Author Topic: Tri-City ValleyCats 2016 (Read 12577 times)

Nate Colbert · « **on:** June 14, 2016, 09:05:51 pm »

The club released a preliminary unofficial roster.

Not unexpected but Daz Cameron is on the roster.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #1 on:** June 16, 2016, 06:59:08 pm »

A rehabbing Akeem Bostick is the starting pitcher for tomorrow night's opener.

pots · « **Reply #2 on:** June 17, 2016, 06:56:07 pm »

Wrenn starts career with a 5000 OPS

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2016, 11:10:21 am »

A few roster notes (other than 2016 draftees and players who had previously made 2016 debuts):

RHP Enrique Chavez--signed out of Mexico in 2014, he pitched primarily in the GCL last season where he was a tandem starter.

RHP Dylan James--NDFA out of West Texas A&M in 2014 who saw (limited) action in the GCL and at Greeneville last year.

RHP Hector Perez--20-year old out of the DR who was so effective in his debut in the DSL last summer the Astros moved him up to the GCL mid-season.

RHP Erasmo Pinales--another Dominican pitcher, he spent 2 years in the DSL before a successful stateside debut at Greeneville last year (33 Ks and 10 Ws in 32.2 IP) as part of the tandem.

RHP Carlos Sierra--21-year old Cuban making his pro debut. Signed last December.

LHP Ben Smith--drafted in the 17th round back in 2014 out of Coastal Carolina, Smith will be making his professional debut. Recovery from TJS followed by treatment for cancer delayed the start of his career. Good luck to him.

RHP Josue Uribe--not the most successful of seasons statistically in the DSL last year, still Astros brass thought enough of the 21-year old Dominican to bring him stateside for a handful of appearances in late August in the GCL.

LHP Framber Valdez--22-year old out of the DR making US debut after struggling with control in the DSL last year.

C Kevin Martir-2015 draftee out of Maryland (18th round) who was used at Greeneville last season where he hit just .218/.355/.234.

INF/OF Marcos Almonte--signed to a modest bonus several years ago, spent most of last year in the DSL before moving up to the GCL and hitting .299/.321/.364 in 19 games. 20 years old.

2B Kolbey Carpenter--33rd rounder last year out of the U of Oklahoma, he's repeating the NY-Penn.

3B Randy Cesar--signed for $100K 5 years ago, the 21-year old hit .236/.327/.346 for the G-stros last year.

OF Brauly Mejia--21-year old from the DR put up a .283/.335/.428 slash line in the Appy in 2015. Signed 4 years ago.

OF Luis Payano--hit .243/.307/.379 in 36 games as a 19-year old for Greeneville last year.

Undoubtedly some of these guys will get bumped down a level or two as more 2016 draftees sign and get assigned to the V-Cats.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2016, 03:05:39 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 16, 2016, 06:59:08 pm

A rehabbing Akeem Bostick is the starting pitcher for tomorrow night's opener.

That's a groin injury that has kept him out since he last pitched April 21 with the JetHawks. Hurled 2-hit shutout ball over 6 innings last night (61 pitches, 48 strikes).

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Nate Colbert · « **Reply #5 on:** June 18, 2016, 08:20:37 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 18, 2016, 11:10:21 am

RHP Hector Perez--20-year old out of the DR who was so effective in his debut in the DSL last summer the Astros moved him up to the GCL mid-season.

Impressive NYP debut tonight for the 6'3" 190 lb pitcher: 4 IP 2 H 0 R 3 W 6 K.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #6 on:** June 20, 2016, 10:40:55 pm »

Very cool US professional debut for 21-year old Cuban Carlos Sierra: 6 IP 1 H 0 R 2 W 5 K. Particularly nice given that the 6'3" 195 lb righty last pitched (in games that counted) three years ago in the Serie Nacional.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #7 on:** June 21, 2016, 07:06:35 am »

Wild one last night. The V-Cats scored 4 in the top of the 17th to break a 9-inning scoreless streak, then hung on to win by 1 as bad defense contributed to a 3-run response.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #8 on:** June 21, 2016, 02:43:21 pm »

Two more pitchers added to the roster: a rehabbing LHP Albert Minnis and 2016 draftee RHP Kevin Hill.

C Gabriel Bracamonte and OF Luis Payano assigned to Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #9 on:** June 22, 2016, 03:46:27 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 21, 2016, 02:43:21 pm

C Gabriel Bracamonte and OF Luis Payano assigned to Greeneville.

As have LHP Framber Valdez (who pitched last night for the V-Cats) and RHP Ricardo Castro.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2016, 04:01:01 pm »

13th-rounder 2B Ryne Birk assigned to the V-Cats today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #11 on:** June 22, 2016, 08:01:31 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 21, 2016, 02:43:21 pm

Two more pitchers added to the roster: a rehabbing LHP Albert Minnis and 2016 draftee RHP Kevin Hill.

Minnis was perfect in his first action of 2016, retiring all six batters he faced while whiffing four.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #12 on:** June 22, 2016, 10:51:50 pm »

Bad Cam has returned--11 whiffs in last 19 ABs.

Reuben · « **Reply #13 on:** June 23, 2016, 02:52:46 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 22, 2016, 10:51:50 pm

Bad Cam has returned--11 whiffs in last 19 ABs.

Baddaz?

Couldn't resist.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #14 on:** June 23, 2016, 11:35:53 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 22, 2016, 10:51:50 pm

Bad Cam has returned--11 whiffs in last 19 ABs.

Did he work out with Gomez in the offseason?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2016, 02:44:52 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 22, 2016, 03:46:27 pm

C Gabriel Bracamonte and OF Luis Payano assigned to Greeneville.

As have LHP Framber Valdez (who pitched last night for the V-Cats) and RHP Ricardo Castro.

Also dropped down to the G-Stros today was INF/OF Marcos Almonte.

Reuben · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2016, 08:42:18 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 22, 2016, 10:51:50 pm

Bad Cam has returned--11 whiffs in last 19 ABs.

It seems like he might be getting overwhelmed by the more polished, older, college kids in the NYPL.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2016, 01:24:09 pm »

Southpaws Howie Brey and Sean Stutzman up from Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #18 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:14:14 pm »

Daz(zles): 2 singles, 1 triple, 1 HR, and 1 SB against the Spinners tonight.

Reuben · « **Reply #19 on:** June 28, 2016, 11:35:11 am »

Great to see. And he's toned down the wind machine a little in the last few games. Hope this is the start of a corner-turning for him.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #20 on:** June 28, 2016, 03:21:37 pm »

LHP Chris Cotton rehabbing with the V-Cats.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #21 on:** June 30, 2016, 06:49:21 pm »

Stephen Wrenn, who they moved down into the cleanup spot for tonight's game, with his 6th homer in 13 games.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #22 on:** July 05, 2016, 04:45:49 pm »

It was obvious something was wrong when he was pulled after just 2 batters in his last start, but according to the Chron 4th-rounder Brett Adcock is out for the rest of the year with what is being reported as a knee injury.

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bubba · « **Reply #23 on:** July 05, 2016, 06:20:16 pm »

What is The story on this. He hasn't been in the organization long, but has excelled at every level and moved up Quickly. Thanks in advance.

Reuben · « **Reply #24 on:** July 06, 2016, 11:53:33 am »

Quote from: bubba on July 05, 2016, 06:20:16 pm

What is The story on this. He hasn't been in the organization long, but has excelled at every level and moved up Quickly. Thanks in advance.

Who are you talking about?

jaklewein · « **Reply #25 on:** July 06, 2016, 02:16:17 pm »

Quote from: Reuben on July 06, 2016, 11:53:33 am

Who are you talking about?

I presume he's asking about Hector Perez. He asked the same question in another thread and listed the name there.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #26 on:** July 07, 2016, 02:58:53 pm »

Jake Kaplan ‏@jakemkaplan 16 minutes ago
Astros OF prospect Daz Cameron was diagnosed with a broken left pointer finger and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Okey-dokey, then.

Mr. Happy · « **Reply #27 on:** July 07, 2016, 03:04:22 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 07, 2016, 02:58:53 pm

Jake Kaplan ‏@jakemkaplan 16 minutes ago
Astros OF prospect Daz Cameron was diagnosed with a broken left pointer finger and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Okey-dokey, then.

A forgettable year for that young man.

Duman · « **Reply #28 on:** July 07, 2016, 03:23:31 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 07, 2016, 02:58:53 pm

Jake Kaplan ‏@jakemkaplan 16 minutes ago
Astros OF prospect Daz Cameron was diagnosed with a broken left pointer finger and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Okey-dokey, then.

That must be a break that required surgery. The season still has 7 weeks left in it. That is a long recovery time for a broken finger.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #29 on:** July 07, 2016, 04:25:14 pm »

The V-Cats now need another outfielder so Spencer Johnson (16th-rounder, 2016) moves up from the G-stros.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #30 on:** July 07, 2016, 05:22:21 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 07, 2016, 02:58:53 pm

Jake Kaplan ‏@jakemkaplan 16 minutes ago
Astros OF prospect Daz Cameron was diagnosed with a broken left pointer finger and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

Okey-dokey, then.

Hit by pitch in his first at-bat last night.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #31 on:** July 18, 2016, 10:25:29 pm »

RHP Agapito Barrios up from GCL club, LHP Luis Ramirez in turn down to Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #32 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:11:10 pm »

3B Randy Cesar batting .586 (17-29) over his last 8 games. Leads the NYP with a .389 BA. Good for him and hope it all continues, though his track record over his four previous minor league seasons didn't hint at this kind of success. Plus his K rate remains high and their hasn't been a whole lotta power to go along with it.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #33 on:** July 18, 2016, 11:53:24 pm »

2nd round pick Ronnie Dawson with 4 longballs and 12 RBIs over his last 5 games.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #34 on:** July 21, 2016, 02:34:32 pm »

UH's Nick Hernandez off to a solid start, 1-0 3/3 in saves, 1.98 ERA. 13 IP, 4 BB, 15 Ks 12 Hits.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #35 on:** July 21, 2016, 06:41:05 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 18, 2016, 11:11:10 pm

3B Randy Cesar batting .586 (17-29) over his last 8 games. Leads the NYP with a .389 BA.

And it earns him a promotion to QC as a replacement for Duarte. INF Tyler Wolfe moves up from Greeneville to take Cesar's spot on the ValleyCats roster.

Reuben · « **Reply #36 on:** July 21, 2016, 06:45:44 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 21, 2016, 06:41:05 pm

And it earns him a promotion to QC as a replacement for Duarte. INF Tyler Wolfe moves up from Greeneville to take Cesar's spot on the ValleyCats roster.

And are they rewarding Wolfe for pitching in that marathon game?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #37 on:** July 21, 2016, 07:52:12 pm »

Quote from: jaklewein on July 06, 2016, 02:16:17 pm

I presume he's asking about Hector Perez. He asked the same question in another thread and listed the name there.

For Bubba:

You may have already seen it if you read WTHB but Jayne posted some information today about both Perez and Randy Cesar. Most interesting part was pitching coach Drew French noting the change to Perez's delivery which resulted in his FB going from 88-91 in spring training to now touching 97-98. That was a heckuva tweak.

Reuben · « **Reply #38 on:** July 24, 2016, 10:56:20 am »

BA highlights 'Cats CF Stephen Wrenn in their daily Prospect Report:

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Stephen Wrenn, cf, Astros. Wrenn, whose draft stock took a hit after a down year at Georgia, has shrugged that off in his pro debut. Wrenn hit his ninth homer Saturday—by far the most in the short-season New York-Penn League—as Tri-City beat Staten Island (Yankees) 8-4. Wrenn’s swing is geared for power and that much is evident as he’s slugging .574.

Overall, he's hitting .292/.382/.569 with 18 BB & 36 K in 33 games. He's also 8 of 9 in SB attempts. Looking like a possible steal from the 6th round of this year's draft.

Mike S. · « **Reply #39 on:** July 25, 2016, 11:47:55 am »

Seriously. Wrenn has had a very impressive start to his pro career. Hope he keeps it up.

(ETA: Been meaning to ask whether he finish out the season at Tri-Valley? Perhaps get called up to Quad Cities?)

Jacksonian · « **Reply #40 on:** July 25, 2016, 11:49:26 am »

Quote from: Mike S. on July 25, 2016, 11:47:55 am

Seriously. Wrenn has had a very impressive start to his pro career. Hope he keeps it up.

(ETA: Been meaning to ask whether he finish out the season at Tri-Valley? Perhaps get called up to Quad Cities?)

My guess is he stays put. He's been slumping lately and the K's are up.

Mike S. · « **Reply #41 on:** July 25, 2016, 11:50:28 am »

Thanks, Jacksonian!! Don't know nearly enough about these sorts of things, hence, why I asked the question.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #42 on:** July 25, 2016, 11:55:10 am »

Quote from: Mike S. on July 25, 2016, 11:50:28 am

Thanks, Jacksonian!! Don't know nearly enough about these sorts of things, hence, why I asked the question.

He's come down from that hot start. In July his batting average is just .259. See his page here: http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?sid=milb&player_id=642227#/career/R/hitting/2016/ALL

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #43 on:** July 26, 2016, 01:20:31 pm »

Very nice outing from 20 year old Enrique Chavez last night. 5 innings, 1 hit 0 runs, 0 walks 7 ks. For the season he has a 1.41 era in 8 games (5 starts) 32 IP 24 H, 8 BB 24 Ks.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #44 on:** July 27, 2016, 04:41:01 pm »

With Wrenn and Valdez leaving, INF Connor Goedert and RHP Makay Nelson demoted from QC.

3B Marcos Almonte and RHP Angelo Serrano also move up from Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #45 on:** July 31, 2016, 09:43:41 pm »

RHP Tyler Britton promoted from Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #46 on:** August 01, 2016, 05:53:29 pm »

OF Bryan De La Cruz (.250/.349/.467 in the Appy) moves up from the G-stros.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #47 on:** August 03, 2016, 02:40:57 pm »

SS Miguelangel Sierra and his .620 slugging percentage moves up from Greeneville along with C Gabriel Bracamonte (effectively replacing Rogers and Birk) and RHP Abdiel Saldana. Saldana had a 34/7 K to BB ratio in 23 IP for Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #48 on:** August 09, 2016, 03:18:29 pm »

RHP Enrique Chavez, C Chuckie Robinson and 1B Taylor Jones all named to NYP all-star squad.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #49 on:** August 09, 2016, 10:33:33 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 07, 2016, 04:25:14 pm

The V-Cats now need another outfielder so Spencer Johnson (16th-rounder, 2016) moves up from the G-stros.

Homered for 3rd game in a row. Now has 8 longballs in 30 games since being drafted.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #50 on:** August 10, 2016, 05:05:27 pm »

LHP Salvador Montano up from Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #51 on:** August 12, 2016, 10:45:56 pm »

Interesting start for Tyler Britton as a professional. Now has 47 Ks and just 3 BBs in 29 IP (granted, a lot of that was at Greeneville) for the 23rd rounder who was a career reliever during his 4 years in college.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #52 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:45:21 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 09, 2016, 03:18:29 pm

RHP Enrique Chavez, C Chuckie Robinson and 1B Taylor Jones all named to NYP all-star squad.

Robinson and Jones each 0-2 with a whiff in the game tonight while Chavez tossed a scoreless frame, K'ing 2.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #53 on:** August 18, 2016, 04:01:25 pm »

RHP Devin Raftery (NDFA) moves up from Greeneville.

La Verdad · « **Reply #54 on:** August 19, 2016, 08:20:31 am »

Breaking: Tyler Britton issued a walk in his outing yesterday.

The 22nd-rounder from High Point has 52 strikeouts and 4 walks in 32 IP between TC and Greeneville.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #55 on:** August 20, 2016, 03:45:06 pm »

The re-up parade continues: Astros and V-Cats extend PDC thru 2018. Astros have been in TRC since the 2002 season. The only longer affiliations in Astros/Colt 45s history are AAA Tucson (17 years, 1980-1996), AA Columbus (21 years, 1970-1990) and previous NYP affiliate Auburn (19 years, 1982-2000).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #56 on:** September 02, 2016, 03:21:34 pm »

RHP Abdiel Saldana (58 Ks vs just 9 walks combined in the Appy and NYP this season) bumped up to the Bandits while rehabber Tyson Perez and RHP Ricardo Castro are assigned to the V-Cats from the GCL and Greeneville, respectively.