last year and today's was only his first in 2010... Each team made three errors... Manaurys Correa gave up one earned run in seven innings and took the loss... Rancho Cucamonga was 0 for 7 w/ RISP... Rian Kiniry stole two bases... Attendance was 862... Visalia will travel to Inland Empire who they played last weekend while Rancho Cucamonga heads to High Desert...
High Desert 6, Lancaster 0
Recap | Box
W: Bobby LaFromboise (3-0)
L: Shane Wolf (1-2)
HR: Rich Poythress (4)
Notes: High Desert wins the series... First time Lancaster has been shut out this season... Jacob Shaffer had a three hit game... High Desert turned four double plays... Bobby LaFromboise pitched seven shutout innings, striking out six and allowing four hits and two walks... Ryan Moorer finished the shutout... Attendance was 1,333... High Desert goes home to play Rancho Cucamonga while Lancaster remains home against Lake Elsinore...
Stockton 3, San Jose 0
Recap | Box
W: Justin Murray (2-1)
L: Eric Surkamp (1-1)
S: Paul Smythe (1)
Notes: Stockton wins the series... Stockton hasn't won a series in San Jose since August 2007... San Jose hasn't lost a series at home since May 2008... Michael Wuertz pitched one inning of rehab and allowed two hits while striking out one... San Jose outhit Stockton 7-6... Francisco Peguero had a three hit game... Justin Murray pitched 5.1 shutout innings... Attendance was 2,641... Stockton will play Bakersfield at home while San Jose remains home to play Modesto...
Lake Elsinore 5, Inland Empire 2
Recap | Box
W: Jorge Reyes (2-1)
L: Ethan Martin (2-1)
S: Brad Brach (8)
Notes: Lake Elsinore sweeps the series... Inland Empire only scored five runs in three game series... Ethan Martin had by far his worst start of the season, giving up five runs in 4.2 IP while doubling his season walk total... Martin had only given up three runs before tonight's start... Jorge Reyes pitched six shutout innings, allowing six hits while walking one and striking out six... Tony Delmonico allowed his 9th passed ball of the season... Attendance was 1,249... Lake Elsinore travels to Lancaster while Inland Empire takes on Visalia at home...
Modesto 7, Bakersfield 1 (5 1/2)
Recap | Box
W: Kenny Durst (2-0)
L: Carlos Pimentel (2-1)
S: Chris Malone (1)
HR: David Christensen (1)
Notes: Modesto sweeps the series... Game was shortened due to upcoming inclement weather... Chris Malone recorded one of the more interesting saves that will happen this season... Kenny Durst was one out away from a very abbreviated complete game... Durst didn't allow any earned runs but walked five in 4.2 IP... Carlos Pimentel was hammered for 10 hits and seven runs... Modesto heads to San Jose while Bakersfield also hits the road against Stockton...
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Cal League Condensed: 4/28 Preview
Visalia Rawhide v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 10:35 AM PT
Josh Collmenter v. Manaurys Correa
Notes: Rancho Cucamonga looking for a series sweep... Josh Collmenter isn't the milb.com listed starter, but the Quakes' PBP guy named him tomorrow's starter... Collmenter just won Cal League Pitcher of the Week and has a 2.40 ERA through three starts this season... Manaurys Correa has allowed 11 runs in his last two starts... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
EDIT: Ryan Cook pitching for the Rawhide. I've been getting way too many probables wrong lately.
High Desert Mavericks v. Lancaster JetHawks 7:00 PM PT
Bobby LaFromboise v. Shane Wolf
Notes: Rubber match of three game series... Bobby LaFromboise has a 2.93 ERA through three starts this season with 16 strikeouts in 15.1 IP... Shane Wolf has allowed one home run in every start this season... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert and 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Stockton Ports v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Justin Murray v. Eric Surkamp
Notes: Rubber match of three game series... Justin Murray only lasted 3.2 IP in his last start due to five walks... Murray only had one walk in his previous two starts... Eric Surkamp is coming off his best start of the season when he struck out nine while only allowing one run on three hits in seven innings... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Jorge Reyes v. Ethan Martin
Notes: Lake Elsinore can sweep the series with a win... Inland Empire has scored two or fewer runs in five of their last six games... Jorge Reyes pitched 6.2 IP in his first start but only 7.1 combined between his last two... Ethan Martin has struck out 20 in his 15 IP this season... Game will be available on 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. Bakersfield Blaze 7:15 PM PT
Kenny Durst v. Carlos Pimentel
Notes: Modesto can sweep the series with a win... Kenny Durst only lasted 3.1 IP in his last start, giving up four runs... Carlos Pimentel has a 3.00 ERA this season despite seven walks in 15 IP... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.milb.com...
CAL North
Modesto 11-6 .647
Visalia 11-7 .611 .5 GB
San Jose 10-7 .588 1 GB
Stockton 8-11 .421 4 GB
Bakersfield 6-10 .375 4.5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 11-8 .579
Rancho Cucamonga 11-9 .550 .5 GB
Lake Elsinore 10-10 .500 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-12 .400 3.5 GB
Lancaster 6-12 .333 4.5 GB
Transactions
HD: Andrew Carraway assigned to R Mariners
HD: Fray Martinez assigned from A- Everett
STO: Dan McDaniel assigned from Athletics
BAK: Daniel Lima assigned from A- Spokane
BAK: Erik Morrison assigned to R Rangers
Josh Collmenter v. Manaurys Correa
Notes: Rancho Cucamonga looking for a series sweep... Josh Collmenter isn't the milb.com listed starter, but the Quakes' PBP guy named him tomorrow's starter... Collmenter just won Cal League Pitcher of the Week and has a 2.40 ERA through three starts this season... Manaurys Correa has allowed 11 runs in his last two starts... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
EDIT: Ryan Cook pitching for the Rawhide. I've been getting way too many probables wrong lately.
High Desert Mavericks v. Lancaster JetHawks 7:00 PM PT
Bobby LaFromboise v. Shane Wolf
Notes: Rubber match of three game series... Bobby LaFromboise has a 2.93 ERA through three starts this season with 16 strikeouts in 15.1 IP... Shane Wolf has allowed one home run in every start this season... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert and 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Stockton Ports v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Justin Murray v. Eric Surkamp
Notes: Rubber match of three game series... Justin Murray only lasted 3.2 IP in his last start due to five walks... Murray only had one walk in his previous two starts... Eric Surkamp is coming off his best start of the season when he struck out nine while only allowing one run on three hits in seven innings... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Jorge Reyes v. Ethan Martin
Notes: Lake Elsinore can sweep the series with a win... Inland Empire has scored two or fewer runs in five of their last six games... Jorge Reyes pitched 6.2 IP in his first start but only 7.1 combined between his last two... Ethan Martin has struck out 20 in his 15 IP this season... Game will be available on 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. Bakersfield Blaze 7:15 PM PT
Kenny Durst v. Carlos Pimentel
Notes: Modesto can sweep the series with a win... Kenny Durst only lasted 3.1 IP in his last start, giving up four runs... Carlos Pimentel has a 3.00 ERA this season despite seven walks in 15 IP... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.milb.com...
CAL North
Modesto 11-6 .647
Visalia 11-7 .611 .5 GB
San Jose 10-7 .588 1 GB
Stockton 8-11 .421 4 GB
Bakersfield 6-10 .375 4.5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 11-8 .579
Rancho Cucamonga 11-9 .550 .5 GB
Lake Elsinore 10-10 .500 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-12 .400 3.5 GB
Lancaster 6-12 .333 4.5 GB
Transactions
HD: Andrew Carraway assigned to R Mariners
HD: Fray Martinez assigned from A- Everett
STO: Dan McDaniel assigned from Athletics
BAK: Daniel Lima assigned from A- Spokane
BAK: Erik Morrison assigned to R Rangers
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Cal League Condensed: 4/27 Review
High Desert 8, Lancaster 6
Recap | Box
W: Blake Nation (2-0)
L: Brad Dydalewicz (0-2)
S: Cheyne Hann (2)
HR: Travis Scott (3)
Notes: High Desert scored five runs in the first two innings... Brad Dydalewicz gave up those five runs, only lasting 1.1 IP... Travis Mortimore gave up two runs in four innings in his first start of the season... Leandro Cespedes struck out 5 in 4.1 IP of relief for Lancaster... Teams combined to go 7 for 33 w/ RISP and 18 runners left on base... Johermyn Chavez and Albert Cartwright had three hit games... Six players had at least one RBI for High Desert... Six wild pitches were thrown... Attendance was 1,212...
San Jose 5, Stockton 1
Recap | Box
W: Eric Stolp (1-2)
L: Anvioris Ramirez (0-4)
S: Jason Stoffel (5)
Notes: Anvioris Ramirez has now lost all four of his starts this season... San Jose scored three runs in the first inning... Ryan Lormand had three hits... Eric Stolp only allowed one run over five innings in his first start this season... Jason Stoffel only recorded one out with the bases loaded to get the save... Attendance was 1,328...
Lake Elsinore 3, Inland Empire 1 (11)
Recap | Box
W: Nick Vincent (2-0)
L: Paul Koss (1-3)
S: Brad Brach (7)
HR: Michael Collins (3)
Notes: Winning run scored on an Allan Dykstra single in the 11th... Michael Collins added a home run after that... Collins had three hits... Paul Koss has been charged with the loss in his last three appearances... Erik Davis struck out seven in six innings... Lake Elsinore bullpen allowed no runs and only five baserunners in five innings... Nathan Eovaldi walked four in five innings... Clay Calfee had two hits and two outfield assists in his 2010 debut... Cesar Suarez stole two bases... Attendance was 843...
Rancho Cucamonga 7, Visalia 1
Recap | Box
W: Pil Joon Jang (1-0)
L: Taylor Sinclair (1-1)
HR: Darwin Perez (1)
Notes: Pil Joon Jang allowed one run in five innings in his 2010 debut... Visalia held to four hits, two of which were doubles by Ryan Wheeler... Darwin Perez had a three hit game... Taylor Sinclair allowed five runs which was his season total prior to tonight... Rancho Cucamonga bullpen struck out seven in 4 IP... Two balks were called in this game... Alexi Amarista has five multi hit games during nine game hitting streak... Attendance was 843...
Modesto 4, Bakersfield 2
Recap | Box
W: Rob Scahill (2-1)
L: Michael Main (0-1)
S: Adam Jorgenson (6)
HR: Davis Stoneburner (2)
Notes: Ron Scahill has only allowed one run in his last two starts which have totaled 13 IP... Jordan Pacheco had a three hit game... Pacheco's 18 RBI leads the league... Fabio Castillo walked three in one inning of work... Michael Main allowed two runs in 5.1 IP... Modesto was 5 for 13 w/ RISP but still left 10 on base... I believe Modesto lost the DH spot in this game due to Wheeler moving to CF but no pitcher had to bat... Attendance was 301...
Recap | Box
W: Blake Nation (2-0)
L: Brad Dydalewicz (0-2)
S: Cheyne Hann (2)
HR: Travis Scott (3)
Notes: High Desert scored five runs in the first two innings... Brad Dydalewicz gave up those five runs, only lasting 1.1 IP... Travis Mortimore gave up two runs in four innings in his first start of the season... Leandro Cespedes struck out 5 in 4.1 IP of relief for Lancaster... Teams combined to go 7 for 33 w/ RISP and 18 runners left on base... Johermyn Chavez and Albert Cartwright had three hit games... Six players had at least one RBI for High Desert... Six wild pitches were thrown... Attendance was 1,212...
San Jose 5, Stockton 1
Recap | Box
W: Eric Stolp (1-2)
L: Anvioris Ramirez (0-4)
S: Jason Stoffel (5)
Notes: Anvioris Ramirez has now lost all four of his starts this season... San Jose scored three runs in the first inning... Ryan Lormand had three hits... Eric Stolp only allowed one run over five innings in his first start this season... Jason Stoffel only recorded one out with the bases loaded to get the save... Attendance was 1,328...
Lake Elsinore 3, Inland Empire 1 (11)
Recap | Box
W: Nick Vincent (2-0)
L: Paul Koss (1-3)
S: Brad Brach (7)
HR: Michael Collins (3)
Notes: Winning run scored on an Allan Dykstra single in the 11th... Michael Collins added a home run after that... Collins had three hits... Paul Koss has been charged with the loss in his last three appearances... Erik Davis struck out seven in six innings... Lake Elsinore bullpen allowed no runs and only five baserunners in five innings... Nathan Eovaldi walked four in five innings... Clay Calfee had two hits and two outfield assists in his 2010 debut... Cesar Suarez stole two bases... Attendance was 843...
Rancho Cucamonga 7, Visalia 1
Recap | Box
W: Pil Joon Jang (1-0)
L: Taylor Sinclair (1-1)
HR: Darwin Perez (1)
Notes: Pil Joon Jang allowed one run in five innings in his 2010 debut... Visalia held to four hits, two of which were doubles by Ryan Wheeler... Darwin Perez had a three hit game... Taylor Sinclair allowed five runs which was his season total prior to tonight... Rancho Cucamonga bullpen struck out seven in 4 IP... Two balks were called in this game... Alexi Amarista has five multi hit games during nine game hitting streak... Attendance was 843...
Modesto 4, Bakersfield 2
Recap | Box
W: Rob Scahill (2-1)
L: Michael Main (0-1)
S: Adam Jorgenson (6)
HR: Davis Stoneburner (2)
Notes: Ron Scahill has only allowed one run in his last two starts which have totaled 13 IP... Jordan Pacheco had a three hit game... Pacheco's 18 RBI leads the league... Fabio Castillo walked three in one inning of work... Michael Main allowed two runs in 5.1 IP... Modesto was 5 for 13 w/ RISP but still left 10 on base... I believe Modesto lost the DH spot in this game due to Wheeler moving to CF but no pitcher had to bat... Attendance was 301...
Cal League Class of 2003: Nick Swisher
Nick Swisher
5'11 210 DOB: 11/25/80
Outfielder
Bats: Switch | Throws: Left
2010: New York Yankees
Acquired: 2009 trade with Chicago White Sox (with Kanekoa Texeira for Jeff Marquez, Wilson Betemit and Jhonny Nunez)
Cal League career: 2002 with Visalia, 2003 with Modesto
Although he was born to a former Major Leaguer and quickly proved to be a dangerous collegiate hitter, Nick Swisher was not selected in the MLB Draft out of high school or even widely recruited to play college baseball. At Ohio State, a team coming off of a Super Regional appearance in 1999, Swisher won Big 10 Freshman of the Year in 2000 and later earned All-Big 10 honors in 2001 and 2002.
After a junior season where Swisher hit .348/.470/.620 to help the Buckeyes reach the CWS regionals, he was drafted 16th overall by the Oakland A's in the 2002 draft, which is the draft well known for being a central subject of the Michael Lewis book Moneyball. Coincidentally, Oakland chose Swisher with a pick they gained as compensation for Boston signing future teammate Johnny Damon. He signed for a 1.78 million dollar bonus and began his pro career in Vancouver, Oakland's Northwest League affiliate. The A's promoted him to Visalia for the stretch run after Swisher posted a .888 OPS in 13 games.
On the field, Nick Swisher is known for his power, plate discipline and the occasional strikeout. These were on display as he started his first full year of professional baseball in Modesto, Oakland's new California League affiliate. He hit 10 home runs in 41 games, and the A's promoted him to AA Midland. This is the first time in his pro career that Swisher struggled. He hit just .220 in 214 AB, striking out 60 times and only hitting four home runs.
After a nice showing in the Arizona Fall League at the end of the season, Swisher started 2004 at AAA Sacramento as Oakland's #6 prospect where he had a breakout season. Although he struck out 109 times, Swisher lead the minors in walks with 103 and hit 29 home runs. He was rewarded with a promotion to the big leagues, and on September 3rd, he made his major league debut, walking in his first at bat and later collecting his first hit. Swisher finished the season with a .769 OPS. His first home run came off Sean Douglass in his third game.
In his first full season, Swisher finished 6th in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. He was Oakland's starting right fielder and hit 21 home runs in 131 games. The next year was his breakout ML season. He split time between 1B and LF and hit a career high 35 home runs. He improved on his batting average, OBP and set career highs in runs, hits and RBI. Although his power dipped a little in 2007, Swisher posted another very good season which included a five year contract extension. However in January of 2008, Swisher was traded to the White Sox for prospects Fautino De Los Santos, Gio Gonzalez and Ryan Sweeney. De Los Santos has battled injuries, and Gonzalez and Sweeney are both mainstays with the A's.
His stay in Chicago did not last long. 2008 proved to be the worst season of Swisher's career. He played mostly 1B and CF again but posted a career low in batting average. Although he hit 24 home runs, his playing time was reduced late in the season as the White Sox made a successful push to win the AL Central. In the offseason, he was traded to the Yankees for veteran Wilson Betemit plus prospects Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez. Betemit did not last a full season in Chicago, and Marquez and Nunez have struggled in the minors. The Yankees also acquired pitcher Kanekoa Texeira in the trade who was lost in the 2009 rule 5 draft to Seattle.
Early in the 2009 season, it appeared that Swisher would come off the bench with the Yankees. However, Xavier Nady suffered an elbow injury which allowed Swisher to get into the every day lineup. He enjoyed a nice bounce back season, maybe his best in the majors. Swisher finished with career highs in slugging and OPS. His batting averaged improved by 30 points and despite some struggles in the postseason, eventually had a couple key hits to help the Yankees win the World Series. In 2010, Swisher remains the Yankees' right fielder. His personality has helped him become a fan favorite and loosen up the Yankees' clubhouse. His contract runs through 2011 with a club option for 2012.
Cal League Class of... is a series of posts I'm going to do throughout the season. I have a list of 76 current major leaguers that I'll randomly select from whenever I want to do a new one in the series. I'm also planning some posts on Cal Leaguers that made the Hall of Fame, prospects that are still in the minors and maybe some on defunct teams and old season recaps.
5'11 210 DOB: 11/25/80
Outfielder
Bats: Switch | Throws: Left
2010: New York Yankees
Acquired: 2009 trade with Chicago White Sox (with Kanekoa Texeira for Jeff Marquez, Wilson Betemit and Jhonny Nunez)
Cal League career: 2002 with Visalia, 2003 with Modesto
Although he was born to a former Major Leaguer and quickly proved to be a dangerous collegiate hitter, Nick Swisher was not selected in the MLB Draft out of high school or even widely recruited to play college baseball. At Ohio State, a team coming off of a Super Regional appearance in 1999, Swisher won Big 10 Freshman of the Year in 2000 and later earned All-Big 10 honors in 2001 and 2002.
After a junior season where Swisher hit .348/.470/.620 to help the Buckeyes reach the CWS regionals, he was drafted 16th overall by the Oakland A's in the 2002 draft, which is the draft well known for being a central subject of the Michael Lewis book Moneyball. Coincidentally, Oakland chose Swisher with a pick they gained as compensation for Boston signing future teammate Johnny Damon. He signed for a 1.78 million dollar bonus and began his pro career in Vancouver, Oakland's Northwest League affiliate. The A's promoted him to Visalia for the stretch run after Swisher posted a .888 OPS in 13 games.
On the field, Nick Swisher is known for his power, plate discipline and the occasional strikeout. These were on display as he started his first full year of professional baseball in Modesto, Oakland's new California League affiliate. He hit 10 home runs in 41 games, and the A's promoted him to AA Midland. This is the first time in his pro career that Swisher struggled. He hit just .220 in 214 AB, striking out 60 times and only hitting four home runs.
After a nice showing in the Arizona Fall League at the end of the season, Swisher started 2004 at AAA Sacramento as Oakland's #6 prospect where he had a breakout season. Although he struck out 109 times, Swisher lead the minors in walks with 103 and hit 29 home runs. He was rewarded with a promotion to the big leagues, and on September 3rd, he made his major league debut, walking in his first at bat and later collecting his first hit. Swisher finished the season with a .769 OPS. His first home run came off Sean Douglass in his third game.
In his first full season, Swisher finished 6th in the American League Rookie of the Year voting. He was Oakland's starting right fielder and hit 21 home runs in 131 games. The next year was his breakout ML season. He split time between 1B and LF and hit a career high 35 home runs. He improved on his batting average, OBP and set career highs in runs, hits and RBI. Although his power dipped a little in 2007, Swisher posted another very good season which included a five year contract extension. However in January of 2008, Swisher was traded to the White Sox for prospects Fautino De Los Santos, Gio Gonzalez and Ryan Sweeney. De Los Santos has battled injuries, and Gonzalez and Sweeney are both mainstays with the A's.
His stay in Chicago did not last long. 2008 proved to be the worst season of Swisher's career. He played mostly 1B and CF again but posted a career low in batting average. Although he hit 24 home runs, his playing time was reduced late in the season as the White Sox made a successful push to win the AL Central. In the offseason, he was traded to the Yankees for veteran Wilson Betemit plus prospects Jeff Marquez and Jhonny Nunez. Betemit did not last a full season in Chicago, and Marquez and Nunez have struggled in the minors. The Yankees also acquired pitcher Kanekoa Texeira in the trade who was lost in the 2009 rule 5 draft to Seattle.
Early in the 2009 season, it appeared that Swisher would come off the bench with the Yankees. However, Xavier Nady suffered an elbow injury which allowed Swisher to get into the every day lineup. He enjoyed a nice bounce back season, maybe his best in the majors. Swisher finished with career highs in slugging and OPS. His batting averaged improved by 30 points and despite some struggles in the postseason, eventually had a couple key hits to help the Yankees win the World Series. In 2010, Swisher remains the Yankees' right fielder. His personality has helped him become a fan favorite and loosen up the Yankees' clubhouse. His contract runs through 2011 with a club option for 2012.
Cal League Class of... is a series of posts I'm going to do throughout the season. I have a list of 76 current major leaguers that I'll randomly select from whenever I want to do a new one in the series. I'm also planning some posts on Cal Leaguers that made the Hall of Fame, prospects that are still in the minors and maybe some on defunct teams and old season recaps.
Cal League Condensed: 4/27 Preview
High Desert Mavericks v. Lancaster JetHawks 7:00 PM PT
Travis Mortimore v. Brad Dydalewicz
Notes: Travis Mortimore will be making his first start of the season... Mortimore has an 8.31 ERA 8.2 IP over five relief appearances this season... Brad Dydalewicz has only lasted four innings in each of his first two starts... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert and 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Stockton Ports v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Anvioris Ramirez v. Eric Stolp
Notes: Anvioris Ramirez has allowed five earned runs in each of his three starts this season... Eric Stolp hasn't made a start this season... Stolp was charged with four runs without recording an out in his last appearance... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Erik Davis v. Nathan Eovaldi
Notes: Erik Davis is coming off his best start of the season when he pitched five shutout innings against Rancho Cucamonga... Nathan Eovaldi has only made one start this season and held Visalia to two runs over five innings... Eovaldi only allowed one hit in that start... Game will be available on 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
EDIT: Nick Schmidt pitching for the Storm.
Visalia Rawhide v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 7:05 PM PT
Taylor Sinclair v. Pil Joon Jang
Notes: Taylor Sinclair hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his starts so far this season... Pil Joon Jang has not pitched in 2010... Jang had a 3.83 ERA in 82.1 IP for the Angels' Arizona Summer League team, allowing 77 hits and striking out 72... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. Bakersfield Blaze 7:15 PM PT
Rob Scahill v. Michael Main
Notes: Rob Scahill is coming off a start in which he didn't allow any runs over six innings... Scahill has pitched two games without allowing runs... Michael Main pitched his best outing of the year in his last start, allowing one run in six innings while striking out six... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.milb.com...
CAL North
Visalia 11-6 .647
Modesto 10-6 .625 .5 GB
San Jose 9-7 .563 1.5 GB
Stockton 8-10 .444 3.5 GB
Bakersfield 6-9 .400 4 GB
CAL South
High Desert 10-8 .556
Rancho Cucamonga 10-9 .526 .5 GB
Lake Elsinore 9-10 .474 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-11 .421 2.5 GB
Lancaster 6-11 .353 3.5 GB
Transactions
STO: Jason Christian placed on DL
STO: Daniel Sattler assigned to AA Midland
IE: Steven Caseres assigned from R Ogden
RC: Ryan Chaffee assigned from R Angels
LE: Joe Agreste assigned from A- Eugene
RC: Pil Joon Jang assigned from R Angels
IE: Alfredo Silverio placed on DL
LE: Blake Tekotte placed on DL
Travis Mortimore v. Brad Dydalewicz
Notes: Travis Mortimore will be making his first start of the season... Mortimore has an 8.31 ERA 8.2 IP over five relief appearances this season... Brad Dydalewicz has only lasted four innings in each of his first two starts... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert and 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Stockton Ports v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Anvioris Ramirez v. Eric Stolp
Notes: Anvioris Ramirez has allowed five earned runs in each of his three starts this season... Eric Stolp hasn't made a start this season... Stolp was charged with four runs without recording an out in his last appearance... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Erik Davis v. Nathan Eovaldi
Notes: Erik Davis is coming off his best start of the season when he pitched five shutout innings against Rancho Cucamonga... Nathan Eovaldi has only made one start this season and held Visalia to two runs over five innings... Eovaldi only allowed one hit in that start... Game will be available on 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
EDIT: Nick Schmidt pitching for the Storm.
Visalia Rawhide v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 7:05 PM PT
Taylor Sinclair v. Pil Joon Jang
Notes: Taylor Sinclair hasn't allowed more than two runs in any of his starts so far this season... Pil Joon Jang has not pitched in 2010... Jang had a 3.83 ERA in 82.1 IP for the Angels' Arizona Summer League team, allowing 77 hits and striking out 72... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. Bakersfield Blaze 7:15 PM PT
Rob Scahill v. Michael Main
Notes: Rob Scahill is coming off a start in which he didn't allow any runs over six innings... Scahill has pitched two games without allowing runs... Michael Main pitched his best outing of the year in his last start, allowing one run in six innings while striking out six... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.milb.com...
CAL North
Visalia 11-6 .647
Modesto 10-6 .625 .5 GB
San Jose 9-7 .563 1.5 GB
Stockton 8-10 .444 3.5 GB
Bakersfield 6-9 .400 4 GB
CAL South
High Desert 10-8 .556
Rancho Cucamonga 10-9 .526 .5 GB
Lake Elsinore 9-10 .474 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 8-11 .421 2.5 GB
Lancaster 6-11 .353 3.5 GB
Transactions
STO: Jason Christian placed on DL
STO: Daniel Sattler assigned to AA Midland
IE: Steven Caseres assigned from R Ogden
RC: Ryan Chaffee assigned from R Angels
LE: Joe Agreste assigned from A- Eugene
RC: Pil Joon Jang assigned from R Angels
IE: Alfredo Silverio placed on DL
LE: Blake Tekotte placed on DL
Cal League Condensed: 4/26 Review
Lancaster 6, High Desert 2
Recap | Box
W: Dallas Keuchel (1-2)
L: Andrew Carraway (1-1)
S: David Berner (3)
HR: David Flores (2)
Notes: Lancaster scored the first five runs of the game... Albert Cartwright had a three hit game... Nate Tenbrink had two steals... Denny Almonte had two outfield assists... Neither team walked a batter... Dallas Keuchel worked a Jethawks season high 7 IP, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven... First quality start of the season for Keuchel... Attendance was 1,526...
Stockton 8, San Jose 5
Recap | Box
W: Kenny Smalley (1-1)
L: Aaron King (1-1)
HR: Juan Perez (3)
Notes: Juan Perez has homered in consecutive games... Teams combined for seven runs in the 7th and 8th innings... Stockton scored five runs in the 4th inning... Ports were 6 for 11 w/ RISP... Charlie Culberson stole two bases... All six pitchers that appeared in the game gave up at least a run... Stockton gave up three earned runs... Attendance was 1,162...
Lake Elsinore 3, Inland Empire 2
Recap | Box
W: Chris Fetter (1-1)
L: Geison Aguasviva (1-2)
S: Brad Brach (6)
Notes: All five runs were scored in the first inning... No player for Lake Elsinore had more than one hit... Geison Aguasviva didn't allow any hits over his last five innings... Lake Elsinore's bullpen pitched three perfect innings... Chris Fetter only allowed two hits over his last five innings... Inland Empire started the first inning with three straight singles... Attendance was 941...
Rancho Cucamonga 4, Visalia 3 (11)
Recap | Box
W: Andrew Taylor (1-0)
L: T.J. Hose (0-1)
BS: Ryan Robowski (2)
HR: Ryan Wheeler (1) Jon Townsend (2)
Notes: Game ended on an 11th inning walkoff home run by Jon Townsend... Visalia committed two errors on the same play to allow a run to score from first base on a ball hit to the pitcher... Ryan Wheeler had a three hit game... Tim Sherlock has struck out eight times in 11 AB this season... Rancho Cucamonga's bullpen struck out six over four one hit innings to end the game... Andrew Wolcott allowed one run over 4.2 IP in his first start... Attendance was 824...
Modesto 6, Bakersfield 4
Recap | Box
W: Ethan Hollingsworth (3-1)
L: Wilfredo Boscan (1-3)
S: Adam Jorgenson (5)
HR: Michael Bianucci (1)
Notes: Ethan Hollingsworth has beaten Wilfredo Boscan in consecutive starts... Hollingsworth allowed no earned runs over seven innings... Modesto scored five runs in the 7th inning... Davis Stoneburner and Tommy Mendoca both made their 6th error of the season... Shane Zegarac struck out two in a perfect inning in his 2010 debut... Attendance was 379...
Recap | Box
W: Dallas Keuchel (1-2)
L: Andrew Carraway (1-1)
S: David Berner (3)
HR: David Flores (2)
Notes: Lancaster scored the first five runs of the game... Albert Cartwright had a three hit game... Nate Tenbrink had two steals... Denny Almonte had two outfield assists... Neither team walked a batter... Dallas Keuchel worked a Jethawks season high 7 IP, allowing two runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven... First quality start of the season for Keuchel... Attendance was 1,526...
Stockton 8, San Jose 5
Recap | Box
W: Kenny Smalley (1-1)
L: Aaron King (1-1)
HR: Juan Perez (3)
Notes: Juan Perez has homered in consecutive games... Teams combined for seven runs in the 7th and 8th innings... Stockton scored five runs in the 4th inning... Ports were 6 for 11 w/ RISP... Charlie Culberson stole two bases... All six pitchers that appeared in the game gave up at least a run... Stockton gave up three earned runs... Attendance was 1,162...
Lake Elsinore 3, Inland Empire 2
Recap | Box
W: Chris Fetter (1-1)
L: Geison Aguasviva (1-2)
S: Brad Brach (6)
Notes: All five runs were scored in the first inning... No player for Lake Elsinore had more than one hit... Geison Aguasviva didn't allow any hits over his last five innings... Lake Elsinore's bullpen pitched three perfect innings... Chris Fetter only allowed two hits over his last five innings... Inland Empire started the first inning with three straight singles... Attendance was 941...
Rancho Cucamonga 4, Visalia 3 (11)
Recap | Box
W: Andrew Taylor (1-0)
L: T.J. Hose (0-1)
BS: Ryan Robowski (2)
HR: Ryan Wheeler (1) Jon Townsend (2)
Notes: Game ended on an 11th inning walkoff home run by Jon Townsend... Visalia committed two errors on the same play to allow a run to score from first base on a ball hit to the pitcher... Ryan Wheeler had a three hit game... Tim Sherlock has struck out eight times in 11 AB this season... Rancho Cucamonga's bullpen struck out six over four one hit innings to end the game... Andrew Wolcott allowed one run over 4.2 IP in his first start... Attendance was 824...
Modesto 6, Bakersfield 4
Recap | Box
W: Ethan Hollingsworth (3-1)
L: Wilfredo Boscan (1-3)
S: Adam Jorgenson (5)
HR: Michael Bianucci (1)
Notes: Ethan Hollingsworth has beaten Wilfredo Boscan in consecutive starts... Hollingsworth allowed no earned runs over seven innings... Modesto scored five runs in the 7th inning... Davis Stoneburner and Tommy Mendoca both made their 6th error of the season... Shane Zegarac struck out two in a perfect inning in his 2010 debut... Attendance was 379...
Monday, April 26, 2010
Cal League Condensed: 4/26 Preview
High Desert Mavericks v. Lancaster JetHawks 7:00 PM PT
Andrew Carraway v. Dallas Keuchel
Notes: High Desert won their series against Lake Elsinore including a doubleheader sweep yesterday, and Lancaster split their series with Rancho Cucamonga... Andrew Carraway's last turn in the rotation was skipped, likely due to the rainouts the league faced... Dallas Keuchel is coming off his best start of the season when he only allowed one earned run over 5 IP against High Desert... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert and 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Stockton Ports v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Kenny Smalley v. Aaron King
Notes: Both teams split their previous series which were against Modesto and Bakersfield respectively... Kenny Smalley allowed seven runs in five innings during his last start but only two earned runs in 9.2 IP in the previous two... Aaron King has a 5.19 ERA through two starts this season, both of which were against Visalia... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Chris Fetter v. Geison Aguasviva
Notes: Both teams lost their previous series which were against High Desert and Visalia respectively... Chris Fetter has allowed three home runs in consecutive starts after not allowing any in 65 IP last season... Geison Aguasviva only allowed one hit over six innings in his previous start against Stockton... Game will be available on 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
Visalia Rawhide v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 7:05 PM PT
Andrew Wolcott v. Matt Shoemaker
Notes: Visalia won their series against Inland Empire, and Rancho Cucamonga split their series with Lancaster... Andrew Wolcott has only pitched one inning this season, and this will be his first start of the year... Matt Shoemaker is striking out more than nine batters per 9 IP, but he has still been very hittable... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. Bakersfield Blaze 7:15 PM PT
Ethan Hollingsworth v. Wilfredo Boscan
Notes: Both teams split their previous series which were against Stockton and San Jose respectively... Neither starter has pitched since April 19th when they squared off against each other... Ethan Hollingsworth pitched seven great innings... Wilfredo Boscan took the loss but pitched a quality start... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.milb.com...
CAL North
Visalia 11-5 .688
Modesto 9-6 .600 1.5 GB
San Jose 9-6 .600 1.5 GB
Bakersfield 6-8 .429 4 GB
Stockton 7-10 .4124.5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 10-7 .588
Rancho Cucamonga 9-9 .500 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 9-10 .444 2 GB
Lake Elsinore 9-10 .444 2 GB
Lancaster 5-11 .313 4.5 GB
Transactions
BAK: Adalberto Flores assigned to AA Frisco
RC: Manny Flores assigned to AA Arkansas
BAK: Shane Zegarac assigned from R Rangers
RC: Jayson Miller assigned to AA Arkansas
Andrew Carraway v. Dallas Keuchel
Notes: High Desert won their series against Lake Elsinore including a doubleheader sweep yesterday, and Lancaster split their series with Rancho Cucamonga... Andrew Carraway's last turn in the rotation was skipped, likely due to the rainouts the league faced... Dallas Keuchel is coming off his best start of the season when he only allowed one earned run over 5 IP against High Desert... Game will be available on 92.9 FM in High Desert and 1380 AM in Lancaster as well as www.jethawks.com and www.milb.com...
Stockton Ports v. San Jose Giants 7:00 PM PT
Kenny Smalley v. Aaron King
Notes: Both teams split their previous series which were against Modesto and Bakersfield respectively... Kenny Smalley allowed seven runs in five innings during his last start but only two earned runs in 9.2 IP in the previous two... Aaron King has a 5.19 ERA through two starts this season, both of which were against Visalia... Game will be available on 1280 AM in Stockton as well as www.sjgiants.com and www.milb.com...
Lake Elsinore Storm v. Inland Empire 66ers 7:05 PM PT
Chris Fetter v. Geison Aguasviva
Notes: Both teams lost their previous series which were against High Desert and Visalia respectively... Chris Fetter has allowed three home runs in consecutive starts after not allowing any in 65 IP last season... Geison Aguasviva only allowed one hit over six innings in his previous start against Stockton... Game will be available on 1050 AM in Inland Empire as well as www.kcaaradio.com and www.milb.com...
Visalia Rawhide v. Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 7:05 PM PT
Andrew Wolcott v. Matt Shoemaker
Notes: Visalia won their series against Inland Empire, and Rancho Cucamonga split their series with Lancaster... Andrew Wolcott has only pitched one inning this season, and this will be his first start of the year... Matt Shoemaker is striking out more than nine batters per 9 IP, but he has still been very hittable... Game will be available on 1270 AM in Visalia as well as www.rcquakes.com and www.milb.com...
Modesto Nuts v. Bakersfield Blaze 7:15 PM PT
Ethan Hollingsworth v. Wilfredo Boscan
Notes: Both teams split their previous series which were against Stockton and San Jose respectively... Neither starter has pitched since April 19th when they squared off against each other... Ethan Hollingsworth pitched seven great innings... Wilfredo Boscan took the loss but pitched a quality start... Game will be available on 970 AM in Modesto as well as www.milb.com...
CAL North
Visalia 11-5 .688
Modesto 9-6 .600 1.5 GB
San Jose 9-6 .600 1.5 GB
Bakersfield 6-8 .429 4 GB
Stockton 7-10 .4124.5 GB
CAL South
High Desert 10-7 .588
Rancho Cucamonga 9-9 .500 1.5 GB
Inland Empire 9-10 .444 2 GB
Lake Elsinore 9-10 .444 2 GB
Lancaster 5-11 .313 4.5 GB
Transactions
BAK: Adalberto Flores assigned to AA Frisco
RC: Manny Flores assigned to AA Arkansas
BAK: Shane Zegarac assigned from R Rangers
RC: Jayson Miller assigned to AA Arkansas
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Cal League Condensed: 4/25 Review
Stockton 7, Modesto 3
Recap | Box
W: Murphy Smith (2-1)
L: Chris Malone (0-2)
S: Daniel Sattler (2)
Notes: Teams split the four game series... Michael Wuertz pitched two innings of rehab, allowing one hit and striking out two... Teams combined for 24 hits... Tyler Ladendorf had three hits, and four other Ports had two... James Cesario had a four hit game to raise his average to .463... Murphy Smith only pitched 4.1 IP but earned the win because Wuertz started... Juan Nicasio struck out 10 in 5 IP... Attendance was 3,689... Stockton finishes the road trip in San Jose while Modesto hits the road in Bakersfield...
San Jose 4, Bakersfield 2
Recap | Box
W: Kyle Nicholson (2-1)
L: Jacob Brigham (0-2)
S: Edwin Quirarte (2)
HR: Johnny Monell (1) Juan Perez (2)
Notes: San Jose splits the series by winning the last two games... Six of San Jose's nine hits were for extra bases... Bakersfield didn't have any extra base hits... Only seven batters struck out between both teams... Bakersfield didn't walk any batters... Jacob Brigham fell to 0-2 despite a 1.72 ERA... Attendance was 535... San Jose will return home against Stockton while Bakersfield finishes their homestand against Modesto...
Visalia 3, Inland Empire 2
Recap | Box
W: Bryan Woodall (2-0)
L: Paul Koss (1-2)
BS: Paul Koss (2)
HR: Marc Krauss (2)
Notes: Visalia wins the series... Inland Empire only scored four runs in their three losses... Game ended on a Brent Greer bases loaded walkoff double... Kyle Russell was back in the hit column with three more... Aaron Miller only lasted four innings, allowing one run... Wade Miley gave up no earned runs in five innings... Bryan Woodall has pitched 10 shutout innings to start the year, only allowing five walks and hits... Attendance was 1,779... Inland Empire heads home to play Lake Elsinore while Visalia heads to Rancho Cucamonga...
High Desert 4, Lake Elsinore 2 (Game One)
Recap | Box
W: Kenn Kasparek (1-1)
L: Nick Schmidt (0-2)
S: Stephen Penney (2)
HR: Vince Belnome (4) Yefri Carvajal (1)
Notes: Storm manager Carlos Lezcano was ejected in the 6th inning... High Desert scored all four runs in the second inning with two outs... Both Storm runs were scored by solo home runs... Kenn Kasparek pitched six innings to earn his first win of the season... Neither bullpen allowed a run...
High Desert 10, Lake Elsinore 2 (Game Two)
Recap | Box
W: Nick Czyz (1-0)
L: Jonathan Berger (0-1)
HR: Nate Tenbrink (2) Jacob Shaffer (1)
Notes: High Desert sweeps the doubleheader and outscores Lake Elsinore 14-4... High Desert wins the series... Mavericks scored seven runs in the first three innings... Jonathan Berger gave up seven runs in 2+ IP in his first start this season... Nick Czyz threw five shutout innings in his first start this season... Six Mavericks had two hit games... No Storm players had more than one hit... High Desert was 8 for 14 w/ RISP... Attendance was 3,525... High Desert heads to Lancaster while Lake Elsinore heads to Inland Empire...
Rancho Cucamonga 7, Lancaster 2
Recap | Box
W: Will Smith (2-1)
L: Ross Seaton (1-1)
HR: Dillon Baird (4)
Notes: Rancho Cucamonga split the series with today's win... Jay Austin stole two bases... Alexi Amarista had his second four hit game of the series, including two doubles... Three players had two RBI for Rancho Cucamonga... Will Smith got the win despite allowing six hits and five walks over six innings... Attendance was 3,311... Lancaster travels to High Desert while Rancho Cucamonga finishes the homestand against Visalia...
Recap | Box
W: Murphy Smith (2-1)
L: Chris Malone (0-2)
S: Daniel Sattler (2)
Notes: Teams split the four game series... Michael Wuertz pitched two innings of rehab, allowing one hit and striking out two... Teams combined for 24 hits... Tyler Ladendorf had three hits, and four other Ports had two... James Cesario had a four hit game to raise his average to .463... Murphy Smith only pitched 4.1 IP but earned the win because Wuertz started... Juan Nicasio struck out 10 in 5 IP... Attendance was 3,689... Stockton finishes the road trip in San Jose while Modesto hits the road in Bakersfield...
San Jose 4, Bakersfield 2
Recap | Box
W: Kyle Nicholson (2-1)
L: Jacob Brigham (0-2)
S: Edwin Quirarte (2)
HR: Johnny Monell (1) Juan Perez (2)
Notes: San Jose splits the series by winning the last two games... Six of San Jose's nine hits were for extra bases... Bakersfield didn't have any extra base hits... Only seven batters struck out between both teams... Bakersfield didn't walk any batters... Jacob Brigham fell to 0-2 despite a 1.72 ERA... Attendance was 535... San Jose will return home against Stockton while Bakersfield finishes their homestand against Modesto...
Visalia 3, Inland Empire 2
Recap | Box
W: Bryan Woodall (2-0)
L: Paul Koss (1-2)
BS: Paul Koss (2)
HR: Marc Krauss (2)
Notes: Visalia wins the series... Inland Empire only scored four runs in their three losses... Game ended on a Brent Greer bases loaded walkoff double... Kyle Russell was back in the hit column with three more... Aaron Miller only lasted four innings, allowing one run... Wade Miley gave up no earned runs in five innings... Bryan Woodall has pitched 10 shutout innings to start the year, only allowing five walks and hits... Attendance was 1,779... Inland Empire heads home to play Lake Elsinore while Visalia heads to Rancho Cucamonga...
High Desert 4, Lake Elsinore 2 (Game One)
Recap | Box
W: Kenn Kasparek (1-1)
L: Nick Schmidt (0-2)
S: Stephen Penney (2)
HR: Vince Belnome (4) Yefri Carvajal (1)
Notes: Storm manager Carlos Lezcano was ejected in the 6th inning... High Desert scored all four runs in the second inning with two outs... Both Storm runs were scored by solo home runs... Kenn Kasparek pitched six innings to earn his first win of the season... Neither bullpen allowed a run...
High Desert 10, Lake Elsinore 2 (Game Two)
Recap | Box
W: Nick Czyz (1-0)
L: Jonathan Berger (0-1)
HR: Nate Tenbrink (2) Jacob Shaffer (1)
Notes: High Desert sweeps the doubleheader and outscores Lake Elsinore 14-4... High Desert wins the series... Mavericks scored seven runs in the first three innings... Jonathan Berger gave up seven runs in 2+ IP in his first start this season... Nick Czyz threw five shutout innings in his first start this season... Six Mavericks had two hit games... No Storm players had more than one hit... High Desert was 8 for 14 w/ RISP... Attendance was 3,525... High Desert heads to Lancaster while Lake Elsinore heads to Inland Empire...
Rancho Cucamonga 7, Lancaster 2
Recap | Box
W: Will Smith (2-1)
L: Ross Seaton (1-1)
HR: Dillon Baird (4)
Notes: Rancho Cucamonga split the series with today's win... Jay Austin stole two bases... Alexi Amarista had his second four hit game of the series, including two doubles... Three players had two RBI for Rancho Cucamonga... Will Smith got the win despite allowing six hits and five walks over six innings... Attendance was 3,311... Lancaster travels to High Desert while Rancho Cucamonga finishes the homestand against Visalia...
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