We've hit the All-Star Break of the 2023 season, so here's a look at potential candidates to fill out your ballots.
Showing posts with label all-star ballot. Show all posts
Showing posts with label all-star ballot. Show all posts
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Saturday, June 25, 2022
Micro Conference: Outfield
Listen, if you're going to vote for Micro Conference OF ASG starters, you really can't argue with three straight the long way. The downside is that the ballot only offers 3 choices.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
Diamond Conference: Designated hitter
Unlike the Micro Conference where there's a clear leaders of the pack among DH, in the Diamond Conference there seem to be two front-runners with a second tier of contenders that are just behind them.
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
Micro Conference: Designated hitter
If you're a designated hitter in the Micro Conference not named Vladimir Guerrero, Jr., and you're being honest with yourself, you're probably aiming to be a reserve.
Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Micro Conference: Third base
It's another horse race for the starting 3B in the Micro Conference. Unlike the Diamond Conference, where there's a clear front-runner, in the Micro, it's a neck-and-neck race, or heavyweight slug fest, depending what your sports metaphor you prefer.
Monday, June 20, 2022
Diamond Conference: Third base
The hot corner in the Diamond Conference is another one of those races for the All-Star Game starter where there's a clear-cut top tier, if not sole front-runner, and then, well, meh.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Micro Conference: Shortstop
Like catcher, shortstop used to be primarily a defensive position with any offense coming out of the 6 hole considered a bonus. That's changed in the past couple of decades although it seems like maybe it's making a comeback with the pedestrian production generally seen at the shortstop position in DMBL this year.
Diamond Conference: Shortstop
The only thing keeping the Diamond shortstop race from being a runaway is eligibility at multiple positions.
Diamond Conference: Second base
It's not all that important when it comes to All-Star ballots but there's something about Diamond 2B that attracts pitches. Edmund Sosa of Arkansas leads the league with 19 HBP already, and within the top 10 in that category are Hopatcong's Josh Harrison (12) and Vancouver's Ty France (11).
Friday, June 17, 2022
Micro Conference: Second base
The keystone in the Micro Conference might be one of the few spots on this year's All-Star squads that could be a no-brainer or even a unanimous pick.
Thursday, June 16, 2022
Diamond Conference: First Base
The pool of first base candidates to start the All-Star Game for the Diamond Conference is a bit...shallow this year.
Monday, June 13, 2022
Micro Conference: First Base
First base is typically where you'll find some of the biggest boppers in the league. And in the Micro Conference this year, that's fairly true.
Saturday, June 11, 2022
Diamond Conference: Catchers
Catchers have always been known for their defense, not for their offense. It's rare to find catchers among the league leaders in any offense categories - it's been all about defense.
Micro Conference: Catchers
The 2022 DMBL All-Star Game is nearly here and balloting will begin shortly. Here's a breakdown of some of the contenders at each position.
Friday, June 19, 2015
All-Star Candidates: Relievers
CLOSERS
Diamond
Marietta's Pat Neshek (1.31, 19 saves, 0.82 WHIP, 47/6 K/BB) leads the league in saves. Hopatcong's Aroldis Chapman (2-0, 2.32, 11 saves, 64 K) leads the Floating Fish. El Paso's Drew Storen (1.87, 8 saves, 1.07 WHIP) tops an otherwise mediocre Chihuahua pen. Tucson's Ken Giles (3-0, 1.11, 11 saves, 0.79 WHIP, 49 K) has come out of nowhere to close the door for the Scorpions.
Others to consider: Hillsborough's Zack Putnam (9 saves), San Francisco's Kenley Jansen (14 saves)
Micro
First-place Allentown closer Craig Kimbrel (2.48, 14 saves, 1.05 WHIP, 50K) has anchored one of the league's top pens. Sean Doolittle (5-0, 1.88, 15 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 46/6 K/BB) is the rock of the Vancouver bullpen. The Falcons' Zach Britton (2.47, 16 saves) has emerged as the top dog in the Arkansas pen. Hoboken's Mark Melancon (2.39, 15 saves, 43/4 K/BB) is the key to the Cutter's solid bullpen. Poovey Farms Justin De Fratus (2.66, 13 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 41/5 K/BB) anchors the Dairy Cow relief corps.
Others to consider: Sardine City's Nick Hagadone (7 saves, 0.88 WHIP, 48/5 K/BB). Tucson's Greg Holland (14 saves, 4 W, 45 K).
RELIEVERS
Diamond
Tucson's Pedro Strop (3-0, 1.15, 5 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 34 K) has spent most of his season with the Bombers, but has done well in limited duty. Dellin Betances (3-2, 1.96, 0.93 WHIP, 60 K) and Jeurys FAmilia (2.29, 4 saves) also deserve mention for the Scorpions. Empire City makes up for their shaky closer with a triple threat of Seth Maness (2-0, 1.28, 0.99 WHIP, 30/9 K/BB), Santiago Casilla (3-0, 1.33, 0.70 WHIP), and David Robertson (2.12, 5 saves, 1.06 WHIP, 56 K). Tyler Clippard (2.12, 0.98 WHIP) of Hopatcong has been reliable for the Fish. Livingston's Joe Smith (1.81, 0.85 WHIP) has been solid despite some bad luck (0-4). The Lords have had better luck out of mid-season acquisition Wade Davis (4-0, 1.33, 5 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 54 K). San Francisco's duo of Darren O'Day (2.59, 3 saves, 0.77 WHIP) and Francisco Rodriguez (1.85, 0.85 WHIP) have bailed the Experience out of several jams.
Others to consider: Marietta's Luke Gregerson (2.15, 1.01 WHIP, 35/9 K/BB),
Micro
Allentown's Jonathan Papelbon (3-0, 1.03, 4 saves, 0.78 WHIP) is ready to step into the closer role at a moment's notice. Cory Rasmus of Arkansas (2-0, 1.91, 1.09 WHIP, 45 K) and Kevin Jepsen (2.36, 0.99 WHIP, 41 K, league leader in holds) have shortened games for the Falcons. Vancouver's bullpen has been a strong spot for them, supported by Joaquin Benoit (2.36, 4 saves, 0.77 WHIP), and Koji Uehara (3.11, 3 saves, 0.90 WHIP, 43/8 K/BB). Hoboken's Josh Edgin (0.90, 0.97 WHIP, 35/7 K/BB) has been stellar, with Bryan Shaw (1.83, 5 saves, 1.02 WHIP) backing him up. Blaine Boyer (1.95, 3 W) and Anthony Varvaro (2.43) are Sardine City's best. Trevor Rosenthal (1.65, 1.17 WHIP, 54 K) and J.P. Howell (1.91 ERA, 30 K) top the Poovey Farms list.
Others to consider: Allentown's Adam Warren (2.70, 1.00 WHIP, 26/9 K/BB), Philly's Mike Morin (2.72, 49 K, 1.17 WHIP).
Diamond
Marietta's Pat Neshek (1.31, 19 saves, 0.82 WHIP, 47/6 K/BB) leads the league in saves. Hopatcong's Aroldis Chapman (2-0, 2.32, 11 saves, 64 K) leads the Floating Fish. El Paso's Drew Storen (1.87, 8 saves, 1.07 WHIP) tops an otherwise mediocre Chihuahua pen. Tucson's Ken Giles (3-0, 1.11, 11 saves, 0.79 WHIP, 49 K) has come out of nowhere to close the door for the Scorpions.
Others to consider: Hillsborough's Zack Putnam (9 saves), San Francisco's Kenley Jansen (14 saves)
Micro
First-place Allentown closer Craig Kimbrel (2.48, 14 saves, 1.05 WHIP, 50K) has anchored one of the league's top pens. Sean Doolittle (5-0, 1.88, 15 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 46/6 K/BB) is the rock of the Vancouver bullpen. The Falcons' Zach Britton (2.47, 16 saves) has emerged as the top dog in the Arkansas pen. Hoboken's Mark Melancon (2.39, 15 saves, 43/4 K/BB) is the key to the Cutter's solid bullpen. Poovey Farms Justin De Fratus (2.66, 13 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 41/5 K/BB) anchors the Dairy Cow relief corps.
Others to consider: Sardine City's Nick Hagadone (7 saves, 0.88 WHIP, 48/5 K/BB). Tucson's Greg Holland (14 saves, 4 W, 45 K).
RELIEVERS
Diamond
Tucson's Pedro Strop (3-0, 1.15, 5 saves, 0.93 WHIP, 34 K) has spent most of his season with the Bombers, but has done well in limited duty. Dellin Betances (3-2, 1.96, 0.93 WHIP, 60 K) and Jeurys FAmilia (2.29, 4 saves) also deserve mention for the Scorpions. Empire City makes up for their shaky closer with a triple threat of Seth Maness (2-0, 1.28, 0.99 WHIP, 30/9 K/BB), Santiago Casilla (3-0, 1.33, 0.70 WHIP), and David Robertson (2.12, 5 saves, 1.06 WHIP, 56 K). Tyler Clippard (2.12, 0.98 WHIP) of Hopatcong has been reliable for the Fish. Livingston's Joe Smith (1.81, 0.85 WHIP) has been solid despite some bad luck (0-4). The Lords have had better luck out of mid-season acquisition Wade Davis (4-0, 1.33, 5 saves, 0.98 WHIP, 54 K). San Francisco's duo of Darren O'Day (2.59, 3 saves, 0.77 WHIP) and Francisco Rodriguez (1.85, 0.85 WHIP) have bailed the Experience out of several jams.
Others to consider: Marietta's Luke Gregerson (2.15, 1.01 WHIP, 35/9 K/BB),
Micro
Allentown's Jonathan Papelbon (3-0, 1.03, 4 saves, 0.78 WHIP) is ready to step into the closer role at a moment's notice. Cory Rasmus of Arkansas (2-0, 1.91, 1.09 WHIP, 45 K) and Kevin Jepsen (2.36, 0.99 WHIP, 41 K, league leader in holds) have shortened games for the Falcons. Vancouver's bullpen has been a strong spot for them, supported by Joaquin Benoit (2.36, 4 saves, 0.77 WHIP), and Koji Uehara (3.11, 3 saves, 0.90 WHIP, 43/8 K/BB). Hoboken's Josh Edgin (0.90, 0.97 WHIP, 35/7 K/BB) has been stellar, with Bryan Shaw (1.83, 5 saves, 1.02 WHIP) backing him up. Blaine Boyer (1.95, 3 W) and Anthony Varvaro (2.43) are Sardine City's best. Trevor Rosenthal (1.65, 1.17 WHIP, 54 K) and J.P. Howell (1.91 ERA, 30 K) top the Poovey Farms list.
Others to consider: Allentown's Adam Warren (2.70, 1.00 WHIP, 26/9 K/BB), Philly's Mike Morin (2.72, 49 K, 1.17 WHIP).
Thursday, June 18, 2015
All-Star Candidates: Outfielders
Diamond Conference
El Paso's Corey Dickerson, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, has put up worthy numbers, hitting .271/.314/.466 with 13 homers, 45 runs, and 47 RBIs. His teammate Melky Cabrera has been enjoying a solid year (.297/.345/.432, 16 2Bs, 46 R). Marietta's duo of Angel Pagan (.321/.357/.402, 36 R) and Oswaldo Arcia (.271/.322/.454, 8 HR, 37 RBI) provide a nice combo in the Mighty Men's lineup. Hillsborough's Kole Calhoun is a top offensive contributor for the Hitmen, batting .268/.324/.446 with 6 triples, 9 homers, and 41 RBIs. Livingston's Jason Heyward sparks the Lords with a .300/.377/.425 line with 31 runs. Tucson's Michael Brantley has built upon his breakout 2014 season with a .287/.343/.453 line with 8 homers, 38 runs, and 33 RBIs.
Others worth considering: Empire City's Adam Jones (12 HR, 38 RBI); Hopatcong's speedy pair, Billy Hamilton (15 SBs) and Brett Gardner (10 SBs); Livingston's Matt Holliday (.256/.353/.412, 9 HR, 37 R); Tucson's Nelson Cruz (13 HR, 37 R).
Micro Conference
Vancouver's J.D. Martinez is enjoying a career year, hitting .307/.320/.573 in the heart of the Iron Fist batting order with 19 homers,46 runs, and 54 RBIs. Arkansas' first rounder Steven Pearce is having a breakout year, with 23 homers, 53 RBIs, 45 runs, and a .291/.375/.615 slash line. Teammate Lorenzo Cain is also having a solid year, hitting .294 with 22 doubles and 8 steals. Blue Ridge's Andrew McCutchen has been a cornerstone of the Bombers' franchise for years. He's having another good season, hitting .282/.360/.509 with 17 homers, 47 runs, and 44 RBIs. Allentown's big first half is due, in part, to two of their top outfielder, Mike Trout (.246/.336/.488, 18 HR, 52 R, 46 RBI) and Giancarlo Stanton (.255/.356/.489, 16 HR, 52 R, 37 RBI). Hoboken's power duo of Jose Bautista (.258/.353/.413, 11 HR, 41 R, 39 RBI) and Kevin Kiermaier (.269/.308/.486, 12 HR, 3 3B, 36 R, 38 RBI) keep their lineup threatening every game. Poovey Farms A.J. Pollock (.291/.339/.485, 7 3Bs, 7 HR, 41 R, 35 RBI) and Yasel Puig (.279/.339/.449, 7 HR, 46 R, 34 RBI) have helped place the Dairy Cows atop the Van Slyke Division.
Others worth considering: Blue Ridge's Justin Upton (.443 SLG, 10 HR, 38 RBIs), Philadelphia's Leonys Martin (.263, 3 3Bs, 6 HR, 7 SB), Allentown's Matt Kemp (10 HR, 32 RBI, 31 R), Sardine City's Ryan Braun (.245, 4 3Bs, 29 R), Poovey Farms Marcell Ozuna (9 HR, 41 RBI), Vancouver's Carlos Gomez (.270/.342/.392, 6 HR, 36 R, 12 SB).
El Paso's Corey Dickerson, the first overall pick in the 2015 draft, has put up worthy numbers, hitting .271/.314/.466 with 13 homers, 45 runs, and 47 RBIs. His teammate Melky Cabrera has been enjoying a solid year (.297/.345/.432, 16 2Bs, 46 R). Marietta's duo of Angel Pagan (.321/.357/.402, 36 R) and Oswaldo Arcia (.271/.322/.454, 8 HR, 37 RBI) provide a nice combo in the Mighty Men's lineup. Hillsborough's Kole Calhoun is a top offensive contributor for the Hitmen, batting .268/.324/.446 with 6 triples, 9 homers, and 41 RBIs. Livingston's Jason Heyward sparks the Lords with a .300/.377/.425 line with 31 runs. Tucson's Michael Brantley has built upon his breakout 2014 season with a .287/.343/.453 line with 8 homers, 38 runs, and 33 RBIs.
Others worth considering: Empire City's Adam Jones (12 HR, 38 RBI); Hopatcong's speedy pair, Billy Hamilton (15 SBs) and Brett Gardner (10 SBs); Livingston's Matt Holliday (.256/.353/.412, 9 HR, 37 R); Tucson's Nelson Cruz (13 HR, 37 R).
Micro Conference
Vancouver's J.D. Martinez is enjoying a career year, hitting .307/.320/.573 in the heart of the Iron Fist batting order with 19 homers,46 runs, and 54 RBIs. Arkansas' first rounder Steven Pearce is having a breakout year, with 23 homers, 53 RBIs, 45 runs, and a .291/.375/.615 slash line. Teammate Lorenzo Cain is also having a solid year, hitting .294 with 22 doubles and 8 steals. Blue Ridge's Andrew McCutchen has been a cornerstone of the Bombers' franchise for years. He's having another good season, hitting .282/.360/.509 with 17 homers, 47 runs, and 44 RBIs. Allentown's big first half is due, in part, to two of their top outfielder, Mike Trout (.246/.336/.488, 18 HR, 52 R, 46 RBI) and Giancarlo Stanton (.255/.356/.489, 16 HR, 52 R, 37 RBI). Hoboken's power duo of Jose Bautista (.258/.353/.413, 11 HR, 41 R, 39 RBI) and Kevin Kiermaier (.269/.308/.486, 12 HR, 3 3B, 36 R, 38 RBI) keep their lineup threatening every game. Poovey Farms A.J. Pollock (.291/.339/.485, 7 3Bs, 7 HR, 41 R, 35 RBI) and Yasel Puig (.279/.339/.449, 7 HR, 46 R, 34 RBI) have helped place the Dairy Cows atop the Van Slyke Division.
Others worth considering: Blue Ridge's Justin Upton (.443 SLG, 10 HR, 38 RBIs), Philadelphia's Leonys Martin (.263, 3 3Bs, 6 HR, 7 SB), Allentown's Matt Kemp (10 HR, 32 RBI, 31 R), Sardine City's Ryan Braun (.245, 4 3Bs, 29 R), Poovey Farms Marcell Ozuna (9 HR, 41 RBI), Vancouver's Carlos Gomez (.270/.342/.392, 6 HR, 36 R, 12 SB).
All-Star Candidates: Shortstop and DH
SHORTSTOPS
Diamond Conference
Tucson's Troy Tulowitzki has spent a lot of time on the disabled list, but has produced when in the lineup to the tune of .252/.347/.505 with 8 homers. San Francisco's Hanley Ramirez has also spent a significant amount of the season on the DL but hasn't been as productive as Tulo. Han-Ram is hitting only .260/.319/.393. It's been a tough year for Diamond shortstops, as Marietta's Justin Turner has just returned from an injury as well. Turner has put up some numbers when healthy: .304/.357/.376. Livingston's Alcides Escobar has been healthy, hitting a solid .275 with 17 doubles and 6 stolen bases. Hopatcong's Jordy Mercer has put up a .277 average with 3 triples, 25 runs, and 35 RBIs.
Micro Conference
Hoboken's rookie Wilmer Flores has had a strong debut season, hitting .299/.311/.453 with 16 doubles and 5 homers. Vancouver's Danny Santana is having a fine rookie season, hitting .262 with 3 triples and 11 stolen bases. Poovey Farms Alex Ramirez holds down the fort with a .279/.314/.355 line. Sardine City's Starlin Castro is putting up a decent year, batting .261 with 12 doubles. Philly's Jean Segura provides a solid bat for the last place Green Rage, hitting .265 with 6 triples. Blue Ridge's Ben Zobrist is having a mostly pedestrian season, batting .258 with 14 doubles.
DESIGNATED HITTERS
Diamond Conference
San Francisco's Victor Martinez is having a banner year, batting .285/.364/.534 with 19 homers, 46 runs, and 51 RBIs. El Paso's Delmon Young is leading the offense with a .306/.338/.422 line with 16 doubles and 28 RBIs. The Lords traded Josh Hamilton to Tucson recently. Hamilton has been having a resurgent year, batting .325/.361/.523 with 32 RBIs and 17 doubles. Hopatcong's C.J. Cron has quietly posted .268/.304/.540 while smacking 16 homers, 40 RBIs, and 32 runs. Hillsborough's Garret Jones popped 8 homers platooning against righthanders with a .454 SLG.
Micro Conference
Allentown's Jose Abreu is having an MVP debut season with a .316/.353/.599 slash line to go along with 21 homers, 43 runs, and 59 RBIs. Sardine City's Eric Hosmer is having an excellent sesason for the struggling Straphangers, hitting .291/.330/.393 with 5 homers and 30 RBIs. David Peralta of Vancouver provides a solid bat against right handers, batting .273 with 4 triples, 6 homers, and 25 RBIs. Hoboken's David Ortiz has underwhelmed but still managed to hit 14 homers with 39 RBIs. Arkansas' Justin Morneau is still plugging away, producing at a .266/.316/.416 clip with 5 homers and 33 RBIs.
Diamond Conference
Tucson's Troy Tulowitzki has spent a lot of time on the disabled list, but has produced when in the lineup to the tune of .252/.347/.505 with 8 homers. San Francisco's Hanley Ramirez has also spent a significant amount of the season on the DL but hasn't been as productive as Tulo. Han-Ram is hitting only .260/.319/.393. It's been a tough year for Diamond shortstops, as Marietta's Justin Turner has just returned from an injury as well. Turner has put up some numbers when healthy: .304/.357/.376. Livingston's Alcides Escobar has been healthy, hitting a solid .275 with 17 doubles and 6 stolen bases. Hopatcong's Jordy Mercer has put up a .277 average with 3 triples, 25 runs, and 35 RBIs.
Micro Conference
Hoboken's rookie Wilmer Flores has had a strong debut season, hitting .299/.311/.453 with 16 doubles and 5 homers. Vancouver's Danny Santana is having a fine rookie season, hitting .262 with 3 triples and 11 stolen bases. Poovey Farms Alex Ramirez holds down the fort with a .279/.314/.355 line. Sardine City's Starlin Castro is putting up a decent year, batting .261 with 12 doubles. Philly's Jean Segura provides a solid bat for the last place Green Rage, hitting .265 with 6 triples. Blue Ridge's Ben Zobrist is having a mostly pedestrian season, batting .258 with 14 doubles.
DESIGNATED HITTERS
Diamond Conference
San Francisco's Victor Martinez is having a banner year, batting .285/.364/.534 with 19 homers, 46 runs, and 51 RBIs. El Paso's Delmon Young is leading the offense with a .306/.338/.422 line with 16 doubles and 28 RBIs. The Lords traded Josh Hamilton to Tucson recently. Hamilton has been having a resurgent year, batting .325/.361/.523 with 32 RBIs and 17 doubles. Hopatcong's C.J. Cron has quietly posted .268/.304/.540 while smacking 16 homers, 40 RBIs, and 32 runs. Hillsborough's Garret Jones popped 8 homers platooning against righthanders with a .454 SLG.
Micro Conference
Allentown's Jose Abreu is having an MVP debut season with a .316/.353/.599 slash line to go along with 21 homers, 43 runs, and 59 RBIs. Sardine City's Eric Hosmer is having an excellent sesason for the struggling Straphangers, hitting .291/.330/.393 with 5 homers and 30 RBIs. David Peralta of Vancouver provides a solid bat against right handers, batting .273 with 4 triples, 6 homers, and 25 RBIs. Hoboken's David Ortiz has underwhelmed but still managed to hit 14 homers with 39 RBIs. Arkansas' Justin Morneau is still plugging away, producing at a .266/.316/.416 clip with 5 homers and 33 RBIs.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
All-Star Candidates: Second Basemen and Third Basemen
SECOND BASEMEN
Diamond Conference
Tucson's Jose Altuve is the tablesetter for the Scorpions, hitting a sweet .317/.365/.396 atop the lineup with 43 runs and 18 steals. Hopatcong's Rickie Weeks has had a nice comeback season. He leads the Floating Fish with a .280 average and also has a .350 OBP, .420 SLG with 36 runs scored. Howie Kendrick has been a nice contributor for the Mighty Men, hitting .300/.332/.406. Dee Gordon of Hillsborough is known for his blazing speed, leading the league with 28 stolen bases. San Francisco's Neil Walker is having a solid season, slashing .271/.329/.442 with 4 triples, 9 homers and 42 RBIs.
Micro Conference
Arkansas' Scooter Gennett has spent some time on the DL, but has otherwise turned in a solid rookie season, hitting .300/.328/.500 with 20 doubles and 35 runs scored. Another top rookie, Poovey Farms' Joe Panik is hitting .301 with 14 doubles. Other possible candidates include Allentown's Ian Kinsler (.258/.282/.357, 33 R), Philadelphia's Dustin Pedroia (.254/.313/.348), and Blue Ridge's Jason Kipnis (.267/.336/.370).
THIRD BASEMEN
Diamond Conference
San Francisco's Juan Uribe is one of the powerful lineup's leaders with a .313/.341/.401 slash line. Tucson's recently acquired Josh Harrison is having a great year, hitting .328/.347/.577 between Tucson and Blue Ridge, with 12 homers, 24 doubles, 3 triples, 35 runs, and 33 RBIs. Livingston's David Wright is having a nice season for the Lords, hitting .296/.321/.417 in limited time. Empire City's Adrian Beltre has been a solid contributor at the hot corner, hitting .260 with 6 homers and 16 doubles. El Paso's Lonnie Chisenhall is hitting .263 with 31 RBIs. Hillsborough's Todd Frazier provides some power with 11 homers and 35 RBIs.
Micro Conference
Arkansas' Pablo Sandoval has led the Falcons to a 13-game winning streak with his league-leading .363 average and .424 OBP. He's also slugging .498 with 40 RBIs and 37 runs. Poovey Farms' Kyle Seager is challenging Sandoval for top 3B honors with his .316/.372/.500 line. Seager has hit 11 homers and scored 44 runs. Vancouver's Anthony Rendon has had an up and down season, but still has 11 homers, 42 RBIs, and 41 runs scored. Allentown's Pedro Alvarez is providing a solid bat for the Mules (.256/.326/.436). Hoboken's Conor Gillaspie has given the Cutters some production from third base, hitting .268/.330/.406 with 4 triples.
Diamond Conference
Tucson's Jose Altuve is the tablesetter for the Scorpions, hitting a sweet .317/.365/.396 atop the lineup with 43 runs and 18 steals. Hopatcong's Rickie Weeks has had a nice comeback season. He leads the Floating Fish with a .280 average and also has a .350 OBP, .420 SLG with 36 runs scored. Howie Kendrick has been a nice contributor for the Mighty Men, hitting .300/.332/.406. Dee Gordon of Hillsborough is known for his blazing speed, leading the league with 28 stolen bases. San Francisco's Neil Walker is having a solid season, slashing .271/.329/.442 with 4 triples, 9 homers and 42 RBIs.
Micro Conference
Arkansas' Scooter Gennett has spent some time on the DL, but has otherwise turned in a solid rookie season, hitting .300/.328/.500 with 20 doubles and 35 runs scored. Another top rookie, Poovey Farms' Joe Panik is hitting .301 with 14 doubles. Other possible candidates include Allentown's Ian Kinsler (.258/.282/.357, 33 R), Philadelphia's Dustin Pedroia (.254/.313/.348), and Blue Ridge's Jason Kipnis (.267/.336/.370).
THIRD BASEMEN
Diamond Conference
San Francisco's Juan Uribe is one of the powerful lineup's leaders with a .313/.341/.401 slash line. Tucson's recently acquired Josh Harrison is having a great year, hitting .328/.347/.577 between Tucson and Blue Ridge, with 12 homers, 24 doubles, 3 triples, 35 runs, and 33 RBIs. Livingston's David Wright is having a nice season for the Lords, hitting .296/.321/.417 in limited time. Empire City's Adrian Beltre has been a solid contributor at the hot corner, hitting .260 with 6 homers and 16 doubles. El Paso's Lonnie Chisenhall is hitting .263 with 31 RBIs. Hillsborough's Todd Frazier provides some power with 11 homers and 35 RBIs.
Micro Conference
Arkansas' Pablo Sandoval has led the Falcons to a 13-game winning streak with his league-leading .363 average and .424 OBP. He's also slugging .498 with 40 RBIs and 37 runs. Poovey Farms' Kyle Seager is challenging Sandoval for top 3B honors with his .316/.372/.500 line. Seager has hit 11 homers and scored 44 runs. Vancouver's Anthony Rendon has had an up and down season, but still has 11 homers, 42 RBIs, and 41 runs scored. Allentown's Pedro Alvarez is providing a solid bat for the Mules (.256/.326/.436). Hoboken's Conor Gillaspie has given the Cutters some production from third base, hitting .268/.330/.406 with 4 triples.
All-Star Candidates: Catchers and First Basemen
We'll be taking a look at some of the candidates for this year's All-Star game. Here's the cream of the crop of the catchers and first baseman.
CATCHERS
Diamond Conference
San Francisco's Jonathan LuCroy seems to be the frontrunner for Team Diamond. LuCroy is slashing .304/.353/.526 with 29 doubles, 3 tiples, 10 homers, 44 runs scored, and 40 RBI. Tucson aquired Yadier Molina recently from the Green Rage, but he's not done much for the Scorpions. Overall, he's batting .283 with a .309 OBP and .386 SLG. Livingston's Salvador Perez is a bit disappointing with his .248 average and .278 OBP, but he does have 9 homers, 15 doubles, 31 RBIs, and .424 SLG. El Paso's Brian McCann provides a little punch to the Chihuahua lineup with his 9 homers and 30 RBIs. Hillsborough's Russell Martin hasn't done much, but his .324 OBP is relatively solid.
Micro Conference
Arkansas' Buster Posey is a key cog in the Falcons rise to the top. Posey is batting .282 with a .326 OBP, .425 SLG, 39 runs scored and 33 RBIs. Vancouver's Devan Mesoraco's power is a key part of the Iron Fist lineup - 10 homers, 32 runs, 19 doubles, .441 SLG. Poovey Farms has been a bit of a surprise atop the Van Slyke Division and Willin Ramos is a part of their success, batting .288 with 24 RBIs.
Blue Ridge's Evan Gattis has spent a lot of time at DH, but his overall numbers are solid (.251/.274/.409, 10 homers, 34 RBI). Sardine City's offense overall has suffered though Alex Avila's .322 OBP and 14 doubles are among his team's leaders.
FIRST BASE
Diamond Conference
Livingston's Paul Goldschmidt anchors the Lords lineup with his .292/.373/.465, 8 homers, 46 runs, and 37 RBIs. Marietta's Adam Lind is having a solid season, hitting .304/.332/.406 with 16 doubles. Lucas Duda provides some pop to the Scorpions lineups with 19 homers and 40 RBIs. Hopatcong's Joey Votto leads his team with a .367 OBP and 22 doubles. Albert Pujols is still hanging on, powering El Paso with his 14 homers, 21 doubles, 50 RBIs, and .485 SLG.
Micro Conference
Hoboken relies on Miguel Cabrera as one of the cornerstones of their lineup. Cabrera is having another solid season, slashing .283/.351/.516 with 11 homers, 46 runs, and 35 RBIs. Arkansas' Anthony Rizzo is having a nice season with a .274/.362/.552 line and 15 homers and 43 RBIs. Freddie Freeman is one of the offensive leaders for Poovey Farms with his .294/.384/.424 batting line with 15 doubles, 37 runs, and 42 RBIs. Matt Adams is a platoon player in Vancouver, hitting .286/.314/.449 with 31 RBIs mostly against right handers. Allentown's Adrian Gonzalez provides some power with 23 doubles and 12 homers, despite his disappointing .244 average.
CATCHERS
Diamond Conference
San Francisco's Jonathan LuCroy seems to be the frontrunner for Team Diamond. LuCroy is slashing .304/.353/.526 with 29 doubles, 3 tiples, 10 homers, 44 runs scored, and 40 RBI. Tucson aquired Yadier Molina recently from the Green Rage, but he's not done much for the Scorpions. Overall, he's batting .283 with a .309 OBP and .386 SLG. Livingston's Salvador Perez is a bit disappointing with his .248 average and .278 OBP, but he does have 9 homers, 15 doubles, 31 RBIs, and .424 SLG. El Paso's Brian McCann provides a little punch to the Chihuahua lineup with his 9 homers and 30 RBIs. Hillsborough's Russell Martin hasn't done much, but his .324 OBP is relatively solid.
Micro Conference
Arkansas' Buster Posey is a key cog in the Falcons rise to the top. Posey is batting .282 with a .326 OBP, .425 SLG, 39 runs scored and 33 RBIs. Vancouver's Devan Mesoraco's power is a key part of the Iron Fist lineup - 10 homers, 32 runs, 19 doubles, .441 SLG. Poovey Farms has been a bit of a surprise atop the Van Slyke Division and Willin Ramos is a part of their success, batting .288 with 24 RBIs.
Blue Ridge's Evan Gattis has spent a lot of time at DH, but his overall numbers are solid (.251/.274/.409, 10 homers, 34 RBI). Sardine City's offense overall has suffered though Alex Avila's .322 OBP and 14 doubles are among his team's leaders.
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Diamond Conference
Livingston's Paul Goldschmidt anchors the Lords lineup with his .292/.373/.465, 8 homers, 46 runs, and 37 RBIs. Marietta's Adam Lind is having a solid season, hitting .304/.332/.406 with 16 doubles. Lucas Duda provides some pop to the Scorpions lineups with 19 homers and 40 RBIs. Hopatcong's Joey Votto leads his team with a .367 OBP and 22 doubles. Albert Pujols is still hanging on, powering El Paso with his 14 homers, 21 doubles, 50 RBIs, and .485 SLG.
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Hoboken relies on Miguel Cabrera as one of the cornerstones of their lineup. Cabrera is having another solid season, slashing .283/.351/.516 with 11 homers, 46 runs, and 35 RBIs. Arkansas' Anthony Rizzo is having a nice season with a .274/.362/.552 line and 15 homers and 43 RBIs. Freddie Freeman is one of the offensive leaders for Poovey Farms with his .294/.384/.424 batting line with 15 doubles, 37 runs, and 42 RBIs. Matt Adams is a platoon player in Vancouver, hitting .286/.314/.449 with 31 RBIs mostly against right handers. Allentown's Adrian Gonzalez provides some power with 23 doubles and 12 homers, despite his disappointing .244 average.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Vancouver's two 5-run innings defeat Falcons
Vancouver and Arkansas battled it out yesterday to a 10-7 conclusion. The Falcons fell behind early - Vancouver scored 5 runs in the 4th to take a 5-1 lead, but the Falcons clawed back and eventually took the lead, 6-5 on a Chris Coghlan single. Vancouver tied it up the next inning when Marlon Byrd walked with the bases loaded, then the next batter, Garrett Jones, hit a pinch hit grand slam to give the Fist a 10-6 lead. The Falcons got another run, but that was it for them. Coghlan ended the game 4-5 with 2 RBIs and teammate Skip Schumaker was 5-6 for the Falcons in defeat.
In another tight game, Newark and Amityville fought a much lower scoring duel. Tied up early 1-1, Newark took a 2-1 lead in the 6th on a Nick Johnson solo homer. Amityville took the lead in the 8th, but the Sugar Bears tied it up in the top of the ninth. The Sugar Bears got into quick trouble in the bottom of the 9th, loading the bases with no outs. After retiring Matt Kemp on a shallow popup, Jason Kubel hit an easy double play ball to the third base side, but Chase Headley threw the ball into centerfield, allowing the winning run to score.
Don't forget to cast your votes for the 2010 All-Star Game. Last year there was a record number of votes cast, hopefully there'll be a good turnout this year as well.
In another tight game, Newark and Amityville fought a much lower scoring duel. Tied up early 1-1, Newark took a 2-1 lead in the 6th on a Nick Johnson solo homer. Amityville took the lead in the 8th, but the Sugar Bears tied it up in the top of the ninth. The Sugar Bears got into quick trouble in the bottom of the 9th, loading the bases with no outs. After retiring Matt Kemp on a shallow popup, Jason Kubel hit an easy double play ball to the third base side, but Chase Headley threw the ball into centerfield, allowing the winning run to score.
Don't forget to cast your votes for the 2010 All-Star Game. Last year there was a record number of votes cast, hopefully there'll be a good turnout this year as well.
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