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Tonight's Minor League Starters:
Memphis: LHP Matthew Liberatore (5-6, 5.25) at Nashville (MIL)
Springfield: RHP Michael McGreevy (6-3, 4.52) vs. Wichita (MIN)
Peoria: RHP Austin Love (7-11, 5.84) vs. Wisconsin (MIL)
Palm Beach: RHP José Dávila (0-0, 2.35) vs. Daytona (CIN) pic.twitter.com/ci0j72dI88
— Cardinals Player Development (@CardsPlayerDev) August 30, 2022
The #STLCards system had a 2-2 Tuesday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day is RF Joshua Baez, whose bases clearing three-run double led to Palm Beach’s win. Other standouts: Matthew Liberatore, Errol Robinson, Matt Koperniak and Jose Davila. (free) https://t.co/lh2j44QdRQ pic.twitter.com/coQamgQMmb
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 31, 2022
Wednesday's #STLCards probables:
Mem at Nsh: RH Tommy Parsons (9-3, 4.81)
Spr vs Rch: RH Jack Flaherty (MLB rehab)
Peo vs Wis: RH Dionys Rodriguez (3-11, 4.35)
PB vs Day: RH Tink Hence (0-1, 1.62) (p) pic.twitter.com/ClAhmlkgz6
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) August 31, 2022
Baez has that gaudy strikeout rate, but there are glimpses of the talent in there. Bob Reed mentioned that he can’t think of any successful big leaguer who ever ran a 40%+ K rate at any level, which certainly gives me caution.
On another level, Davila looks good. I’ll have to look through Brian’s reports to see if he caught him in action anywhere.
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Baez has that gaudy strikeout rate, but there are glimpses of the talent in there. Bob Reed mentioned that he can’t think of any successful big leaguer who ever ran a 40%+ K rate at any level, which certainly gives me caution.
Hard to look into it with such a small sample size with Baez. I’ve never seen a player with a .467 BABIP and a .257 BA either.
I’m just glad to see him playing at this point.
In fairness, Baez’ High-A K rate of 43.2% is over his first 44 plate appearances since making the big jump from rookie to Low-A.
Prior to that, his K rate was 32.6% in the 2022 FCL and 29.5% in the 2021 FCL.
Maybe, just maybe, it will settle down when he settles into the FSL.
FWIW, Joey Gallo had some stops in the minors where he fanned in the low 40’s and when he wasn’t, he was usually in the upper 30’s. Maybe rare, but not unheard of.
Hopefully Baez is working out the kinks and will realize his potential. The Cards are a fine organization for that to happen, no doubt. I have the fear of Tre Fletcher fresh on my mind, I guess.
The #STLCards system was 2-2 on Wednesday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Memphis LF Alec Burleson, was 3-for-5 with four RBI. Other standouts include Dionys Rodriguez, Julio Rodriguez and Tink Hence. (free) https://t.co/ifuR7hIDeU pic.twitter.com/mFdem8eGjz
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 1, 2022
Grant Black is starting for Memphis.
Thursday's #STLCards probables:
Mem at Nsh: TBA
Spr vs Wch: RH Logan Gragg (0-0, 6.67)
Peo vs Wis: RH Inohan Paniagua (8-6, 2.69)
PB vs Day: RH Trent Baker (9-7, 3.12)
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— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 1, 2022
The #STLCards system went 2-2 on Thursday. The Cardinal Nation’s Players of the Day are Peoria’s Mack Chambers and Tyler Reichenborn, with a combined six hits, five RBI and six runs. Other standouts: Jordan Walker, Elijah Cabell and Trent Baker. (free) https://t.co/2LP2aeO1sL pic.twitter.com/FTej9pZlvd
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 2, 2022
Friday's #STLCards probables:
Mem at Nsh: LHP Garrett Williams (0-4, 5.63)
Spr vs Wch: RHP Gordon Graceffo (5-4, 4.79)
Peo vs Wis: RHP Wilfredo Pereira (6-6, 4.61) (p)
PB vs Day: RHP Hancel Rincon (2-4, 5.70) pic.twitter.com/cnkSaPFkkD
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 2, 2022
The #stlcards system was 1-3 on Friday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day is Springfield DH Nick Raposo, who was 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI. Other standouts include Hancel Rincon, Masyn Winn, Juan Yepez, and Evan Mendoza. (free) https://t.co/CtqtRBSn8F pic.twitter.com/vE0M5L5g2H
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 3, 2022
Saturday's #STLCards probables:
Mem at Nsh: LHP Connor Thomas (6-7, 4.98)
Spr vs Wch: RHP Kyle Leahy (8-7, 5.85)
Peo vs Wis: RHP Zane Mills (4-6, 4.09)
PB vs Day: RHP Yonael Dominguez (3-2, 3.51) pic.twitter.com/k1oWmKPIkl
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 3, 2022
Graceffo’s last win was mid July and yesterday was his first good outing since then. Are there any theories?
Watch “Zipping” Zane Mills vs Wisconsin tonight. He’s poised to spin a dandy. And speaking of Peoria’s Midwest league, I’m troubled by how well the Cubbies’ South Bend affiliate is doing. They obviously have some quality talent coming down the pike.
Graceffo and McGreevy are pushing 130 innings each in their first full seasons as pros. It can be a big transition to pitch all out every fifth day for six months straight.
Mills with his low K rate reminds me of Woodford. Of course that is turning out better than I expected
Graceffo and McGreevy are pushing 130 innings each in their first full seasons as pros. It can be a big transition to pitch all out every fifth day for six months straight.
Graceffo pitched 120 innings altogether last year. I think the big transition is expecting him to go from pitching NCAA ball in 2021 to AA in 2022.
The #STLCards system went 1-3 on Saturday. The Cardinal Nation’s Player of the Day, Palm Beach catcher Jimmy Crooks, was a double away from the cycle and drove in four. Other standouts: Mike Antico, Kyle Leahy and Zane Mills. @luke_kotcher reports. (free) https://t.co/TL81Eb651a pic.twitter.com/St1HrikGne
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 4, 2022
Sunday's #STLCards probables:
Mem at Nsh: LH Matthew Liberatore (5-6, 5.01)
Spr vs Wch: RH Edgar Escobar (7-10, 6.90)
Peo vs Wis: RH Austin Love (7-12, 5.90)
PB vs Day: RH Jose Davila (1-0, 1.86) (p) pic.twitter.com/fhkrpRccNQ
— Brian Walton (@B_Walton) September 4, 2022
Liberatore got trashed again today…4-2/3 innings, 7 earned. He simply can’t put together any sort of consistently good results.
Burleson simply does not need to come up yet. Who is he really a sure bet to outperform right now? Carlson, maybe? O’Neill, Nootbaar and Dickerson are all playing well and the team is winning. He’s not going to take DH at bats from Donovan or Albert. He’s not a great defender. He’s fine in Memphis and I’d bet he has a great shot to take Dickerson’s place in 2023.
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