The Official Los Angeles Angels 2017 Minor League Statlines & Prospects thread

[Chuck]

Any update on Brandon Marsh getting in a game soon?

[Docwaukee]

17 hours ago, Angelsjunky said:

If Dochalo is a brain surgeon, I don't know why he insisted on cupping my balls when I went in to see him.

in med school they taught the brain surgeons to evaluate the most likely location of the brain.  

btw, you should read more.  

[Chuck]

7 hours ago, Scotty@AW said:

I can foresee a lot of multi-hit games from Pearson in the future. Beautiful swing and he's heating up. 

I agree. I've heard nothing but good things about Pearson's game. 

[totdprods]

Thursday, July 28th, 2017
Salt Lake (54-50) suspended losing 1 to 3 to Memphis (68-35); will complete 7/28
Tyler Skaggs: 1.1 IPm 3 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 0 K

Mobile (44-57) won 4 to 2 over Jackson (54-49)
Troy Montgomery: 0-2, 2 R, BB, K, SB (2)
Michael Hermosillo: 0-3, K
Matt Thaiss: 0-3, BB, K
Zach Houchins: 2-4, HR (8), 2 RBI
Alberto Triunfel: 2-4, 2B, K, E (4)
Tyler Carpenter: 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Inland Empire (49-55) lost 1 to 9 to Rancho Cucamonga (58-46)
Jahmai Jones: 1-5, RBI, K
Brennon Lund: 1-3, 2B, BB, 2 K, E (3)
Jared Walsh: 2-4, R, K - hitting .462 in his last 10 games
Sean Isaac: 2.2 IP, 5 K

Burlington (45-56) won 4 to 1 over Wisconsin (39-61) in 7 innings
Jonah Todd: 1-3, R
Jackson Zarubin: 2 IP, 2 H, 3 K, ERA down to 1.89 on the year (47.2 IP)

Burlington (45-47) lost 0-4 to Wisconsin (40-61) in 7 innings (make-up of 7/16 PPD)
Jonah Todd: 0-2, BB, 2 K

Orem (25-11) won 3-0 over Idaho Falls (17-20)
Leonardo Rivas: 0-3, BB, K, SB (10)
Ryan Vega: 2-5
Brandon Sandoval: 2-4, 2B, K
Torii Hunter:1-4, 2 K, SB (4)
Elvin Rodriguez: 5 IP, 2 H, BB, 4 K - in July, 6 GS, 30 IP, 2.40 ERA, .200 BAA, 0.90 WHIP, 5 BB to 27 K
Isaac Mattson: 2 IP, H, BB, 3 K - 11 IP, 1.64 ERA, .135 BAA, 0.82 WHIP, 4 BB to 14 K

AZL Angels (15-11) won 5-2 over AZL Cubs (8-19)
Jacob Pearson: 1-5, RBI, 2 K
Jordon Adell: 0-2, BB, pinch hit for in 7th
Nonie Williams: 1-5, K
Jimmy Barnes: 1-3, 3B, R, BB, K
Stiward Aquino: 4 IP, 4 H, ER, 2 K - one of our more interesting DSL prospects, he's stateside now!!!
Hector Yan: 3 IP, H, BB, 3 K

DSL Angels (21-24) won 2-1 in 10 innings over DSL Nationals
Daniel Ozoria: 2-5, RBI, SB (16)
Robinson Pina: 5 IP, H, 7 K
Kiber Arvelaez: 2 IP, K


 

[John Smith]

 

Orem Owlz‏Verified account @OremOwlz

Guess who's back!...

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  Steven Cusumano‏ @Steven_Cusumano

   

 

After a month of hard work and rehab, @Brandon_Marsh22 is back in the lineup tonight for the first time since June 28th.

 

[Docwaukee]

is that scott spezio?

[oater]

The line for Duensing tonight:  5 IP    O H    0 R   0 BB   2 SO

[tdawg87]

Marsh with 2 hits and a walk. Also, looks like Leonardo Rivas is primed for a promotion to Burlington.

[Second Base]

Apparently Marsh believes hitting under .500 is for punks.

[Chuck]

Any status on Puello's injury and return?

[totdprods]

July 28, 2017:
Salt Lake (54-51) lost 2-7 to Memphis (69-35); completion of 7/27 rain-suspended game
David Fletcher: 2-3
Carlos Perez: 2-4, 2B, RBI, E (6)
Rey Navarro: 1-4, HR (5), R, RBI
Drew Gagnon: 4 IP, 2 H, ER, 3 K

Salt Lake (55-51) won 6-5 in 7 innings over Memphis (69-36)
David Fletcher: 0-3, R
Dustin Ackley: 1-3, HR (4), R, RBI, 2 K
Rey Navarro: 2-3, 2 RBI
Jake Yacinich: 1-2, R, RBI, K - recently promoted all the way up from A+ Inland Empire
John Lamb: 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, HR
Eduardo Paredes: 1 IP, H, BB
Familiar face who is probably due for another shot once a reliever is dealt:
Deolis Guerra: 1.2 IP, H, 3 K -  last 10 games: 14.1 IP 8 H, 2 BB, 13 K, 0.63 ERA - he's been dominant in SLC

Mobile (45-57) won 7-1 over Jackson (54-50)
Troy Montgomery: 2-3, 2 R, 2 BB
Michael Hermosillo: 3-5, R, 2B, K, CS (9)
Matt Thaiss: 1-5, RBI
Taylor Ward: 2-4, R, 2 RBI - only 20 ABs, but slashing .300/.423/.300/.723 in AA - 4 BB and 4 K
Jose Rojas: 2-4, HR (2), R, 2 RBI, 2 K
Zach Gibbons: 2-5, K
Zach Houchins: 1-3, HR (9), 2 RBI, BB, CS (8)
Grayson Long: 5.1 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 BB, 4 K - nice little bounceback start
Someone creeping into reliever depth:
Tyler Warmoth: 1.2 IP, 2 H, K - across A+ thru AAA, 47 IP, 3.06 ERA, .243 BAA, 1.30 WHIP, only 3 HRA, 18 BB, 45 K

Inland Empire (49-56) lost 2-4 to Rancho Cucamonga (59-46)
Jahmai Jones: 1-5, RBI, 2 K
Brennon Lund: 0-4, BB, 2 K
Connor Justus: 0-2, 2 BB, SB (10) - in July (84 ABs): .298/.366/.393/.758
Jose Rodriguez: 6 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, HR

Burlington (45-58) lost 0-6 to Wisconsin (41-61)
Jonah Todd: 1-4, 2 K
Stephen Kerr: 2-4, K - in 12 games, slashing .300/.349/.375/.724 since being promoted from AZL 
Erik Manoah: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K
Recently promoted:
Connor Riley: 3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 8 K - 2017 draft pick, 8th Round, on the year: 17.1 IP, 22 K

Orem Owlz (26-11) won 13-2 over Idaho Falls (17-21)
Leonardo Rivas: 2-4, R, 2 BB, 2 K, SB (11) - 126 ABs, .310/.447/.444/.892 - 11 XBH, 29 BB, 20 K. He's 19. 
Brandon Marsh: 2-5, R, RBI, BB, K - he's back!!!
Ryan Vega: 3-6, 2 R, 2B, RBI - slashing .336/.419/.436/.855 in 149 ABs - 17 BB to 27 K
Cole Duensing: 5 IP, 2 K - perfect through 5, great rebound start
Keith Rogalla: 2 IP, H, BB, 4 K
Several guys had big games, and despite all being a little old for the leage, are piquing my interest:
Harrison Wenson (22, 6'3", 235, DH/C): 3-6, 2B, 4 RBI, 2 K. 17 G, 65 AB, .338/.410/.692/1.103, 5 2B, 6 HR, 6 BB, 13 K, 26 RBI
Manuel Guzman (22, IF, from Twins org): 3-4, 2 R, 2 BB, K, 2 SB (4) - 102 AB, .363/.472/.471/.942 - 21 BB to 12 K
Jeyson Sanchez (23, 1B, demoted from Burl.,): 3-5, 2 HR (6), 5 RBI, 2 K - in 38 AB at Orem, 4 2B, 6 HR, .395/.489/.974/1.463
Brandon Sandoval (22, Vanguard product, OF): 2-4, 2 R, RBI, BB, K - in 126 ABs, .325/.405/.460/.866, 11 XBH, 16 BB, 24 K

AZL Angels (15-12) lost 1-2 in 10 innings vs AZL Rangers (13-13)
Jacob Pearson: 0-4, R - 70 ABs, .186/.250/.257/.507 - 5 walks, 16 strikeouts
Jordon Adell: 1-4, 3B (2), RBI, 2 K - 53 ABs, .321/.368/.642/1.010 - 9 XBH, 4 BB, 11 K - all as DH
Nonie Williams: 0-4, 3 K - 73 ABs, .205/.275/.288/.563 - 6 walks, 26 strikeouts
Keep an eye on:
Jose Suarez: 4 IP, 2 H, ER, 3 BB, 5 K, HR - 19, LHSP, in '17: 39 IP, 4.38 ERA, .252 BAA, 1.26 WHIP, 13 BB, 53 K (12.2 K9)

DSL Angels (22-24) won 3-1 over DSL Rockies (23-24)
Oliver Carmona IF: 2-3, BB, SB (13)
Julio de la Cruz IF: 1-2, R, RBI, 2 BB, SB (7) - in 123 ABs, .228/.358/.366, 11 XBH, 22 BB, 43 K - may not seem like much, but that's a lot of walks and XBH for someone only 16 years old
Yoel de Leon: 5 IP, H, 2 BB, 4 K - 19 years old, 6'2", 200, LHP: 9 GS, 37.2 IP, 2.39 ERA, .207 BAA, 1.04 WHIP, 11 BB, 42 K
Christopher Bonilla: 2 IP, 4 H, ER, 3 K - 18 years old, 6'0", 180, RHP: 28.1 IP, 2.86 ERA, .211 BAA, 1.27 WHIP, 16 BB, 27 K

[Docwaukee]

Connor Riley is interesting.  From South Carolina - Aiken and signed for 10k.  Had a crazy amount of k's in college.  Something like 130 in 90 innings this year.  

[totdprods]

13 minutes ago, Dochalo said:

Connor Riley is interesting.  From South Carolina - Aiken and signed for 10k.  Had a crazy amount of k's in college.  Something like 130 in 90 innings this year.  

Relief prospects are obviously a dime a dozen and extremely volatile, but the Angels drafted a ton of college arms this recent draft who can slot into the relief prospect ranks quickly. Riley definitely is one of them. Quite pleased with the amount of relief depth we have in the minors actually. A lot of them are probably more in the late '18 or '19 wave, but certainly enough to work with.

[Second Base]

1 hour ago, totdprods said:

Relief prospects are obviously a dime a dozen and extremely volatile, but the Angels drafted a ton of college arms this recent draft who can slot into the relief prospect ranks quickly. Riley definitely is one of them. Quite pleased with the amount of relief depth we have in the minors actually. A lot of them are probably more in the late '18 or '19 wave, but certainly enough to work with.

I don't put much stock in relief prospects. Watching Kohn, Morin, Carpenter, Alvarez etc.. all flame out, I just have doubts as to whether a reliver's repertoire transfers to the majors unless they're like Bedrosian or Middleton, obvious ones that are pumping 95+ with a good breaking ball. 

Eppler has shown this year how failed starters make for great relievers. I just wish he'd held onto Kirby Yates. He and Blake Parker would've been killer.

I think at this point, off the top of my head, the only reliever that belongs in our top 30 that I'm halfway confident in his success is  Eduardo Paredes. The rest I won't bother ranking. Maybe they deserve their own little side list.

[Angel Oracle]

Eppler has the right idea regarding relievers.   They are so volatile.

I am hoping they can get something for Petit and Hernandez.   Part of me wants to keep Norris, since he has closer experience now.

[totdprods]

Marsh has homered for Orem tonight. Looking good!

[tdawg87]

Promote his sexy ass.

[Second Base]

26 minutes ago, totdprods said:

Marsh has homered for Orem tonight. Looking good!

I've watched both of his HR's this year, both were no-doubters. 

[ettin]

1 hour ago, totdprods said:

Marsh has homered for Orem tonight. Looking good!

 

[totdprods]

Saturday, July 29th, 2017:
Salt Lake (55-52) lost 1-2 to Nashville (51-55)
David Fletcher: 0-4, K
Ramon Flores: 2-4, HR (5), R, RBI
Luis Diaz: 5 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K, HR - 3.92 ERA in last four starts
Damien Magnifico: 1 IP, 2 K
Adam Hofacket: 2 IP, H, 2 K

Mobile (45-58) lost 1-8 to Jackson (55-50)
Troy Montgomery: 0-4, 2 K
Michael Hermosillo: 0-3, BB, 2 K
Matt Thaiss: 1-4, K, E (1)
Kevin Grendell: 1 IP, K - missed most of year to injury, was dominant last year and even a longshot to make the '17 pen. Still getting a lot of k's (14) and not allowing hits (5), but walking far too many (17) in only 11.1 IP.

Inland Empire (50-56) won 6-4 vs. Rancho Cucamonga (59-47)
Jahmai Jones: 1-4, 2B, 2 R, RBI
Jordan Zimmerman: 3-4, 2B, 2 RBI
Jack Kruger: 2-4, R, RBI, K, E (2)
Jared Walsh: 3-4, now slashing .326/.392/.536/.928 in 138 ABs
Luis Pena: 6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K, 2 HR - in 107 IP, 113 K - K9 of 9.5 for a 21-year old SP in A+ isn't too shabby
Samil de los Santos: IP, H, 3 K

Burlington (45-59) lost 0-4 to Beloit (52-51)
Jonah Todd: 2-3, 2B, 2 BB
Andrew Vinson: 4.1 IP, 3 H, ER, 6 BB, 3 K

Orem (27-11) won 15-8 over Idaho Falls (17-22)
Torii Hunter: 2-4, 2 R, 2B, RBI, 2 BB, K - believe his first game leading off, .317/.393/.423/.816 - 7 XBH, 10 BB, 20 K, 104 AB
Brandon Marsh: 1-5, HR (2), 2 R, 2 RBI, BB, K, OF assist. 40 ABs, .450/.511/.775/1.286 - 7 XBH, 4 BB, 7 K, 4 SB - he's 19.
Ryan Vega: 1-4, 2 R, 2 BB, K
Harrison Wenson: 0-3, 2 R, RBI, 3 BB, 2 K
Manuel Guzman: 3-3, 2 2B, 3 RBI, 3 BB - hitting an even .500 in his last 10 games. His OBP is now .496.
Jeyson Sanchez: 2-5, 2B, 3 RBI, K - he has 18 RBI in 12 games
Jeremy Beasley: 1.1 IP, H, 3 K - in '17, 12.2 IP, 1.42 ERA, 3 BB to 15 K, .122 BAA, 0.63 WHIP in AZL/Orem

DSL Angels (23-24) won 3-1 over DSL Rockies (23-25)
Luis Nova: 4 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, BB, 7 K
Emilker Guzman: 2 IP, 2 H, K 
Kiber Arvelaez: IP, 2 K

[Angelsjunky]

Brandon Marsh went 1-5? DFA him.

[tdawg87]

Marsh, Jones, and Thaiss each had 3 hit games. Marsh homered again and walked. His OPS at Orem is 1.351. 

Also, while we kind of give Taylor Ward crap, he's got a .412 OBP at AA. Small sample size but the dude knows how to take a walk.

 

[Docwaukee]

2 hours ago, tdawg87 said:

Marsh, Jones, and Thaiss each had 3 hit games. Marsh homered again and walked. His OPS at Orem is 1.351. 

Also, while we kind of give Taylor Ward crap, he's got a .412 OBP at AA. Small sample size but the dude knows how to take a walk.

 

It's too bad that his power can't translate into games.  

[KevinJ14]

Havent seen this yet, but Cody Ramer retired

[Docwaukee]

some nice offensive performances today

22yo undrafted kid out of North Dakota State by the name of Luke Lind struck out 5 in 2.1ip.  Giving him 21k in 12.2ip for the season and only 3 er (all came in one outing).  If anyone has any info on him, I'd be curious.  He's 6'6" 225.  Only thing I could find was that Fangraphs puts together something called KATOH which is a projection system and they ranked the top 250 draft eligible college players.  Luke Lind ranked 76th.  

As an aside, Griffin Canning ranked 2nd on the list (Brendan McKay was 1st - 4th pick overall).  Devon Perez 14th (21-625 DNS), Tyler Stevens 44th (18-535),  Jonah Todd was 50th (6-175).  Mitchel Traver 179th (20-595), Brady Feigl 215th (35-1045 DNS),   

That makes 7 of our D1 college draftees on the list.  

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/katohs-top-250-draft-eligible-college-players/

http://www.fangraphs.com/blogs/an-improved-katoh-top-100-list/

Jonathan Luman, the halos director of quantitative analysis has written for fangraphs and hardball times in the past.  Makes me think he created a proprietary ranking system for the draft.