An opening round series between No. 4 Sardine City and No. 5 Allentown will come down to a deciding Game 5. The winner advances to the semifinals with a date to face top-seeded Tucson.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Batting stars of spring training
We all know spring training numbers don't matter. For instance, Adam Dunn of Las Vegas would project to 81 doubles and 81 walks in 2013, based on his spring training appearances (he was 1-for-1 with a double and a walk in just two games). But even the limited 30 games this spring can offer some small window into what can be expected during the 2013 regular season.
BATTING
Blue Ridge's Andrew McCutcheon could be a leading candidate for the Mitch in 2013, based on his spring. The centerfielder powered a big Bombers offense, leading the league in slugging (.602), total bases (74) and tied for home runs (9), and finished second to Ryan Braun in RBIs with 29. He was among three Bombers in the top 10 in runs scored. Braun, the Sardine City slugger, led the league in RBIs with 31 and also tied McCutcheon for the league lead in home runs.
Amityville's Andre Ethier also put up an impressive spring, with a line .315/.371/.584, whacking eight doubles and scoring 20 runs.
Five players, including two Boston Baked Beans, hammered eight homers to finish second: Mark Trumbo and Pedro Alvarez, Bridgewater's Carlos Beltran, Evan Longoria of Sardine City and Hillsborough rookie Chris Carter (who had a league-high 30 strikeouts).
Philly's Roger Bernadina played over his head almost all spring and lost the "batting title" in the final days to Livingston rookie Yasmani Grandal (.340), whose teammate Coco Crisp led the league in steals (8). Luis Cruz was another Endzone Animal who played above his head, finishing second in the batting race at .336, while smacking 14 doubles. He crushed lefties (1.128 OPS) and held his own versus righties (.762).
Livingston shortstop Ian Desmond owned the longest hit streak of the spring, at 17 games, one better than Amityville's Howie Kendrick. Melky Cabrera of Arkansas led the league in hits with 45 while 2011 Mitchell Award winner Joey Votto of Hopatcong scored a league-high 28 runs. Both batted .331 to tie for fourth.
FIRST ROUNDERS, ROOKIES
Grandal was among the bright spots among those picks in the early rounds of the 2013 draft. Will Middlebrooks repaid Hillsborough's faith for moving up to snag him with the second overall pick. If there were spring training rookie of the year candidates, he'd be among them, hitting .302 and slugging .540 while leading all rookies in RBIs with 26 -- third in the league -- and seven homers. He also was among the league leaders in hits and total bases while playing full-time at third base.
On the down side of the first round: Hopatcong's Brandon Moss, chosen third overall, struggled mightily, hitting just .159/.203/.246 with 25 strikeouts and 4 walks in 23 games. Fellow first-rounder Jed Lowrie didn't fare much better, hitting .173/.287/.280 while getting most of the ABs in Hoboken at shortstop. Like most of the first-rounders, Allen Craig, selected after Moss by Amityville, had a modest spring, with a line of .276/.339/.419. He did slug .577 against left-handed pitching.
Playing primarily first base against right-handers, Matt Carpenter, the first of the Las Vegas Rat Pack's two first-round picks, sported a line of .253/.387/.360. Perhaps most impressive for the 10th overall pick were his 17 walks against nine strikeouts. It was the polar opposite of Rowdy's first round selection, (eighth overall) Chris Davis, who had 28 strikeouts and 4 walks. It was night and day for the Roddy Pipers' first basemen, mashing left-handers (1.011 OPS) but certainly not righties (.528 OPS). The last first-rounder, Vancouver's Wade Miley, was solid in three starts (3.63 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 0-2) but was outshined by teammate Jacob Turner, taken several rounds later, who turned in a stellar spring: 1.27 ERA, 1-1, and 1 shutout in 4 starts.
Todd Frazier, taken 15th overall by Blue Ridge, showed some pop, slugging four homers and seven doubles, which contributed to a line of .259/.296/.509 while manning third base in all 30 games. Justin Ruggiano, the 13th overall selected, played right field for Philly most of this spring, hitting a respectable .278/.333/.436.
Rookie Anthony Rizzo wasn't selected in this year's draft (Arkansas scooped him up last year, with fellow prospect Matt Harvey) but he had an impressive .338/.356/.549 line, primarily against right-handers.
For a look at some of the pitching stars of the 2013 DMBL spring training, see our earlier post.
BATTING
Amityville's Andre Ethier also put up an impressive spring, with a line .315/.371/.584, whacking eight doubles and scoring 20 runs.
Five players, including two Boston Baked Beans, hammered eight homers to finish second: Mark Trumbo and Pedro Alvarez, Bridgewater's Carlos Beltran, Evan Longoria of Sardine City and Hillsborough rookie Chris Carter (who had a league-high 30 strikeouts).
Philly's Roger Bernadina played over his head almost all spring and lost the "batting title" in the final days to Livingston rookie Yasmani Grandal (.340), whose teammate Coco Crisp led the league in steals (8). Luis Cruz was another Endzone Animal who played above his head, finishing second in the batting race at .336, while smacking 14 doubles. He crushed lefties (1.128 OPS) and held his own versus righties (.762).
Livingston shortstop Ian Desmond owned the longest hit streak of the spring, at 17 games, one better than Amityville's Howie Kendrick. Melky Cabrera of Arkansas led the league in hits with 45 while 2011 Mitchell Award winner Joey Votto of Hopatcong scored a league-high 28 runs. Both batted .331 to tie for fourth.
FIRST ROUNDERS, ROOKIES
Grandal was among the bright spots among those picks in the early rounds of the 2013 draft. Will Middlebrooks repaid Hillsborough's faith for moving up to snag him with the second overall pick. If there were spring training rookie of the year candidates, he'd be among them, hitting .302 and slugging .540 while leading all rookies in RBIs with 26 -- third in the league -- and seven homers. He also was among the league leaders in hits and total bases while playing full-time at third base.On the down side of the first round: Hopatcong's Brandon Moss, chosen third overall, struggled mightily, hitting just .159/.203/.246 with 25 strikeouts and 4 walks in 23 games. Fellow first-rounder Jed Lowrie didn't fare much better, hitting .173/.287/.280 while getting most of the ABs in Hoboken at shortstop. Like most of the first-rounders, Allen Craig, selected after Moss by Amityville, had a modest spring, with a line of .276/.339/.419. He did slug .577 against left-handed pitching.
Playing primarily first base against right-handers, Matt Carpenter, the first of the Las Vegas Rat Pack's two first-round picks, sported a line of .253/.387/.360. Perhaps most impressive for the 10th overall pick were his 17 walks against nine strikeouts. It was the polar opposite of Rowdy's first round selection, (eighth overall) Chris Davis, who had 28 strikeouts and 4 walks. It was night and day for the Roddy Pipers' first basemen, mashing left-handers (1.011 OPS) but certainly not righties (.528 OPS). The last first-rounder, Vancouver's Wade Miley, was solid in three starts (3.63 ERA, 1.21 WHIP, 0-2) but was outshined by teammate Jacob Turner, taken several rounds later, who turned in a stellar spring: 1.27 ERA, 1-1, and 1 shutout in 4 starts.
Todd Frazier, taken 15th overall by Blue Ridge, showed some pop, slugging four homers and seven doubles, which contributed to a line of .259/.296/.509 while manning third base in all 30 games. Justin Ruggiano, the 13th overall selected, played right field for Philly most of this spring, hitting a respectable .278/.333/.436.
Rookie Anthony Rizzo wasn't selected in this year's draft (Arkansas scooped him up last year, with fellow prospect Matt Harvey) but he had an impressive .338/.356/.549 line, primarily against right-handers.
For a look at some of the pitching stars of the 2013 DMBL spring training, see our earlier post.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Braun stands alone
The last man standing to get a hit in every single game this season is Sardine City's Ryan Braun. Braun, now with a hitting streak of 9 games, has the longest streak of the season, with several active streaks of 8 behind him. Braun is off to a redhot start, batting .438 with a .428 OBP and 1.027 SLG (1.455 OPS), 6 HR and a whopping 17 RBIs. Braun amassed 5 of those RBIs in yesterday's 9-8 loss to Carolina.
Las Vegas continued their dominance against the Sugar Bears, taking their 3rd game in 4 tries. Vegas rookie David Price struck out 6 in 6 innings, while giving up only 2 earned runs on 6 hits. Cody Ross hit a 3-run double to give the Rats the lead in the 5th.
Vancouver came back from a 5-3 deficit to take a 6-5 victory over Blue Ridge, when the Bombers fell apart at the seams in the 8th. It all started off with a leadoff error by Felipe Lopez, then Chase Utley was hit by a pitch. The next batter was retired, but Garrett Jones hit a liner to right that scored Adam Jones. Then Michael Cuddyer hit a triple that scored two more runs, giving Vancouver the lead. Aaron Harang retired the side to earn a rare save in the bottom of the 9th.
Las Vegas continued their dominance against the Sugar Bears, taking their 3rd game in 4 tries. Vegas rookie David Price struck out 6 in 6 innings, while giving up only 2 earned runs on 6 hits. Cody Ross hit a 3-run double to give the Rats the lead in the 5th.
Vancouver came back from a 5-3 deficit to take a 6-5 victory over Blue Ridge, when the Bombers fell apart at the seams in the 8th. It all started off with a leadoff error by Felipe Lopez, then Chase Utley was hit by a pitch. The next batter was retired, but Garrett Jones hit a liner to right that scored Adam Jones. Then Michael Cuddyer hit a triple that scored two more runs, giving Vancouver the lead. Aaron Harang retired the side to earn a rare save in the bottom of the 9th.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Braun, Danks take first week honors
It's our first Weekly Awards post of the 2010 season!
The first JR Cigars Smokin' Batter of the Week goes to Sardine City's Ryan Braun. Braun was first in the league in slugging (.969) and tied for first in RBI(12) and homers (5), 3rd in OBP (.472) and 4th in batting average (.406). The Sardines got off to a slow start this year - in fact they were the last team to win their first game. But after that 0-4 start, the Straphangers won their next four and now sit even at 4-4.
Other notable batters: Arkansas' Chris Coghlan (.467/.543/.500), Blue Ridge's Hunter Pence (.438/.500/.781, 12 RBIs), Marietta's Kevin Youkilis (.344/.405/.906, 5 HR, 10 RBIs), and Philly's Albert Pujols (.432/.463/.676).
Our Sporcle.com Pitcher of the Week is Marietta's John Danks, who went 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA. Danks struck out 16 in 15 innings and sported a nifty 0.87 WHIP. Marietta has picked up right where they left off, sitting atop the Hanover Division with a 6-2 record.
Other notable pitchers: Vancouver's Zack Greinke (2-0, 1.62, 14 K), Newark's Ted Lilly (1-1, 1.42, 0.95 WHIP), Bridgewater's Alfredo Aceves (1.64 ERA, 0.64 WHIP in 4 games), Hillsborough's Dan Haren (1-0, 1.69, 0.88), Blue Ridge's Adam Wainwright (1-1, 1.80, 0.73, 17 K), and Las Vegas' Brett Anderson (1-1, 2.57, 13 K).
The first JR Cigars Smokin' Batter of the Week goes to Sardine City's Ryan Braun. Braun was first in the league in slugging (.969) and tied for first in RBI(12) and homers (5), 3rd in OBP (.472) and 4th in batting average (.406). The Sardines got off to a slow start this year - in fact they were the last team to win their first game. But after that 0-4 start, the Straphangers won their next four and now sit even at 4-4.
Other notable batters: Arkansas' Chris Coghlan (.467/.543/.500), Blue Ridge's Hunter Pence (.438/.500/.781, 12 RBIs), Marietta's Kevin Youkilis (.344/.405/.906, 5 HR, 10 RBIs), and Philly's Albert Pujols (.432/.463/.676).
Our Sporcle.com Pitcher of the Week is Marietta's John Danks, who went 2-0 with a 1.20 ERA. Danks struck out 16 in 15 innings and sported a nifty 0.87 WHIP. Marietta has picked up right where they left off, sitting atop the Hanover Division with a 6-2 record.
Other notable pitchers: Vancouver's Zack Greinke (2-0, 1.62, 14 K), Newark's Ted Lilly (1-1, 1.42, 0.95 WHIP), Bridgewater's Alfredo Aceves (1.64 ERA, 0.64 WHIP in 4 games), Hillsborough's Dan Haren (1-0, 1.69, 0.88), Blue Ridge's Adam Wainwright (1-1, 1.80, 0.73, 17 K), and Las Vegas' Brett Anderson (1-1, 2.57, 13 K).
Friday, May 2, 2008
Braun powers Sardines to third straight
Today is Double Header Day! There will be no games tomorrow, then we have another Double Header on Sunday.
Ryan Braun just missed the cycle yesterday, ending up a double short in a 6-3, extra inning game. Braun hit a bases-loaded triple in the tenth to give the Straphangers the lead and eventually their third straight win.
Newark and D.C. also took their match to extra innings. D.C. tied the game up at six in the bottom of the eighth. Both bullpens battled it out for the next four innings. D.C.'s Jonathan Papelbon had held the Sugar Bears hitless through 3+ innings, but in the 13th, Marco Scutaro, of all people, crushed one to give Newark the lead. Joaquin Benoit closed out the bottom of the inning to preserve the win.
Hillsborough continues their domination over the Rat Pack with a 3-0 blanking. C.C. Sabathia went the distance, giving up eight hits and one walk for his fourth win of the year. Since starting out his first three games with a 14.54 ERA, Sabathia has righted the ship (3-2, 2.83 ERA, 29 K in 35 IP). Brad Hawpe provided all the offense in the game with a 3-run blast in the sixth.
Blog Bits
Andy Pettitte won his 108th career game, snapping a tie with Kevin Appier and moving within one victory of David Cone at No. 10 all-time. He's also one start away (it will be his 300th) from Appier for 12th all-time.
Greg Maddux's next start will match Tom Glavine's record of 455 games started.
With his HR Thursday night, Chipper Jones finished the day at 351 HRs, tied with Gary Sheffield and Vlad Guerrero for 12th on the all-time HR list.
Ryan Braun just missed the cycle yesterday, ending up a double short in a 6-3, extra inning game. Braun hit a bases-loaded triple in the tenth to give the Straphangers the lead and eventually their third straight win.
Newark and D.C. also took their match to extra innings. D.C. tied the game up at six in the bottom of the eighth. Both bullpens battled it out for the next four innings. D.C.'s Jonathan Papelbon had held the Sugar Bears hitless through 3+ innings, but in the 13th, Marco Scutaro, of all people, crushed one to give Newark the lead. Joaquin Benoit closed out the bottom of the inning to preserve the win.
Hillsborough continues their domination over the Rat Pack with a 3-0 blanking. C.C. Sabathia went the distance, giving up eight hits and one walk for his fourth win of the year. Since starting out his first three games with a 14.54 ERA, Sabathia has righted the ship (3-2, 2.83 ERA, 29 K in 35 IP). Brad Hawpe provided all the offense in the game with a 3-run blast in the sixth.
Blog Bits
Andy Pettitte won his 108th career game, snapping a tie with Kevin Appier and moving within one victory of David Cone at No. 10 all-time. He's also one start away (it will be his 300th) from Appier for 12th all-time.
Greg Maddux's next start will match Tom Glavine's record of 455 games started.
With his HR Thursday night, Chipper Jones finished the day at 351 HRs, tied with Gary Sheffield and Vlad Guerrero for 12th on the all-time HR list.
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