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Spotlight on Defense. Range is one of the most important tools for any defender, but especially so for SS. And Ehire Adrianza has always been one of the rangiest players in the Giants' system. So let's watch him stretch it out a little bit. First, a fairly easy play on a hard ground ball:
And later in the game, a pop up that really shows how Ehire can go it.
While down the road (and system) a bit in San Jose, Christian Arroyo says, "hey, I want to try that too."
Sacramento lost to Reno (Diamondbacks), 2-1
|
Name |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
SO |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
wRC+ |
SS |
Ehire Adrianza |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.320 |
.390 |
.435 |
126 |
C |
Hector Sanchez |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.225 |
.253 |
.324 |
49 |
3b |
Adam Duvall |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
.264 |
.314 |
.494 |
110 |
Name |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
HR |
HB |
WP |
ERA |
Matt Cain |
6.2 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
4.50 |
Clayton Blackburn |
1.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4.33 |
Jean machi |
1.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
The RiverCats wanted to make Matt Cain feel comfortable, so they generously threw him a good old fashioned Caining! How sweet of you guys! Going up against former Rockie Jhoulys Chacin, the Sacramento bats were completely overwhelmed, managing 6 hits and 1 walk vs. 11 Ks. Adrianza and Sanchez were the only players to reach base twice for Sacramento, and Adrianza's double was the team's only XBH. Have a game, Ehire!
Came to support my photo bomber friend Matt Cain on the bump at Raley field. #ClawsUp #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/GjS0XEeMMd
— scott buhler (@scottyvegas71) June 21, 2015
As for Cain, PxP announcer Johnny Doskow saw a noticeable improvement in overall sharpness and command, with particular crispness on the slider and cutter. And our McCoven field correspondents were enthusiastic as well!
Cain just showed a really nice curveball to strike out Nick Buss
— groug (@moonwalkmcfly) June 21, 2015
We're in the 7th, and Cain's still hitting 91 on the radar gun #MATTCAIN
— groug (@moonwalkmcfly) June 21, 2015
Cain looks pretty ready.
— Kristin (@legaleagle88) June 21, 2015
Cain also was his normal great self at being Matt Cain:
Matt Cain high fived a kid on his way from the dugout to the clubhouse #BestEvar
— groug (@moonwalkmcfly) June 21, 2015
Another person who was on site to watch Cain pitch was this guy:
SABEY SABES pic.twitter.com/9v9rSgXe0c
— groug (@moonwalkmcfly) June 21, 2015
Brian didn't tweet out his thoughts though.
I know there's been a lot of discussion about who will be getting demoted from the rotation when Cain and Peavy return, but there's also going to be a chain reaction in the bullpen. Right now Strickland, Broadway, and Heston are the only guys with options on the staff. Broadway's return to Sacramento would seem a fait accompli, but after that it gets dicey. I don't see Strickland being sent back to Sacramento the way he's pitched. Which means if Heston stays in the rotation, either a fake DL stint comes up for one of the starters or somebody has to be put on waivers again (even before we get to the Machi return). This season is turning into one long inventory issue for the Giants. I wonder if they could or would try to trade one of the Hudson/Peavy/Vogie group to some pitching starved contender (like, hey Toronto can't pitch to save its soul) and get a little something out it. Although that's probably just me being a bit jealous at John Hart's ability to buy Touki Toussaint. Dangit.
Richmond lost to New Britain (Rockies), 6-2 in 7 innings in the scheduled first game of a DH
The scheduled second game was postponed due to some torrential rains, lightning, hail and tornado warnings (at least here in DC we had all that).
|
Name |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
SO |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
wRC+ |
2b |
Kelby Tomlinson |
4 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.333 |
.395 |
.435 |
141 |
RF |
Mac Williamson |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.286 |
.357 |
.423 |
123 |
LF |
Devin Harris |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.260 |
.326 |
.428 |
116 |
CF |
Engel Beltre |
3 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.341 |
.341 |
.561 |
158 |
Name |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
HR |
HB |
WP |
ERA |
Matt Lujan, L, 5-5 |
4.0 |
7 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4.52 |
Joan Gregorio |
2.2 |
3 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
5.04 |
Another game, another two hits for Kelby Tomlinson. Checking the ol' multi-hit counter, we see that's now 17 multi-hit games in his last 30 for Tomlinson. He leads the EL in BA, is second in hits (just one behind the Pirates' Maxwell Moroff), and third in OBP (behind Moroff and the Indians' Yandy Diaz).
After a blistering May, Mac Williamson has cooled down significantly in June, batting .245/.367/.327 for the month. The good news is that he's kept his K rate down (18%) and his BB rate (13%) has gone way up this month according to Minor League Central (although their data has been a bit wonky this year it seems, so I'm not 100% sure I'm trusting them).
This was only the 2nd appearance of the month for Joan Gregorio and the first since June 3 and he showed the rust. With an ERA up to 5.00 now and 20 Ks vs 12 BB in 25 IP this season just can't be going the way the Giants hoped for the young 40 man member. Given the shape of SJ's rotation I wonder if a quick rethinking of Gregorio as a SP in the Cal League for the second half might be one way for the org to go with him.
RVA gameday! A Father's Day Doubleheader! First pitch at 1:35 and the 2nd game will begin 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
— Squirrels Baseball (@GoSquirrels) June 21, 2015
San Jose beat Inland Empire (Angels), 3-2 in 10 innings
|
Name |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
SO |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
wRC+ |
SS |
Christian Arroyo |
5 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.287 |
.328 |
.435 |
108 |
DH |
Hunter Cole |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
.317 |
.379 |
.500 |
138 |
2b |
Austin Slater |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.292 |
.321 |
.396 |
96 |
3b |
Ryder Jones |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.293 |
.328 |
.411 |
100 |
C |
Ben Turner |
4 |
0 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.292 |
.342 |
.368 |
97 |
Name |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
HR |
HB |
WP |
ERA |
Tommy Hanson |
5.0 |
5 |
2 |
2 |
3 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1.80 |
Christian Jones |
2.0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4.30 |
Tyler Rogers |
2.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2.35 |
Dan Slania, W, 2-2 |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1.91 |
SJ cranked up their walk off magic yet again in this one, in their typical style as Jesus Galindo raced home with the winner on a WP:
#SJGiants now have walk-off wins on a wild pitch, a passed ball and a balk this season. Five walk-offs total.
— Joe Ritzo (@JoeRitzo) June 21, 2015
The Giants didn't get much going in this game, racking up 11 Ks vs. their 8 hits and 1 walk. The middle of their order, Cole and Slater went a collective 0 for 8, which always makes it hard for the Giants to score. Cole and Slater's games were even worse than just the 0 for 8 as Cole ran into a 5th out with a CS, and Slater committed his 13th error of the season. Slater is proving to be a highly BA dependent player with almost no secondary average of any kind. Stanford Swing y'all.
Ryder Jones continued a very nice June with another two-hit game including a double. It was Jones' 7th two-hit game in his last 12 games played. Ben Turner also contributed a two hit night, including this run scoring double that you can't really see because A ball camera operators.
Tommy Hanson made his second rehab start and had a good line, though it sounds like the stuff is still pretty down:
Tommy Hanson works five innings tonight for the #SJGiants and allows 2 runs on 5 hits. Walked 3, struck out 5, gave up 1 HR. FB was 86-88.
— Joe Ritzo (@JoeRitzo) June 21, 2015
All Star Dan Slania pitched a clean 10th for the Win, possibly putting the lid on a fantastic first half.
Dan Slania picks-up the win with a scoreless 10th. Slania closes out an All-Star first half with a 1.91 ERA, 12 saves, 38/7 SO/BB in 33 inn.
— Joe Ritzo (@JoeRitzo) June 21, 2015
Today is the last game of the first half for San Jose, with their three game All Star break beginning tomorrow.
Augusta lost to Savannah (Mets), 1-0
|
Name |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
SO |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
wRC+ |
CF |
Johneshwy Fargas |
4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.295 |
.348 |
.371 |
110 |
3b |
Jonah Arenado |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.276 |
.298 |
.399 |
97 |
C |
Aramis Garcia |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
.220 |
.337 |
.411 |
118 |
1b |
Skyler Ewing |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
.225 |
.292 |
.309 |
76 |
RF |
Dylan Davis |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
.222 |
.239 |
.267 |
44 |
Name |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
HR |
HB |
WP |
ERA |
Mark Reyes, L, 2-3 |
7.0 |
5 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1.60 |
Mark Reyes pitches 7 innings and only allows one unearned run in #AGJ loss on Saturday night. http://t.co/cXzjQjD1yi pic.twitter.com/4WPvhmNXKi
— Augusta GreenJackets (@GreenJackets) June 21, 2015
With the first half coming to an end today, the Giants have to be a little disappointed with the showing that some of the college bats here in Augusta have given them in their full season debut. Garcia's walk rate is strong and he's showed some big power on occasion, but .220 in A ball for a college player is something that's hard to whitewash, even for a Catcher (and Catcher's definitely do have a lot on their plates in the transition to pro ball). And Garcia's year has been a pretty big plus compared to Ewing and third rounder Dylan Davis. Johneshwy Fargas could boost his walk rate (5.3%) for sure, but the 20 year old has shown solid contact abilities (12.7% K rate) in addition to his defensive chops.
As for the game, let's turn to David Lee:
Augusta's Mark Reyes, SAL ERA leader, continues his case to start the All-Star Game. Four scoreless so far. Spotting/mixing very well.
— David Lee (@David11Lee) June 21, 2015
Reyes' shutout is gone in the 5th thanks to two Augusta errors. Cain boot in LF causes run to score. 1-0 Savannah.
— David Lee (@David11Lee) June 21, 2015
Augusta puts two in scoring position with no outs in the 5th and fails to score. Reyes keeps chugging along with no earned through 6.
— David Lee (@David11Lee) June 21, 2015
Aramis Garcia pops a 1.9 to catch Jonathan Johnson stealing to end the top of the 7th. Easy carry on Garcia's arm.
— David Lee (@David11Lee) June 21, 2015
Incredible. Savannah robs Augusta of a game-tying hit with the bases loaded in the 8th for the second straight night. Johnson diving stop.
— David Lee (@David11Lee) June 21, 2015
Tonight's victim int he 9th was Arenado, whose sharp grounder was gobbled up by the 2b.
Like SJ. Augusta begins their three game All Star break tomorrow.
Salem Keizer beat Vancouver (Blue Jays), 4-0
|
Name |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
SO |
BA |
2b |
Richard Amion |
3 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
.250 |
3b |
Chase Compton |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
.167 |
1b |
John Riley |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
.125 |
Name |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
HR |
HB |
WP |
ERA |
Nathanael Santiago |
4.0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
Nolan Riggs |
4.0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
Rayan Hernandez |
1.0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0.00 |
SK managed to score 4 runs on just 3 hits, in no small part thanks to 6 walks, four of which came from reliever Joe Claver in a 0.1 IP performance in the 5th inning. Amion, Compton, and Riley were the only Volcanoes hitters to reach base twice, and Amion's double was the only XBH. Riley, in addition to his two walks, may or may not have made a tremendous play:
#SCTop10 nominee from John Riley, diving stop for a gound out at 3rd. We don't have video, but trust us, it was worthy.
— Volcanoes Baseball (@SKVolcanoes) June 21, 2015
Since Riley was listed as the 1b, I'm a bit confused as to whether it was really Riley or Compton is being referred to here, but apparently somebody made a good play!
Our @bargarten postgame hub. @NolanRiggs is our #VolcanoesPOG for his outstanding efforts in relief. pic.twitter.com/3mWcXUldNw
— Volcanoes Baseball (@SKVolcanoes) June 21, 2015
The game was started by Santiago, who spent much of the spring in Augusta's rotation. As you may recall, he is a 25 year old signed out of Mexico with no apparent previous pro experience. Nolan Riggs was an UDFA last year, a 22 year old out of Sam Houston St college. Rayan Hernandez is a big 19 year old RHP, taken in the 34th round of the 2014 draft out of Puerto Rico.
You can find SK's game wrap here
Check out our interactive recap of the Volcanoes second straight win over the @vancanadians. http://t.co/Mk0Cg4N8Yu
— Volcanoes Baseball (@SKVolcanoes) June 21, 2015
AZL Giants lost to AZL Diamondbacks, 5-3
|
Name |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
SO |
BA |
CF |
Mikey Edie |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.250 |
LF |
Gustavo Cabrera |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.250 |
RF |
Byron Murray |
4 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
.250 |
3b |
Nathanel Javier |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.500 |
Name |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
HR |
HB |
WP |
ERA |
Luis Pino |
4.2 |
1 |
3 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
5.79 |
Kendry Melo |
1.1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
Randy Ortiz |
1.0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9.00 |
Yoan Lopez (Dbacks) |
6.0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.00 |
With the start of AZL we finally get a lot of the anticipated debuts of various DSL alum and 2014 HS picks. Kelvin Beltre, Luis Lacen, and Deiyerbert Bolivar are all currently missing from the roster, which no doubt indicates various ailments, dings or soreness. It's particularly annoying in Beltre's case because 1) he missed most of his DSL season with injury last year, and 2) Bobby Evans teased us in spring training with the idea that Beltre might make a jump to full season ball.
Ah well, for the time being we'll have to be satisfied with the likes of Mikey Edie, Gustavo Cabrera (the multi million $$$ IFA signee who nearly lost his hand in a gruesome injury a year and a half ago. Seeing Gustavo back in a box score is the definite highlight here. Nathaneal Javier, who was the second highest $$ signee behind Gustavo in 2013 had the best debut in this game, with two hits and a double (one of the team's two XBH). Javier missed much of 2014 after serving a suspension for violating the CBA drug policy.
Kendry Melo is another six figure signee. The 21 year old RHP spent 2014 in the AZL trying to turn his high velo arm into an effective pitcher. He had 19 Ks and 21 BBs in 18 IP in the AZL last year. It appears that the strong-armed and 80 Runner, but light hitting OF Randy Ortiz is another Pitcher convert. This was his first appearance as a pitcher.
I listed Cuban signee Yoan Lopez' line just so I could include these tweets from Ben Badler:
The D-Backs sold Touki Toussaint for $10 million, five months after paying $16 million (with tax) for Yoan Lopez, who is not as good.
— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) June 21, 2015
Not only that, but the D-Backs have the top international bonus pool. Signing Lopez prevents them any signings above $300K for two years.
— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) June 21, 2015
Meanwhile, the Braves paid $10 million to add a Top 100 prospect and might blitz the international market in 2016. Way better strategy.
— Ben Badler (@BenBadler) June 21, 2015
Without a doubt the Diamondbacks continue to be the biggest WTF organization in baseball.
DSL Giants beat the DSL Twins, 6-2
|
Age |
Name |
AB |
R |
H |
RBI |
2B |
3B |
HR |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
BA |
OBP |
SLG |
wRC+ |
SS |
18.9 |
Manuel Geraldo |
4 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
.289 |
.357 |
.342 |
106 |
RF |
17.3 |
Sandro Fabian |
3 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.246 |
.380 |
.369 |
123 |
1b |
19.2 |
Robinson Madrano |
3 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
.348 |
.430 |
.507 |
164 |
3b |
17.2 |
Francisco Medina |
3 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
.276 |
.311 |
.552 |
150 |
CF |
17.6 |
Jose Patino |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
.208 |
.317 |
.226 |
71 |
2b |
19.3 |
Robert Antunez |
3 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
.362 |
.466 |
.426 |
159 |
Age |
Name |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
BB |
K |
HR |
HB |
WP |
ERA |
21.0 |
Melvin Adon, W, 2-0 |
5.0 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3.18 |
20.9 |
Hengerber Medina |
2.0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
1.64 |
The DSL team also concluded their suspended game from Opening Day, playing out the bottom of he 9th of the 3-1 loss, but I discussed that game at the time. The Giants banged out 11 hits here, although Antunez' double was the only XBH. They also stole 4 bases. For such a young roster (generally) they're posting good numbers up and down the lineup. They also kept up their trend of strong contact, with 3 Ks and 3 BBs in the game. Their 101 Ks as a team lead the league and by way of context, there are two teams that have over 200 Ks.
Last day of the first half with a whopping 7 games on tap today.
Happy Father's Day to one and all.