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Under the Radar NL Minor League Pitching Performance of the Week (June 7 thru June 13)
posted 6/18/13 12:12 PM PST
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2012 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
Taylor Jordan, SP, Double-A Harrisburg (WAS)
2013 Stats: 0.93 ERA, 77.1 IP, 57 H, 12 BB, 68 K in 13 appearances/12 starts (AA/Hi-A)
Jun 7-Jun 13 stats: 16 IP, 0 R, 9 H, BB, 18 K in 2 starts
In 2009, the Nationals selected Taylor Jordan in the 9th round out of Brevard Community College. Things were progressing nicely with the 6'3" right-hander quickly working his way from the Gulf Coast League to Lo-A Hagerstown within a season and half.
Jordan began to creep onto the UTR stage in 2011 while repeating Lo-A but it all came to a screeching halt when he suffered an elbow injury in July that required Tommy John surgery. He came back during the short-season in 2012 and found himself returning to Hagerstown, where he closed out the season with mediocre numbers.
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2012 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
Taylor Jordan, SP, Double-A Harrisburg (WAS)
2013 Stats: 0.93 ERA, 77.1 IP, 57 H, 12 BB, 68 K in 13 appearances/12 starts (AA/Hi-A)
Jun 7-Jun 13 stats: 16 IP, 0 R, 9 H, BB, 18 K in 2 starts
In 2009, the Nationals selected Taylor Jordan in the 9th round out of Brevard Community College. Things were progressing nicely with the 6'3" right-hander quickly working his way from the Gulf Coast League to Lo-A Hagerstown within a season and half.
Jordan began to creep onto the UTR stage in 2011 while repeating Lo-A but it all came to a screeching halt when he suffered an elbow injury in July that required Tommy John surgery. He came back during the short-season in 2012 and found himself returning to Hagerstown, where he closed out the season with mediocre numbers.
Labels: jim brown , shae simmons , taylor jordan , under the radar
Under the Radar NL Minor League Hitting Performance of the Week (June 7 thru June 13)
posted 6/18/13 12:03 PM PST
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2013 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
Billy Burns, OF, Hi-A Potomac (WAS)
2013 stats: .299 BA, 0 HR, 15 RBI, 2 2B, 5 3B, 42 BB, 27 K, 36 SB
June 7-Jun 13 stats: 12-for-27, 3B, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 7 SB
It’s difficult to believe this week’s "Under the Radar" installment already marks the half-way point of our season. What this time of year also marks is the All-Star break for several of the leagues we track on a daily basis. Both Jim Brown and I take great interest in seeing pre-season top prospects and first-half stars headline their respective league's rosters. But as regular UTR readers know, it’s our duty to look further down these lists and tab those All-Stars that notable websites and publications simply aren’t talking enough about.
Look no further than the California–Carolina League All-Star game. It’s without question that star shortstops Francisco Lindor (CLE) and Garin Cecchini (BOS) are destined for stardom. My focus, however, zeroed in on fellow Carolina League All-Star Billy Burns.
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2013 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
Billy Burns, OF, Hi-A Potomac (WAS)
2013 stats: .299 BA, 0 HR, 15 RBI, 2 2B, 5 3B, 42 BB, 27 K, 36 SB
June 7-Jun 13 stats: 12-for-27, 3B, 2 RBI, 4 BB, 7 SB
It’s difficult to believe this week’s "Under the Radar" installment already marks the half-way point of our season. What this time of year also marks is the All-Star break for several of the leagues we track on a daily basis. Both Jim Brown and I take great interest in seeing pre-season top prospects and first-half stars headline their respective league's rosters. But as regular UTR readers know, it’s our duty to look further down these lists and tab those All-Stars that notable websites and publications simply aren’t talking enough about.
Look no further than the California–Carolina League All-Star game. It’s without question that star shortstops Francisco Lindor (CLE) and Garin Cecchini (BOS) are destined for stardom. My focus, however, zeroed in on fellow Carolina League All-Star Billy Burns.
Labels: billy burns , marc hefferan , under the radar , will skinner
MLBDC Fantasy Podcast (June 14, 2013)
posted 6/15/13 10:58 AM PST
by Jason Martinez
Brand new episode of the MLBDepthCharts.com Fantasy Podcast is up and running! Me, Scott Strandberg, Andrew Berg and guest Jeffrey Gross just hanging out and talkin' some baseball.
Listen to today's podcast by clicking the link below ...
MLBDC FANTASY PODCAST JUNE 14, 2013
The show is also available on iTunes and via RSS Feed ...
by Jason Martinez
Brand new episode of the MLBDepthCharts.com Fantasy Podcast is up and running! Me, Scott Strandberg, Andrew Berg and guest Jeffrey Gross just hanging out and talkin' some baseball.
Listen to today's podcast by clicking the link below ...
MLBDC FANTASY PODCAST JUNE 14, 2013
The show is also available on iTunes and via RSS Feed ...
Labels: andrew berg , fantasy baseball , jeffrey gross , podcast , scott strandberg
Under the Radar NL Minor League Pitching Performance of the Week (May 31 thru June 6)
posted 6/11/13 12:02 PM PST
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2012 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
Luis Cessa, SP, Lo-A Savannah (NYM)
2013 Stats: 3.32 ERA, 59.2 IP, 66 H, 9 BB, 56 K in 10 starts
May 31-Jun 6 stats: 7.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 1 start
The young pitchers in the Mets system have officially cornered the market on the 'under the radar' moniker. The youngest of his previous UTR teammates, Cessa has stepped up since Rainy Lara (2013 MLBDC Breakout) was promoted to Hi-A St Lucie.
The 6’ 3” 190 lb. right-hander threw 7.2 shutout innings with no walks career-high 10 strikeouts. Before reaching his pitch count, the 21 year-old had allowed just two base runners in picking up his third win for the first place Sand Gnats. It was the fourth time this season that Cessa didn’t walk a batter during a start.
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2012 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
Luis Cessa, SP, Lo-A Savannah (NYM)
2013 Stats: 3.32 ERA, 59.2 IP, 66 H, 9 BB, 56 K in 10 starts
May 31-Jun 6 stats: 7.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 10 K in 1 start
The young pitchers in the Mets system have officially cornered the market on the 'under the radar' moniker. The youngest of his previous UTR teammates, Cessa has stepped up since Rainy Lara (2013 MLBDC Breakout) was promoted to Hi-A St Lucie.
The 6’ 3” 190 lb. right-hander threw 7.2 shutout innings with no walks career-high 10 strikeouts. Before reaching his pitch count, the 21 year-old had allowed just two base runners in picking up his third win for the first place Sand Gnats. It was the fourth time this season that Cessa didn’t walk a batter during a start.
Labels: jim brown , leonel campos , luis cessa , under the radar
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week (May 31 thru June 6)
posted 6/11/13 11:45 AM PST
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2013 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
Brandon Drury, 1B, Lo-A South Bend (ARI)
2013 stats: .321 BA, 10 HR, 46 RBI, 24 2B, 3 3B, 14 BB, 38 K
May 31-Jun 6 stats: 10-for-27, 4 HR, 4 2B, 3B, 12 RBI, 3 BB
In my NL-only fantasy keeper league, I felt it was time to start the rebuilding process after several successful seasons. A league mate (in prime position to compete for playoff run) agreed on my trade offer to send him a frontline starter. In return, I added Diamondbacks star pitching prospect Archie Bradley to my roster.
Yet, in order to provide a bit more balance to the trade, my fellow owner also “threw in” struggling Chicago Cubs starter Scott Feldman. After the deal, Feldman went on to reel off six wins in seven starts with 41 punch-outs and a complete game. Not too shabby for a throw-in.
This fantasy scenario reminded me of the real blockbuster this past January that sent superstar Justin Upton to Atlanta and multi-positional stud Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks. But it mostly reminded me of the young hitter that some considered the “throw in” in the deal, Brandon Drury.
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2013 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
Brandon Drury, 1B, Lo-A South Bend (ARI)
2013 stats: .321 BA, 10 HR, 46 RBI, 24 2B, 3 3B, 14 BB, 38 K
May 31-Jun 6 stats: 10-for-27, 4 HR, 4 2B, 3B, 12 RBI, 3 BB
In my NL-only fantasy keeper league, I felt it was time to start the rebuilding process after several successful seasons. A league mate (in prime position to compete for playoff run) agreed on my trade offer to send him a frontline starter. In return, I added Diamondbacks star pitching prospect Archie Bradley to my roster.
Yet, in order to provide a bit more balance to the trade, my fellow owner also “threw in” struggling Chicago Cubs starter Scott Feldman. After the deal, Feldman went on to reel off six wins in seven starts with 41 punch-outs and a complete game. Not too shabby for a throw-in.
This fantasy scenario reminded me of the real blockbuster this past January that sent superstar Justin Upton to Atlanta and multi-positional stud Martin Prado to the Diamondbacks. But it mostly reminded me of the young hitter that some considered the “throw in” in the deal, Brandon Drury.
Labels: brandon drury , josh elander , marc hefferan , under the radar
MLBDC Fantasy Podcast (June 5, 2013)
posted 6/5/13 10:33 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
Brand new episode of the MLBDepthCharts.com Fantasy Podcast is up and running! Me, Scott Strandberg, Andrew Berg and guest Derek Carty just hanging out and talkin' some baseball.
Listen to today's podcast by clicking the link below ...
MLBDC FANTASY PODCAST JUNE 4, 2013
The show is also available on iTunes and via RSS Feed ...
by Jason Martinez
Brand new episode of the MLBDepthCharts.com Fantasy Podcast is up and running! Me, Scott Strandberg, Andrew Berg and guest Derek Carty just hanging out and talkin' some baseball.
Listen to today's podcast by clicking the link below ...
MLBDC FANTASY PODCAST JUNE 4, 2013
The show is also available on iTunes and via RSS Feed ...
Labels: andrew berg , derek carty , fantasy baseball , podcast , scott strandberg
Under the Radar NL Minor League Pitching Performance of the Week (May 24 thru May 30)
posted 6/5/13 11:24 AM PST
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2012 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
Chris Jensen, RHP, Hi-A Modesto (COL)
2013 Stats: 2.90 ERA, 71.1 IP, 57 H, 13 BB, 69 K in 12 starts
May 24-May 30 stats: 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, BB, 8 K in 1 start
The week produced some of the most consistent starts in recent years, so much so that I thought about posting all of them. If you follow me on Twitter, the combined stats from my Pitcher of the Day tweets from a 10-day period between May 21-May 30 were: 67 innings, 29 hits, 5 earned runs, 74 strikeouts and only 4 walks.
A member of Hi-A Modesto’s starting rotation has been mentioned multiple times as the "Pitcher of the Day" this season, but Chris Jensen's week got him mentioned twice.
by Jim Brown
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2012 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Pitching Performance of the Week
Chris Jensen, RHP, Hi-A Modesto (COL)
2013 Stats: 2.90 ERA, 71.1 IP, 57 H, 13 BB, 69 K in 12 starts
May 24-May 30 stats: 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, BB, 8 K in 1 start
The week produced some of the most consistent starts in recent years, so much so that I thought about posting all of them. If you follow me on Twitter, the combined stats from my Pitcher of the Day tweets from a 10-day period between May 21-May 30 were: 67 innings, 29 hits, 5 earned runs, 74 strikeouts and only 4 walks.
A member of Hi-A Modesto’s starting rotation has been mentioned multiple times as the "Pitcher of the Day" this season, but Chris Jensen's week got him mentioned twice.
Labels: chris jensen , jim brown , kyle haynes , under the radar
Under the Radar NL Minor League Hitting Performance of the Week (May 24 thru May 30)
posted 6/5/13 11:11 AM PST
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2013 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
Mark Minicozzi, 3B/1B, Double-A Richmond (SF)
2013 stats: .352 BA, 7 HR, 37 RBI, 16 2B, 27 BB, 54 K
May 24-May 30 stats: 17-for-32, 2 HR, 3 2B, 8 RBI, 4 BB, 4 K
After the conclusion of the 2012 minor league season, Jim Brown and I sat down to begin brainstorming about the future of the UTR feature. We pondered the questions, “How can we make it better?” and “What is our next step beyond the current product?”
We don’t want to become stagnant or complacent and one of our ideas was to further increase and dissect individual statistical elements during our offseason prep. We both achieved this and have seen immediate results. However, one idea we hope to employ, and possibly publish someday, is team performance rankings. This begged the question of how much an individual’s performance reflects on overall team results. I firmly believe that an individual’s performance is contagious. A big day at the plate or on the mound can be a turning point for a struggling team and Double-A Richmond corner infielder Mark Minicozzi proved to be a great example as my UTR pick of the Week.
by Marc Hefferan
*MLBDepthCharts.com considers any player not on a team's 40-man roster, in AAA, or ranked as a top 10 prospect by Baseball America or top 11 prospect by Baseball Prospectus before the 2013 season as an 'under the radar' player.
Under the Radar Minor League NL Hitting Performance of the Week
Mark Minicozzi, 3B/1B, Double-A Richmond (SF)
2013 stats: .352 BA, 7 HR, 37 RBI, 16 2B, 27 BB, 54 K
May 24-May 30 stats: 17-for-32, 2 HR, 3 2B, 8 RBI, 4 BB, 4 K
After the conclusion of the 2012 minor league season, Jim Brown and I sat down to begin brainstorming about the future of the UTR feature. We pondered the questions, “How can we make it better?” and “What is our next step beyond the current product?”
We don’t want to become stagnant or complacent and one of our ideas was to further increase and dissect individual statistical elements during our offseason prep. We both achieved this and have seen immediate results. However, one idea we hope to employ, and possibly publish someday, is team performance rankings. This begged the question of how much an individual’s performance reflects on overall team results. I firmly believe that an individual’s performance is contagious. A big day at the plate or on the mound can be a turning point for a struggling team and Double-A Richmond corner infielder Mark Minicozzi proved to be a great example as my UTR pick of the Week.
Labels: jarrett parker , marc hefferan , mark minicozzi , under the radar
MLBDC Fantasy Podcast (May 29, 2013)
posted 5/29/13 10:33 PM PST
by Jason Martinez
Brand new episode of the MLBDepthCharts.com Fantasy Podcast is up and running! Me, Scott Strandberg, Andrew Berg and guest Matt Sommerfeld talkin' baseball, carne asada, our shared love of pie and much more! Also available on iTunes/other podcast apps.
Listen to today's podcast by clicking the link below ...
MLBDC FANTASY PODCAST MAY 29, 2013
The show is also available on iTunes and via RSS Feed ...
by Jason Martinez
Brand new episode of the MLBDepthCharts.com Fantasy Podcast is up and running! Me, Scott Strandberg, Andrew Berg and guest Matt Sommerfeld talkin' baseball, carne asada, our shared love of pie and much more! Also available on iTunes/other podcast apps.
Listen to today's podcast by clicking the link below ...
MLBDC FANTASY PODCAST MAY 29, 2013
The show is also available on iTunes and via RSS Feed ...
Labels: andrew berg , fantasy baseball , matt sommerfeld , scott strandberg
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