Reds Down on the Farm...

[nkufan23]

6/11

Lville-Joey Gathright went 2-4 with an RBI. Mike Costanzo went 1-3 with a walk. Neftali Soto went 1-4 with a double. Dioner Navarro went 2-3 with a walk. Felix Perez went 2-4 with a double and a run. Pedro Villarreal allowed an earned run (2 total) in 7 innings with 3 walks and 4 strikeouts. Pedro Villarreal lowered his ERA for Louisville to 3.14 but took the unlucky loss for the Bats. Joey Gathright is up to .338 since being signed. Dioner Navarro pushed his average to .309 with his two hits.

Bakersfield-Theo Bowe went 3-4 with a walk, run and 2 steals (31). Theo Bowe is just beating up the California League. He is now hitting .378 in 27 games with the Blaze. Hamilton went 0-4 with a walk and a steal (72).

[HammerTime]

Thanks for the updates NKU, I enjoy them.

[nkufan23]

Thanks for the updates NKU, I enjoy them.

 

No problem HT I'm glad you enjoy...I wish there was more to look forward too in the farm right now, the only team above .500 is Bakersfield right now but it's still something I enjoy...Should be really fun to follow Pensacola in the future once the studs at Bakersfield get promoted...Pensacola has right now 4 of the Reds Top Starters in Corcino, Cingrani, Lotzkar and Sulbaran...They also have Gregorius, Rodriguez, Vidal and Lamarre with Hamilton and Lutz joining them probably before long, all of these guys are considered to be Top Reds Prospects...I'm pretty excited about following them and should be going to one of their games in August, I plan too take lots of pictures and Video...I've heard the new Park in Pensacola is one of the Best in the entire Minor Leagues...

[nkufan23]

From Redsminorleagues...

 

 

The half way point of the season is nearly upon us. That means it is time to name the All Stars for the system.

 

Starting Pitcher – Tony Cingrani

 

Was there even another choice here? Cingrani has arguably put up the best stats of any starting pitcher in the minor leagues when we consider where he had to pitch. He leads the organization with a 1.17 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 17 walks and 85 strikeouts in 69.1 innings pitched.

 

Starting Pitcher – Kyle Lotzkar

 

Lotzkar has a 2.53 ERA between Bakersfield and Pensacola to go along with 70 strikeouts and 31 walks in 64 innings pitched. He has a 6-1 record on the year, tying him with Tony Cingrani and Daniel Wolford for the most wins in the system.

 

Starting Pitcher – Chad Rogers

 

Rogers was relieving last season in Dayton, so to say it is a surprise that he has made 12 starts in the California League with a 2.33 ERA is an understatement. The 22 year old has a 1.04 WHIP, 13 walks and 50 strikeouts in 68.1 innings for the Blaze and a 55% groundball rate.

 

Relief Pitcher – Donnie Joseph

 

Much like Cingrani, there was no other choice for the first reliever on the team. Donnie Joseph has been downright dominant this season. The lefty has a 0.84 ERA, 0.65 WHIP and 48 strikeouts against just 8 walks in 32.1 innings pitched. He also leads the system with 14 saves.

 

Relief Pitcher – Brian Pearl

 

In any other year Brian Pearl would easily stand out as the easy choice for the first reliever on the team with a 1.14 ERA and 12 saves to go along with his 0.95 WHIP, 8 walks and 36 strikeouts in 31.2 innings in the California League.

 

Bullpen – Wilkin De La Rosa (1.27 ERA in 28.1ip with 25 strikeouts), Chris Manno (2.31 ERA in 23.1ip with 24 strikeouts) and Curtis Partch (1.88 ERA in 28.2ip with 33 strikeouts in the bullpen).

 

Catcher – Dioner Navarro

 

Navarro has been splitting time with Corky Miller in Louisville. In his first year with the organization he is hitting .309/.383/.423 for the Bats with 12 walks and 13 strikeouts. He has also thrown out 39% of attempted base stealers.

 

First Baseman – Donald Lutz

 

While Lutz is currently on the disabled list, he leads the organization with 16 doubles, 13 home runs and a .617 slugging percentage. With a .306 average and a .363 on-base percentage he makes it an easy choice at first base in most year, but in a year where first base has been relatively weak in the system he is the highlander.

 

Second Base – Ryan Wright

 

Wright has been one of the few offensive bright spots for the Dayton Dragons this season as he has hit .307/.352/.427 on the season so far with 16 walks and 29 strikeouts. He has also been about as sure in the field as you could ever expect with a .975 fielding percentage.

 

Third Base – Henry Rodriguez

 

Rodriguez, like Donald Lutz, has found himself on the disabled list over the past several weeks. While he was healthy and in the line up for the Blue Wahoos, Rodriguez paced the way with a league leading .348 average to go along with a .385 on-base percentage and .439 slugging percentage. In the field, despite limited action in the past (at least in the US) he has a .976 fielding percentage at the position.

 

Shortstop – Billy Hamilton

 

What, you expected someone else? Nah, I didn’t think so. Hamilton is hitting .315/.401/.438 with 35 walks and 48 strikeouts on the season. Oh, and he has 72 steals in 86 attempts on the year. That is more than roughly 100 teams in the minor leagues. Hamilton has also cut down on his error rate this season some.

 

Corner Outfield – Bryson Smith

 

Smith has been one of the more consistent hitters in the system this year with a .317/.382/.441 line for the Bakersfield Blaze while manning mostly center field for the first place squad. He gets pushed to a corner position because there is a better defender in center and not many options for outfielders this season that are performing.

 

Corner Outfield – Josh Fellhauer

 

Fellhauer has been a staple for the Blue Wahoos since coming off of the DL where he began the season. He has hit .307/.390/.423 in 161 plate appearances with 19 walks and 23 strikeouts. His .813 OPS is second among outfielders (excluding Donald Lutz, who has played a few more games at first than the outfield) to only Bryson Smith.

 

Center Field – Ryan LaMarre

 

Ryan LaMarre is hitting .282/.375/.374 for the Blue Wahoos with 33 walks and 60 strikeouts in 277 plate appearances. His .748 OPS ranks third among outfielders in the system. After having an organizational leading 16 assists last season, LaMarre already has 12 this season.

 

Bench – Mike Costanzo (3B/1B – .300/.421/.525 in 145 PA’s), Didi Gregorius (SS – .283/.345/.336 in 258 PA’s), Theo Bowe (OF – .273/.375/.360 in 205 PA’s) and Yovan Gonzalez (C – .291/.341/.419 in 133 PA’s)

[nkufan23]

6/12

Lville-Joey Gathright finally had an off night going 0-4 but he did draw a walk, he drops his season AVG to .319. Willie Harris went 2-3 with an RBI. Mike Costanzo went 2-4 with 3 RBI a HR(4). Dioner Navarro went 1-1 in a pinch hitting role, he is hitting .316 on the year.

Bakersfield-It was a Double Header. In game 1 Billy Hamilton went 1-3 with a BB and a K. Theo Bowe went 1-4 with an RBI. In game 2 Billy Hamilton went 3-4 raising his average to .322 and stealing base 73. Theo Bowe stayed hot and went 2-4 and is up to .378. Started Joshua Smith 5-4 on the year went 7 innings of 4 hit ball allowing 1 ER and striking out 9.

[nkufan23]

Fantastic article on Cingrani for Pensacola who IMO has pushed himself into the Reds #1 pitching prospect in front of Corcino...One of the few guys that I hope don't get traded at the deadline...

 

Prospect Pitch: Cingrani goes all out | MiLB.com News | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball

[nkufan23]

The All-Star teams are now out for all of the leagues that are playing right now except for AAA, who actually uses fan voting for its starters. Here are the Reds players who were named to an All Star team:

 

Southern League (AA):

 

Daniel Corcino – RHP

JC Sulbaran – RHP

Didi Gregorius – SS

Ryan LaMarre – OF

Josh Fellhauer – OF

Henry Rodriguez – 3B (injured)

Joel Guzman – 1B (unavailable for personal reasons)

Donnie Joseph – (promoted)

California League (A+)

 

Chad Rogers – RHP

Brian Pearl – RHP

Billy Hamilton – SS

Donald Lutz – 1B (injured)

Tony Cingrani – LHP (promoted)

Midwest League (Low A)

 

Ryan Wright – 2B

[nkufan23]

6/13

 

Pensacola-Ryan LaMarre went 1-4 with an RBI and a run. Didi Gregorius went 2-4 with 2 doubles, a walk, RBI and a run. Josh Fellhauer went 1-4 with an RBI and a run. David Vidal went 2-5 with a double. Didi Gregorius is hitting .349/.391/.465 over his last 10 games and has a hit in 9 of those games.

 

Bakersfield-Billy Hamilton went 1-4 with a double, walk, steal (74) and a run. Devin Lohman went 1-3 with a walk, steal (14) and 2 runs. Dominic D’Anna went 1-4 with a run. Travis Mattair went 2-4 with a HR (8) and 4 RBI. Juan Duran went 2-4. Tucker Barnhart went 2-4 with a double and 2 RBI. Andrew Brackman allowed an unearned run in 4.1 innings with 5 walks and 2 strikeouts.12222222

[BaseballIsLife]

Has Robert Stephenson pitched yet this year?

[nkufan23]

Has Robert Stephenson pitched yet this year?

 

No he will be reporting to Billings...Their season begins soon June 18th...I cannot wait to see him as well as the other young guys, they should be a fun team to follow...I look forward to having another team to follow...

 

Also side note the DSL Reds have been playing for about a week...I dont usually follow them but I will post updates from time to time if a guy is really tearing it up, they have 2 teams this year 1 is a slit squad with the Diamondbacks DSL team...

 

Here is a link to the Billings squad...It will still change before the season begins, Stephenson and some of the new draftees should report there...

 

Here is a link confirming Stephenson...

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/reds/2012/06/13/minor-league-notes-on-hamilton-stephenson/

[nkufan23]

6/14

Lville-Felix Perez went 2-5 with a double and 3 RBI. Dioner Navarro went 3-4 with a run. Danny Dorn went 3-3 with a double, walk, RBI and 3 runs. Corky Miller went 2-2 with 2 walks, a HR (3) and 2 RBI. Paul Janish returned and went 0-3. Felix Perez may be warming up as he is hitting .311/.367/.444 in June and even better over his last 10 games (.343/.378/.514). Dioner Navarro is now hitting .333 on the season. Joey Gathright didn't play and Willie Harris was removed mid way thru, it's possible that one of the two or both are on the way to NY to help the Reds.

 

Bakersfield-Billy Hamilton went 1-4 with an RBI and a steal (75). Juan Duran went 1-3 with a run. Jaren Matthews went 1-3 with a run. Niko Vasquez went 2-3 with a double, HR (2), 2 RBI and 2 runs. Jamie Walczak allowed 2 runs in 4 innings with 2 walks and 7 strikeouts. The win clinched the first half title for the Blaze and a playoff spot.

[catcoach]

6/14

Lville-Felix Perez went 2-5 with a double and 3 RBI. Dioner Navarro went 3-4 with a run. Danny Dorn went 3-3 with a double, walk, RBI and 3 runs. Corky Miller went 2-2 with 2 walks, a HR (3) and 2 RBI. Paul Janish returned and went 0-3. Felix Perez may be warming up as he is hitting .311/.367/.444 in June and even better over his last 10 games (.343/.378/.514). Dioner Navarro is now hitting .333 on the season. Joey Gathright didn't play and Willie Harris was removed mid way thru, it's possible that one of the two or both are on the way to NY to help the Reds.

 

Harris did not play. Perez had a couple hits, but also badly misplayed a ball in CF with the bases loaded which led to 3 runs instead of 1 on a SacFly. Bray struck out the side on 12 pitches and Navarro is a nice insurance policy for Mesoraco/Hanigan. Gathright has been pretty solid, but not much healthy talent in Louisville right now. Rolen playing tonight/tomorrow night on rehab assignment.

[nkufan23]

6/14

Lville-Felix Perez went 2-5 with a double and 3 RBI. Dioner Navarro went 3-4 with a run. Danny Dorn went 3-3 with a double, walk, RBI and 3 runs. Corky Miller went 2-2 with 2 walks, a HR (3) and 2 RBI. Paul Janish returned and went 0-3. Felix Perez may be warming up as he is hitting .311/.367/.444 in June and even better over his last 10 games (.343/.378/.514). Dioner Navarro is now hitting .333 on the season. Joey Gathright didn't play and Willie Harris was removed mid way thru, it's possible that one of the two or both are on the way to NY to help the Reds.

 

Harris did not play. Perez had a couple hits, but also badly misplayed a ball in CF with the bases loaded which led to 3 runs instead of 1 on a SacFly. Bray struck out the side on 12 pitches and Navarro is a nice insurance policy for Mesoraco/Hanigan. Gathright has been pretty solid, but not much healthy talent in Louisville right now. Rolen playing tonight/tomorrow night on rehab assignment.

 

According too Twitter Harris was removed once the game already began...I was going off of that I didn't watch the game last night I watched Finals

[nkufan23]

Good read on Sal Romano the 23rd Round Pick of the Reds last year out of Southington High the same school that produced Rob Dibble...Romano chose to sign with the Reds vs attending the University of Tennessee and was considered a bit of a steal in last years draft...He will be starting in Billings along with Stephenson

 

Southington's Romano moves up in Reds' system - MyRecordJournal.com: Southington Blue Knights Sports Coverage

[nkufan23]

6/15

Lville-Paul Janish went 1-4 with a run...Scott Rolen went 1-3...Mike Costanzo went 1-4 with a double...Dioner Navarro went 2-4 with an RBI...Bill Bray struggled with 2 hits, a walk and 2 earned runs in 0.2 innings.

 

Pensacola-Game 1-Brodie Greene went 2-3 with a double and a walk...Joel Guzman went 1-3 with a solo HR (8) and a walk...Game 2-Didi Gregorius went 1-3 with a walk...Brodie Greene went 1-3 with a double, walk and a run...Joel Guzman went 2-2 with a double, walk and a run...JC Sulbaran went 2-2 with an RBI at the plate. He allowed 1 earned (2 total) in 5.1 innings with 3 walks and 6 strikeouts.

 

Bakersfield-Theo Bowe went 2-3 with a walk and a run and a steal (32)...Devin Lohman went 2-4 with an RBI and a steal (15)...Juan Duran went 3-4 with a double, 3 runs and 2 solo HR’s (7)...Danny Vicioso went 2-3 with a walk...Bowe is now hitting .367/.457/.468 with 20 steals in 32 games for the Blaze.