Dragons LHP Travis Wood on the DL
Ok, so I found out why Travis Wood is on the DL. In his last start, Travis sprained his ankle and was placed on the DL. Glad to hear its nothing arm related.
posted by Doug Gray @ 7:45 PM
Monday, July 31, 2006
Edward Valdez named Southern League Pitcher of the Week
Southern League
Eddy Valdez, Chattanooga
2-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 G, 2 GS, 14.1 IP, 7 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 3 BB, 11 SO
Valdez took part in two shutout performances this week to run his record to 7-5 on the year. The 26-year-old native of the Dominican Republic tossed 7 1/3 scoreless frames against West Tenn on Tuesday and seven more against Huntsville on Sunday. Valdez struck out 11 batters over this span while yielding just seven hits.
Just a side note, former Reds prospect and Chattanooga teammate Travis Chick was named the Texas League pitcher of the week as well.
www.minorleaguebaseball.com
posted by Doug Gray @ 6:31 PM
Daniel Dorn named Pioneer League hitter of the week
Pioneer League
Daniel Dorn, Billings
.455 (10-22), 4 R, 3 2B, 0 3B, 2 HR, 6 RBI, 3 BB, 4 SO, 0 SB, .864 SLG
Dorn went yard against Helena on both Monday and Tuesday, the first two homers of his young professional career. He closed out the week by going 3-for-3 on Sunday, but it wasn't enough as Billings fell to Helena, 3-1. Dorn's .347 average ranks second in the Pioneer League.
www.minorleaguebaseball.com
posted by Doug Gray @ 2:39 PM
Trade deadline moves two Reds pitching prospects
Zach Ward, one of my favorites was moved to the Twins for Kyle Lohse.
Justin Germano is now a Philadelphia Phillie after being traded for Rheal Cormier.
I think a lot of people saw the Ward trade coming, he was simply dominating the league for way to long for them not to be show casing him. However, I think most people expected to get someone a little better than Kyle Lohse. Best of luck to Zach, I bet he sees a promotion as soon as he gets to the Twins system.
Justin Germano was the Reds starting pitcher Saturday and performed decently well, but was sent back down after the game. Best of luck to Justin as well.
posted by Doug Gray @ 1:34 PM
7/30 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds were off.
Billings lost 3-1
Justin Turner went 2-4 with a run
Danny Dorn went 3-3 with a double, walk and RBI
Chris Valaika went 1-4
Dayton won 8-6
Michael Griffin went 2-5 with a run and RBI
Jay Bruce went 1-5 with a HR and 4 RBI
Adam Rosales went 2-5
Habelito Hernandez went 3-5 with a double and an RBI
Sarasota had the night off
Chattanooga won 4-0
Ryan Hanigan went 1-4 with an RBI and a walk
Noochie Varner went 1-3 with a run and 2 walks
Javier Colina went 2-5
Chris Dickerson went 2-5 with a HR and 2 RBI
Edward Valdez went 7 innings, allowed 4 hits and a walk with 5 strikeouts
Louisville lost 6-1
Aaron Herr went 1-4
Earl Snyder went 1-4
Matt Kata went 1-3 with a double
posted by Doug Gray @ 11:41 AM
Sunday, July 30, 2006
7/29 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds lost 3-0
Juan Francisco went 2-4
Jacob long went 1-2
Milton Loo went 1-4
Billings won 6-1
Drew Stubbs went 1-4
Chris Valaika went 1-2 with 3 runs and 2 walks
Logan Parker went 2-4 with a triple and 3 RBI
Michael McKennon went 2-3 with a walk and a run
Dayton won 11-2
Eric Eymann went 2-5 with a double and a run
Jay Bruce went 1-5 with 2 runs and an RBI
Adam Rosales went 3-4 with a walk, 2 HR, 4 Runs and 4 RBI. WOW.
BJ Szymanski went 2-5 with a triple and 3 RBI
Travis Wood went 6 innings, allowed 1 run on 3 hits and a walk. He struck out 3.
Sarasota lost 3-0
Tonys Gutierrez went 1-3 with a walk
Trevor Lawhorn went 1-3
Johnny Cueto went 6 innings, allowed 1 run on 5 hits and a walk. He struck out 3.
Chattanooga lost 5-4
Rick Asadoorian went 1-5 with a solo HR
Noochie Varner went 2-3 with a walk, double and a run
Ryan Hanigan went 2-3 with an RBI
Chris Dickerson went 0-2 with a walk and 2 RBI
Louisville lost 5-4
Norris Hopper went 2-4 with a run
Ray Olmedo went 2-4 with 2 runs, a double, triple and a walk
Earl Snyder went 2-4 with a double and RBI
William Bergolla went 2-4
posted by Doug Gray @ 11:00 AM
Saturday, July 29, 2006
7/28 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds game was suspended
Billings lost 9-4
Drew Stubbs went 3-4 with a double, walk, HR and 2 RBI
Justin Turner went 2-5 with a run
Chris Valaika went 2-4 with 2 doubles, a walk and 2 RBI
Dayton lost 4-3
Michael Griffin went 1-4 with a solo HR
Habelito Hernandez went 2-4
Craig Tatum went 2-3 with a double and a walk
Sarasota won 8-5
Jay Garthwaite went 2-5 with a run
Jeremiah Piepkorn went 2-5 with 2 RBI
Trevor Lawhorn went 3-5 with 2 runs and an RBI
Tonys Gutierrez went 2-4 with 2 doubles, a walk, a run and 3 RBI
Chattanooga won 3-2
Rick Asadoorian went 3-4
Joey Votto went 2-4 with a run and a double
Noochie Varner went 1-3 with a run and a walk
Luis Bolivar went 2-3 with a HR and 3 RBI
Camilo Vazquez went 7 innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits, a walk and had 10 strikeouts
David Shafer got his 25th save of the year
Louisville won 6-3, lost 2-1
Game 1: won 6-3 (finish of 7/27 suspended game)
Phil Dumatrait went 6.1 innings, 4 hits, 0 runs, 1 walkl and 4 strikeouts
Norris Hopper went 3-5
Jesse Gutierrez went 1-5 with 2 RBI
Brandon Watson went 1-4 with 2 RBI
Game 2: lost 2-1
Norris Hopper went 2-4 with a double
Brandon Watson went 2-3 with a double
Earl Snyder went 2-3 with an RBI
posted by Doug Gray @ 10:04 AM
Friday, July 28, 2006
Two Billings Mustangs promoted to Dayton
Derrik Lutz was promoted to Dayton earlier this week and it just slipped my mind to talk about it. He actually pitched yesterday for the Dragons.
2nd round pick Sean Watson was also promoted to Dayton. He is with the team, but a roster move has not been made yet.
Does this mean he will take the rotation spot of Zach Ward and Ward gets promoted? Or will Watson come out of the bullpen as a long guy every 5 days?
posted by Doug Gray @ 11:24 AM
7/27 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds lost 3-2
Enmanual Cabrera went 2-5
Angel Cabrera went 2-3
Kevyn Feiner went 1-3 with 2 RBI
Brandon Rice went 3 innings, allowed 1 hit, 0 earned runs, 1 walk and had 4 strikeouts
Billings lost 13-1, won 6-5
Game 1: lost 13-1
The Mustangs had 2 hits. Thats about it.
Game 2: won 6-5
Chris Valaika went 2-3 with a run and RBI
Justin Turner went 2-4 with 2 runs and a double
Chris Heisey went 3-4 with a run, HR and 4 RBI
Dayton won 13-1, lost 3-0
Game 1: won 13-1
Michael Dejesus went 2-4 with a double, 2 runs, walk and RBI
Jay Bruce went 4-5 with 2 doubles, 2 runs and 3 RBI
BJ Szymanski went 3-3 with 3 runs, a double and RBI
Bobby Mosby went 4-5 with 2 doubles, 2 runs and 3 RBI
Game 2: lost 3-0
Adam Rosales went 1-3 with a walk
Habelito Hernandez went 1-3 with a walk
BJ Szymanski went 1-3
Sarasota won 3-0
Paul Janish went 3-5 with 2 runs, a HR and 2 RBI
Jeremiah Piepkorn went 1-4
James Avery went 6 innings, allowed 2 hits, 0 runs, 1 walk and had 3 strikeouts.
Chattanooga lost 5-0
Javier Colina went 1-3
Luis Bolivar went 1-2 with a walk
Homer Bailey went 6 innings, allowed 0 runs on 5 hits, 2 walks and had 8 strikeouts.
Louisville had their game suspended. They were winning 4-3 at the time.
posted by Doug Gray @ 10:30 AM
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Joey Votto on the radio tomorrow
Joey Votto will be on the Lance Mcallister show tomorrow. The show is on the radio from 3pm-6pm in Cincinnati on 1530 AM. You can listen online at www.1530homer.com and click on the listen live link. Just a heads up if anyone wants to listen in. Lance also usually podcasts interviews, so if he does I will also link it.
posted by Doug Gray @ 10:40 PM
7/26 Minor League Articles
GCL Reds won 11-4
Angel Cabrera went 2-5 with a double and a run
Juan Francisco went 2-4 with a walk, 2 runs and 2 RBI
Milton Loo went 3-5 with 2 doubles, 3 runs, a HR and 3 RBI
Eddy Rodriguez went 2-5 with a HR and 2 RBI
Billings lost 7-2
Drew Stubbs went 1-3 with 2 walks
Danny Dorn went 2-4 with a walk
Logan Parker went 0-1 with 2 walks and an RBI
Anthony Esquer went 2-2 with a double, 2 runs and 2 walks
Dayton was winning 3-0 before game was suspended. It will continue tonight as a part of a double header.
Jay Bruce went 1-1 with a double and RBI.
Sarasota went 8-3
Paul Janish went 1-3 with a walk and 2 runs
Jay Garthwaite went 2-3 with a walk, HR and 2 RBI
Chattanooga lost 6-4
Drew Anderson went 1-4 with a double
Luis Bolivar went 1-4 with a double and 2 RBI
Tyler Pelland went 5 innings, allowed 1 run on 2 hits and 4 walks. He struck out 7.
Louisville lost 3-1
Matt Kata had the Bats only hit. He went 1-4 with a double and RBI.
Brandon Claussen went 6 innings, allowed 3 runs on 6 hits and had 3 strikeouts
posted by Doug Gray @ 10:53 AM
Wednesday, July 26, 2006
7/25 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds lost 7-6 in 11 innings
Justin Reed went 1-6 with his first professional HR
Milton Loo went 3-4 with 2 runs, a double, and a walk
Fernando Encarnacion went 2-4 with a double and 2 RBI
Billings won 7-1
Billy Rojo went 2-4 with a walk and 2 doubles
Danny Dorn went 2-5 with a solo HR
Logan Parker went 3-4 with a solo HR and 2 runs
Travis Webb went 5 innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits and 3 strikeouts
Jeremy Burchett went 4 innings, allowed just 1 hit and 2 walks. No runs.
Dayton won 2-1 in 14 innings
Michael DeJesus went 1-4 with a run and 3 walks
Habelito Hernandez went 3-7 with an RBI
BJ Szymanski went 2-6 with a double
Eric Eymann went 3-6 with a run
Sarasota won 6-3
Cody Strait went 1-4 with a double, run and RBI
Paul Janish went 2-5 with a double and an RBI
Jay Garthwaite went 2-5 with a double and a HR
Chattanooga won 3-0
David Ross went 1-3 with a walk (REHAB)
Joey Votto went 2-3 with a double, run and walk
Noochie Varner went 2-4 with 2 runs
Rick Asadoorian went 2-3 with a double, triple, walk and 2 RBI
Edward Valdez went 7.1 innings, allowed 3 hits and 2 walks while striking out 6
Louisville lost 2-1
Norris Hopper went 1-4
Jesse Gutierrez went 2-3 with a solo HR and a walk
Jeff Bannon went 1-3
Steve Kelly went 6.1 innings, allowed 1 earned run on 5 hits and 3 walks.
posted by Doug Gray @ 9:52 AM
Tuesday, July 25, 2006
Please Promote Zach Ward!
Well, Zach Ward pitched tonight and had a rough night to an extent. He pitched 5 innings, and walked 6 batters. He allowed just 3 hits, but only struck out 2. Oh, and he didnt allow a run. His ERA now sits at 2.29 on the season. The Reds really need to promote him, send him to Sarasota or Chattanooga. I dont care which one, but it needs to be done. He has absolutely nothing left to prove in Dayton.
Zach Ward 2006 Season Stats at Dayton
| W | L | IP | H | BB | K | ERA | WHIP |
| 7 | 0 | 114.0 | 74 | 37 | 95 | 2.29 | 0.97 |
Until Zach is promoted, I have decided to put this logo on the right side of the page.
posted by Doug Gray @ 8:04 PM
7/24 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds won 8-7 in 11 innings
Angel Cabrera went 3-6 with 2 runs
Jaun Fransisco went 5-6 with 3 doubles, 2 runs and an RBI
David Scott went 1-1 with 3 walks
Jaun Martinez went 2-3 with a double and 2 RBI
Billings won 14-13
Billy Rojo went 2-5
Chris Valaika went 3-4 with 3 runs, a walk and RBI
Justin Turner went 1-3 with a double, 2 runs and 3 RBI
Daniel Dorn went 2-2 with 2 runs, a double, HR and 3 RBI
Dayton won 9-2
Jay Bruce went 1-1 with a double and RBI. Left game with pulled quad. Said it is nothing serious, may miss 1 game.
Michael DeJesus went 2-4 with a double, walk, 2 runs and an RBI
BJ Szymanski went 3-5 with 2 runs and an RBI
Travis Wood went 6 innings, allowed 2 runs, 3 hits 2 walks and had 11 strikeouts
Sarasota lost 3-2
Cody Strait went 1-4 with a HR
Paul Janish went 2-4 with a HR. No one else had a hit.
Sam Lecure went 6 innings and allowed 3 runs on 5 hits and a walk. He struck out 5.
Chattanooga won 6-2
David Ross went 1-3 with 2 RBI and a walk (REHAB)
Drew Anderson went 3-4 with a run
Joey Votto went 0-3 with 2 walks
Noochie Varner went 2-4 with 2 doubles and a run
Rick Asadoorian went 2-4 with 2 runs and an RBI
Josh Hall went 6 innings, allowed 1 run on 3 hits, 3 walks and 6 strikeouts
Louisville lost 7-3
Brandon Watson went 2-5
Earl Snyder went 1-4 with a triple and RBI
Norris Hopper went 3-4 with an RBI
posted by Doug Gray @ 10:57 AM
Monday, July 24, 2006
Billings Gazette story on Anthony Gressick
http://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2006/07/24/sports/local/25-mustangs.txt
All-American hitter doing good job on the mound for Mustangshttp://www.billingsgazette.net/articles/2006/07/24/sports/local/25-mustangs.txt
By: Mike Scherting
Anthony Gressick doesn't miss it, he claims.
The Billings Mustangs player doesn't miss swinging the lumber, even though he's a two-time all-American designated hitter who led Ohio University in nearly every offensive category this spring before being drafted in the 26th round - as a pitcher - by the Cincinnati Reds in June.
"Not really," the soft-spoken Gressick said when asked if it bothers him that his hitting days are over. "On the days we pitch, we get to take batting practice. We get five swings and five bunts each. It's not a big deal. The other guys are hitting the ball pretty well, so it makes my job that much easier as a pitcher."
It was the hitting that came easy to Gressick.
He led Ohio this spring with 12 multiple-RBI games and he finished as the team leader in runs scored (45), hits (73), doubles (16), home runs (8), RBIs (43), walks (25), slugging (.587) and on-base percentage (.449). His .372 batting average was second on the team and he hit safely in 37 of Ohio's 46 games.
Gressick finished his career ranked third on the program's all-time list in home runs (36), fourth in total bases (384), fifth in doubles (44), and sixth in hits (228) and RBIs (157). Gressick hit nine more home runs in his career than the school's most famous alum - Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt.
Gressick's pitching wasn't bad, either. During a typical weekend series, the 6-foot-3, 200-pounder played right field on Fridays and Saturdays and then pitched on Sundays. He went 4-1 with a 4.47 ERA in nine starts and averaged 8.12 strikeouts per nine innings.
When the Reds drafted Gressick and told him they thought he had a higher ceiling as a pitcher, he didn't object.
"I was just looking for somebody to pick me up, whether it be as a position player or a pitcher," Gressick said. "I was just looking to get my foot in the door and that's what the Reds gave me."
And he's given the Reds reason for optimism.
Through his first four outings as a starter for the Mustangs, Gressick is 2-0 with a 2.74 ERA, though his ERA will jump once the Mustangs conclude a July 5 suspended game with Missoula (Gressick was the starter and gave up four earned runs in two innings before the bad weather hit). The Reds were sold on Gressick's ability in college to throw strikes, and he's shown that so far: he's walked just three batters while striking out 19 in 23 innings.
"He has real good stuff, he has very good mechanics," Mustangs pitching coach Doug Bair said. "He throws a fastball, curveball, slider and change. Right now he's learning how to be a more refined pitcher. He's learning the ins and outs of control of all of his pitches and how to use them in a game."
Gressick has battled back from Tommy John surgery two years ago and the pitcher's work ethic is one of the things that has impressed Mustangs manager Rick Burleson. According to Burleson, no one works harder than Gressick.
"You can tell he's really determined to be successful," Burleson said. "You never hear boo out of the guy. He's really quiet. He usually gives us five solid innings. I've been real happy with the way he goes about his business. Hopefully he can keep it up."
If he does, that'll mean those five batting practice swings he gets on the days he pitches will have to quell any cravings he has to swing the bat.
"I guess they'll have to do," Gressick said with a smile.
posted by Doug Gray @ 8:46 AM
7/23 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds were off
Billings won 2-1
Billy Rojo went 3-4
Chris Valaika went 1-3
Logan Parker went 1-3 with a HR and 2 RBI
Dane Mason went 5 innings, allowed 1 run on 4 hits, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts
Dayton lost 6-5
Michael DeJesus went 2-5 with 2 runs
Michael Griffin went 2-5 with a triple, run and 2 RBI
Adam Rosales went 1-5 with an RBI
Sarasota won 7-5, 5-2 in doubleheader
Game 1: Won 7-5
Cody Strait went 1-3 with a HR and 2 RBI
Paul Janish went 2-4 with an RBI
Jay Garthwaite went 2-4 with 2 runs, a double, HR and 2 RBI
Game 2: Won 5-2
Cody Strait went 3-4 with a run, double, triple and 2 RBI
Tonys Gutierrez went 1-2 with 2 walks and an RBI
Jeremiah Piepkorn went 2-4 with a run
Chattanooga was off
Louisville lost 2-1
Brandon Watson went 1-3 with 2 walks
Matt Kata went 1-3 with a run
William Bergolla went 1-4 with a double and RBI
posted by Doug Gray @ 8:29 AM
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Louisville Courier Journal Story on Brendan Harris and Brandon Watson
www.courier-journal.com
Harris, Watson are enjoying some comforts with Bats
Both dealt with Katrina aftermath
By: Brian BennettWhen Brendan Harris and Brandon Watson joined the Louisville Bats earlier this month, they were grateful for one thing: the ability to go out to eat after a game.
Harris and Watson were teammates on the New Orleans Zephyrs, the first professional team to play in that city after Hurricane Katrina. Although the town of Metairie, where the Zephyrs play, avoided most of the storm damage, the area was far from unaffected.
"Where we were was actually not too bad," Watson said. "But if you went out at all, you could see where the floods were."
With many of the city's residents still living in FEMA trailers, there was little housing available to the players. Many of them doubled up in small apartments, which is rare for Triple-A players.
And finding something to do after a night game? Forget it.
"It's the little amenities you take for granted, like getting something to eat after 8 o'clock," Harris said. "Everything's closed because the work force just isn't there."
But the players didn't complain, knowing that the entire region suffered far greater losses. The Zephyrs have averaged a little more than 5,200 fans per game, and the players were happy to provide some distractions.
"It's nice to give them something to do other than sit around and worry about what's going on," Watson said, "even if it's just for a night."
Both Watson, an outfielder, and Harris, an infielder, were well-regarded prospects in the Washington Nationals/Montreal Expos system. But neither could find a niche with that organization for various reasons.
Harris, 25, began his career as a Chicago Cubs farmhand. He said he played second base and shortstop almost exclusively until he needed to fill in at third in the majors for injured Aramis Ramirez in 2004. Harris was a last-minute add-on in the four-team trade that summer that sent Orlando Cabrera to Boston and Nomar Garciaparra to Chicago.
"I got traded over, and (the Expos) were like, 'So you're a third baseman?' " Harris said. "I said, 'I guess,' even though I played my whole career in the middle. They moved me around a bunch of positions, and I never really got settled at one."
Harris received a September call-up with Montreal that year and said he tried too hard to impress his new team. He batted only .160 in 20 games and thinks he hurt his stock. After being traded to the Reds in another multi-player deal, he hopes to relax and just play his game.
Watson, 24, has averaged more than 20 stolen bases in his minor league career. He had been viewed as the possible answer at center field for the Nationals, and he won the Opening Day job there this season. But after hitting just .179 in his first nine games, he was sent to New Orleans.
"They gave me about two weeks before deciding to go another route," Watson said. "I hold no grudges. If anything, I thank them for the opportunity to play in the major leagues."
Watson hurt his shoulder diving for a ball and missed nearly six weeks. He was finishing up his rehab in Florida when he found out the Nationals had placed him on waivers. The Reds claimed him and sent him to Louisville.
"It was shocking just because of how close I was to getting back to play," he said. "But it happens all the time in baseball, and it's all about what you do after that happens."
www.courier-journal.com
posted by Doug Gray @ 11:49 AM
7/22 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds lost 6-3
Jacob Long went 2-4 with 2 doubles, 2 runs and an RBI
Tyler Hauschild went 1-2 with an RBI
Josh Ravin went 3 innings, allowed 1 run on 1 hit, 1 walks and struck out 3
Billings won 18-5
Drew Stubbs went 1-5 with a HR and 4 RBI
Chris Valaika went 2-5 with a HR and 4 RBI
Daniel Dorn went 2-4 with 3 RBI
Chris Heisey went 3-5 with 2 HR and 3 RBI
Dayton lost 8-4
Michael DeJesus went 1-3 with a run and a walk
Michael Griffin went 1-4 with a double, run and RBI
Bobbly Mosby went 1-4 with an RBI
Sarasota was rained out
Chattanooga won 8-5
Drew Anderson went 2-4 with a double, walk and 2 runs
Joey Votto went 1-5 with a double and 2 RBI
Javier Colina went 3-4 with a HR and 3 RBI
Louisville won 6-4
Ray Olmedo went 2-5 with a triple and 2 runs
Matt Kata went 3-5 with a double and 2 RBI
Jesse Gutierrez went 1-3 with 2 walks, a HR and 2 RBI
William Bergolla went 3-4 with 2 doubles and a walk
Brendan Harris went 2-5 with 2 RBI
posted by Doug Gray @ 11:34 AM
Saturday, July 22, 2006
Reds Minor League System Pitching Leaders
Today we will look at the Pitching Leaders in the system.
Also a side note, GCL Reds and Billings Mustangs will not be a part of this, as they just do not have enough at bats compared to the other 4 teams. Players not currently in the minors also will not apply.
| Player | ERA |
| Zach Ward | 2.39 |
| Homer Bailey | 2.58 |
| Chris Michalak | 2.61 |
| Player | Wins |
| Steve Kelly | 11 |
| Johnny Cueto | 9 |
| Carlos Fisher | 8 |
| Player | Saves |
| David Shafer | 23 |
| Scott Chiasson | 18 |
| Blake Hendley | 15 |
| Player | Strikeouts |
| Homer Bailey | 110 |
| Johnny Cueto | 106 |
| Travis Wood | 95 |
| Player | WHIP |
| Homer Bailey | 0.93 |
| Zach Ward | 0.94 |
| Johnny Cueto | 0.99 |
posted by Doug Gray @ 11:22 AM
Friday, July 21, 2006
July 21 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds won 2-1
Angel Cabrera went 0-1 with 3 walks
Jacob Long went 1-3 with a walk and RBI
Denis Phipps went 2-3 with a walk
Brandon Rice went 4 innings, allowed 2 hits, a walk and 2 strikeouts. He allowed no runs.
Billings lost 2-1
Jason Louwsma went 2-4 with a double and a run
Logan Parker went 1-2 with a triple, walk and RBI
Jordan Smith went 5.2 innings, allowed 1 unearned run on 3 hits, 1 walk and had 3 strikeouts
Dayton lost 4-0
Mike Griffin had the Dragons only hit. He went 1-4.
Sarasota won 8-5
Paul Janish went 2-4 with a walk and 2 runs
Jay Garthwaite went 2-5 with a double and 2 RBI
Tonys Gutierrez went 1-5 with a double and 3 RBI
Chattanooga lost 3-2 in 13 innings
Javon Moran went 2-6
Joey Votto went 1-4 with 2 walks
Anderson Machado went 2-6 with a HR and 2 RBI
Homer Bailey went 6.2 innings, allowed 1 run on 3 hits, 2 walks and had 6 strikeouts.
Louisville won 5-1
Matt Kata went 2-5
Jesse Gutierrez went 1-2 with an RBI and 3 walks
Brendan Harris went 2-4 with a double and a run
Jeff Bannon went 1-5 with a HR and 3 RBI
posted by Doug Gray @ 10:50 PM
Reds Minor League system Hitting Leaders
I figured its about time to do a check up on the Minor League Leaders in the Reds system. Today we will do hitting leaders, tomorrow we will look at pitching leaders. Also a side note, GCL Reds and Billings Mustangs will not be a part of this, as they just do not have enough at bats compared to the other 4 teams. Players not currently in the minors also will not apply.
| Player | Batting Average |
| Joey Votto | .328 |
| Javon Moran | .323 |
| Norris Hopper | .319 |
| Player | RBI |
| Jay Bruce | 60 |
| Joey Votto | 59 |
| Noochie Varner | 59 |
| Player | Hits |
| Joey Votto | 119 |
| Jay Bruce | 111 |
| Michael Griffin | 101 |
| Player | Doubles |
| Jay Bruce | 36 |
| Joey Votto | 31 |
| Michael Griffin/Cody Strait | 26 |
| Player | HR |
| Joey Votto | 19 |
| Jay Bruce/Earl Snyder | 13 |
| BJ Szymanski | 13 |
| Player | Stolen Bases |
| Cody Strait | 33 |
| Marland Williams | 18 |
| Norris Hopper | 17 |
| Player | On Base % |
| Joey Votto | .405 |
| Jay Bruce | .383 |
| Jesse Gutierrez | .383 |
| Player | SLG % |
| Joey Votto | .581 |
| Jay Bruce | .554 |
| Aaron Herr | .516 |
posted by Doug Gray @ 11:56 AM
Thursday, July 20, 2006
7/20 Minor League Game Articles
GCL Reds lost 3-2
Milton Loo went 2-3 with an RBI
Daryl Thompson went 3.2 innings with 2 hits, 0 runs 1 walk and 5 strikeouts
Billings won 6-4
Drew Stubbs went 3-5 with a double and a run
Billy Rojo went 3-5 with an RBI
Chris Valaika went 2-5 with a HR and 2 RBI
Justin Turner went 2-4 with an RBI
Dayton lost 4-2
Jay Bruce went 2-4 with a run
Craig Tatum went 1-3 with a double and an RBI
Bobby Mosby went 1-4 with an RBI
Zach Ward went 6 innings, allowed 1 earned run on 4 hits, 2 walks and 2 strikeouts
Sarasota lost 9-5
Jeremiah Piepkorn went 4-4 with 2 runs and a double
Jay Garthwaite went 2-4 with a double, run and RBI
Cody Strait went 1-3 with 2 RBI and a walk
Chattanooga won 6-1
Joey Votto went 2-4 with a run and a walk
Noochie Carner went 2-4 with 2 RBI
Miguel Perez went 2-5 with a run
Rick Asadoorian went 2-4 with 2 runs, a double and a HR
Tyler Pelland went 5.2 innings, allowed 1 run on 2 hits and 3 walks. He struck out 3.