WEDNESDAY MINORS FINAL: Castro back from DL with homer!

[rico43]

WEDNESDAY SCOREBOARD

CLASS AAA

Louisville 7, Gwinnett 5

SP: Parsons 4 IP, 9 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K
LP: Morris (0-2) 1.2 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 0 K
Phillips 1.1 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K
Cabrera 1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 0 K

Camargo 3-4, 2 R, HR (4th), 2 RBI
A. Garcia 1-2, 2B, 2 RBI (rehab)
Schlehuber 1-1, HR (1st), RBI (PH)
Peterson 1-4
Albies 1-4, 2 K

LINK (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2017_05_31_gwiaaa_louaaa_1&t=g_box&sid=milb)

CLASS AA

Mississippi 9, Jackson 3

WP: Soroka (6-3) 6 IP, 11 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K
Biddle 1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Hursh 2 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 0 K

Meneses 2-4, 2 HR (4th,5th), 4 RBI
Acuna 4-5, 2 R, RBI
Giardina 3-4, 2B, R, RBI
Demeritte 1-4, RBI, BB

LINK (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2017_05_31_msbaax_jacaax_1&t=g_box&sid=milb)

ADVANCED CLASS A

Clearwater 9, Florida 5

SP: Toussaint 5 IP, 10 H, 4 Er, 3 BB, 4 K
LP: McLaughlin (BS, 2-1) 2 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K, HR
Lewis 1 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

Castro 1-4, HR (8th), 2 RBI (back from broken jaw!)
Neslony 1-5, 2B, RBI
Seymour 1-3, R, 2 BB

LINK (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2017_05_31_floafa_clrafa_1&t=g_box&sid=milb)


CLASS A

Greenville 7, Rome 1

LP: Lawlor (3-1) 5.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 9 K
Navarro 2.1 IP, 7 H, 4 Er, 0 BB, 5 K

Osuna 1-4, 2B, RBI
Hoekstra 1-4, 2B
Cumberland 1-4, 2B, R
Ventura 1-4, BB

LINK (http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?gid=2017_05_31_romafx_capafx_1&t=g_box&sid=milb)

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[rico43]

Nice, quick return from being hit in the jaw for Carlos Castro. Hit 8th homer today; easily best raw power in the system.

[Enscheff]

Touki has taken a pretty big step back this year. Now instead of walking everyone, he is getting pounded. Maybe he can find that middle ground where he doesn't walk everyone, but avoids throwing cock shots down the middle that get blasted all over the place.

[nsacpi]

Touki has taken a pretty big step back this year. Now instead of walking everyone, he is getting pounded. Maybe he can find that middle ground where he doesn't walk everyone, but avoids throwing cock shots down the middle that get blasted all over the place.

his peripherals have been good...not today though

[smootness]

Yep, today's a bad day, but he definitely hasn't taken a step back this year. Unless Enscheff wants to argue that ERA is now the best measure of a pitcher's performance.

[Enscheff]

Yep, today's a bad day, but he definitely hasn't taken a step back this year. Unless Enscheff wants to argue that ERA is now the best measure of a pitcher's performance.

He is giving up walks for hits. And he is getting hit hard. I suppose you think that's a good thing?

[Russ2dollas]

He is giving up walks for hits. And he is getting hit hard. I suppose you think that's a good thing?
I don't watch the games. I don't know if he's giving up rockets or dribblers.

I don't know if the staff is telling him to not walk ppl and he's throwing down the middle. I don't know if they are telling him I limit the use of his curve to protect his arm and/or develop other pitches

His peripherals are better. His stuff is nasty. He is maybe 22.

[Southcack77]

I don't watch the games. I don't know if he's giving up rockets or dribblers.

I don't know if the staff is telling him to not walk ppl and he's throwing down the middle. I don't know if they are telling him I limit the use of his curve to protect his arm and/or develop other pitches

His peripherals are better. His stuff is nasty. He is maybe 22.

Has a career best K/9, BB/9, and FIP.

Only thing that really jumps out aside from the ERA is the LOB%.

Hard to really say what's going on without watching him.

[CJ9]

Double for Cumberland.

[msstate7]

Double for Cumberland.

Promote the man

[Hudson2]

Acuna is a freakin beast. The dude just knows how to hit

[CJ9]

Acuna 2-3 with two singles and a stolen base. The out was a lineout to left.

[Enscheff]

Acuna is a freakin beast. The dude just knows how to hit

But does he just know how to drive in runs?

[CJ9]

Acuna RBI single. He's 3-4 and up to .407. And his second SB tonight.

[Hudson2]

But does he just know how to drive in runs?

Lol he would if people would get on in front of him. Another hit and SB just now

[jpack1]

Acuna has got to be the brightest spot in the entire organization so far this year. His potential is basically unlimited. Let's hope it continues.

[CJ9]

Camargo's 4th homer of the year, up to .314.

[msstate7]

Camargo's 4th homer of the year, up to .314.

He should take jace's spot and Garcia take boni's

[Hudson2]

Acuna with a seed! 4-5 on the night

[jpack1]

Camargo might take Swanson's spot.

[CJ9]

He should take jace's spot and Garcia take boni's

I'd rather just keep him in Gwinnett the rest of the year. The big league team sucks, no reason to take Camargo out of a spot where he's getting every day at bats.

[nsacpi]

Camargo might take Swanson's spot.

He's been one of the most significant positive surprises this year. I wouldn't project him as a major league regular. But I do think he will be a very good bench player.

[CJ9]

Demeritte just about killed the pitcher with a line drive single. Whew that was close.

[Hudson2]

Demeritte just about killed the pitcher with a line drive single. Whew that was close.

CJ9 are u at the game?

[CJ9]

CJ9 are u at the game?

No, Watching on MILB.tv.

[Hudson2]

I gotcha. I'm here, didn't know if you were. Bc Acuna and Demeritte both almost killed the pitcher that inning.

[msstate7]

I'd rather just keep him in Gwinnett the rest of the year. The big league team sucks, no reason to take Camargo out of a spot where he's getting every day at bats.

He's a real prospect? I always thought his ceiling was just a good bench player

[Tapate50]

Camargo's 4th homer of the year, up to .314.

For a guy with notably zero power this is significant. I've always been a believer in his d and arm, if he can swing it, them yeah bring him up this fall cuz he can play.

[CJ9]

He's a real prospect? I always thought his ceiling was just a good bench player

Yeah bench player is most likely his future role, but I'd still rather him get as many at bats as possible and play every day.

[Ozzie Swanson]

So where does Acuna end up on the mid season top prospect lists? Top 10? He is destroying AA.

[jpack1]

So where does Acuna end up on the mid season top prospect lists? Top 10? He is destroying AA.

He is seriously making a push for top 10 or better. His tools are loud and production is exceeding them.

[Russ2dollas]

As things stand I'd consider moving Phillips and let comargo play a bunch at 2b. Maybe be the rh platoon with rio.

I think he's a bench guy too. But his versatility is great. Next year when we go young with the sp we need to carry more rps. Rodriquez plus jace plus comargo can carry a bunch of spots.

It would be great if he could be passable in cf for maybe ten games a year

[thethe]

Top 10 for Acuna looks inevitable at this point. Top 5 should be the discussion.

[Hudson2]

Acuna should no doubt be a top 10 prospect. He barrels everything up. I didn't realize he was that fast. The Generals catcher has a cannon and just can't throw him out. He got out of a run down earlier too.

[Southcack77]

Acuna should no doubt be a top 10 prospect. He barrels everything up. I didn't realize he was that fast. The Generals catcher has a cannon and just can't throw him out. He got out of a run down earlier too.

Now we are worrying about camargo's service time?

[Tapate50]

Top 10 for Acuna looks inevitable at this point. Top 5 should be the discussion.

As maxi posibrave as you are, I can't argue you are far off. I'd say top 10-12 is a lock and a little on the light side.

[Russ2dollas]

Acuna should no doubt be a top 10 prospect. He barrels everything up. I didn't realize he was that fast. The Generals catcher has a cannon and just can't throw him out. He got out of a run down earlier too.

Albies did too until he didn't


I know acuna has power and size and that will mean he can rise over

Let the hype train slow a little. He still has basically a handful of pro at bats. We aren't dealing him so the rank doesn't really matter

[Hudson2]

Now we are worrying about camargo's service time?

I think you quoted the wrong person

[Hudson2]

Albies did too until he didn't


I know acuna has power and size and that will mean he can rise over

Let the hype train slow a little. He still has basically a handful of pro at bats. We aren't dealing him so the rank doesn't really matter

The hype train will slow down when he does.

[Enscheff]

The hype train will slow down when he does.

Which will be whenever his BABIP drops from the absurdly high .500+ it is in AA. He is riding an insane streak of good luck right now.

Regardless, he has to be considered to be in the group of young OFer with Eloy and Robles.

[Garmel]

Does anybody know about the maximum BABIP one can support in AA? In the Majors .350-.370 seems to be about the limit and I've seen guys in AAA do over .400.

[Bluedevilruss]

Yeah bench player is most likely his future role, but I'd still rather him get as many at bats as possible and play every day.

That doesn't make any sense. If he's not a real prospect and will be a bench piece....why do we care if he's getting regular at bats or not?

[CJ9]

That doesn't make any sense. If he's not a real prospect and will be a bench piece....why do we care if he's getting regular at bats or not?

Because no one knows for sure he's only a bench piece. Give him as many opportunities as possible to prove people wrong about that. The upside of that is much higher than promoting him to be a bench player for a team that isn't sniffing the playoffs.

[50PoundHead]

Because no one knows for sure he's only a bench piece. Give him as many opportunities as possible to prove people wrong about that. The upside of that is much higher than promoting him to be a bench player for a team that isn't sniffing the playoffs.

I've been higher on Camargo than most and he should be in the bigs, if not for us then traded. I think he could develop into a starter in the right situation, which probably isn't Atlanta with Dansby on board. But I agree with those who think he should be getting ABs with us right now. If they move Phillips, there's no question Camargo should be the 2B in his absence.

[bravesfanMatt]

I've been higher on Camargo than most and he should be in the bigs, if not for us then traded. I think he could develop into a starter in the right situation, which probably isn't Atlanta with Dansby on board. But I agree with those who think he should be getting ABs with us right now. If they move Phillips, there's no question Camargo should be the 2B in his absence.

I could see him developing into a Simmons level offense. Maybe a little less. But with his arm he would be a pretty good player at that offensive level.

[CJ9]

I've been higher on Camargo than most and he should be in the bigs, if not for us then traded. I think he could develop into a starter in the right situation, which probably isn't Atlanta with Dansby on board. But I agree with those who think he should be getting ABs with us right now. If they move Phillips, there's no question Camargo should be the 2B in his absence.

Oh I'd be totally fine with him replacing Phillips at second if he's getting that many at-bats. I'm saying it wouldn't make sense to put him in Atlanta to get one start a week and a few pinch hit appearances.

[50PoundHead]

Oh I'd be totally fine with him replacing Phillips at second if he's getting that many at-bats. I'm saying it wouldn't make sense to put him in Atlanta to get one start a week and a few pinch hit appearances.

That's a good point. Whatever value he has would be diminished if they made him a bench fixture right now. I just think he will be a starter somewhere during his career. I don't think he'll be an All-Star or anything, but if he shows he can hit at the big league level, his defense is good enough to play (at multiple positions). He's filling out and his power numbers are up from where they were in the lower minors. Could end up being a Prado-type who can play SS consistently.

[TheBravos]

I could see him developing into a Simmons level offense. Maybe a little less. But with his arm he would be a pretty good player at that offensive level.

Funny thing is, with his improved offense and elite D...he has at least a chance to end up as good as Dansby. He will never get that chance of course because of Dansby's clout.

In other news....what if we kept Simmons and flipped Oz after we traded for Dansby and moved him over.

[Southcack77]

Funny thing is, with his improved offense and elite D...he has at least a chance to end up as good as Dansby. He will never get that chance of course because of Dansby's clout.

In other news....what if we kept Simmons and flipped Oz after we traded for Dansby and moved him over.

Could still move dansby over and flip Albies.