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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 26, 2017 9:06:14 GMT -5
The GCL Sox set their roster: www.milb.com/roster/index.jsp?cid=471Many of the top picks are missing (Scherff, Brannen, Schellenger, Esplin), as they probably will go through shoulder programs and what not.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 26, 2017 8:55:31 GMT -5
The Astros team average WRC+ is 121, The Red Sox team leader(s) have a 119 WRC+ mark (Bogaerts and Bradley). This post says more about the Astros than the Red Sox. A team WRC+ of 121 is some stuff. Okay, let me put it this way then: The Red Sox team leaders rank 64th in MLB in WRC+ (min. 200 PA). That's bad.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 26, 2017 8:41:49 GMT -5
The Astros team average WRC+ is 121, The Red Sox team leader(s) have a 119 WRC+ mark (Bogaerts and Bradley).
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 26, 2017 3:18:58 GMT -5
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 25, 2017 16:59:44 GMT -5
The Red Sox also signed Luis Torres and Angel Gonzalez per the transaction feed. Nice surprise!
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 23, 2017 11:20:25 GMT -5
One of the top third-base prospects in the state of Georgia, Arnold committed to Lipscomb University after also being recruited by programs like Georgia and Georgia Tech.
While Arnold is still developing his strength and physical profile, he shows raw ability and a playable arm in the field. There is a lot of movement to his hitting rhythm, but he produces line drives and his bat could project to nearly average power with more growth.
Source: MLB
He was actually ranked as a top 500 PG draft prospect I believe, but I can't access the actual rank.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 23, 2017 10:58:41 GMT -5
Red Sox announce the signing of Brannen, Scherff (700K) and Schellenger (?) Also: Garrett Benge (13th round), right-handed pitcher Kutter Crawford (16th round), shortstop Frankie Rios (17th round), left-handed pitcher Dominic LoBrutto (18th round), right-handed pitcher Hunter Haworth (22nd round), catcher Charlie Madden (24th round), left-handed pitcher Kory Behenna (25th round), second baseman Xavier LeGrant (27th round), third baseman Michael Osinski (31st round), right-handed pitcher Taylor Ahearn (32nd round), left-handed pitcher Tanner Raiburn (33rd round), first baseman Trey Ganns (35th round), and left-handed pitcher Rio Gomez (36th round). And another UDFA: Third baseman Jecorrah Arnold out of Clarke Central High School (GA) m.redsox.mlb.com/news/article/238259834/red-sox-sign-16-additional-players-selected-in-2017-june-draft/
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 22, 2017 5:33:53 GMT -5
On the Draft History page, Trenton Denholm was rated 404 by BA. ' Nevermind.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 22, 2017 5:33:04 GMT -5
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 20, 2017 13:11:03 GMT -5
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 20, 2017 9:11:17 GMT -5
Interesting stat of the day: Mitchy Two Bags (Moreland) is 11th in baseball in hard hit percentage of his balls in play: 44.1%.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 19, 2017 23:01:05 GMT -5
Holt and Benintendi bromance 2.0? (Brannen & Scherff)
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 19, 2017 8:42:42 GMT -5
Jordan Wren and Tanner Nishioka appear on Lowell's roster and have thus officially signed.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 19, 2017 5:43:04 GMT -5
Bobby Poyner has been money this season with an insane 8 K/BB this season in 33.1 innings. Someone to keep an eye on for sure. He has definitely progressed quickly through the system.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 19, 2017 5:26:10 GMT -5
Ryan Oduber should be on Lowell's roster instead of the GCL roster.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 18, 2017 16:47:07 GMT -5
Tanner Raiburn has updated his Twitter bio to: Pitcher in the Boston Red Sox organization.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 16, 2017 3:16:28 GMT -5
Andrew Carber is a 2016 RHP with a 6-9 225 lb. frame from Blue Bell, PA who attends Upper Dublin HS. Extremely tall and long frame with broad shoulders. Collegiate golfer at Clemson who is looking to get back into baseball and pitching and has obvious athletic talent . Big rocker step delivery with a high leg raise, works with rhythm and tempo but has lots of variables in his delivery, bit cross body on release, tight 3/4's arm action, creates good plane and extends out front well. Upper 80's fastball, topped out at 90 mph with occasional cutting action glove side. Tends to slow arm on curveball but will flash some depth at times, will learn to maintain arm speed and develop more power on this pitch. Very intriguing pitcher and back story with the chance to really improve with repetitions and innings. Interesting story for sure www.perfectgame.org/Players/PlayerProfile.aspx?ID=480324
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 15:55:09 GMT -5
Back to this Oraj Anu kid. After the Rusney debacle, I'm sure the sox learned their lesson to not drool over a toolsy kid that looks great in an under armour shirt. Totally the same risk involved.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 15:28:49 GMT -5
To my knowledge, Christopher Acosta hasn't seen any action for the DSL squad. Should we assume his Red Sox minor league career is over at this point? No chance he starts in the GCL?
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 15:25:13 GMT -5
I've got to say I'm pretty excited that Scherff is seemingly on his way to Ft. Myers and is pumped about it. After doing more digging, he really reminds me of a Kopechian-like talent that could bring Deepjohn out of the shadows. But seriously, he's a big, strong Texan who is always in the weight room and pumps mid-to high 90's heat and secondaries with incredible spin rates. For what its worth Rikard went on to praise his ability to throw strikes which I found a bit surprising. Obviously, there is a ton of risk inherent to all HS arms, but I don't think its unreasonable to say that his ceiling is on par with only Devers, Groome, and maybe Mata (requiring projection of improved stuff) in our system. It's such a good sign that he signs this early. His bonus can't be too much over slot, since they don't have the full picture yet.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 15:14:56 GMT -5
The gift that keeps on giving.
Hope the best for him. Many pitchers never come back 100% after TOS.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 7:53:18 GMT -5
Old friend Sean O'Sullivan faces is former teammates against Pawtucket tonight I thought he was playing in some North Korean league team this year? He was. Pitching to a 15.75 ERA and a 2.4 WHIP in 8 innings. Unbelievable that this guy still pitches professionally (nothing against the guy himself).
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 5:14:45 GMT -5
Lukas Young "I want to thank God for giving me the talents I have today and my family for being there with me throughout this journey," said Young. "I would also like to thank my coaches at Bishop Community College for giving me the opportunity to play after high school and for Coach Jacobs and Coach Seymour at UM for giving me the chance to play after junior college. "We are very proud of Lukas," said University of Mobile baseball head coach Mike Jacobs. "He worked really hard last summer before he came to UM. After he got here he did a great job in the classroom, as well as on the field. His work ethic was great. He was an example to our entire team. Lukas was a fierce competitor on the field, he loved to compete against the best. He was also an encouragement to our team when he was not on the mound. We will miss him, but God has other plans for Lukas and we are okay with that." www.umobilerams.com/article/2591.php
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 4:59:56 GMT -5
Luis Torres is committed to play a Taft College (JUCO) FWIW.
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Post by soxfanatic on Jun 15, 2017 4:18:39 GMT -5
Rio Gomez has 'Boston Red Sox Organization' on his Instagram bio.
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