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The Arizona Fall League has announced its 2023 rosters. Eight members of the #stlcards system will be members of the Scottsdale Scorpions. All are ranked prospects, including three in the top 11. (free article) https://t.co/DrDiBUjaW7 pic.twitter.com/Cbsj3jd6EX
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 22, 2023
There are two relief pitchers going (Nunez-Granillo) plus Roby-Hjerpe-Paniagua. I wonder if the organization will try to convert the three starters to relievers. That seems to be a trend in MLB. Just thinking.
Probably not. The way the AFL works, the Cardinals will have one designated starter and the others will work in relief. But it has nothing to do with their future role. For example, Tink Hence was a reliever in 2022 there.
The AFL starts tomorrow – Monday 10/2.
Speaking of Hence, as I understand it, 2024 figures as his 5th year in the system even though he didn’t play in his draft year, 2020.
Paniagua is a little surprising…I guess the team still likes him, and wanted him to get a bit more work in. Still, it’ll be good to have some Cardinal related info to look at for a bit longer.
Is it known who the designated starter is? Roby could definitely use it to build his innings up a bit.
Did you read that somewhere, bling? If so, where? Unless he was doing a lot of throwing since the season ended, Hjerpe isn’t built up to start. Also, each organization usually gets only one starting pitcher in the AFL.
P.S. I guess they could get creative and use him as an “opener”…
Working out is very different from building up pitch counts in game action. Otherwise, they wouldn’t need spring training. They could just tell everyone to be ready when they report.
Anyway, I would be very surprised if they are ramping up Hjerpe to start at this stage of the year. I am expecting an inning or two per week.
On Tuesday evening, Day 2 of the 2023 Arizona Fall League, RH Tekoah Roby will make the start for Scottsdale vs. Glendale. Coming off injury in four starts for Springfield, Roby logged a 3.00 ERA with a 19/3 K/BB ratio in 12 innings. The 22 y/o is TCN's no. 6 #STLCards prospect. pic.twitter.com/RFjp1dy7ta
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 2, 2023
The Scorpions game is under way. Victor Scott leading off and playing CF. Jeremy Rivas batting 8th at SS. Good luck to them.
In the AFL season opener, Scottsdale and Peoria tied in 10 innings. #STLCards prospects Victor Scott, Jeremy Rivas (p) and Edwin Nunez played for the Scorpions. Rivas had two singles and an RBI. Scott stole a base and recorded an outfield assist. (free) https://t.co/IqVPRTG5IW pic.twitter.com/748L6cfzVq
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 3, 2023
In AFL action, Scottsdale blanked Glendale 1-0 in 10 innings. #STLCards Victor Scott and Jimmy Crooks were in the Scottsdale lineup. Tekoah Roby started with Cooper Hjerpe and Andre Granillo (p) joining in the shutout. The three combined for 11 Ks. https://t.co/iWkyH9DBNi pic.twitter.com/HlocuUTEQW
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 4, 2023
I wonder where our AFL pitchers will start in the minors next season? We’ll see how they perform there first.
I would guess they will start where they finished 2023. Maybe Roby starts at AAA?
From the start I saw in Springfield, I would say Roby is legit. He hit 100 on his opening pitch and blew everyone away. He gave up a run on a opposite-field double on a pitch that the hitter was late and fooled.
He reminded me a little of Greceffo when he was going well. Both arms appear to me to be better than Woodford, Rom, McGreavy, and Thomas by a clear margin.
In Wednesday Arizona Fall League action, Scottsdale defeated Salt River 5-4. Jeremy Rivas started at shortstop, singled twice and scored a run. No other #STLCards prospects appeared. (free) https://t.co/Ua1uxUUzPr pic.twitter.com/T8HU0Csh2K
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 5, 2023
Undefeated Scottsdale defeated Glendale in AFL action Thursday night. #STLCards prospects Victor Scott, Jeremy Rivas and Edwin Nunez all played for the Scorpions. CF Scott singled and stole a base, SS Rivas doubled and RHR Nunez (p) recorded the save. https://t.co/SsKyImhA2G pic.twitter.com/ch8csX5z6P
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 6, 2023
Versus Surprise on Friday, Scottsdale took its first AFL loss. Five #STLCards played. Victor Scott was 3-for-4 with a walk, a steal and run scored. Jeremy Rivas and Jimmy Crooks were also in the lineup. Cooper Hjerpe and Inohan Paniagua pitched in relief. https://t.co/DyYRmwWFyB pic.twitter.com/Zzi0El4GlV
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 7, 2023
In Saturday AFL action, Scottsdale was walked off by Mesa, 1-0. C Jimmy Crooks was the only #STLCards prospect to appear when he came off the bench and grounded out. First week recap included. (free) https://t.co/NnzPTT6fxN pic.twitter.com/f1R90NvfQH
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 8, 2023
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