Bill Paxton of the Connecticut Post recently talked to Eric Smith and manager Mark Haley for an article that appeared in today's Connecticut Post.
You can read about Smith's college career and how he angers hitters with his quick pace at this link.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Featured Silver Hawk - Archive
Since the team has been on the road all week and I haven't had a chance to interview a player, there will not be a new "Featured Silver Hawk" today. However, the previous four stories are now all available to view on the "Featured Silver Hawk" page on the Silver Hawks website.
The archive page is located under the "Roster" tab and will be updated every week. As of now, it has links to the stories on David Nick, Keon Broxton, Charles Brewer, and Brian Budrow. Check back next week for an article on a new player.
The archive page is located under the "Roster" tab and will be updated every week. As of now, it has links to the stories on David Nick, Keon Broxton, Charles Brewer, and Brian Budrow. Check back next week for an article on a new player.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - June 10th
Keon Broxton - CF
David Nick - 2B
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - 1B
Errol Hollinger - C
Victor Estevez - LF
David Narodowski - SS
Scottie Allen - SP
Pregame interview is with Alberto Diaz (and a big thank you to hitting coach Francisco Morales for translating for us).
Pregame show begins at 7:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
David Nick - 2B
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - 1B
Errol Hollinger - C
Victor Estevez - LF
David Narodowski - SS
Scottie Allen - SP
Pregame interview is with Alberto Diaz (and a big thank you to hitting coach Francisco Morales for translating for us).
Pregame show begins at 7:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
Division Races
I'm testing this out to see if it will format correctly. If this works, I'll start putting daily updates of all the playoff races (including only the teams that still are mathematically alive).
As our test run, we'll start with the Eastern Division 1st Half Champions Race. Assuming this formats properly, I'll include graphics for the Champion and Wild Card race for both divisions tomorrow afternoon.
As our test run, we'll start with the Eastern Division 1st Half Champions Race. Assuming this formats properly, I'll include graphics for the Champion and Wild Card race for both divisions tomorrow afternoon.
| Team | W | L | GB |
| Lake County | 39 | 20 | -- |
| Great Lakes | 37 | 22 | -2.0 |
| Lansing | 31 | 27 | -7.5 |
| Fort Wayne | 30 | 30 | -9.5 |
| South Bend | 29 | 30 | -10.0 |
From the Notes - June 10th
Some tidbits from today's media notes:
-A win tonight would put the Silver Hawks at the .500 mark for the first time since May 10th (when they were 16-16).
-The Silver Hawks have clinched a fourth straight series win (2-1 vs. LAN, PEO, BUR, currently 2-0 @ QC).
-Alberto Diaz now has a six game hitting streak, a personal high for 2010 (career long is 12 games in May-June of 2009).
-Matt Helm had four RBIs yesterday for the second time in the last four games.
-Errol Hollinger has hit in all six of his games since returning from the disabled list (.474, 9-19, 6 RBIs, 4 BBs).
-Reliever Diogenes Rosario has allowed just one unearned run in his last 18.0 innings pitched.
-A win tonight would put the Silver Hawks at the .500 mark for the first time since May 10th (when they were 16-16).
-The Silver Hawks have clinched a fourth straight series win (2-1 vs. LAN, PEO, BUR, currently 2-0 @ QC).
-Alberto Diaz now has a six game hitting streak, a personal high for 2010 (career long is 12 games in May-June of 2009).
-Matt Helm had four RBIs yesterday for the second time in the last four games.
-Errol Hollinger has hit in all six of his games since returning from the disabled list (.474, 9-19, 6 RBIs, 4 BBs).
-Reliever Diogenes Rosario has allowed just one unearned run in his last 18.0 innings pitched.
20 More Draft Picks
Below is the press release from the Arizona Diamondbacks about their final day of the MLB draft.
D-BACKS SELECT 20 PLAYERS ON FINAL DAY OF 2010 DRAFT
6 Local Products Among Players Selected
(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they selected an additional seven pitchers, seven infielders, four outfielders and two catchers in rounds 31-50 on the final day of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft. The D-backs completed the draft with 25 pitchers (20 right-handed and 5 left-handed), 14 infielders, eight outfielders and three catchers.
Of the 50 players the D-backs selected in the draft, 39 come from the college ranks.
"We are extremely excited about the quality of arms we were able to select throughout the draft,” said D-backs’ Director, Scouting Tom Allison. “We are also excited about the depth of athletic position players we were able to add. All of these young men were identified by our scouting staff as future Major Leaguers. We look forward to signing many of them and watching their careers develop. I would like to thank all of our scouts and the many others within the organization that worked so diligently to allow for us to select these 50 young men. I also would like to thank Josh Byrnes, Derrick Hall and ownership for their continued support of the scouting department."
Highlights from today’s selections include:
• Catcher Andrew Whittington (33rd round) broke the Gulf South Conference’s 12-year-old hit streak record after collecting a hit in 37 straight games this season with Southern Arkansas University. He was named a 2010 Division II third team All-American by Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), Daktronics and National Collegiate Baseball Writer’s Association (NCBWA).
• Six players with Arizona ties were selected: right-handed pitcher Konner Wade (35th round) hails from Chaparral High School in Scottsdale; infielders Derek Casillas (40th round) and Jorge Flores (46th round) were selected from Hamilton High School in Chandler; right-handed pitcher Casey Upperman (47th round) was chosen from Yavapai College in Prescott; and right-handed pitcher Kenneth Sigman (48th round) and infielder Trey Ford (50th round) were selected from South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.
• Infielder Michael Weber (37th round) was named a Primetime Performer of the Week by CollegeBaseball360.com twice during the 2010 season with Washington State University.
• Right-handed pitcher Michael McGee (41st round) was named a 2010 Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I third team All-American and All-ACC first team selection for Florida State University. He was also named one of 30 semifinalists for the 2010 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award and a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, which honors the nation’s top collegiate player, after posting a 4-0 record with 9 saves and a 0.41 ERA on the mound, while also leading the Florida State Seminoles with 14 home runs and 64 RBI.
• Outfielder Christopher Jarrett (42nd round) was named to the 2010 American Baseball Coaches Association All-American second team, as well as receiving the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player and first team All-Mideast Region honors with Anderson University.
• Infielder Eric Groff (46th round) was named to the All Colonial States Athletic Conference first team for Keystone College.
This is Arizona’s 15th First-Year Player Draft since being awarded an expansion team from Major League Baseball in 1995.
D-BACKS SELECT 20 PLAYERS ON FINAL DAY OF 2010 DRAFT
6 Local Products Among Players Selected
(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they selected an additional seven pitchers, seven infielders, four outfielders and two catchers in rounds 31-50 on the final day of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft. The D-backs completed the draft with 25 pitchers (20 right-handed and 5 left-handed), 14 infielders, eight outfielders and three catchers.
Of the 50 players the D-backs selected in the draft, 39 come from the college ranks.
"We are extremely excited about the quality of arms we were able to select throughout the draft,” said D-backs’ Director, Scouting Tom Allison. “We are also excited about the depth of athletic position players we were able to add. All of these young men were identified by our scouting staff as future Major Leaguers. We look forward to signing many of them and watching their careers develop. I would like to thank all of our scouts and the many others within the organization that worked so diligently to allow for us to select these 50 young men. I also would like to thank Josh Byrnes, Derrick Hall and ownership for their continued support of the scouting department."
Highlights from today’s selections include:
• Catcher Andrew Whittington (33rd round) broke the Gulf South Conference’s 12-year-old hit streak record after collecting a hit in 37 straight games this season with Southern Arkansas University. He was named a 2010 Division II third team All-American by Rawlings/American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA), Daktronics and National Collegiate Baseball Writer’s Association (NCBWA).
• Six players with Arizona ties were selected: right-handed pitcher Konner Wade (35th round) hails from Chaparral High School in Scottsdale; infielders Derek Casillas (40th round) and Jorge Flores (46th round) were selected from Hamilton High School in Chandler; right-handed pitcher Casey Upperman (47th round) was chosen from Yavapai College in Prescott; and right-handed pitcher Kenneth Sigman (48th round) and infielder Trey Ford (50th round) were selected from South Mountain Community College in Phoenix.
• Infielder Michael Weber (37th round) was named a Primetime Performer of the Week by CollegeBaseball360.com twice during the 2010 season with Washington State University.
• Right-handed pitcher Michael McGee (41st round) was named a 2010 Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I third team All-American and All-ACC first team selection for Florida State University. He was also named one of 30 semifinalists for the 2010 USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award and a semifinalist for the Dick Howser Trophy, which honors the nation’s top collegiate player, after posting a 4-0 record with 9 saves and a 0.41 ERA on the mound, while also leading the Florida State Seminoles with 14 home runs and 64 RBI.
• Outfielder Christopher Jarrett (42nd round) was named to the 2010 American Baseball Coaches Association All-American second team, as well as receiving the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference Most Valuable Player and first team All-Mideast Region honors with Anderson University.
• Infielder Eric Groff (46th round) was named to the All Colonial States Athletic Conference first team for Keystone College.
This is Arizona’s 15th First-Year Player Draft since being awarded an expansion team from Major League Baseball in 1995.
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - June 9th
Exactly the same as last night from 1 through 9. Change the starting pitcher and we're all set.
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Eric Smith - SP
The pregame interview is with Mark Haley to get his thoughts on the four Silver Hawks named as all-stars yesterday.
Pregame show begins at 7:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Eric Smith - SP
The pregame interview is with Mark Haley to get his thoughts on the four Silver Hawks named as all-stars yesterday.
Pregame show begins at 7:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.
Changes and Community Service
First, two changes to tell you about:
1) Chris Owings was given a hit in the top of the first inning, instead of what was initially ruled as an error on the third baseman. I speculated on the air that this would be changed, and it was.
2) Cardinals #1 prospect Shelby Miller is not pitching today for Quad Cities. Apparently his arm is tired and he's being skipped. Instead, lefty Dan Calhoun will start.
Now, on to a story in the South Bend Tribune about the Silver Hawks and their efforts with community service. This is a nice piece and lets you know some of what the players do off the field for the South Bend community: http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100608/SPORTS12/100609506/1001/Sports
1) Chris Owings was given a hit in the top of the first inning, instead of what was initially ruled as an error on the third baseman. I speculated on the air that this would be changed, and it was.
2) Cardinals #1 prospect Shelby Miller is not pitching today for Quad Cities. Apparently his arm is tired and he's being skipped. Instead, lefty Dan Calhoun will start.
Now, on to a story in the South Bend Tribune about the Silver Hawks and their efforts with community service. This is a nice piece and lets you know some of what the players do off the field for the South Bend community: http://www.southbendtribune.com/article/20100608/SPORTS12/100609506/1001/Sports
Former Silver Hawks with Visalia (High A)
Here's our weekly look at former Silver Hawks playing at different levels throughout the Arizona organization. This week we'll look at the Visalia Rawhide, High A affiliates of the Diamondbacks. Visalia is currently 29-30, 7.0 game back in the California League's Northern Division.
Position Players
C - Chris Davis - .222, 0 hr, 1 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
OF - Marc Krauss - .284, 6 HR, 29 RBI, .813 OPS - '09 Silver Hawk
OF - Alfredo Marte - .248, 2 HR, 22 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
C - Rossmel Perez - .282, 2 HR, 21 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
3B - Ryan Wheeler - .313, 3 HR, 29 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
Pitchers
SP - Chase Anderson - 2-2, 2.52 ERA in 4 starts - '10 Silver Hawk
RP - Christian Beltre - 1-1, 4.25 ERA in 14 appearances (1 start) - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Victor Capellan - 2-2, 4.88 ERA in 15 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Ryan Cook - 1-4, 5.95 ERA in 8 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Trevor Harden - 0-2, 8.00 ERA in 2 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - TJ Hose - 1-2, 6.41 ERA, 6 SV in 16 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - Justin Mace - 1-0, 4.15 ERA, SV in 16 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Wade Miley - 4-4, 3.16 ERA in 12 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - Brett Moorhouse - 1-0, 3.63 ERA in 15 appearances (2 starts) - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Taylor Sinclair - 3-2, 4.33 ERA in 11 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - Billy Spottiswood - 4-2, 2.05 ERA in 14 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Dan Taylor - 0-3, 9.68 ERA in 4 starts - '10 Silver Hawk
RP - Bryan Woodall - 3-2, 0.33 ERA in 21 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
Position Players
C - Chris Davis - .222, 0 hr, 1 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
OF - Marc Krauss - .284, 6 HR, 29 RBI, .813 OPS - '09 Silver Hawk
OF - Alfredo Marte - .248, 2 HR, 22 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
C - Rossmel Perez - .282, 2 HR, 21 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
3B - Ryan Wheeler - .313, 3 HR, 29 RBI - '09 Silver Hawk
Pitchers
SP - Chase Anderson - 2-2, 2.52 ERA in 4 starts - '10 Silver Hawk
RP - Christian Beltre - 1-1, 4.25 ERA in 14 appearances (1 start) - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Victor Capellan - 2-2, 4.88 ERA in 15 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Ryan Cook - 1-4, 5.95 ERA in 8 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Trevor Harden - 0-2, 8.00 ERA in 2 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - TJ Hose - 1-2, 6.41 ERA, 6 SV in 16 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - Justin Mace - 1-0, 4.15 ERA, SV in 16 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Wade Miley - 4-4, 3.16 ERA in 12 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - Brett Moorhouse - 1-0, 3.63 ERA in 15 appearances (2 starts) - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Taylor Sinclair - 3-2, 4.33 ERA in 11 starts - '09 Silver Hawk
RP - Billy Spottiswood - 4-2, 2.05 ERA in 14 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
SP - Dan Taylor - 0-3, 9.68 ERA in 4 starts - '10 Silver Hawk
RP - Bryan Woodall - 3-2, 0.33 ERA in 21 appearances - '09 Silver Hawk
More on the Draft Picks
(Another press release from the Diamondbacks about their day 2 draft picks.)
D-BACKS SELECT 29 PLAYERS IN SECOND DAY OF 2010 DRAFT
Arizona Selects 18 pitchers in First 30 Rounds
(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they selected an additional 17 pitchers in rounds 2-30 of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft today after drafting Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Barret Loux with the sixth overall pick yesterday. The D-backs also selected a catcher, four outfielders and seven infielders today.
Of the 30 players the D-backs have selected in the draft thus far, 24 have come from the college ranks.
“We felt this draft pool was very deep in pitching going into the spring, especially in the high school ranks,” said D-backs’ Director, Scouting Tom Allison. “We tried to identify the positive physical and mental attributes of Major League pitchers and we were fortunate to select many prospects that we feel met this criteria in the top few rounds. We look forward to watching them develop as baseball players and young men.”
Today’s selections of note include:
• Right-handed pitcher James (J.R.) Bradley (2nd round, 56 overall), who was named the 2010 West Virginia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and 2010 Kanawha Valley Player of the Year following his senior season at Nitro High School (W. Va.). He compiled a 12-0 record with a 0.67 ERA and 102 strikeouts over 63.0 innings on the mound, while posting a .500 batting average with 12 home runs, 15 doubles, 51 RBI and 49 runs scored.
• Right-handed pitcher Robby Rowland (3rd round, 88 overall), who is the son of former Major Leaguer Rich Rowland, tossed a perfect game on April 14 and earned Redwood Empire’s Overall Athlete of the Year.
• Right-handed pitcher Kevin Munson (4th round, 121 overall), who was named the 2010 All-Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year with James Madison University, as well as being named a Louisville Slugger Third-Team All-American.
• Left-handed pitcher Cody Wheeler (5th round, 151 overall) was named a Louisville Slugger Second-Team All-American at Coastal Carolina University after going 10-0 with a 4.05 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 15 starts this season. He played for the Team USA National Collegiate team last summer after earning Big South Pitcher of the Year honors that season.
• Right-handed pitcher Blake Perry (6th round, 181 overall) was named a Rawlings Honorable Mention and All-Florida Region Preseason All-American.
• Right-handed pitcher Jeffrey Shields (7th round, 211 overall) led the Alabama Community College Conference with 12 wins while his 1.60 ERA and 98 strikeouts were second during his final season at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
• Right-handed pitcher Blake Cooper (12th round, 361 overall) earned Collegiate Baseball’s Third-Team All-American honors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
• Left-handed pitcher Kevin Ziomek (13th round, 391 overall) earned the 2010 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year honors at Amherst Regional High School.
• Right-handed pitcher Derek Eitel (17th round, 511 overall) was a dual-sport star at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he set several school records as the starting quarterback.
• Infielder Raoul Torrez (21st round, 631 overall) was selected from Arizona State University.
• Infielder Nicholas Gallego (27th round, 811 overall), son of former Major Leaguer Mike Gallego, was chosen from UCLA.
• Right-handed pitcher Jake Floethe (29th round, 871 overall) out of Cal-State Fullerton is the son of Chris Floethe, who played in the Oakland Athletics’ system from 1968-74, and cousin of Taylor Twellman, who plays soccer for MLS’ New England Revolution.
This is Arizona’s 15th First-Year Player Draft since being awarded an expansion team from Major League Baseball in 1995.
The draft concludes tomorrow with rounds 31-50.
D-BACKS SELECT 29 PLAYERS IN SECOND DAY OF 2010 DRAFT
Arizona Selects 18 pitchers in First 30 Rounds
(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced that they selected an additional 17 pitchers in rounds 2-30 of Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft today after drafting Texas A&M right-handed pitcher Barret Loux with the sixth overall pick yesterday. The D-backs also selected a catcher, four outfielders and seven infielders today.
Of the 30 players the D-backs have selected in the draft thus far, 24 have come from the college ranks.
“We felt this draft pool was very deep in pitching going into the spring, especially in the high school ranks,” said D-backs’ Director, Scouting Tom Allison. “We tried to identify the positive physical and mental attributes of Major League pitchers and we were fortunate to select many prospects that we feel met this criteria in the top few rounds. We look forward to watching them develop as baseball players and young men.”
Today’s selections of note include:
• Right-handed pitcher James (J.R.) Bradley (2nd round, 56 overall), who was named the 2010 West Virginia Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year and 2010 Kanawha Valley Player of the Year following his senior season at Nitro High School (W. Va.). He compiled a 12-0 record with a 0.67 ERA and 102 strikeouts over 63.0 innings on the mound, while posting a .500 batting average with 12 home runs, 15 doubles, 51 RBI and 49 runs scored.
• Right-handed pitcher Robby Rowland (3rd round, 88 overall), who is the son of former Major Leaguer Rich Rowland, tossed a perfect game on April 14 and earned Redwood Empire’s Overall Athlete of the Year.
• Right-handed pitcher Kevin Munson (4th round, 121 overall), who was named the 2010 All-Colonial Athletic Association Pitcher of the Year with James Madison University, as well as being named a Louisville Slugger Third-Team All-American.
• Left-handed pitcher Cody Wheeler (5th round, 151 overall) was named a Louisville Slugger Second-Team All-American at Coastal Carolina University after going 10-0 with a 4.05 ERA with 101 strikeouts in 15 starts this season. He played for the Team USA National Collegiate team last summer after earning Big South Pitcher of the Year honors that season.
• Right-handed pitcher Blake Perry (6th round, 181 overall) was named a Rawlings Honorable Mention and All-Florida Region Preseason All-American.
• Right-handed pitcher Jeffrey Shields (7th round, 211 overall) led the Alabama Community College Conference with 12 wins while his 1.60 ERA and 98 strikeouts were second during his final season at Chattahoochee Valley Community College.
• Right-handed pitcher Blake Cooper (12th round, 361 overall) earned Collegiate Baseball’s Third-Team All-American honors at University of South Carolina-Columbia.
• Left-handed pitcher Kevin Ziomek (13th round, 391 overall) earned the 2010 Massachusetts Gatorade Player of the Year honors at Amherst Regional High School.
• Right-handed pitcher Derek Eitel (17th round, 511 overall) was a dual-sport star at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he set several school records as the starting quarterback.
• Infielder Raoul Torrez (21st round, 631 overall) was selected from Arizona State University.
• Infielder Nicholas Gallego (27th round, 811 overall), son of former Major Leaguer Mike Gallego, was chosen from UCLA.
• Right-handed pitcher Jake Floethe (29th round, 871 overall) out of Cal-State Fullerton is the son of Chris Floethe, who played in the Oakland Athletics’ system from 1968-74, and cousin of Taylor Twellman, who plays soccer for MLS’ New England Revolution.
This is Arizona’s 15th First-Year Player Draft since being awarded an expansion team from Major League Baseball in 1995.
The draft concludes tomorrow with rounds 31-50.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - June 8th
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Charles Brewer - SP
No pregame interview tonight. Instead, we'll go over the All-Star game rosters that were announced earlier today.
Pregame coverage begins at 7:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:00 PM.
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Charles Brewer - SP
No pregame interview tonight. Instead, we'll go over the All-Star game rosters that were announced earlier today.
Pregame coverage begins at 7:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 8:00 PM.
Photos from Quad Cities
If you go to this link, it will take you to pictures I took last year of Modern Woodmen Park. Nothing really has changed at the ballpark, and since I'm a little short on time today, I hope this suffices.
Lineups coming soon.
Lineups coming soon.
Four Silver Hawks Named All-Stars
Congratulations to Matt Davidson, Chris Owings, Charles Brewer, and Eric Smith for being named Midwest League All-Stars today.
Certainly well-deserved for all of them, and hopefully they'll get a chance to showcase their skills with a big day on June 22nd in Fort Wayne.
The full story can be found on www.silverhawks.com.
Full rosters for the East and West will be linked when I see them posted somewhere.
Certainly well-deserved for all of them, and hopefully they'll get a chance to showcase their skills with a big day on June 22nd in Fort Wayne.
The full story can be found on www.silverhawks.com.
Full rosters for the East and West will be linked when I see them posted somewhere.
Monday, June 7, 2010
More on Loux
Here is the text of the press release the Diamondbacks sent out about their selection:
(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have selected Barret Loux with the sixth overall selection in Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft.
Loux, a 6-5, 225-pound right-handed pitcher, was named a Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I Third-Team All-American, First-Team All-Big 12 and is a semifinalist for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award for his season at Texas A&M University. The junior is 11-2 with a complete game and a 2.60 ERA (30 earned) over 104.0 innings pitched in 16 starts this season. He has limited opponents to a .197 average with 33 walks and 136 strikeouts. Loux also led the Big 12 with 126 strikeouts.
In 44 career starts over three seasons, Loux is 20-7 with a 3.49 ERA, allowing 116 runs (94 earned) in 242.1 innings and a .214 opponents average with 89 walks and 279 strikeouts. As a sophomore, he was named Second-Team Academic All-Big 12. As a freshman, he was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 and Second-Team Freshman All-America by Rivals.com.
“We’ve scouted Barret since high school and have seen him grow as a pitcher and as a person at Texas A&M, where he was the team’s Friday night starting pitcher this season,” said D-backs’ Director, Scouting Tom Allison. “He had a successful season this year and is now in the midst of leading his team in a must-win game against the University of Miami tonight to advance to the NCAA Super Regional against Florida this weekend. We believe Barret has all of the physical and mental ingredients to be a starting pitcher in the Major Leagues and look forward to him joining the D-backs soon.”
The 21-year-old was originally drafted in 2007 out of Stratford (Texas) High School in the 24th round by the Detroit Tigers.
Texas A&M is playing University of Miami in the Coral Gables Regional elimination game tonight with the winner advancing to the Super Regional to face the University of Florida.
Loux is the 15th first-round selection for the D-backs and is the ninth player taken from the college ranks. The D-backs had two first-round selections in 2003 and 2009.
The draft will continue tomorrow with rounds 2-30 and Wednesday with rounds 31-50.
(PHOENIX) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today they have selected Barret Loux with the sixth overall selection in Major League Baseball’s First-Year Player Draft.
Loux, a 6-5, 225-pound right-handed pitcher, was named a Louisville Slugger NCAA Division I Third-Team All-American, First-Team All-Big 12 and is a semifinalist for the USA Baseball Golden Spikes Award for his season at Texas A&M University. The junior is 11-2 with a complete game and a 2.60 ERA (30 earned) over 104.0 innings pitched in 16 starts this season. He has limited opponents to a .197 average with 33 walks and 136 strikeouts. Loux also led the Big 12 with 126 strikeouts.
In 44 career starts over three seasons, Loux is 20-7 with a 3.49 ERA, allowing 116 runs (94 earned) in 242.1 innings and a .214 opponents average with 89 walks and 279 strikeouts. As a sophomore, he was named Second-Team Academic All-Big 12. As a freshman, he was named Honorable Mention All-Big 12 and Second-Team Freshman All-America by Rivals.com.
“We’ve scouted Barret since high school and have seen him grow as a pitcher and as a person at Texas A&M, where he was the team’s Friday night starting pitcher this season,” said D-backs’ Director, Scouting Tom Allison. “He had a successful season this year and is now in the midst of leading his team in a must-win game against the University of Miami tonight to advance to the NCAA Super Regional against Florida this weekend. We believe Barret has all of the physical and mental ingredients to be a starting pitcher in the Major Leagues and look forward to him joining the D-backs soon.”
The 21-year-old was originally drafted in 2007 out of Stratford (Texas) High School in the 24th round by the Detroit Tigers.
Texas A&M is playing University of Miami in the Coral Gables Regional elimination game tonight with the winner advancing to the Super Regional to face the University of Florida.
Loux is the 15th first-round selection for the D-backs and is the ninth player taken from the college ranks. The D-backs had two first-round selections in 2003 and 2009.
The draft will continue tomorrow with rounds 2-30 and Wednesday with rounds 31-50.
D'Backs Make 1st Round Selection
Sorry for the lack of posts today, but an off day is an off day afterall.
Anyhow, the Diamondbacks just made their first round selection in the draft. They took RHP Barret Loux from Texas A&M. Looks like he is 6'5", 220 pounds.
Here's a link to his player bio page at Texas A&M's website.
Here's some other profile piece on him. It seems that some people had him going late first round or not in the first round at all. Interesting.
Finally, here's the mlb.com video on Loux.
Anyhow, the Diamondbacks just made their first round selection in the draft. They took RHP Barret Loux from Texas A&M. Looks like he is 6'5", 220 pounds.
Here's a link to his player bio page at Texas A&M's website.
Here's some other profile piece on him. It seems that some people had him going late first round or not in the first round at all. Interesting.
Finally, here's the mlb.com video on Loux.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Today's Lineup - June 6th
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
Alberto Diaz - RF
Errol Hollinger - C
Matt Helm - LF
Andrew Fie - 1B
David Narodoswki - 2B
LHP Mike Belfiore - SP
No pregame interview today. Instead, we'll do our Sunday look at the standings, getting in depth in the playoff races with only two weeks remaining in the first half.
Pregame coverage is at 1:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 2:00 PM.
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
Alberto Diaz - RF
Errol Hollinger - C
Matt Helm - LF
Andrew Fie - 1B
David Narodoswki - 2B
LHP Mike Belfiore - SP
No pregame interview today. Instead, we'll do our Sunday look at the standings, getting in depth in the playoff races with only two weeks remaining in the first half.
Pregame coverage is at 1:40 PM Eastern Time. First pitch is at 2:00 PM.
Willis Has Solid Debut
The Dontrelle Willis experiment got off to a good start last night as the lefty picked up a win while throwing six shut out innings in Arizona's 4-3 victory over the Rockies. Willis, who showed his hitting prowess with the Marlins, also singled and scored a run. Quotes from Willis and manager A.J. Hinch as well as video highlights can be found here.
After losing 10 in a row, the Diamondbacks have won two consecutive contests against the Rockies. They go for the sweep today, but it will be a tough task as Colorado will throw Ubaldo Jimenez.
After losing 10 in a row, the Diamondbacks have won two consecutive contests against the Rockies. They go for the sweep today, but it will be a tough task as Colorado will throw Ubaldo Jimenez.
Saturday, June 5, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - June 5th
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Brad Gemberling - SP
My pregame interview today is with Bees' Broadcaster Nick Devlin, giving us a scouting report of the Western Division.
Pregame show begins at 5:10 PM. First pitch is at 5:30 PM.
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Brad Gemberling - SP
My pregame interview today is with Bees' Broadcaster Nick Devlin, giving us a scouting report of the Western Division.
Pregame show begins at 5:10 PM. First pitch is at 5:30 PM.
Today's Roster Moves
Four of them for you today....
RHP Adam Worthington joins team from extended spring training.
INF Victor Estevez rejoins the team from high-A Visalia.
C Jae Yun Kim sent back to extended spring training.
LHP Keny Sosa released from Diamondbacks organization.
Full story is here.
Owen's analysis (which means absolutely nothing):
Worthington is a strong reliever who had great numbers with Missoula, he'll be a welcome addition to the bullpen and hopefully can be a strong 7th or 8th inning type.
Sosa was getting too old to be at this level, and unfortunately just wasn't performing up to the level the Diamondbacks wanted. He is free to sign with any other team, and we wish him the best of luck.
Kim was just here to fill in while Hollinger was hurt. Three catchers are rarely needed, and with Van Winkle and Hollinger hitting as well as they have been, Kim wasn't going to get the playing time he needs to develop. He'll end up with Missoula or Yakima, and likely will be back with South Bend next year (if not sooner).
Finally, Estevez is a solid utility player who can play anywhere on the diamond, which is why he went up to Visalia in the first place. He certainly won't play every day, but he's good to have if somebody else needs a day off. You'd like to see his average go up from the .200 mark he's been around all season (at both South Bend and Visalia).
RHP Adam Worthington joins team from extended spring training.
INF Victor Estevez rejoins the team from high-A Visalia.
C Jae Yun Kim sent back to extended spring training.
LHP Keny Sosa released from Diamondbacks organization.
Full story is here.
Owen's analysis (which means absolutely nothing):
Worthington is a strong reliever who had great numbers with Missoula, he'll be a welcome addition to the bullpen and hopefully can be a strong 7th or 8th inning type.
Sosa was getting too old to be at this level, and unfortunately just wasn't performing up to the level the Diamondbacks wanted. He is free to sign with any other team, and we wish him the best of luck.
Kim was just here to fill in while Hollinger was hurt. Three catchers are rarely needed, and with Van Winkle and Hollinger hitting as well as they have been, Kim wasn't going to get the playing time he needs to develop. He'll end up with Missoula or Yakima, and likely will be back with South Bend next year (if not sooner).
Finally, Estevez is a solid utility player who can play anywhere on the diamond, which is why he went up to Visalia in the first place. He certainly won't play every day, but he's good to have if somebody else needs a day off. You'd like to see his average go up from the .200 mark he's been around all season (at both South Bend and Visalia).
Featured Silver Hawk - Brian Budrow
This week's Featured Silver Hawk is relief pitcher Brian Budrow. The Arizona native talks about his college career, which started as part of two national championship teams at Oregon State and ended in the NCAA Tournament with Utah, as well as his love for the outdoors. You can read the article here.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - June 4th
David Nick - 2B
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
Alberto Diaz - CF
Errol Hollinger - C
Matt Helm - LF
David Narodowski - RF
Andrew Fie - 1B
Scottie Allen - SP
Pregame interview is with manager Mark Haley. First pitch at 7:00 PM. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM.
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
Alberto Diaz - CF
Errol Hollinger - C
Matt Helm - LF
David Narodowski - RF
Andrew Fie - 1B
Scottie Allen - SP
Pregame interview is with manager Mark Haley. First pitch at 7:00 PM. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM.
New Diamondbacks Spring Training Facility Named
Some of you may be aware, but the Diamondbacks and Rockies are constructing a new spring training site in Scottsdale that they'll move in to next year. The name of the facility was announced today as "Salt River Fields At Talking Stick". The name embraces the location of the field, which is in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community. More information about the new complex can be read here.
Salt River Fields will replace the former spring training home of Arizona, Tucson Electric Park, where the Diamondbacks had trained since the team's inception. The new facility will feature 12 practice fields that many current and former Silver Hawks will inhabit next March.
Salt River Fields will replace the former spring training home of Arizona, Tucson Electric Park, where the Diamondbacks had trained since the team's inception. The new facility will feature 12 practice fields that many current and former Silver Hawks will inhabit next March.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - June 3rd
A couple of changes at the bottom of the order tonight.
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - 1B
Errol Hollinger - C
David Narodowski - LF
Eric Smith - SP
My pregame interview is with Brad Gemberling tonight, talking about his Princeton days and the adjustments he's had to make bouncing around to a few different teams this season.
First pitch is at 7:00 PM. Pregame show begins at 6:40 PM.
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - DH
Matt Davidson - 3B
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - 1B
Errol Hollinger - C
David Narodowski - LF
Eric Smith - SP
My pregame interview is with Brad Gemberling tonight, talking about his Princeton days and the adjustments he's had to make bouncing around to a few different teams this season.
First pitch is at 7:00 PM. Pregame show begins at 6:40 PM.
Poll Results - Western Division
The overwhelming majority of voters feel that the MWL made a big mistake in restructuring the schedule and that every team should visit the other 15 cities in the league at least one time. I'm not shocked at all by those results, because I feel the exact same way (even if it means more time on a bus).
A new question is up on the right side of the page asking your thoughts on the finish to the first half: Is it important for the confidence of a young team to get to the .500 mark in the first half?
A new question is up on the right side of the page asking your thoughts on the finish to the first half: Is it important for the confidence of a young team to get to the .500 mark in the first half?
Who's Your Favorite Super Hero?
Tonight is Super Hero Night at Coveleski Stadium! Fans that dress up will receive a $2 discount off of bleacher tickets. To go along with this, we asked some Silver Hawk players who their favorite super hero is and why.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Tonight's Lineup - June 2nd
Same as last night...different pitcher.
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Charles Brewer - SP
Pregame interview tonight is with Andrew Fie. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM. First pitch at 7:00 PM.
Also, a Silver Hawks win would give Mark Haley is 400th victory as manager of the Silver Hawks.
Keon Broxton - CF
Chris Owings - SS
Bobby Borchering - 3B
Matt Davidson - DH
David Nick - 2B
Alberto Diaz - RF
Matt Helm - LF
Tyson Van Winkle - C
Andrew Fie - 1B
Charles Brewer - SP
Pregame interview tonight is with Andrew Fie. Pregame coverage at 6:40 PM. First pitch at 7:00 PM.
Also, a Silver Hawks win would give Mark Haley is 400th victory as manager of the Silver Hawks.
Former Silver Hawks with Mobile (AA)
Here's our weekly look at former Silver Hawks playing at different levels throughout the Arizona organization. This week we'll look at the Mobile BayBears, AA affiliates of the Diamondbacks. Mobile is currently 25-25, 6.5 games back in the Southern League's Southern Division.
Position Players
1B - Bryan Byrne - .274, 3 HR, 22 RBI - '06 Silver Hawk
OF - Collin Cowgill - .270, 4 HR, 30 RBI, 13/19 SB - '08 Silver Hawk
INF - Jake Elmore - .297, 0 HR, 16 RBI, 1-0, 0.00 ERA in 1 relief appearance - '09 Silver Hawk
OF - Evan Frey - .278, 0 HR, 17 RBI, 11/16 SB - '08 Silver Hawk
INF - Taylor Harbin - .283, 2 HR, 19 RBI - '07 and '08 Silver Hawk
OF - Ollie Linton - .336, 0 HR, 11 RBI, .421 OBP - '08 Silver Hawk
C - Konrad Schmidt - .306, 4 HR, 20 RBI, .830 OPS - '08 Silver Hawk
Pitchers
SP - Josh Collmenter - 2-0, 0.00, CG SHO in 2 starts - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Jeff Dietz - 0-2, 5.31 ERA in 13 appearances - '08 Silver Hawk
SP - Barry Enright - 3-1, 3.07 ERA, CG in 9 starts - '07 Silver Hawk
RP - Bryan Henry - 3-2, 2.96 ERA in 14 appearances (1 start) - '08 Silver Hawk
SP - Tom Layne - 6-2, 3.15, 2 CG, SHO in 10 starts - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Reid Mahon - 0-2, 3.12 ERA in 14 appearances
SP - Pat McAnaney - 1-4, 5.22 ERA in 8 starts - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Kyler Newby - 1-1, 4.78 ERA in 13 appearances (1 start) - '06 Silver Hawk
RP - Leyson Septimo - 1-1, 4.67 ERA in 15 appearances - '06 Silver Hawk OF
SP - Bryan Shaw - 1-5, 5.68 ERA in 10 starts - '08 Silver Hawks
Those are all the former Silver Hawks currently playing for Mobile in AA. Next week we'll take a look at High-A Visalia, which will feature a lot of members from last year's team.
Position Players
1B - Bryan Byrne - .274, 3 HR, 22 RBI - '06 Silver Hawk
OF - Collin Cowgill - .270, 4 HR, 30 RBI, 13/19 SB - '08 Silver Hawk
INF - Jake Elmore - .297, 0 HR, 16 RBI, 1-0, 0.00 ERA in 1 relief appearance - '09 Silver Hawk
OF - Evan Frey - .278, 0 HR, 17 RBI, 11/16 SB - '08 Silver Hawk
INF - Taylor Harbin - .283, 2 HR, 19 RBI - '07 and '08 Silver Hawk
OF - Ollie Linton - .336, 0 HR, 11 RBI, .421 OBP - '08 Silver Hawk
C - Konrad Schmidt - .306, 4 HR, 20 RBI, .830 OPS - '08 Silver Hawk
Pitchers
SP - Josh Collmenter - 2-0, 0.00, CG SHO in 2 starts - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Jeff Dietz - 0-2, 5.31 ERA in 13 appearances - '08 Silver Hawk
SP - Barry Enright - 3-1, 3.07 ERA, CG in 9 starts - '07 Silver Hawk
RP - Bryan Henry - 3-2, 2.96 ERA in 14 appearances (1 start) - '08 Silver Hawk
SP - Tom Layne - 6-2, 3.15, 2 CG, SHO in 10 starts - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Reid Mahon - 0-2, 3.12 ERA in 14 appearances
SP - Pat McAnaney - 1-4, 5.22 ERA in 8 starts - '08 Silver Hawk
RP - Kyler Newby - 1-1, 4.78 ERA in 13 appearances (1 start) - '06 Silver Hawk
RP - Leyson Septimo - 1-1, 4.67 ERA in 15 appearances - '06 Silver Hawk OF
SP - Bryan Shaw - 1-5, 5.68 ERA in 10 starts - '08 Silver Hawks
Those are all the former Silver Hawks currently playing for Mobile in AA. Next week we'll take a look at High-A Visalia, which will feature a lot of members from last year's team.
Baseball This Week
Tim from Baseball This Week was at Coveleski Stadium a few days ago, filming some interviews with the Silver Hawks and Lugnuts. You can watch the latest video at http://www.baseballthisweek.com/. If the video on the main part of the page doesn't load for you, you might have to click "install add on" from the yellow bar at the top of the page.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Girls Night Out -- Tomorrow Night
I'm sure my blog readers are predominantly male, but for all the ladies that read this, don't forget that Girls Night Out presented by Fun Tan and U93 is tomorrow night. There is a lot going on, including a fashion show, a giveaway bag, and chances to win some prizes.
Check out this link for more information.
Check out this link for more information.
From the Notes - June 1st
Welcome to June everybody! It's about time.
Anyhow, here are some interesting facts from today's media notes:
-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 21 wins to reach 500 in his career, and two wins to reach 400 with South Bend
-The three home runs allowed Sunday were the most allowed by the Silver Hawks in a single game this season.
-South Bend went 13-16 in May after going 10-12 in April.
-Matt Davidson had his first day off Sunday after playing in the first 50 games this season.
Anyhow, here are some interesting facts from today's media notes:
-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 21 wins to reach 500 in his career, and two wins to reach 400 with South Bend
-The three home runs allowed Sunday were the most allowed by the Silver Hawks in a single game this season.
-South Bend went 13-16 in May after going 10-12 in April.
-Matt Davidson had his first day off Sunday after playing in the first 50 games this season.
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