Author Topic: Lancaster JetHawks 2016 (Read 23179 times)

Duman · « **on:** April 05, 2016, 07:23:32 pm »

Talk about your Cal League bus riders here.

Duman · « **Reply #1 on:** April 05, 2016, 07:34:34 pm »

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2016, 09:49:49 pm »

Belmont University teammates C/1B Jamie Ritchie and OF Drew Ferguson reunited again (though they might have been on the QC roster at the same time for a couple days last year).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2016, 10:56:22 pm »

Interested to see how OF Alejandro Garcia does at Lancaster. One of last year's Cuban signees ($750K was his signing bonus), the Astros stuck him in the DSL last year for 14 games simply to shake the rust off after having last played in the Cuban National Series back in 2012. Now we'll see how he does in a somewhat more age-appropriate league (he turns 25 in July).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #4 on:** April 20, 2016, 10:31:37 pm »

That EST stay for Yeyfry Del Rosario lasted about a nanosecond as he and fellow CC Hook pitcher Edgardo Sandoval were both sent to the Cal League.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #5 on:** April 21, 2016, 05:41:12 pm »

Who are the top couple players to be paying attention to at Lancaster?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #6 on:** April 21, 2016, 07:20:03 pm »

Quote from: Navin R Johnson on April 21, 2016, 05:41:12 pm

Who are the top couple players to be paying attention to at Lancaster?

Not a whole lot of top prospect talent on the JetHawks right now. Best of the bunch is unquestionably Riley Ferrell, the former TCU closer and last year's 3rd round pick who's off to great start this year. Not out of the question you could see him in the Astros' bullpen by the end of the year.

Big dropoff after Ferrell. OF Jason Martin is a kid who could still break out. Only 20 and like Ferrell is off to a good start with Lancaster.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #7 on:** April 22, 2016, 06:53:19 pm »

C Garrett Stubbs to the DL. C Richard Gonzalez (played at TRC in 2015) up from EST to replace Stubbs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2016, 11:59:10 pm »

RHP Akeem Bostick also to the DL.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2016, 06:02:27 pm »

After putting up an 0.80 WHIP and 1.93 ERA in 4 games for the Bandits, 21-year old Cuban pitcher Rogelio Armenteros has been promoted to the JetHawks from QC.

Also, INF Luis Reynoso (spent 2015 at QC) has been activated out of EST. INF Jose Fernandez went to the DL.

Reuben · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2016, 11:52:10 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 23, 2016, 11:59:10 pm

RHP Akeem Bostick also to the DL.

Bostick is another guy to keep an eye on, along with Ferrell and Martin.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #11 on:** April 29, 2016, 11:47:13 pm »

Trent Thornton (5th rounder last year out of UNC) and Josh James combine on the 1-hitter.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #12 on:** May 01, 2016, 03:07:13 pm »

Speed, no pop (from today's game notes):

Quote

The JetHawks lead the league with 46 stolen bases...OF Bobby Boyd is tied for the league lead with 11 steals on the season.

Lancaster hitters totaled 6 home runs in the season's opening month...the total is the franchise's lowest for a single month since monthly stats started being kept in 2005...the previous low total was 15 in April of 2010 and 2005.

On the pitching side, Trent Thornton ranks 5th in the Cal League with an 0.89 WHIP.

Reuben · « **Reply #13 on:** May 01, 2016, 09:01:22 pm »

Wow. 6 team HR in one month. So, that means if you adjust for the league and ballpark, they've actually hit like, negative-4 homers or something, right?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2016, 07:15:29 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 20, 2016, 10:31:37 pm

That EST stay for Yeyfry Del Rosario lasted about a nanosecond as he and fellow CC Hook pitcher Edgardo Sandoval were both sent to the Cal League.

Del Rosario back to EST as RHP Andrew Walter was activated from the DL. Walter hasn't pitched yet this season but spent time with the JetHawks last season after serving a 50-game suspension for a "drug of abuse". Signed in 2011 as a NDFA out of Yavapai juco.

Duder · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2016, 10:33:26 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 02, 2016, 07:15:29 pm

Del Rosario back to EST as RHP Andrew Walter was activated from the DL. Walter hasn't pitched yet this season but spent time with the JetHawks last season after serving a 50-game suspension for a "drug of abuse". Signed in 2011 as a NDFA out of Yavapai juco.

Actually, Walter has pitched in one game this year for Lancaster. The game was started on 4/8 and is currently suspended due to rain. Walter started the game and had a line of 3.2IP 1H 1ER 3BB 6K.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2016, 11:04:49 pm »

Quote from: Duder on May 02, 2016, 10:33:26 pm

Actually, Walter has pitched in one game this year for Lancaster. The game was started on 4/8 and is currently suspended due to rain. Walter started the game and had a line of 3.2IP 1H 1ER 3BB 6K.

Thought I might have missed something there. Thanks for the correction.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #17 on:** May 03, 2016, 09:37:51 am »

The next Tyler White?

VirtualBob · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2016, 10:54:08 am »

Quote from: Jacksonian on May 03, 2016, 09:37:51 am

The next Tyler White?

He has a better glove than White, but I would not expect him to match White's offense numbers. A quick comparison at level:

Class A
White (23; 2014) 71 G, 290 AB, 20 2b, 7 HR, 35 BB, 40 K, .305/.414/.485
Tanielu (22; 2015) 110 G, 419 AB, 27 2b, 6 HR, 30 BB, 65 K, .308/.354/.434

Class A+
White (23; 2014) 43 G, 186 AB, 13 2b, 8 HR, 28 BB, 27 K, .267/.403/.527
Tanielu (23; 2016) 21 G, 80 AB, 6 2b, 2 HR, 5 BB, 13 K, .300/.345/.475

I think the K-rate, K:BB ratio and HR rate are most telling.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #19 on:** May 05, 2016, 08:14:33 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 22, 2016, 06:53:19 pm

C Garrett Stubbs to the DL. C Richard Gonzalez (played at TRC in 2015) up from EST to replace Stubbs.

Stubbs activated, Gonzalez back to EST.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #20 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:51:34 pm »

OF Ramon Laureano, 16th round pick in 2014 out of juco NE Oklahoma A&M, is 2nd in the California League with a .430 OBP (ex-Horn C.J. Hinojosa of San Jose leads the league at .463). He's also tied for 5th in the Cally with 9 SBs.

juliogotay · « **Reply #21 on:** May 11, 2016, 05:53:45 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 11, 2016, 05:51:34 pm

OF Ramon Laureano, 16th round pick in 2014 out of juco NE Oklahoma A&M, is 2nd in the California League with a .430 OBP (ex-Horn C.J. Hinojosa of San Jose leads the league at .463). He's also tied for 5th in the Cally with 9 SBs.

That little school has had several players signed by the Astros. Miami, Oklahoma.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #22 on:** May 11, 2016, 06:03:42 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 11, 2016, 05:53:45 pm

That little school has had several players signed by the Astros. Miami, Oklahoma.

JetHawk teammate Dean Deetz played with Laureano at NEO and came in the same draft (11th round).

(BTW, many moons ago former Pirates and Angels 2B Johnny Ray played at NEO before moving on to the U of Arkansas and later getting picked by the Astros in the 12th round of the 1979 draft.)

WVastro · « **Reply #23 on:** May 11, 2016, 08:22:18 pm »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 11, 2016, 05:53:45 pm

That little school has had several players signed by the Astros. Miami, Oklahoma.

Pronounced "My-am-Muh" Oklahoma.

juliogotay · « **Reply #24 on:** May 11, 2016, 08:32:24 pm »

Quote from: WVastro on May 11, 2016, 08:22:18 pm

Pronounced "My-am-Muh" Oklahoma.

You are correct, sir. Just down the street is Commerce, Oklahoma. Home of one Mickey Mantle.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #25 on:** May 11, 2016, 11:41:36 pm »

C Garrett Stubbs now has a 10-game hitting streak (sandwiched around that 2 week stint on the DL). Batting .343 (12-35) during that period.

WVastro · « **Reply #26 on:** May 12, 2016, 12:13:09 am »

Quote from: juliogotay on May 11, 2016, 08:32:24 pm

You are correct, sir. Just down the street is Commerce, Oklahoma. Home of one Mickey Mantle.

And some damn fine chicken fried steak.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #27 on:** May 12, 2016, 01:47:30 pm »

Well, shit...

Jake Kaplan ‏@jakemkaplan 2 hours ago
Lancaster RHP Riley Ferrell, the Astros' 3rd-round pick last June, underwent surgery yesterday to repair an aneurysm in his shoulder area.

Throwing shoulder. Out for year.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #28 on:** May 12, 2016, 03:06:29 pm »

According to the CL transactions page, RHP Ryan Deemes has been promoted from QC. Last year's 36th round pick has been terrific out of the pen this season for the River Bandits (0.87 ERA and 0.73 WHIP) after putting up excellent numbers last year in SS ball.

juliogotay · « **Reply #29 on:** May 12, 2016, 05:14:16 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 12, 2016, 01:47:30 pm

Well, shit...

Jake Kaplan ‏@jakemkaplan 2 hours ago
Lancaster RHP Riley Ferrell, the Astros' 3rd-round pick last June, underwent surgery yesterday to repair an aneurysm in his shoulder area.

Throwing shoulder. Out for year.

Damn. Good thing they found it in time.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #30 on:** May 13, 2016, 05:28:53 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 12, 2016, 03:06:29 pm

According to the CL transactions page, RHP Ryan Deemes has been promoted from QC. Last year's 36th round pick has been terrific out of the pen this season for the River Bandits (0.87 ERA and 0.73 WHIP) after putting up excellent numbers last year in SS ball.

Another Bandits pitcher off to a strong start, Matt Bower, also gets promoted to the JetHawks. The lefty was a 23rd rounder last year out of Washington State.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #31 on:** May 13, 2016, 07:34:45 pm »

INF/OF Mark Wik suspended 50 games for 2nd positive test for a drug of abuse.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #32 on:** May 14, 2016, 11:20:19 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 13, 2016, 05:28:53 pm

Another Bandits pitcher off to a strong start, Matt Bower, also gets promoted to the JetHawks. The lefty was a 23rd rounder last year out of Washington State.

Awesome debut (5 IP 1 H 0 R 0 ER 2 W 10 K).

(BTW, Bower and fellow JetHawk Nick Tanielu were teammates at Washington State.)

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #33 on:** May 16, 2016, 07:59:54 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 11, 2016, 05:51:34 pm

OF Ramon Laureano, 16th round pick in 2014 out of juco NE Oklahoma A&M, is 2nd in the California League with a .430 OBP (ex-Horn C.J. Hinojosa of San Jose leads the league at .463). He's also tied for 5th in the Cally with 9 SBs.

Now leads the league with a .450 OBP and tied for 2nd with 14 steals.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #34 on:** May 16, 2016, 08:15:59 pm »

UT-ex INF Brooks Marlow promoted from QC.

Also, it appears OF Jason Martin has been suspended.

jbm · « **Reply #35 on:** May 16, 2016, 08:40:04 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 16, 2016, 08:15:59 pm

Also, it appears OF Jason Martin has been suspended.

For?

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #36 on:** May 16, 2016, 08:48:43 pm »

Quote from: jbm on May 16, 2016, 08:40:04 pm

For?

Dunno--just saw it listed on the transactions page. If it were PEDs/drugs of abuse, there would have been some sort of public announcement. So if I were to guess I'd say it was some sort of violation of team rules.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #37 on:** May 16, 2016, 10:28:31 pm »

Good grief, the heretofore weak-hitting J-Hawks have scored 19 runs thru the first 4 innings tonight. As you would suspect, the usual gale (28 mph) is blowing to RF at The Hangar.

I'm probably gonna jinx him but more impressive to me is that Rogelio Armenteros has managed to hold Lake Elsinore scoreless thus far.

ETA:

Armenteros with the very, very fine outing tonight: 6 IP 4 H 0 R 0 BB 9 K.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #38 on:** May 17, 2016, 05:15:10 pm »

Having served a 3-game suspension, Jason Martin re-activated today.

For the 3rd time this season, C Richard Gonzalez gets sent back to EST (or hangs with the JetHawks until a warm body is needed again, whatev).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #39 on:** May 18, 2016, 12:31:52 am »

Streaking...

C Garrett Stubbs (8th rounder out of USC last year) batting .346 (17-49) during his 14-gamer.

OF Bobby Boyd (8th rounder the year before out of West Virginia) hitting .415 (17-41) in his 9-gamer.

RHP Josh James (34th round out of juco Western Okla State in 2014) has whiffed 25 and walked just 3 over his last 17 innings while giving up only 10 hits.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #40 on:** May 19, 2016, 03:49:13 pm »

With Tanielu and Garcia movin on up, INF Antonio Nunez and OF Johnny Sewald join the JetHawks from QC.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #41 on:** May 20, 2016, 11:49:55 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 19, 2016, 03:49:13 pm

With Tanielu and Garcia movin on up, INF Antonio Nunez and OF Johnny Sewald join the JetHawks from QC.

In an otherwise dreary night at hitter heaven High Desert, in their Cally debuts the pair combined for 2 of the JetHawks measly 3 hits. Both got their hits in their very first ABs.

Also Garrett Stubbs had his 16-game hit streak snapped in the game.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #42 on:** May 24, 2016, 06:31:45 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 17, 2016, 05:15:10 pm

For the 3rd time this season, C Richard Gonzalez gets sent back to EST (or hangs with the JetHawks until a warm body is needed again, whatev).

Activated again today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #43 on:** May 26, 2016, 05:10:40 pm »

Lefty Alex Winkelman and righty Andrew Thome both promoted from Lancaster. C Richard Gonzalez (used on the mound in last night's blowout) back to EST/limbo/wherever.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #44 on:** May 27, 2016, 12:35:19 am »

7 home runs for the JetHawks (and 29 runs) in tonight's #HangarHorrorShow.

Home runs thus far for month of May (including tonight): 25.

Home runs for month of April: 6.

BizidyDizidy · « **Reply #45 on:** May 27, 2016, 06:55:46 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 27, 2016, 12:35:19 am

7 home runs for the JetHawks (and 29 runs) in tonight's #HangarHorrorShow.

Home runs thus far for month of May (including tonight): 25.

Home runs for month of April: 6.

Whatever the plan was for spring training, maybe next year let's do the opposite.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #46 on:** May 29, 2016, 07:20:01 pm »

OF Jason Martin remains on a tear, going 2-4 today with his 7th longball of the season. Current 7-game hitting streak in which he's batting .556 (15-27) with 5 homers.

jbm · « **Reply #47 on:** May 29, 2016, 07:23:16 pm »

Is he an athletic, marginal CF type or just strictly corner?

Duman · « **Reply #48 on:** May 29, 2016, 07:31:06 pm »

Quote from: jbm on May 29, 2016, 07:23:16 pm

Is he an athletic, marginal CF type or just strictly corner?

He was athletic and raw when he was in Gville. Could develop into a cf but could also play LF not sure he has arm for rf.

jbm · « **Reply #49 on:** May 29, 2016, 07:32:42 pm »

Thanks

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #50 on:** May 31, 2016, 03:10:17 pm »

20-year old INF Kristian Trompiz, batting just .191, demoted to QC. INF/OF Aaron Mizell up from the River Bandits to take his place.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #51 on:** May 31, 2016, 08:20:19 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 31, 2016, 03:10:17 pm

20-year old INF Kristian Trompiz, batting just .191, demoted to QC. INF/OF Aaron Mizell up from the River Bandits to take his place.

Mizell hit a HR in his first AB for the JetHawks tonight.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #52 on:** June 01, 2016, 11:46:12 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 21, 2016, 07:20:03 pm

OF Jason Martin is a kid who could still break out. Only 20 and like Ferrell is off to a good start with Lancaster.

Movin' on up...

MLB Pipeline ‏@MLBPipeline 8 hours ago
With Michael Feliz graduating from @Astros Top 30 list, @JetHawks OF Jason Martin enters.

#27 on the updated MLB.com prospect list.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #53 on:** June 05, 2016, 03:38:09 pm »

RHP Kevin Comer, who went on the DL back on April 20, activated today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #54 on:** June 06, 2016, 11:43:16 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 26, 2016, 05:10:40 pm

C Richard Gonzalez (used on the mound in last night's blowout) back to EST/limbo/wherever.

Make that wherever as the former 29th round pick in 2014 was released last week.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #55 on:** June 07, 2016, 11:16:17 pm »

After tonight's performance, Rogelio Armenteros has whiffed 34 and walked just 6 in his last 24 IP (5 outings).

ETA:
3 of the 5 outings were at The Hangar.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #56 on:** June 08, 2016, 10:26:57 pm »

Bobby Boyd and Garrett Stubbs were named to the Cal League All-Star squad today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #57 on:** June 09, 2016, 09:36:27 pm »

C Gabriel Bracamonte activated out of EST--IFA signed a couple of years ago who played in 18 games last season with the G-stros.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #58 on:** June 09, 2016, 11:37:45 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 18, 2016, 12:31:52 am

RHP Josh James (34th round out of juco Western Okla State in 2014) has whiffed 25 and walked just 3 over his last 17 innings while giving up only 10 hits.

Now has K'd 45 his last 36 IP with an 0.97 WHIP.

Duman · « **Reply #59 on:** June 10, 2016, 01:09:55 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 09, 2016, 11:37:45 pm

Now has K'd 45 his last 36 IP with an 0.97 WHIP.

His slider is a plus pitch. Could be a potential bull pen arm if he continues to develop.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #60 on:** June 10, 2016, 07:41:59 pm »

Jamie Ritchie to the DL, Trent Woodward down from Corpus to fill in.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #61 on:** June 14, 2016, 04:00:47 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 09, 2016, 09:36:27 pm

C Gabriel Bracamonte activated out of EST--IFA signed a couple of years ago who played in 18 games last season with the G-stros.

Sent back to Tri-City today with no game appearances in his first trip to full-season ball.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #62 on:** June 16, 2016, 06:17:20 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 26, 2016, 06:02:27 pm

Also, INF Luis Reynoso (spent 2015 at QC) has been activated out of EST. INF Jose Fernandez went to the DL.

Fernandez was released today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #63 on:** June 18, 2016, 03:38:43 pm »

A scouting report from that 2080 website (no video unfortunately) on Josh James' performance on Tuesday where he whiffed 11 and walked just 1 over 6 IP.

And a more positive one on Jason Martin (scroll about halfway down the page).

Also, here's a blurb from Wilson Karaman of BP in a chat re Rogelio Armenteros:

"...one of the most enjoyable arms in the Cal this year. Three potentially above-average pitches, mixes the hell out of 'em, adds and subtracts, manipulates his secondaries. He's a kitchen sinker. He's a wider range guy, as he's shown three different velo bands for his heater in the three starts, and I set the realistic at 45. It's a starter's arsenal though, and I think he'll pitch in that role in the big leagues. I should have mentioned Cuban deep arsenal guys in my "favorite type of prospect" answer, that was a fail."

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #64 on:** June 22, 2016, 07:19:56 pm »

Another scouting report from the 2080 website, this one on Garrett Stubbs.

FWIW, gets good marks on the defensive side.

And scouting reports on Trent Thornton, Kevin Comer, Bryan Muniz and Bobby Boyd as well.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #65 on:** June 23, 2016, 04:30:14 pm »

After his appearance in the MWL All-Star game the other night, RHP Kevin McCanna has been promoted from QC.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #66 on:** June 25, 2016, 03:36:24 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 13, 2016, 05:28:53 pm

Another Bandits pitcher off to a strong start, Matt Bower, also gets promoted to the JetHawks.

And gets demoted back to QC today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #67 on:** June 25, 2016, 10:58:22 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 10, 2016, 07:41:59 pm

Jamie Ritchie to the DL, Trent Woodward down from Corpus to fill in.

Ritchie comes off the DL with a bang, hitting 2 homers tonight.

Other roster moves: Woodward goes to DL along with 3B Luis Reynoso and RHP Yeyfry del Rosario, Akeem Bostick activated after those 2 rehab starts in TRC.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #68 on:** June 27, 2016, 09:27:43 pm »

RHP Gonzalo Sanudo dropped down to the JetHawks from CC. Offsetting move was McCanna (who's intro to The Hangar last night was...memorable) to the inactive list.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #69 on:** June 29, 2016, 04:56:06 pm »

McTag tweet says Crane has sent Fayetteville, N.C. city council a non-binding letter of intent to move the high-A team there.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #70 on:** June 29, 2016, 05:04:32 pm »

Quote from: Jacksonian on June 29, 2016, 04:56:06 pm

McTag tweet says Crane has sent Fayetteville, N.C. city council a non-binding letter of intent to move the high-A team there.

Apparently looking to buy a team to move there. That would provide real stability for the Astros.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #71 on:** July 05, 2016, 11:26:56 am »

Today's Knuckleball profile of Bobby Boyd.

(via Astros County)

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #72 on:** July 06, 2016, 04:52:04 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on May 13, 2016, 07:34:45 pm

INF/OF Mark Wik suspended 50 games for 2nd positive test for a drug of abuse.

Suspension served, activated today.

Also, RHP Scott Weathersby moved up to CC.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #73 on:** July 09, 2016, 01:08:16 am »

Wild numbers for Jacob Dorris (NDFA, 2015) since being called up to the JetHawks: 54 whiffs in 32 IP but also 19 walks, 9 plunks and 3 wild pitches.

Sidearming righty and the splits reflect it: 1.10 WHIP vs RHBs, 1.52 WHIP vs LHBs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #74 on:** July 09, 2016, 06:23:27 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on July 06, 2016, 04:52:04 pm

Also, RHP Scott Weathersby moved up to CC.

Back down to the J-Hawks today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #75 on:** July 10, 2016, 07:02:48 pm »

INF Luis Reynoso, who signed for $700K as an IFA back in 2011, released today.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #76 on:** July 17, 2016, 12:34:38 am »

Ramon Laureano had a PH 2-run double in the T9 that turned out to be the game-winner. Then swiped third (#32) and later scored in the inning.

Jason Schwartz ‏@jasondschwartz 10 minutes ago
The double extends Laureano's hit streak to 12. Hitting .489 (22x45) with 4 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR and 17 RBI during the streak.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #77 on:** July 17, 2016, 11:14:18 pm »

LHP Alex Winkelman off the DL, RHP Gonzalo Sanudo back to Corpus.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #78 on:** July 19, 2016, 01:24:32 am »

Ramon Laureano looking like a man in need of new challenges. Now hitting .519 (27-52) over his last 14 games. 1st in the league in OBP (.426), 1st in OPS (.950), 3rd in BA (.321), 4th in slugging (.524), tied for 1st in SBs (33).

And a .294/.403/.464 line away from The Hangar puts a more legitimate sheen on it.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #79 on:** July 21, 2016, 06:44:56 pm »

INF/OF Osvaldo Duarte up from QC after hitting .272/.321/.422 for the River Bandits.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #80 on:** July 21, 2016, 10:46:55 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on June 18, 2016, 03:38:43 pm

Also, here's a blurb from Wilson Karaman of BP in a chat re Rogelio Armenteros:

"...one of the most enjoyable arms in the Cal this year. Three potentially above-average pitches, mixes the hell out of 'em, adds and subtracts, manipulates his secondaries. He's a kitchen sinker. He's a wider range guy, as he's shown three different velo bands for his heater in the three starts, and I set the realistic at 45. It's a starter's arsenal though, and I think he'll pitch in that role in the big leagues. I should have mentioned Cuban deep arsenal guys in my "favorite type of prospect" answer, that was a fail."

And an expanded version.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #81 on:** July 26, 2016, 06:14:17 pm »

Righties Yeyfry Del Rosario and Christian Powell both released today. The latter was an 8th round pick back in 2012.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #82 on:** August 02, 2016, 10:12:23 pm »

Gurriel sighting in the box tonight. 2/3 so far.

edited to remove a brain cramp

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #83 on:** August 02, 2016, 10:58:32 pm »

Quote from: VirtualBob on August 02, 2016, 10:12:23 pm

Gurriel sighting in the box tonight. 2/3 so far.

Finished 3-4 with a double.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #84 on:** August 04, 2016, 11:42:49 pm »

Ralph Garza moved up from QC and debuted tonight in sparkling fashion--three scoreless frames with seven whiffs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #85 on:** August 04, 2016, 11:46:48 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 02, 2016, 10:58:32 pm

Gurriel sighting in the box tonight. 2/3 so far.

Finished 3-4 with a double.

Went 0-2 with a sac fly.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #86 on:** August 06, 2016, 05:46:57 pm »

Elieser Hernandez gets another shot at the Cal League. Let's hope it goes better than those 8 games earlier in the year.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #87 on:** August 07, 2016, 09:29:14 pm »

Gurriel 2-4 tonight with a double and a grand slam. Finishes his Lancaster stint 6-14 with 2 doubles, 1 HR and 9 RBIs.

On to Corpus Tuesday.

Reuben · « **Reply #88 on:** August 07, 2016, 10:11:02 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 07, 2016, 09:29:14 pm

Gurriel 2-4 tonight with a double and a grand slam. Finishes his Lancaster stint 6-14 with 2 doubles, 1 HR and 9 RBIs.

On to Corpus Tuesday.

May he swiftly, and surely, obliterate the fuck out of Texas League pitching.

Duman · « **Reply #89 on:** August 12, 2016, 03:18:06 pm »

Myles Straw called up from QC

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #90 on:** August 13, 2016, 01:23:23 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on April 05, 2016, 09:49:49 pm

Belmont University teammates C/1B Jamie Ritchie and OF Drew Ferguson reunited again (though they might have been on the QC roster at the same time for a couple days last year).

Ferguson with a current 14-game hitting streak in which he's batting .436 (24-55) and a 28-game on base streak.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #91 on:** August 14, 2016, 12:20:02 am »

Quote from: Duman on August 12, 2016, 03:18:06 pm

Myles Straw called up from QC

Reached base 4 times tonight in JetHawks debut (2 singles, double, HBP).

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #92 on:** August 14, 2016, 01:07:53 am »

OF johnny Sewald in July was no slouch (.364/.449/.625) and so far in August ain't half bad either (.400/.538/.575).

juliogotay · « **Reply #93 on:** August 14, 2016, 12:07:07 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 14, 2016, 12:20:02 am

Reached base 4 times tonight in JetHawks debut (2 singles, double, HBP).

Luhnow just said on the radio that Straw is one of his favorites. Speed is a 70 or 80 tool and he can hit. He thinks he has a chance to be more than just a 4th OFer type but at least that in the MLs.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #94 on:** August 15, 2016, 10:08:24 pm »

Takes him all of 3 games in the Cal League for Myles Straw to hit his first professional home run. Comes at the one park more hitter-friendly than The Hangar--High Desert.

VirtualBob · « **Reply #95 on:** August 15, 2016, 10:22:48 pm »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on August 15, 2016, 10:08:24 pm

Takes him all of 3 games in the Cal League for Myles Straw to hit his first professional home run. Comes at the one park more hitter-friendly than The Hangar--High Desert.

I'm over here in the corner pretending not to think about the BBGs.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #96 on:** August 16, 2016, 09:35:08 am »

Quote from: VirtualBob on August 15, 2016, 10:22:48 pm

I'm over here in the corner pretending not to think about the BBGs.

I think it's ok. IOW that might be the only place in affiliated baseball Straw could homer.

Duman · « **Reply #97 on:** August 16, 2016, 08:13:19 pm »

Straw was one of my favorites last year. His speed is very very impressive. I saw him get to some balls in the outfield I didn't think would be gotten to. Kind of Brett Phillips light.

Jacksonian · « **Reply #98 on:** August 17, 2016, 11:36:13 am »

Kyle Tucker has been promoted to the Jethawks.

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #99 on:** August 17, 2016, 02:01:39 pm »

Great news about Tucker. He's still mighty young for High A ball, no? (Or is Lancaster not technically High A?)

Duman · « **Reply #100 on:** August 17, 2016, 02:56:01 pm »

Quote from: Knoxbanedoodle on August 17, 2016, 02:01:39 pm

Great news about Tucker. He's still mighty young for High A ball, no? (Or is Lancaster not technically High A?)

Yes, it is high A ball and he is very young. Average age for position players in Cal League is 23.1. Tucker won't turn 20 until January. He will be one of the youngest players in the league.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #101 on:** August 18, 2016, 09:54:54 pm »

Quote from: Duman on August 17, 2016, 02:56:01 pm

Yes, it is high A ball and he is very young. Average age for position players in Cal League is 23.1. Tucker won't turn 20 until January. He will be one of the youngest players in the league.

2nd youngest. Michael De Leon of High Desert is the youngest by just 3 days vs Tucker.

Tucker, BTW, was 2-4 in his debut tonight.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #102 on:** August 19, 2016, 09:33:42 pm »

Albert Abreu promoted from the River Bandits.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #103 on:** September 01, 2016, 01:17:40 pm »

Tucker went 4 for 5 with 3 RBI last night, now hitting 326 in 46 at bats. Only 5 Ks vs 8 BBs so far.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #104 on:** September 01, 2016, 10:45:59 pm »

Jose Hernandez with 7 scoreless at The Hanger tonight and now has tossed blanks over his last 14 IP. Wilson Karaman of BP with a mini-scouting report via twitter tonight:

Wilson Karaman ‏@vocaljavelins 46 minutes ago Lancaster, CA
Astros Jose Hernandez showing impressive tempo & pitchability. Dictating pace, keeping hitters off-balance. Fluid, repeats, quality strikes. Hernandez working above barrels with an 89-91 FB, hitters not seeing it, late in spite of velo. Straight CH 81, SL 82-4 both subtle. Occasional CB 73-74 to steal strikes early. Quality outing thru 5, carving up RC.

pots · « **Reply #105 on:** September 02, 2016, 09:37:08 am »

Interesting tweet:

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In 2014 I predicted we'd have at least 10 MLB players from our @JetHawks team.We're at 9 right now. I'm trusting your source @brianmctaggart

No idea if 9 is a lot. I could only come up with 8:
Correa, Kemp, Teo, White, McCullers, Devenski, Velasquez, Minaya

Almost certain to add to that list are:
Hader, Phillips, and Ruiz.

And then there is Appel.

Other possibilities are Kemmer and Hauschild

In comparison, I only spotted 4 from 2009. 5 if you count Johnson's rehab stint.

5 in 2010

Only see 4 in 2011, and 4 in 2012...and 8 in 2013

Jacksonian · « **Reply #106 on:** September 02, 2016, 09:56:16 am »

Quote from: pots on September 02, 2016, 09:37:08 am

Interesting tweet:
No idea if 9 is a lot. I could only come up with 8:
Correa, Kemp, Teo, White, McCullers, Devenski, Velasquez, Minaya

Almost certain to add to that list are:
Hader, Phillips, and Ruiz.

And then there is Appel.

Other possibilities are Kemmer and Hauschild

In comparison, I only spotted 4 from 2009. 5 if you count Johnson's rehab stint.

Ensberg may have mistakenly thought Rodgers was on the 14 team. He was instead on the 13 team.

jbm · « **Reply #107 on:** September 02, 2016, 10:01:26 am »

Was Rodgers officially brought up?

pots · « **Reply #108 on:** September 02, 2016, 10:03:56 am »

Quote from: jbm on September 02, 2016, 10:01:26 am

Was Rodgers officially brought up?

According to Tags

pots · « **Reply #109 on:** September 02, 2016, 10:10:39 am »

Quote from: pots on September 02, 2016, 09:37:08 am

Interesting tweet:
No idea if 9 is a lot. I could only come up with 8:
Correa, Kemp, Teo, White, McCullers, Devenski, Velasquez, Minaya

Almost certain to add to that list are:
Hader, Phillips, and Ruiz.

And then there is Appel.

Other possibilities are Kemmer and Hauschild

In comparison, I only spotted 4 from 2009. 5 if you count Johnson's rehab stint.

5 in 2010

Only see 4 in 2011, and 4 in 2012...and 8 in 2013

So yeah, 2014 could have an insane 12-13 major leaguers. And who would have thought back in 2014 that 12 players from Lancaster would make the majors and Appel might not be one of them. Though he will likely sniff the majors before he is done

jbm · « **Reply #110 on:** September 02, 2016, 10:39:45 am »

Not the right thread, but the tweet says "to make his major league debut." Does this mean he is starting one of the games?

Jacksonian · « **Reply #111 on:** September 02, 2016, 10:57:11 am »

Quote from: jbm on September 02, 2016, 10:39:45 am

Not the right thread, but the tweet says "to make his major league debut." Does this mean he is starting one of the games?

No. It's poor wording. He'll be on the roster. This weekend it's Fister, Keuchel, and Musgrove.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #112 on:** September 07, 2016, 12:29:17 am »

Brock Dykxhoorn will apparently be the opening game starter with the Cal League playoffs kicking off Wed night against Rancho Cucamonga.

Navin R Johnson · « **Reply #113 on:** September 07, 2016, 02:32:48 pm »

Tucker now 9 for his last 18, w/ 2 HR 8 RBIs in 5 games. Since the call up, 59 ABs, 20 hits, 10 BB 6 Ks.

Too late to send him to AFL?

Knoxbanedoodle · « **Reply #114 on:** September 07, 2016, 02:55:07 pm »

There's an article about him on BP right now (re: projecting power) but it's behind the pay-wall.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #115 on:** September 08, 2016, 09:22:11 am »

Jethawks fall 4-3 in 16 innings to Rancho Cucamonga. Myles Straw and Kyle Tucker both go 0-8 with three strikeouts.

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Game #2 of the best of 3 series tonight with 'ol reliable TBD on the hill for Lancaster.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #116 on:** September 08, 2016, 11:22:27 pm »

A recent scouting report over at BP on Albert Abreu.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #117 on:** September 08, 2016, 11:47:41 pm »

HangarHorrorShow as the JetHawks and Quakes combine for 28 runs, 32 hits and 11 home runs. Lancaster won to force a game 3.

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Nate Colbert · « **Reply #118 on:** September 10, 2016, 01:42:25 am »

"Only" a combined 29 hits and "only" a combined 6 longballs as Lancaster moves on to the next round with the 21-6 win. Jason Martin goes deep twice while Kyle Tucker homers as well. Johnny Sewald has 3 hits in the game and goes 9-18 with 3 doubles and a triple in the series.

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Nate Colbert · « **Reply #119 on:** September 11, 2016, 11:03:49 pm »

J-Hawks 2nd round series against High Desert now stands at 1-1 after the 15-7 loss. Jason Martin and Johnny Sewald went deep twice in tonight's game. Martin now has 4 longballs in 5 postseason games (8 HRs in his last 12 games going back to the regular season).

Game #3 (of the best of 5 series) Monday at The Hangar.

Nate Colbert · « **Reply #120 on:** September 12, 2016, 11:31:17 pm »

JetHawks fall 9-4 to set up a possible elimination game Tuesday night, again at The Hangar with Jose Hernandez listed as on the hill.

Osvaldo Duarte did hit his 3rd homer of the postseason in the game tonight.

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Nate Colbert · « **Reply #121 on:** September 13, 2016, 12:20:59 am »

Bits on Jason Martin and Ramon Laureano in this Baseball Prospectus chat with Wilson Karaman. Also here's the link to Karaman's Jason Martin scouting report referenced in the chat.

juliogotay · « **Reply #122 on:** September 13, 2016, 09:04:41 am »

Quote from: Nate Colbert on September 13, 2016, 12:20:59 am

Bits on Jason Martin and Ramon Laureano in this Baseball Prospectus chat with Wilson Karaman. Also here's the link to Karaman's Jason Martin scouting report referenced in the chat.

Kind of damning with praise for Martin.