There were five games on the docket tonight but only Johnson City could muster a win. Carson Kelly and Steve Bean, among others, made their pro debuts and a couple of River Bandits put in appearances during the Midwest League All-Star game.
Hitting:
- Jon Jay went 1-for-3 while on a rehab assignment
- Ryan Jackson went 2-for-4
- Eugenio Velez went 2-for-4 w/ 1 2B and 1 R
- Welcome to the DFR Mr. Cox! Zack Cox went 2-for-4 w/ 1 2B, 1 HR, 1 R and 2 RBI
Pitching:
- Brandon Dickson produced a quality start: 6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 4 BB and 2 K
- Nick Greenwood gave up 2 H and 2 BB but did not allow a run in one inning of work
- Maikel Cleto was more conventional, his scoreless inning included 1 H and 1 K
Hitting:
- Oscar Taveras continues to be a frequent DFR line item, he went 1-for-3 w/ 1 2B, 1 BB and 1 RBI
- Audry Perez went 1-for-4
- Greg Garcia went 1-for-2 w/ 1 2B and 2 RBI
- Adam Melker went 1-for-3 w/ 1 R
Pitching:
- Richard Castillo also produced a quality start: 6.1 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 0 BB and 0 K
- Jorge Rondon allowed an inherited runner to score but his line shows 1.2 shutout innings that included 2 H and 1 K
- Eric Fornataro came into a tied ballgame in the bottom of the ninth but could not extend the game, he gave up 1 H, 1 ER and 1 BB in 0.2 IP
Hitting:
- Starlin Rodriguez went 2-for-5 w/ 1 3B, 1 R and 1 SB
- Mike O’Neill went 2-for-4 w/ 1 BB and 2 RBI
- Jonathan Rodriguez went 1-for-3 w/ 1 BB and a 2-run homer
- Tyler Rahmatulla went 2-for-5 w/ 1 R
- Jeremy Patton went 2-for-4 w/ 1 R and 1 RBI
Pitching:
- Anthony Ferrara could not get out of the fourth in his start: 3.2 IP, 7 H, 8 R (5 ER), 2 BB and 6 K
- Nicholas Gillung pitched the next 2.1 innings in scoreless fashion, his line included 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB and 1 K
- Aidan Lucas contributed with 2.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB and 2 K
MID East All-Starts 18 @ MID West All-Stars 2
Hitting:
- Colin Walsh started at DH and went 1-for-3 w/ 1 R
- Luis Mateo was a late game sub and went 1-for-2
Pitching:
- Heath Wyatt was the only Quad Cities pitcher to appear and he did not fare well: 0.2 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 0 BB and 1 K
Hitting:
- Garrett Wittels went 3-for-5 w/ 2 2B, 2 R and 1 RBI
- Breyvic Valera went 3-for-5 w/ 1 2B, 1 R and 2 RBI
- Jacob Wilson batted third and went 2-for-4 w/ 1 2B and 2 RBI
- Jesus Montero has to be the Future Redbird of the Day, he went 4-for-5 w/ 2 HR, 3 R and 2 RBI
Pitching:
- Tyler Melling got the start: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 7 R (3 ER), 1 BB and 2 K
- Brandon Creath pitched 1.2 innings of shutout ball that included 2 H, 1 BB and 2 K
- Corey Baker gave up one run in 2.0 innings but was saddled with the loss, he had 3 K
Greeneville 2 @ Johnson City 4
Hitting:
- C.J. McElroy went 1-for-4 w/ 1 R while playing CF
- Ildemaro Vargas went 1-for-2 w/ 1 BB, 1 R and 1 SB
- Lance Jeffries went 1-for-1 w/ 3 BB and 1 RBI
- Ronard Castillo went 1-for-4 w/ 1 2B and 1 R
- Michael Knox went 1-for-4 w/ a solo shot
- Steve Bean went 1-for-3 w/ 1 BB and 1 RBI
- Carson Kelly went 0-for-3 w/ 1 BB while playing 3B
Pitching:
- Juan Bautista put up the best pitching performance of the day: 6.0 IP, 4 H , 0 R, 0 BB and 1 K
- Dyllon Nuernberg (1 BB, 2 K) and Ronald Shaban (1 H, 1 K) both pitched a scoreless inning in relief
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Love Jeffries’ start: 3 walks and a hit. The pride of McClure.
Jeffries with 3 BB good to see a young hitter showing some plate discipline like he did last night. Might be a sleeper in the 2011 draft. Heard he’s got plus speed and good bat speed that will produce potential HR power down the road. Is that true?
Small Sample size of AB Jeffries had a .408 BABIP last season in 125 AB.
Yea, not sure why he lasted till the 10 round. He’s getting Ron Gant, Brian Jordan comps without Gants power yet.
With Kelly, Bean, Jeffries, and McElroy, Johnson City should be an interesting team to follow this summer. Also, where is Tilson assigned? I don’t see him on the Batavia or JC rosters. Anyone?
Tilson is out for the year I believe with a shoulder injury
Oh, bad news. I missed that somehow. Thanks Zach!
His shoulder separation was serious enough that we most likely won’t see him appear in the regular season this year. The recovery time is about 3 1/2 months, so he’s still got a chance to get some PT in instructionals.
http://www.stltoday.com/sports/baseball/professional/birdland/prospect-tilson-headed-for-shoulder-surgery/article_37601306-9ebe-11e1-ac28-0019bb30f31a.html
Yes, Jesus Montero will rain destruction down on all those who oppose him! Who is he again?
Jesus Montero’s brother. This one is a catcher that can actually stick on defense without the offense. Opposite his brother.
Anybody have some inside info on just-turned-19 Juan Bautista? I know he’s a righty, only around 5′ 11”, but I vaguely recall a poster at another site saying Juan had pretty good stuff.
Anyone concerned about Oscar T.’s plate discipline, well, probably doesn’t need to be. Since starting the year with one walk and thirteen whiffs in his first 90 PA’s, Taveras has drawn 22 passes (4 intentional) and fanned 25 times over 200 plate appearances. (He stole his sixth base last night, without being caught, too.)
Castillo: 13/2 GB/FB ratio. I’m gonna go back to check, but I believe his real ratio in AA is between 4-1 and 5-1, rather than the MILB-reported 2.23-1. Either way, he’s now 7-for-7 in AA, as far as Quality Starts go. He’s cut his walks in half, not given up a homer in his 45 Springfield innings…I wonder how real this success might be.
I’m with you, jimmyjoe — Lance Jeffries with the low key line ‘o the day!
The Cardinals and Luhnow were talking him and Victory De Leon up in the Winter of 2011. Bautista had a good 2011 in the DSL also.
Should players on a team that gets beat 18-2 still be allowed to call themselves all stars?
Pitchers will be taken out and shot in the AM…. Sad, really.
Richard Castillo now has 12 consecutive quality starts dating back to April 7th. Pretty impressive stat for a guy that doesn’t have over powering stuff but relies on keeping the ball down.
OT also stole a base last night