AZL Giants Roster Up
by BruteSentiment on Jun 21, 2009 4:07 PM PDT
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So...the Arizona Rookie League roster is up, with a few anticipated names on it.
| Pitchers | ||||||
| Name | Pos | Bats | Thw | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| Raul Burgos | P | S | R | 6'1" | 210 | 8/18/1987 |
| Steven Calicutt | P | L | L | 6'2" | 190 | 2/7/1984 |
| Edward Concepcion | P | R | R | 6'3" | 190 | 10/3/1988 |
| Hector Correa | P | R | R | 6'3" | 165 | 3/18/1988 |
| Aaron Davidson | P | R | R | 5'11" | 205 | 9/27/1988 |
| Kaohi Downing | P | R | R | 5'11" | 180 | 5/7/1986 |
| Brennan Flick | P | R | R | 6'1" | 180 | 9/12/1989 |
| Brian Irving | P | R | R | 6'2" | 205 | 4/24/1986 |
| Jason Jarvis | P | R | R | 6'2" | 195 | 10/1/1987 |
| Cameron Lamb | P | R | R | 6'3" | 195 | 5/29/1989 |
| Bryan Millikan | P | R | R | 6'5" | 202 | 8/13/1983 |
| Kelvin Pichardo | P | R | R | 6'0" | 215 | 10/13/1985 |
| Addison Proszek | P | R | R | 6'5" | 260 | 4/17/1987 |
| Andrew Romo | P | R | R | 6'1" | 230 | 6/20/1987 |
| Bryan Salsbury | P | R | R | 6'2" | 185 | 10/22/1989 |
| Argenis Sanchez | P | R | R | 5'11" | 190 | 11/18/1989 |
| Audy Santana | P | R | R | 6'3" | 160 | 11/10/1986 |
| Ryan Shaver | P | R | R | 6'5" | 197 | 12/17/1984 |
| Ryan Verdgo | P | L | L | 6'0" | 195 | 4/10/1987 |
| Ben Wilshire | P | R | R | 6'4" | 200 | 3/25/1985 |
| Catchers | ||||||
| Name | Pos | Bats | Thrw | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| Jesus Navarro | C | R | R | 6'0" | 180 | 1/3/1988 |
| Ryne Price | C | L | R | 5'11" | 190 | 5/27/1986 |
| Hector Sanchez | C | S | R | 6'0" | 185 | 11/17/1989 |
| Infielders | ||||||
| Name | Pos | Bats | Thrw | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| Julio Izturis | 2B | S | R | 5'11" | 165 | 8/29/1989 |
| Josh Lopez | 2B | R | R | 5'9" | 170 | 1/31/1989 |
| Kyle Mach | 3B | R | R | 5'10" | 190 | 11/8/1986 |
| Leonardo Ochoa | 2B | R | L | 6'0" | 180 | 10/20/1989 |
| Carlos Quintana | 3B | R | R | 6'3" | 180 | 6/14/1987 |
| Victor Santana | 1B | R | R | 6'1" | 192 | 11/31/1988 |
| Ydwin Villegas | SS | S | R | 5'10" | 165 | 9/1/1990 |
| Outfielders | ||||||
| Name | Pos | Bats | Thrw | Ht | Wt | DOB |
| Karl Benusa | OF | L | L | 5'11" | 190 | 1/30/1991 |
| Luis Munoz | OF | R | R | 6'0" | 165 | 10/10/1991 |
| Rafael Rodriguez | OF | R | R | 6'5" | 198 | 7/13/1992 |
| Ryan Scoma | OF | L | L | 6'2" | 180 | 9/12/1987 |
| Jonathan White | OF | L | L | 6'2" | 198 | 6/16/1986 |
| Sundrendy Windster | OF | R | R | 6'3" | 185 | 2/23/1989 |
So, RafRod is ready to make his debut, and is easily the youngest player on the roster. A few other player notes:
• Pichardo's rehab apparently is about to begin
• Munoz is the second youngest on the team, a draftee out of Puerto Rico
• Scoma is the local kid, UC Davis prospect and grew up in Belmont, played at Carlmont and UC Davis.
• Andrew Romo - yes, that Romo. Sergio's little brother.
• Gus Benusa seems to be the highest 2009 draft pick on this roster, an 8th round high schooler. I'm a little surprised he signed.
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Jason Jarvis and Hector Correa finally leave Cheney’s Hideaway and show their faces. Very glad to see Luis Munoz signed.
by wilriv21 on Jun 21, 2009 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ADDison Proszek?
That name’s gotta be made up.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jun 21, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He goes by A.J. FWIW
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He should play for the Cubs.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 21, 2009 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down on the pharm.
My son is Madison Bumgarner, the Spacebat of pitching prospects. My other son is a Porsche.
by multiphasic on Jun 21, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
modestly polite golf clap
Forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit... Maybe.
by Mayor of 311 on Jun 22, 2009 1:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh hey we finally get to see Leo Ochoa in action. He went in the 48th round last year, out of Quebec. Yes, you read that right.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At 6’1" 230lbs, it appears that Andrew is Sergio’s little brother only in age.
by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Jun 21, 2009 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no Bocock?
He’d fit right in…
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by natteringnabob on Jun 21, 2009 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wrong link for Munoz
The link says he’s a 27-year-old pitcher in the Seattle organization.
by crazy crab on Jun 21, 2009 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Finding info on him was hell because of the Luis Munoz in the link. Also there’s an important person named Luis Munoz in Puerto Rican history. IIRC an airport down there is named after him.
I had to email a bloke at PerfectGame.com to get a scouting report on the guy the Giants drafted.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
report on Munoz
Munoz has a very strong outfield arm. He has a good approach at the plate and has outstanding speed: 4.1 seconds from home to first base. He has average bat speed and some power as a hitter with room to increase power as he matures.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Si, mija
Luis Munoz Marin was the first democratically elected govenor of La Isla Verde.
by wilriv21 on Jun 21, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Explains why I distrust Munoz.
F—-ing Marin kids.
My son is Madison Bumgarner, the Spacebat of pitching prospects. My other son is a Porsche.
by multiphasic on Jun 21, 2009 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's mean :D:
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all
If Dustin Pedroia played in Seattle, not many people would be talking about him.
GET THAT VORP SH!T OUTTA HERE!!!
by baetown415 on Jun 22, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blame the new auto-linking by Sportsnation for that...
I programmed no links on anyone in this post.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 21, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
I had thought Rafael Rodriguez was supposed to debut next year.
Excited about that one.
by DesertFox on Jun 21, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That’s my boy!
Rafael Rodriguez: #8 on our list, n/a on a stat sheet.
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by BrianBokake on Jun 22, 2009 1:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Ochoa?
Yes, This is still a 79 win squad.
Where is my beer & chili dog?
by daveinexile on Jun 21, 2009 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and this Ochoa claims to be a lefty throwing second baseman. Cool. Unlikely, too.
cheering for Adam Witter, who will hit bigleague dingers some day.
Still yelling "Go, Antoan"
by foothillsfan on Jun 21, 2009 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
do we even want that? how the hell is he going to turn a close DP? all the momentum will be going towards third and he can’t throw across the body….
by quincy0191 on Jun 29, 2009 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Luis Mateo?
We signed him with Rafael Rodriguez last year
by superk1ng on Jun 21, 2009 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly
I believe we voided the deal with Luis Mateo after he signed because of some medical issues. It strikes me that it was an elbow issue but I don’t remember for certain.
by slcgiant on Jun 21, 2009 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's disappointing
thanks for the info
by superk1ng on Jun 21, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2009 Draftees who have signed and are not assigned to a minor league affiliate yet:
Nick Liles (7th Round)
Alex Burg (24th Round)
Craig Westcott (30th Round)
by robertee on Jun 21, 2009 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I look forward to many "Alec Berggggg" Seinfeld references if Alex makes it some day.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jun 21, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How wondrous would that be.
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by WalrusMan on Jun 21, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit, I’m excited for RafRod. And hopefully Joseph and Wheeler soon.
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by jponry on Jun 21, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dominguez too!
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like he’d be more likely to go to S-K? But I could be wrong.
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by jponry on Jun 21, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh duh I didn’t get the context. He’ll more than likely go to SK if he signs. If not, I’ll eat my hat.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope you've got a big appetite.
Seems like he’s pushing for 1st round money.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jun 21, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DAMN YOU
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by jponry on Jun 21, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. I just saw the perfect opportunity and I've never done one before.
Noonan. Nooooonan!
by Giant Fan in Singapore on Jun 21, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU’RE SUPPOSED TO DO A RUSH ROLL
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by WalrusMan on Jun 21, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bastard I clicked.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You, you’re good. You’ve got a gift.
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by groug on Jun 21, 2009 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-1 with and RBI and an outfield assist, so far…
by robertee on Jun 21, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2009 Draftees in AZL
Here are the 8 confirmed signees that are currently on the Giants’ AZ Rookie League roster along with the round they were chosen, position, college / HS, and class year:
8. Karl Benusa … (CF, Riverview HS, PA)
14. Bryan Salsbury … (P, U. South Fla. – JR)
26. Luis Munoz … (CF, P.R. Baseball Acad., Puerto Rico)
27. Kyle Mach … (3b, U. Mo. Col. – SR)
36. Ryan Scoma … (RF, UC Davis – SR)
38. Addison Proszeck … (P, Gonzaga – SR) …let the Prozac / Bocock jokes ensue!
40. Jonathan White … (LF, Vanderbilt – SR)
50. Kaohi Downing … (P, Pt. Loma U. – SR)
It was posted above that the following 3 are signed, but can’t be found on any roster (maybe they’re injured or need some personal time before they report). This jibes with Schulman’s report that we signed 23 draftees – 12 are in S-K, 8 in AZ, and 3 unassigned:
7. Nick Liles … (2B, West Car. U. – JR)
24. Alex Burg … (C, Wash. State – SR)
30. Craig Westcott … (P, Belhaven Coll. – SR)
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by Fla-Giant on Jun 21, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and according to Baseball America none of those guys have signed. Come on, Baseball America, get with the program
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 21, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to find the joke...
…but since I’m dealing with Prozac and Bocock, there’s nothing coming.
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by multiphasic on Jun 21, 2009 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One gets you up, the other one keeps you from going down.
Wait…
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick Liles now on AZ roster
Still nothing on Burg and Westcott
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by Fla-Giant on Jun 24, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m excited to see what Hector Sanchez can do.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 21, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
me too.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jun 22, 2009 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can someone fill me in on AZL games?
I mean, I’m very interested to see RafRod, Correa, and Hector Sachez, but do people actually attend these games—other than scouts and family?
by Fresburg on Jun 21, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A friend who used to live there went to a few games and took photos for me. He says it’s free admission and you can basically set up doing whatever re: photos.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m sure I could research this, but do they play at Scottsdale Stadium? Or up at the practice fields on Hayden?
by Fresburg on Jun 21, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It’s at Scottsdale Stadium.
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice to see Sanchez and Izturis get their chance to play in the states, I have high hopes for those two.
I’m interested to see Ryne Price, the Giants drafted him as an OF out of Kansas and then converted him to a catcher.
Jason Jarvis is going to dominate this league and share his appreciation for music with all of his teammates.
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 21, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Price is another local kid...
Born in Palo Alto.
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 21, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he is right.
Judgment Day is coming
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by Natto on Jun 21, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jarvis is an idiot & will crash & burn as always
by SF Fan on Jun 22, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
prior to today we needed to send Zito to the instructional league
He gets a pass today for another start. Texas just wasn’t hitting anybody. If Andruw Jones homers off you, then the instructional league should be where u go.
by bradleybear on Jun 21, 2009 10:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know Romo's brother is not really a prospect, but maybe Sergio can teach him some good stuff
Not that it means anything, but we all know how Jose Conseco’s twin browther’s baseball career turned out.
by bradleybear on Jun 21, 2009 10:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What are you basing the statement that he’s not a prospect on, other than Jose’s brother?
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by BruteSentiment on Jun 21, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there was a report his FB top out at 85mph. Sergio basically stated he had plenty of room for growth and improvement
by wilriv21 on Jun 21, 2009 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a lot of prospects go undrafted and wind up pitching for the Tuscon Toros
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 21, 2009 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Since Andrew and Sergio aren’t twins, I think we’ll be ok.
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by Natto on Jun 21, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Andrew Romo
According to the June 29th issue of Baseball America, p. 45, Mike Marshall (the manager of the Golden League’s Yuma Scorpions, the team Andrew played for on the winter circuit in 2007) is quoted as saying:
“I’ve told Sergio. Andrew has the better arm. Sergio knows how to pitch but Andrew has the better arm. He’s got this hard sinker. He’s 88-92 mph with a really good slider. He’s not afraid of bats. He’ll give up a few hits, but he’ll pound the strike zone and he’s fearless.”
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
by Lyle on Jun 22, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does Andrew Romo throw with Mike Marshall’s unorthodox pitching motion?
by FluLikeSymptoms on Jun 22, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The article didn’t say which “Mike Marshall” it was. But I would guess the author of the piece would have mentioned an unorthodox delivery if he had one.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005. And winner of the 2012 NL Fireman of the Year Award!
by Lyle on Jun 22, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looking at the recap for the AZL Giants' game,
Hector Sanchez injured his wrist in the 5th inning.
by DuikeBuike on Jun 21, 2009 11:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shit
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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jun 21, 2009 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crap.
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by nostocksjustbonds on Jun 22, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He’s cool but rude.
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by BrianBokake on Jun 22, 2009 1:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I’m glad to see Kaohi Downing on the roster. There’s something about being a 50th rounder that always makes me root for ’em. Longest of longshots, I guess.
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He can date supermodels and not be gay.
Fred Lewis can stand under my umbrella.
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