Wed. 4/29: Warbirds Rally Late for Matinee Win; Many Eyes on Chourio-Vaughn in Nashville

[Jim Goulart]

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[MudcatsfaninBrunsCO]

Overcast in the Wilson area. Hopefully no rain till after the game

[Ro Mueller]

The Low-A Warbirds look to RHP Jarrette Bonet (4.15 ERA, 1.38 WHIP, 12.5 K/9 in 17.1 IP) as they aim to even up their home series against Salem at one game apiece. 18-year old C Kevin Garcia (.727 OPS in ACL/Low-A last year) makes his 2026 season debut.

[Ro Mueller]

High-A Wisconsin also find themselves in a 1-0 series hole at home, with LHP Wande Torres (5.14 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, 11.6 K/9 in 14.0 IP) getting today’s start against Quad Cities. DH Marco Dinges (1.108 OPS in 70 PAs) has reached base in 16 straight games (excluding a 1 PA game).

[Jim Goulart]

Via a Baseball America email newsletter:

Jesús Made, SS, Brewers: Even on a night when he went 0-for-5, Made, the top-ranked prospect still in the minors, gave Double-A Biloxi fans something to remember.

With Dillon Lewis hitting a grounder to his backhand, Made knew he needed to get everything on the throw. So, he reared back and fired a one-hopper to first to nab the runner.

Biloxi broadcaster Javik Blake said that the throw was measured at 100 mph. With a play like this, there's always the chance of a misread. But if Made's 100 mph throw is accurate, it is one of the hardest ever by an infielder in the Statcast era.

There have been triple-digit throws by infielders in the major leagues in recent years, but Made's throw was different. Elly De La Cruz had a 101.0 mph throw in 2025, and Masyn Winn had one at 101.2 in 2024, but both of those were on relays from the outfield. Triple-A Albuquerque shortstop Cole Carrigg also has a 101 mph throw on a relay to home this season to nab a runner at the plate. Relay throws allow a fielder to get much more momentum into the throw than a normal play in the infield. It's also why outfielders have regularly been clocked in the triple digits on throws.

But no Triple-A or MLB infielder has had a 100-plus mph throw tracked on a play within the infield in the Statcast era. Winn did have a 100.5 mph throw on a force out in the 2022 Futures Game, which remains the only Statcast throw of 100 mph tracked on such a play. Made's bullet to first doesn't enter the Statcast records, but it is yet another reminder of how special the 19-year-old is.

[liveforoctober]

I know this will shock everyone but up here in Appleton the weather is unfavorable again. I was planning on going to the game but it is currently raining and 40+ degrees. I haven't seen a delay announcement yet but wouldn't be surprised.

[Joseph Zarr]

1 hour ago, liveforoctober said:

I know this will shock everyone but up here in Appleton the weather is unfavorable again. I was planning on going to the game but it is currently raining and 40+ degrees. I haven't seen a delay announcement yet but wouldn't be surprised.

Games have been postponed today for a Thursday DH:

 

[Joseph Zarr]

Wilson back in the Win column with a 5-1 victory. The Undrafteds in Bonet and Perry held serve yet again. Meneses w/ a scoreless final frame as well. Montero went yard. Ebel hit his first triple in a 2-for-3 say (dare I say, he is simmering?). Nice games from Encarnacion and Lameda. Jayden with 3 free passes. Nice to see the young men earn a much needed 'W'. 

These vintage highlight clips are pretty fun. Here's Montero's pull shot.