SATURDAY MINORS THREAD 6/3 ... Can Anyone Here Get a Hit?

[Preacher]

his 4 walks yesterday was a season high i believe. not bad considering his command is one of his weaknesses.
i'm really interested to see how the next month unfolds for him. he could be on the verge of really breaking out here.

I think there's a ton to like here.

Weigel was only walking 2.65/9 at AA, I wonder if his first couple starts at AAA are just nerves. He was clearly showing improved command earlier this year. If he's commanding his pitchers, he's going to be tough to deal with at any level -- just not many arms on the planet that are throwing 98 MPH at 110 pitches. His AAA BABIP is also sitting at .350, so clearly that'll come down a little bit..... I'm very encouraged.

 

[zbhargrove]

Weigel seems to have the durability and endurance to be a work horse. If he can keep that velocity up and keep his control in check he's going to surprise with his ceiling

 

[chipchildress]

I said it in the winter and I'll say it again. Weigel may end up as Atlanta's top pitching prospect before long.

 

[mqt]

Cumberland is about to see his stock rise rapidly methinks. Could be quite and asset for us if he can make catching stick.

His stock has definitely improved with this stretch, but a college guy in Rome should be performing. This at least got me reinvested in him, though.