Lots of former Silver Hawks are mentioned in the latest blog post by Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. Click the link to read it for yourself, or read my very short summary below.
Wade Miley is impressing, Justin Upton is a competitor, Clay Zavada is happy, Miguel Montero is vocal, Barry Enright is good, Yonata Ortega is wild, Tyler Skaggs is nasty.
Yeah, that summary doesn't do it justice. Just visit the link already.
Showing posts with label Yonata Ortega. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yonata Ortega. Show all posts
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Monday, November 22, 2010
40 Man Roster Notes
I got this late on Friday from the Arizona Diamondbacks:
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have claimed right-handed pitcher Juan Jaime off waivers from the Washington Nationals, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers. The D-backs also announced that they have selected two players, right-handed pitchers Josh Collmenter and Yonata Ortega, to the club’s 40-man roster.
Being on the 40-man roster protects a player from being selected in the upcoming Rule V Draft. Collmenter cemented his spot with a huge showing in the Arizona Fall League, while the Diamondbacks have long been enamored by Yonata Ortega's arm.
After watching Ortega for the last two years, I certainly think this is a good move for Arizona. Yes, he still has some occasional wildness and most fans know that his adventures in the ninth inning would sometimes cause me fits. However, he throws very hard and excelled in a promotion to Visalia later in the season.
The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have claimed right-handed pitcher Juan Jaime off waivers from the Washington Nationals, according to D-backs’ Executive Vice President and General Manager Kevin Towers. The D-backs also announced that they have selected two players, right-handed pitchers Josh Collmenter and Yonata Ortega, to the club’s 40-man roster.
Being on the 40-man roster protects a player from being selected in the upcoming Rule V Draft. Collmenter cemented his spot with a huge showing in the Arizona Fall League, while the Diamondbacks have long been enamored by Yonata Ortega's arm.
After watching Ortega for the last two years, I certainly think this is a good move for Arizona. Yes, he still has some occasional wildness and most fans know that his adventures in the ninth inning would sometimes cause me fits. However, he throws very hard and excelled in a promotion to Visalia later in the season.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Ortega Promoted; Helm Reassigned to Missoula
In conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the South Bend Silver Hawks have announced that closer Yonata Ortega has been promoted to high-A Visalia. Additionally, infielder/outfielder Matt Helm has been reassigned to rookie level Missoula of the Pioneer League. More information can be read in the official press release.
Ortega is leading the Midwest League in saves and hasn't blown one since June 6. In Missoula, Helm will have the opportunity to play his natural infield position.
The South Bend roster currently stands at 23 active players plus two on the disabled list. The Midwest League allows for 25 active players.
Ortega is leading the Midwest League in saves and hasn't blown one since June 6. In Missoula, Helm will have the opportunity to play his natural infield position.
The South Bend roster currently stands at 23 active players plus two on the disabled list. The Midwest League allows for 25 active players.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
From the Notes - July 29th
TEAM NOTES:
• With 39 games remaining in the second half, the Silver Hawks are currently 4.5 games out of a playoff spot.
• Yesterday’s win was only the team’s fourth this season when trailing after eight innings.
• The Silver Hawks have played three straight 4-3 games (won two, lost one).
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
• Ender Inciarte had his first three hit game, his first homer, and his first three RBI game of the season yesterday.
• Matt Davidson leads the Midwest League with 63 RBIs.
• Yonata Ortega ranks first in the Midwest League with 22 saves – one better than Fort Wayne’s Nick Schumacher.
• David Nick has raised his batting average 23 points in the month of July from .237 to .260 on the season.
• With 39 games remaining in the second half, the Silver Hawks are currently 4.5 games out of a playoff spot.
• Yesterday’s win was only the team’s fourth this season when trailing after eight innings.
• The Silver Hawks have played three straight 4-3 games (won two, lost one).
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
• Ender Inciarte had his first three hit game, his first homer, and his first three RBI game of the season yesterday.
• Matt Davidson leads the Midwest League with 63 RBIs.
• Yonata Ortega ranks first in the Midwest League with 22 saves – one better than Fort Wayne’s Nick Schumacher.
• David Nick has raised his batting average 23 points in the month of July from .237 to .260 on the season.
Friday, July 23, 2010
From the Notes - July 23rd
HALEY’S CHASE FOR MILESTONE VICTORIES
• Mark Haley entered 2010 with 456 career victories (442 regular season, 14 postseason wins) and 375 wins for the Silver Hawks
• Mark recorded his 400th victory for South Bend on June 3rd vs. Peoria (10-4 W) and needs four wins to reach 500 in his career.
TEAM NOTES:
• With 44 games remaining in the second half, the Silver Hawks are currently three games out of a playoff spot.
• South Bend plays Western Division opponents for 12 straight games (2-6 so far with four games remaining in the stretch).
• South Bend starting pitchers are 21-42 this season, including just 7-22 since June 1st.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
• Matt Helm’s four RBI game last night was his third of the season. Only Matt Davidson has more with four.
• Matt Davidson is tied for the MWL lead with 62 RBIs (tied with Casey Haerther of Cedar Rapids).
• Yonata Ortega ranks tied for first in the Midwest League with 20 saves.
• Keon Broxton leads all of baseball with 15 triples this year. He is four shy of the MWL record of 19 triples in a season.
• Mark Haley entered 2010 with 456 career victories (442 regular season, 14 postseason wins) and 375 wins for the Silver Hawks
• Mark recorded his 400th victory for South Bend on June 3rd vs. Peoria (10-4 W) and needs four wins to reach 500 in his career.
TEAM NOTES:
• With 44 games remaining in the second half, the Silver Hawks are currently three games out of a playoff spot.
• South Bend plays Western Division opponents for 12 straight games (2-6 so far with four games remaining in the stretch).
• South Bend starting pitchers are 21-42 this season, including just 7-22 since June 1st.
INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
• Matt Helm’s four RBI game last night was his third of the season. Only Matt Davidson has more with four.
• Matt Davidson is tied for the MWL lead with 62 RBIs (tied with Casey Haerther of Cedar Rapids).
• Yonata Ortega ranks tied for first in the Midwest League with 20 saves.
• Keon Broxton leads all of baseball with 15 triples this year. He is four shy of the MWL record of 19 triples in a season.
Friday, July 16, 2010
From the Notes - Pitchers Edition
Yesterday we focused on a few hitters. Today, our attention turns to the pitchers info from the media notes.
*Starters (20-38 record, 4.08 ERA)
*Bullpen (18-12 record, 4.38 ERA)
*Yonata Ortega ranks third in the league with 18 saves this season.
*Fourth round pick Kevin Munson struck out two of the three batters he faced in his pro debut last night.
*Starters (20-38 record, 4.08 ERA)
*Bullpen (18-12 record, 4.38 ERA)
*Yonata Ortega ranks third in the league with 18 saves this season.
*Fourth round pick Kevin Munson struck out two of the three batters he faced in his pro debut last night.
Thursday, July 8, 2010
English Graduation and The Ketchup Remix
Seven current Silver Hawks players recently graduated from an English class taught by Higher Standards Academy, LLC. As part of their graduation ceremony, the players performed a song called "The Ketchup Remix" that helped them practice their English skills. From right to left in the video, the players are: Victor Estevez, Yonata Ortega, Ender Inciarte, Ramon Castillo, Rafael Quezada, Diogenes Rosario, and Randy Rodriguez.
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - May 27th
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Matt Helm - LF
Andrew Fie - 1B
David Narodowski - 2B
Charles Brewer - SP
My pregame interview is with closer Yonata Ortega. Yonata's first language is Spanish, so his English is choppy at times. Sometimes with the players from Latin America, I do a test run interview and determine whether I can play it back or not (determining whether the accent is too thick or not). While you may not understand every word Yonata says in the interview, I feel that you can get most of it, so I'm going to go ahead with it.
I do like to interview every player, even if I have to get a translator. Yonata's English is strong enough that I felt that I didn't need one. Hopefully, you'll be able to pick up on most of what he is saying. You'll also hear me clarify some of the answers as we go along.
Pregame show begins at 7:45 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:05 PM Eastern Time.
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Matt Helm - LF
Andrew Fie - 1B
David Narodowski - 2B
Charles Brewer - SP
My pregame interview is with closer Yonata Ortega. Yonata's first language is Spanish, so his English is choppy at times. Sometimes with the players from Latin America, I do a test run interview and determine whether I can play it back or not (determining whether the accent is too thick or not). While you may not understand every word Yonata says in the interview, I feel that you can get most of it, so I'm going to go ahead with it.
I do like to interview every player, even if I have to get a translator. Yonata's English is strong enough that I felt that I didn't need one. Hopefully, you'll be able to pick up on most of what he is saying. You'll also hear me clarify some of the answers as we go along.
Pregame show begins at 7:45 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:05 PM Eastern Time.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
From the Notes - May 26th
I'll have pictures of the Bowling Green Ballpark later today. In the meantime, here are a few interesting bits of information from today's media notes:
-The Silver Hawks committed three errors for the 9th time yesterday, leading to two unearned runs.
-South Bend struck out 14 times in yesterday’s game, two shy of the team’s single game high.
-Bobby Borchering was the only starter to not strikeout last night, going 1-for-4 to extend his hitting streak to four games.
-Yonata Ortega recorded three saves against Lake County and now has 10 on the year (tied for second in the league).
-The Silver Hawks are now 6-8 in one run games this season.
-The Silver Hawks committed three errors for the 9th time yesterday, leading to two unearned runs.
-South Bend struck out 14 times in yesterday’s game, two shy of the team’s single game high.
-Bobby Borchering was the only starter to not strikeout last night, going 1-for-4 to extend his hitting streak to four games.
-Yonata Ortega recorded three saves against Lake County and now has 10 on the year (tied for second in the league).
-The Silver Hawks are now 6-8 in one run games this season.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
From the Notes - May 1st
Happy Saturday! As you've probably noticed, the blog updates are less frequent on the weekend than they are during the week, largely because I try to work less hours on the weekend than I do during the week. Working 10 AM - 10 PM (or later) on Monday through Friday takes its toll on you, so I come in a little later on Saturdays. Anyhow, here are a few tidbits from today's notes:
HALEY’S CHASE FOR MILESTONE VICTORIES
• Mark Haley entered 2010 with 456 career victories (442 regular season, 14 postseason wins) and 375 wins for the Silver Hawks
• As of today, Mark needs 34 wins to reach 500 in his career, and 15 wins to reach 400 with South Bend
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TEAM NOTES:
• The Silver Hawks have scored 14 first inning runs this season, the most for any one inning in 2010.
• South Bend has scored just 69 runs in 22 games, the 3rd fewest in the MWL - West Mich (66) and Bowing Green (62) have fewer.
• The Silver Hawks rank 4th in the league with 8 triples – Keon Broxton has 5 to lead the team.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
• Eric Smith ranks 3rd in the league in ERA, 2nd in WHIP, and has a 21.0 consecutive scoreless inning streak.
• Matt Davidson had one hit yesterday and now ranks eighth in the league with a.354 batting average.
• Yonata Ortega has converted six straight save opportunities after blowing his first one.
• David Nick snapped an 0-for-13 skid with two doubles and a RBI in yesterday’s win vs. West Michigan.
HALEY’S CHASE FOR MILESTONE VICTORIES
• Mark Haley entered 2010 with 456 career victories (442 regular season, 14 postseason wins) and 375 wins for the Silver Hawks
• As of today, Mark needs 34 wins to reach 500 in his career, and 15 wins to reach 400 with South Bend
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TEAM NOTES:
• The Silver Hawks have scored 14 first inning runs this season, the most for any one inning in 2010.
• South Bend has scored just 69 runs in 22 games, the 3rd fewest in the MWL - West Mich (66) and Bowing Green (62) have fewer.
• The Silver Hawks rank 4th in the league with 8 triples – Keon Broxton has 5 to lead the team.
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INDIVIDUAL NOTES:
• Eric Smith ranks 3rd in the league in ERA, 2nd in WHIP, and has a 21.0 consecutive scoreless inning streak.
• Matt Davidson had one hit yesterday and now ranks eighth in the league with a.354 batting average.
• Yonata Ortega has converted six straight save opportunities after blowing his first one.
• David Nick snapped an 0-for-13 skid with two doubles and a RBI in yesterday’s win vs. West Michigan.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Roster Move - May 5, 2009
South Bend, IN – In conjunction with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the South Bend Silver Hawks have announced that right-handed reliever Yonata Ortega has joined the Hawks from extended spring training. He will take the roster spot of RHP Rafael Quezada, who is heading back to extended spring training for further development.
Ortega is coming off right ulnar collateral reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery) in 2008, and did not pitch at all last season. In 2007 with Missoula, Ortega was 0-2 with a 6.40 ERA and one save in 19 relief appearances. With a fastball that tops out in the mid-90s, Ortega is projected to be a late inning pitcher. The right-hander was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Diamondbacks on July 5, 2004 out of the Dominican Republic.
Quezada pitched in four games with South Bend this season, starting three. He had a 0-3 record and a 9.45 ERA with eight strikeouts in 13.1 innings.
The Silver Hawks roster is currently at 25 active players, plus one on the disabled list.
Ortega is expected to be in uniform for tonight’s game against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Coveleski Stadium. First pitch is at 6:30 PM, with pregame coverage beginning on 1620 AM The Point at 6:10 PM. For more information about the team or to purchase tickets, please visit www.silverhawks.com.
Ortega is coming off right ulnar collateral reconstruction (Tommy John Surgery) in 2008, and did not pitch at all last season. In 2007 with Missoula, Ortega was 0-2 with a 6.40 ERA and one save in 19 relief appearances. With a fastball that tops out in the mid-90s, Ortega is projected to be a late inning pitcher. The right-hander was signed as a non-drafted free agent by the Diamondbacks on July 5, 2004 out of the Dominican Republic.
Quezada pitched in four games with South Bend this season, starting three. He had a 0-3 record and a 9.45 ERA with eight strikeouts in 13.1 innings.
The Silver Hawks roster is currently at 25 active players, plus one on the disabled list.
Ortega is expected to be in uniform for tonight’s game against the Cedar Rapids Kernels at Coveleski Stadium. First pitch is at 6:30 PM, with pregame coverage beginning on 1620 AM The Point at 6:10 PM. For more information about the team or to purchase tickets, please visit www.silverhawks.com.
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