Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Yankees Minor League Report 8/27/13: Greg Bird Hits #20 in his Favorite Ballpark; Nik Turley Dominates; Dellin Betances Earns 3-Inning Save

Scranton (Defeated Pawtucket, 2-1)

JR Murphy:  2-for-3, BB - He's been slumping recently, so this effort is nice to see.  16-for-78 in August.
David Adams:  1-for-4, RS - Not an impossible scenario that he will be summoned to Toronto after tonight's game, as Cano figures to at least miss a game or two.    The question would become who to send down, of course.
Ronnier Mustelier:  0-for-4, RBI - Even with his 0-for-8 the last two nights, he is 17-for-39 in his last 10 games.
Neil Medchill: 2-for-4, RBI
Adonis Garcia:  2-for-4

Graham Stoneburner (W, 4-5):  6 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K, 1 HR (4.65 ERA; 62 IP, 64 H, 36 R, 32 ER, 8 HR, 19 BB, 30 K)
Dellin Betances (S, 5):  3 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 4 K (2.73 ERA; 82.1 IP, 51 H, 25 R, 25 ER, 2 HR, 42 BB, 104 K) - There has to be an explanation as to why they decided not to put him in a situation where he would be used in back-to-back games.   The numbers do speak for themselves -he has been outstanding this season after moving to the pen.
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Trenton (Defeated New Britain, 5-1.  I don't think they will do it, but the Yankees should think about bringing Greg Bird here for the playoff run to get a few at-bats vs. upper level pitching.  I don't think it would hurt his development.)

Gary Sanchez:  1-for-3, RS, BB - Continues to draw his walks (12 in 19 games)
Ramon Flores:  0-for-4
Mason Williams:  0-for-4 - 9-for-57.  We will see if this experience allows him to adjust quicker to Double-A in 2014.
Jose Pirela:  2-for-3, 2B (24), RS, BB - 14-for-37 streak and 30-for-92 in August.
Carmen Angelini: 3-for-4, 2 2B (13), 2 RBI, 2 RS - .228/.298/.348 in 224 AB.    Hit safely in 8 of his last 9 games.
Kyle Roller:  0-for-4
Yeral Sanchez:  1-for-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, RS
Ben Gamel:  0-for-4

Nik Turley (W, 10-8):  7.1 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 4 BB, 7 K (3.79 ERA; 140 IP, 113 H, 68 R, 59 ER, 11 HR, 73 BB, 136 K) - Yankees have done a textbook job on stretching him out through his minor league career.  If he can reign in those walks (he has never been a control specialist, but he typically is better than this), he can be ready to make a few starts next year for the big club.
Zach Nuding (S, 1):  1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K (3.99 ERA; 126 IP, 137 H, 71 R, 56 ER, 8 HR, 55 BB, 100 K) - I still wonder if this is a permanent shift to the bullpen.
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Tampa (Lost to Clearwater, 3-2)

Robert Refsnyder:  1-for-4, RBI - Hit totals his last 6 games:  3,1,3,1,3,1.   27-for-73 in August.
Cito Culver:  1-for-3, RS, BB - 11-for-36 since joining the level.  
Taylor Dugas:  1-for-3, RS, BB - 14-for-34 in last 10 games with eight walks and one (!) strikeout.  Has reached base safely in 11 straight games.
Pete O'Brien:  0-for-3, BB - .252/.307/.451 in 226 AB for Tampa.

Joel De La Cruz: 4.2 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Eric Ruth:  2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 3 K - Tampa debut for 22-year old RHP.  Pitched to a 0.75 ERA in 24 innings for the GCL squad with a 40/4 K/BB ratio.   He signed with the Yankees as a non-drafted free agent out of Winthrop.
Zach Woods:  1 IP, 0 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 5 BB, 0 K - Eek.
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Charleston (Defeated Greenville, 8-1)

Greg Bird:  1-for-5, HR (20), 3 RBI, RS - .291/.424/.520 in 444 AB.  Stalled in his quest for 100 walks (98).    By the way, if he was in the Red Sox organization, the hype would be very high right now:  11 of his home runs have come on the road in Greenville, the Red Sox Low-A affiliate.  He takes advantage of a short left field, it appears (though I doubt all 11 HR have gone the opposite way).  In contrast, Charleston is really not a great place to hit.  
Reymond Nunez:  2-for-5, 2 HR (15), 4 RBI, 2 RS - Guess he likes that wall as well.
Dante Bichette: 2-for-4, RBI, RS, BB
Ericson Leonora:  1-for-4, 2B (12), RS
Danny Oh:  3-for-5, RS

Eric Wooten (W, 2-2):  6 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K - Greenville is not very good, but it appears it would be a tough place for a left-handed pitcher to pitch.  Nice job by the 23-year old.
Ty Webb:  2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 4 K - Has a 3.18 ERA in 28.1 innings with a 38/6 K/BB ratio for Charleston.  Should shoot right through Tampa in 2014.  6'6", 225 pound left-hander.
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Staten Island (Defeated Vermont, 4-3)

Michael O'Neill:  1-for-5, 2B (16), RBI
Eric Jagielo: 0-for-2, 2 BB - Starting to get some respect:  One of the walks was intentional.  
Brandon Thomas:  2-for-3, 2B (7), 2 RS, BB - .218/.329/.352 with 78 Ks in 59 games.  If he can maintain the walk rate, and increase that contact rate, he may actually become something.
Bubba Jones:  1-for-3, RBI, BB
Daniel Lopez:  1-for-2, RBI, RS, 2 BB, 2 SB (5) - .214/.347/.301.  21-year old OF has always shown a decent eye.

Andrew Benak (W, 3-3):  5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K (5.73 ERA; 37.2 IP, 43 H, 25 R, 24 ER, 7 HR, 6 BB, 42 K) - 23-year old out of Rice is repeating level.
Nick Rumbelow (S, 6):  1 IP, 1 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 0 BB, 0 K - He has allowed seven unearned runs in 20.1 innings.  I guess his defense doesn't like him.

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