Wed. 4/8: T-Rats' 2023 4th round RHP Jason Woodward Returns After 2nd Tommy John Surgery

[Jim Goulart]

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[SF70]

Great to see Woodward starting games again for this organization. Hopefully he can stay as a starter and not get shifted to the bullpen coming off his second TJ.

 

[Ro Mueller]

The AAA Sounds need a win at Gwinnett to even this week’s series 1-1. RF Greg Jones has an 8-game on-base streak to open the season. RHP Garrett Stallings makes his 2nd start (3rd appearance). 

[Ro Mueller]

19-year old RHP Tyler Renz makes his first start (2nd appearance) of 2026, as the Low-A Warbirds seek a series-tying win at Salem. 18-year old 2B Juan Ortuno is 4-for-12 with 3 walks in 3 games played. 

[Tedaldtada]

Speaking of Tyler Renz...

 

[Ro Mueller]

20-year old RHP Manuel Rodriguez (3.01 ERA with 88 Ks in 89.2 IP in High-A/AA in 2025) makes his 2026 debut for AA Biloxi, who aim to extend their home series lead to 2-0 over Pensacola. DH Damon Keith is 6-for-15 with 6 RBIs and a 3 BB / 1K ratio thru 4 games.

[Tedaldtada]

Tough pitching matchup for Nashville tonight

[wibadgers23]

3 minutes ago, Tedaldtada said:

Tough pitching matchup for Nashville tonight

Yeah Atlanta has some really nice arms.  They faced a tough arm last night in JR Ritchie and didn't fare too well.

[Ro Mueller]

23-year old RHP Jason Woodward returns to action for his first game since August 2024, as High-A Wisconsin shoots for a 2-0 series lead at Quad Cities. C Marco Dinges is 2-for-5 with a homer, double, walk and HBP thru 7 PAs.

[HOLBS]

Was Woodward on a pitch count tonight? Stat line looked good but didn’t finish the 3rd

 

[SF70]

25 minutes ago, HOLBS said:

Was Woodward on a pitch count tonight? Stat line looked good but didn’t finish the 3rd

 

Yeah a likely 40 pitch planned first outing back from his second TJ. 2 hits, zero BB’s and 4 K. Impressive performance.

[Jim French Stepstool]

3-Run bomb for Adamczewski. Oppo!!!!!

[biedergb]

Man Nashville has been scuffling lately. Offense is not firing well, and pitching hasn’t been great either.  
‘Wilson is struggling too which is to be expected since they are so young and not real top end prospects there this year.  Renz with a respectable line - I’ll try to watch later or tomorrow to see how he did.

woodward - gush - seeing him pitch again and do so well is such a nice sight. So much talent, if he can stay healthy he could really become a name to know outside of this forum. Travis Smith pitching well after him which is good to see  felt like he started to get some traction in the second half last year. If he can keep that going he can find himself in Biloxi this season.

And T-Rats offense with the big HR to take a 5-0 lead.

 

Biloxi -Manuel Rodriguez with a very nice pitching line. Out after 87 pitches and really only the solo HR against.  While the offense is solid again. oRae, made, Keith, Boeve have started out well so far in the very young season. Keith has been a good pick up,the first week or so of this season.

[brewmann04]

Wilken is down to 034  maybe time to move him back to Biloxi? 

[biedergb]

Fischer grand salami

[biedergb]

16 minutes ago, brewmann04 said:

Wilken is down to 034  maybe time to move him back to Biloxi? 

I want Wilken to succeed but his lack of a consistent hit tool is problematic.

[biedergb]

Shutout bid over, as Travis Smith gives up a solo HR. But then angry he strikes out the next guy and then gets two grounders Fischer to Bitonti. And he gives them 5 solid innings tonight.

[biedergb]

Broca tightwire act, gets out of the bases loaded jam he got himself into, only one run scores earlier in that inning and it is 6-3 Biloxi still.

[biedergb]

Broca back out for the 9th, and goes 1-2-3 to end it. Biloxi wins 6-2.

T-Rats trying to add on more, up 9-1 with bases loaded.

[biedergb]

welp Adamczewski grounds into a double play. Still 9-1 heading to the bottom of 9. Wonder if Smith goes out for a 6th inning of relief, or do they use another arm for the final inning?

 

[Jim French Stepstool]

50 minutes ago, brewmann04 said:

Wilken is down to 034  maybe time to move him back to Biloxi? 

Not quite yet IMO but you're at the point now where there are options in Biloxi, so you could exchange him if the struggles continue. Gotta feel for him. Losing developmental time due to some strange injuries.

[biedergb]

Went back to watch Woodward and Rodriguez

Woodward was effective. He was better in the 2nd inning than the first. He pitched well, mostly good control

Rodriguez was himself. Velo still 88mph, but he has poise, knows how to pitch and throws off speed stuff that seems to fool the batters.  Man not sure he can get away with that in AAA or the bigs, he  needs to get some velocity, even up to 92 with his pitchability he could make that work, but not 88-89.

Made made a nice catch and throw in the first too, good charging fielding play and strong throw, encouraging to see that he can handle SS

[Terry]

[Jake McKibbin]

Love these Terry, thanks man!