The #MilbDaily Thread - 6/23

[Jaypers]

Today's notables include:

Rafael DePaula (High-A debut)
Jake Odorizzi
Matt Barnes
Kyle Zimmer
Chris Stratton
Luis Heredia (Low-A debut)
Trevor May
Ross Stripling
Tyler Pike
Michael Ynoa
Jacob DeGrom
Julio Urias
Matt Purke
Burch Smith
Dylan Covey (Pro debut)
Clayton Blackburn
Erik Johnson (AAA debut)
Lance McCullers
Robbie Ray
Trevor Bauer
Duane Underwood
Carlos Martinez
Mark Sappington

 

[Jaypers]

Syndergaard is making his AA Binghamton debut.

 

[Jaypers]

Rafael DePaula - 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K

Cesar Puello HR (14)

 

[Jaypers]

Great debut for Syndergaard - 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 7 K

Matt Barnes - 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 8 K

 

[Jaypers]

Maikel Franco HR (18) - 2nd in AA. :mrgreen:

 

[Jaypers]

Jake Odorizzi - 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K

Kyle Parker HR (12)

 

[Jaypers]

Luis Heredia (nice Low-A debut) - 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 4 BB, 5 K

Adam Brett Walker HR (11)

 

[Jaypers]

Michael Ynoa - 5 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 3 BB, 6 K

Chris Stratton - 6 IP, 6 H, 1 R, 0 BB, 6 K

Stephen Piscotty HR (10) - first in AA

Brandon Drury HR (11)

Victor Roache HR (7)

Brad Miller HR (11)

Corey Seager HR (7)

 

[Jaypers]

Gary Brown HR (10) - 14-game hitting streak :mrgreen:

Tom Murphy HR (13)

Joey Gallo HR (23) - tied for Milb lead :mrgreen:

Alen Hanson HR (5)

 

[Keyser Soze]

Matt Purke awesome today

5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 Ks

Struck out the first 2 batters in each of the first 4 innings.

 

[VandyDan]

I was in attendance for the Syndergaard debut. For the innings I kept track, he was 95-98, and showed an 84 changeup, 78 curve and an 88-9 slider. His last pitch was a 96 fastball in the 6th, his 88th pitch.

His fastball is explosive, but very VERY flat and straight. A lot of the Erie hitters (and there really aren't many guys on that team knocking the cover off of the ball) made solid contact, barrelling up the ball, even on his fastest pitches. You wouldn't perhaps believe that AA guys hitting around .230 could pull a 97 MPH fastball, but they took those pitches every direction. Also, when he missed, he missed up (which is generally dangerous)

That said, once he started throwing his secondary offerings, he really got it together. I was very impressed that he started multiple batters with change-up/breaking ball combos, and the second time through the lineup, some didn't see a fastball until the 3rd or 4th pitch. This shows good maturity and awareness as to how to pitch for a young guy. His mechanics looked flawless, a little Greinke-ish, but very relaxed, like a righty David Price. He uses his size very well to get that downward plane. His control at times was amazing. He froze one guy, a righty, on a 98 mph FB on the outside paint. that was great.

The hits he gave up, he gave up because he wasn't locating offspeed and got in fastball counts. His FB didn't miss that many bats. His secondary pitches really finished guys off.

I'd say he'd be a 3-4 started anyway, but especially in a Harvey/Wheeler rotation. He is very durable and reliable looking, good head on his shoulders and really did work through a rough inning. If I were a Mets fan, I'd be excited for him.

 

[Jaypers]

Lance McCullers - 5 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K

Mike Foltynewicz - 3 IP, 5 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 K

Ryan Rua HR (24) - re-takes the HR lead

George Springer HR (19)

 

[cstmleather]

And someone pays for a Drury Blue Auto after six days.

Chris Owings 6th straight multi hit game, 9th in last 10 games.

 

[Jaypers]

Addison Russell HR (8) :mrgreen:

 

[Jaypers]

Grand Slam for 1st rounder D.J. Peterson. :mrgreen:

You dig it, [MENTION=1906]Sly[/MENTION]?

 

[Jaypers]

George Springer promoted to AAA Oklahoma City. :mrgreen:

And, in case you somehow missed this thread...http://www.freedomcardboard.com/forum/baseball/124307-byron-buxton-promoted.html

Carlos Martinez - 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K

 

[hail2thevictors]

George Springer promoted to AAA Oklahoma City. :mrgreen:

And, in case you somehow missed this thread...http://www.freedomcardboard.com/forum/baseball/124307-byron-buxton-promoted.html

Carlos Martinez - 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K

Now that is the kind of line I like to see from Carlos. Unfortunately I just don't see him pitching out of the Cardinals rotation this year, but hope I'm wrong.

 

[shayscards79]

Now that is the kind of line I like to see from Carlos. Unfortunately I just don't see him pitching out of the Cardinals rotation this year, but hope I'm wrong.

I agree, its good to see him going deeper in games now.

 

[tramers]

Gary Brown HR (10) - 14-game hitting streak :mrgreen:

Tom Murphy HR (13)

Joey Gallo HR (23) - tied for Milb lead :mrgreen:

Alen Hanson HR (5)

I have that Gallo home run baseball

 

[shayscards79]

Matt Purke awesome today

5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 9 Ks

Struck out the first 2 batters in each of the first 4 innings.

I've got a question for you. What do you think the chances are Rendon stays up for the rest of the year? I have a feeling he's going to hit the AB cutoff for a rookie soon. This could drastically change my plans for selling his stuff.