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Both #stlcards representatives, catcher Ivan Herrera and pitcher Seth Elledge, appeared in Saturday night’s AFL Fall All Stars Game. Herrera entered in the sixth, had one at bat and struck out. Elledge retired his two batters in the eighth with 1 K. https://t.co/ksl00Q3fbH pic.twitter.com/WsyZi82olB
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 13, 2019
And for all of you fellow Salt River Rafters fans, it sure has been an exciting 1st half to the 2019 AFL campaign. Coach Johnson has his boys hitting on all cylinders, as the Rafters find themselves firmly perched atop the Eastern division. Whoever emerges out of the Western division will find themselves to be boys amongst men when they square off vs Salt River for all of the marbles. Go Rafters!
In Monday Arizona Fall League action, four #stlcards played in Glendale’s win, led by catcher Ivan Herrera with two runs scored and two driven in. https://t.co/8XYKtG8mLD pic.twitter.com/0OqpjFLKWg
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 15, 2019
Elehuris Montero was the only #stlcards prospect to play for Glendale in Tuesday afternoon Arizona Fall League action. The 21-year-old third baseman went 2-for-3 with a double and a single and led his team in hits. https://t.co/GHctlJK9FR pic.twitter.com/IJ3gcrdFEN
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 16, 2019
I’m anticipating a big bounce back year from Elehuris Montero in 2020. Brian, have you heard the nickname for Elehuris?
Really enjoyed the Griffin Roberts interview.
Conner Capel was the only #stlcards prospect to play in Glendale’s Wednesday Arizona Fall League win. The LF had a single, double and walk, drove in one and scored once. https://t.co/lQSmNcK0Nx pic.twitter.com/pm2P4b0iWG
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 17, 2019
Four #stlcards position players and one pitcher saw action in Glendale’s Arizona Fall League loss on Friday night. Ivan Herrera (p) walked and scored his team’s only run. Seth Elledge took the loss, allowing all three Surprise runs in the eighth inning. https://t.co/GFmEOlfCta pic.twitter.com/6oXnGZRMVu
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 19, 2019
It’s strange that every Cards regular has a higher OBP than slugging percentage. Or is that a mistake?
Three #stlcards saw action in Glendale’s Saturday AFL win. Elehuris Montero (p) went 1-for-4, a double, and an RBI. Roel Ramirez pitched the first two innings and gave up two runs. Kodi Whitley tossed the final two scoreless frames for his third AFL save. https://t.co/sMArkqKL2L pic.twitter.com/Fo0LdRP91Y
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 20, 2019
stlcard25, they are not using the (juiced) AAA/MLB ball in the desert. Perhaps that is a factor in the lack of power.
RF Conner Capel launched two home runs in Glendale’s Sunday Arizona Fall League win. #stlcards C prospect Ivan Herrera singled. (I also have a Capel interview posted for TCN members.) https://t.co/LJgTeBgIn2 pic.twitter.com/EcUX10k84P
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 21, 2019
I like that swing by Montero. I really hope he stays healthy this coming year, as I believe that he will show why he’s so well thought of with the bat if he can stay on the field and get into a groove.
As for Capel, good to see him tapping into the power a bit. He’s kind of lost in the OF shuffle right now but if he can build up his confidence, his LH bat could get him somewhere.
Also good to see Whitley pitching well. He’s a sleeper for the St Louis pen next season. I remember Peoria’s manager saying he had a big league arm. I think he’ll contribute going forward.
And for all of you Salt River fans, there was no surprise at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick last night, as your Rafters clipped those upstart Saguaros out of Surprise, Arizona, by the score of 2-1 in 10 frames. Four fine hurlers limited Surprise to just 4 measly hits, while also setting down 10 Saguaros via the strike out route. Alexander “The Mediocre” Guillen picks up the “W”, his second vs no setbacks and Nick “Tennis Anyone” Raquet logs the “L”, his second vs no triumphs. 639 fans tickled the Salt River turnstiles, as this affair was completed in a rather snappy 2 hours and 37 minutes….especially considering it went into extra innings. And as a quick footnote, Talking Stick Park not only notes the number of fans who enter the Park, but also how many fans exit it’s friendly confines. Last evening 722 happy fans exited. It certainly looks as if beefed up security is in order as those freeloaders are gaining entrance somehow someway.
Do we think Montero has a chance to open the season in Memphis or is he ticketed back to Springfield or is TBD based on spring training? We have talked before about the potential logjam with Montero and Gorman. That will be interesting to watch.
I would think Montero should start at Springfield. I would like to see Gorman progress as a hitter, and show the patience he did at Johnson City.
I’d think there is room for both guys at Springfield, if that’s what the Cards want. Gorman will obviously be the priority 3B, but Montero could DH or play 1B and fill in at third when Gorman is put at DH in some games.
We’ve seen guys start the season by returning to a level, and later when they are hitting, get a bump up. Unless Montero looks really, really good in the spring, he should probably return to Springfield. As discussed in another thread, Gorman was ok, but did not tear up the FSL in his partial season there. Carlson had comparable numbers with Palm Beach at the same age, but spent a full season there. I don’t think they would prefer to have both Montero and Gorman on the same roster at this point.
In Monday Arizona Fall League action, three #stlcards prospects were busy. 2B Kramer Robertson (p) walked twice and doubled, 3B Elehuris Montero walked and LF Conner Capel singled, walked and scored twice. https://t.co/JkBcvm3abL pic.twitter.com/9MBJ79ooHx
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 22, 2019
I agree, mud, especially since his reactions is the area I am told he needs to work on most defensively.
Also, for members, my interview with Montero will run tomorrow (Friday) morning.
#stlcards prospects C Ivan Herrera and 2B Kramer Robertson played in Glendale’s 2-1 Arizona Fall League win over Peoria Thursday night. Herrera went 2-for-4 with two singles and an RBI, but Robertson was 0-for-4, including two strikeouts. https://t.co/MWYuSj8hCk pic.twitter.com/U59yMrCjfk
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) October 25, 2019
Herrera seems like he will be the long-term answer at catcher. He’s just 19 and will play most of the beginning of 2020 as a 19 year old. He’s up there with Carlson in terms of playing well above his age most of his minor leage career. To put up above-average batting lines while doing so is impressive. I hope he follows Molina around like a shadow next spring.
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