You know how everyone is talking about it being the year of the pitcher in the Majors?
Well, it is in the Midwest League as well.
Jake Odorizzi and Adrian Rosario combined on a no-hitter for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers last night. It was the fourth no-hitter in the MWL this season.
Showing posts with label Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. Show all posts
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Brewers Top 10
Baseball America has the Brewers Top 10 Prospects available here. Again, you'll see some names you recognize since Milwaukee has the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers as their single-A affiliate.
If you're so inclined, and want to read more about the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, I encourage you to check out the blog of their broadcaster, Chris Mehring.
If you're so inclined, and want to read more about the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, I encourage you to check out the blog of their broadcaster, Chris Mehring.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Renovations for Time Warner Cable Field
The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers have announced that they are going to renovate their stadium through the offseason, adding in some new seating areas and moving the bullpens from their current location.
The link above has the full story and a new seating diagram for what it will look like. To be honest, as the broadcaster, I don't care about the new seating areas. What I'm fascinated by is the fact that the bullpens are going to be moved to the outfield.
Remember, the Timber Rattlers had arguably the most unique bullpens in the league. Below are the pictures I took of the bullpens when we were there in July.
As you can see, the bullpens were sort of "carved" into the seating area, making for a unique experience for the fans, but also giving players more room to catch foul balls (or more room for wild throws to get caught up in).
Now, the bullpens are going to be beyond the outfield wall, which might make announcing who is warming up somewhat difficult. However, there's something to be said about watching a door in the wall open up, and having a flame-throwing reliever come running in while his music plays to excite the fans and intimidate the opponents.
Need an example? Watch below....and yes, I know it's in Spanish. I couldn't find it in English anywhere, but somehow, I think it's better in a different language.
Then again, the Silver Hawks don't go to Wisconsin this year, so I guess it doesn't matter.
The link above has the full story and a new seating diagram for what it will look like. To be honest, as the broadcaster, I don't care about the new seating areas. What I'm fascinated by is the fact that the bullpens are going to be moved to the outfield.
Remember, the Timber Rattlers had arguably the most unique bullpens in the league. Below are the pictures I took of the bullpens when we were there in July.
As you can see, the bullpens were sort of "carved" into the seating area, making for a unique experience for the fans, but also giving players more room to catch foul balls (or more room for wild throws to get caught up in).
Now, the bullpens are going to be beyond the outfield wall, which might make announcing who is warming up somewhat difficult. However, there's something to be said about watching a door in the wall open up, and having a flame-throwing reliever come running in while his music plays to excite the fans and intimidate the opponents.
Need an example? Watch below....and yes, I know it's in Spanish. I couldn't find it in English anywhere, but somehow, I think it's better in a different language.
Then again, the Silver Hawks don't go to Wisconsin this year, so I guess it doesn't matter.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Seriously? An Experience?
I keep getting questions asking whether I'm ready for the Chris Mehring experience.
I mean, I know Chris is a heck of a broadcaster for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, but when he comes to town, is it really an experience? I guess we'll find out.
By the way, Chris is also a blogger, so you can catch his thoughts on the Timber Rattlers and the series at http://rattler-radio.blogspot.com/. And if you think his blog is better than mine (and it probably is), just keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
I mean, I know Chris is a heck of a broadcaster for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, but when he comes to town, is it really an experience? I guess we'll find out.
By the way, Chris is also a blogger, so you can catch his thoughts on the Timber Rattlers and the series at http://rattler-radio.blogspot.com/. And if you think his blog is better than mine (and it probably is), just keep your comments to yourself. Thanks.
From The Notes - May 8, 2009
The highlights from today's notes:
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .251 –5th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.87 ERA – 6th
Timber Rattlers Team Hitting: .247 – 6th
Timber Rattlers Team Pitching: 4.53 ERA – 11th
-The Hawks are over .500 for the first time in the 2009 season.
-The Timber Rattlers, tonight’s opponent, are winless on the road thus far this season (0-7).
-The Silver Hawks have hit three grand slams this season, all since April 28th.
-Trevor Harden and Ryan Cook each rank tied for the league lead with four wins this season.
-Brendan Duffy ranks sixth in the league with a .353 batting average and third with a .455 on-base percentage.
Silver Hawks Team Hitting: .251 –5th
Silver Hawks Team Pitching: 3.87 ERA – 6th
Timber Rattlers Team Hitting: .247 – 6th
Timber Rattlers Team Pitching: 4.53 ERA – 11th
-The Hawks are over .500 for the first time in the 2009 season.
-The Timber Rattlers, tonight’s opponent, are winless on the road thus far this season (0-7).
-The Silver Hawks have hit three grand slams this season, all since April 28th.
-Trevor Harden and Ryan Cook each rank tied for the league lead with four wins this season.
-Brendan Duffy ranks sixth in the league with a .353 batting average and third with a .455 on-base percentage.
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