Thurs. 6/29: Jarvis Toes the Slab in Biloxi; Maryvale Idle

[Jim Goulart]

Thread will be utilized for any minor league news Thursday, lineup updates, etc.

Organizational Scoreboard including starting pitcher info, game times, MiLB TV links, and box scores

[Joseph Zarr]

DSL Crew Dos trailing the Dosgers Mega 2-0 in the 5th. Are we really going to lose to the Dodgers for the 8th consecutive game?

If there is a baseball gahhhhd, hear my prayer of a comeback walk-off breaking the hearts of the young Dodgers. We've had enough. 

[Ro Mueller]

High-A Wisconsin aims for a 2-0 series lead at Quad Cities, with RHP Stiven Cruz (7.24 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 7.4 K/9 in 51 IP) still looking for his top form. CF Joe Gray Jr. has hit safely in 13 of his last 14 games. 

[wiguy94]

@Joseph ZarrMatthew Wood at DH today. Good to see after leaving yesterday's game early for what seemed like no apparaent reason.

[Ro Mueller]

AA Biloxi also targets a 2nd win in their home series against Mississippi. RHP Justin Jarvis (3.30 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 10.5 K/9 in 71 IP) makes his 14th start. 3B Tyler Black leads the Southern League in walks (49) and stolen bases (40), and is 6th in OPS (.921). 

[Ro Mueller]

Low-A Carolina has lost 5 of 6 games and sends out RHP Will Rudy (3.24 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 9.3 K/9 in 41.2 IP) at Down East tonight. 19-year old SS Gregory Barrios leads the team in hits (57), is tied for first in doubles (10) and triples (3) and has only grounded into one double play. 

[Ro Mueller]

A win for AAA Nashville would double their series lead at Memphis. RHP Janson Junk (3.93 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 5.4 K/9 in 68.2 IP) gets the start, RF Tyrone Taylor makes his first rehab start and DH/C Alex Jackson has an 8-game hitting streak. 

[wiguy94]

Does Down East have like a white batter's eye or something? Why can the Mudcats never hit when they play there.

[sveumrules]

Stiven Cruz with his best start of the year at 5 scoreless with 8 K | 1 BB | 2 H.

TRats leading 1-0 top of 7th with an Ernesto Martinez single plating Je’von Ward after he had doubled.

[sveumrules]

Carolina and both DSL squads lose with just one run scored each.

Yophery Rodriguez (2-4, 2B) and Filippo Di Turi (2-4) with the lone multi hit games.

Eric Prado threw a scoreless DSL frame dropping his ERA to 1.35 over 13.1 IP with 13 K | 3 BB so far for the 17 year old.

[sveumrules]

Nashville currently up 2-1 bottom 5th.

Frelick 1-2 so far, Hiura 2-2, Cam Devanney bomb and Tyrone Taylor assist from RF to 3B (WHAT?!?!?) are the box highlights so far.

[sveumrules]

Biloxi up 4-3 bottom of 6th.

Tyler Black triple and two RBI the big news while Chourio (1-2, BB) and Ethan Murray (0-0, 2 BB) have each reached twice.

[sveumrules]

Make that 3-0 Wisco after a two run Eric Brown Jr. home run top in 8th.

[Brewcrew82]

Does anyone think there's a good reason, with us in a playoff race and absolutely desperate for hitting, why Black shouldn't be called up to the majors directly from AA? 

Hit tool is ready and as ready as it'll ever get. I get the Brewers don't typically do that, but I think this is a unique player and situation. He'd probably put up at minimum a .380 OBP, which would be the best on the team. 

[Joseph Zarr]

Let's GO, Cam! That's the way! Devanney is absolutely maximizing his opportunities amongst a dense infield picture at Nashville. He continues to showcase 2022 was no fluke as he furthers from the early season injury. Let's GO!

2-for-3, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR batting from the 9-Hole. 

Sounds win 5-1

@Brewcrew82: Uribe is getting better and better every time out. While Vieira has pitched his way out of contention with a horrendous June, Uribe and Andrews continue to make their respective cases for 'at the ready' status:

 

[Brewcrew82]

Just now, Joseph Zarr said:

Let's GO, Cam! That's the way! He is absolutely maximizing his opportunities amongst a demse i field picture at Nashville.

2-for-3, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 HR batting from the 9-Hole. 

Sounds win 5-1

@Brewcrew82: Uribe is getting better and better every time out. While Vieira has pitched his way out of contention with a horrendous June, Uribe and Andrews continue to make their respective cases for 'at the ready' status:

 

I'm ready for it. That's for sure. 

[Joseph Zarr]

2 hours ago, sveumrules said:

Stiven Cruz with his best start of the year at 5 scoreless with 8 K | 1 BB | 2 H.

TRats leading 1-0 top of 7th with an Ernesto Martinez single plating Je’von Ward after he had doubled.

Interesting note:

RHP Alexander Cornielle pitched 2 1/3 frames as a bullpen arm 🧐

[Joseph Zarr]

Goodness gracious:

2 3-baggers for Black? The bat is so so choice. To answer your question @Brewcrew82: Yes. He 'could' make the jump to MLB as a bat. It is that advanced. He is already an MLB caliber bat. The power to boot. The threat on the paths. I don't see the Brewers doing it - as you note, historically it just isn't something they do. And, I personally see them like the Packers treated the ILB position until Campbell and Walker: they really don't appear to invest capital or draft-ability into 1B or the DH (or, heck 3B). But, he could absolutely make the jump. I personally think he'd hit the ground running. He's at a point right now where every AB has mojo. Every out is hit very hard. He's on another level than his teammates.

[Joseph Zarr]

How about RHP Robbie Baker giving up another June long ball? Yeesh.

How about LHP Luis Amaya K'ng the side for the Hold in the 8th in his debut?!? 1 IP, 1 H, 0 BB, 3 K. Fantastic stuff!

[wiguy94]

30 minutes ago, Joseph Zarr said:

Interesting note:

RHP Alexander Cornielle pitched 2 1/3 frames as a bullpen arm 🧐

Don't go watch his last batter. 3-2 count. Cornielle throws a FB a bit up and in. The hitter very clearly swung but played if off like a check swing and it was ruled a walk. I was absolutely speechless watching it happen.

[wiguy94]

1 hour ago, wiguy94 said:

Don't go watch his last batter. 3-2 count. Cornielle throws a FB a bit up and in. The hitter very clearly swung but played if off like a check swing and it was ruled a walk. I was absolutely speechless watching it happen.

For those interested in watching one of the worst check swing calls I have ever seen, it is right at 3:00:00 in the Timber Rattlers broadcast today.

[wiguy94]

3 minutes ago, wiguy94 said:

For those interested in watching one of the worst check swing calls I have ever seen, it is right at 3:00:00 in the Timber Rattlers broadcast today.

I keep watching it and I cannot get over how both umps said it wasn't a swing.

[Jim Goulart]

VIDEO: Cam Devanney's two HR's in Memphis

[Playing Catch]

10 hours ago, Brewcrew82 said:

Does anyone think there's a good reason, with us in a playoff race and absolutely desperate for hitting, why Black shouldn't be called up to the majors directly from AA? 

Hit tool is ready and as ready as it'll ever get. I get the Brewers don't typically do that, but I think this is a unique player and situation. He'd probably put up at minimum a .380 OBP, which would be the best on the team. 

He wouldn't help versus lefties at all. His splits are pretty stark.

[sveumrules]

1 hour ago, Playing Catch said:

He wouldn't help versus lefties at all. His splits are pretty stark.

Wow, stark indeed…

RHP: 207 PA of 290/456/581
LHP: 62 PA of 212/339/308

But, just because LHP splits in particular are small sample size theatre by physiology, here is last year…

RHP: 201 PA of 273/398/412
LHP: 82 PA of 303/427/455

I think Hiura, Frelick and trade deadline acquisition(s) will get first crack at solving the offense’s WOAHs, but barring how that all plays out I wouldn’t be surprised to see Black sometime in Aug/Sep, even if only as a DH vs RHP.

Will be interesting to see if they maybe start giving him some innings at 1B.