– Covering June 4th – June 10th games — *Rain shortened week for both Tampa and Charleston*
Pitcher:
Brett Marshall, 22, RHP, AA
12 IP, 12 K, 4 BB, 13 H, 5 ER, 1 HR
Notable: 22 K over last 24 IP
This is Marshall’s 2nd MLPW of the season, as he delivered a solid 2-start week with plenty of groundballs. For the season, he has a groundout/airout ratio of 1.22, and we know how the organization feels about groundball pitchers.
Yet, as we highlighted in Brett’s previous MLPW win, he’s experienced a sizable decrease in strikeouts since he made the move to Double-A Trenton. His 5.65 K/9 (compared to 7.31 K/9 last season) means he’s relying more on his fielders and the luck of the bouncing ball — he’s certainly benefited from a .263 BABIP. The ERA is impressive at 2.64, but his FIP entering his June 10th start was 4.22 — which reflects the lack of strikeouts.
He’s having a solid season, no doubt, but we’d like to see him missing bats like he did in Tampa (A+).
Hitter:
Jose Pirela, 22, RHB Utility, AA
.444/.516/.518 in 31 PAs, 2 SBs
Notable: Suffered a concussion in April, which kept him out until late May.
The 22-year old Pirela has gone berserk in his second go-around at Trenton. After this past week’s performance, the Venezuelan is hitting .380/.451/.563 in 83 PAs. Pirela missed a month and half of the season, after suffering from a concussion from a pitch to the head.
To put this performance in perspective, Pirela is a career .264/.333/.368 since making his Yankee debut in the Dominican Summer League in 2007, so a significant cooling is likely in order. Plus, he has a sky-high BABIP of .431. But, what a return from injury he’s having. Until this point, he’s never been regarded as a real prospect, but maybe a utility rule could be in his future.
Honorable Mentions:
Shane Greene, 23, RHP, A+
6 IP, 8 K, 0 BB, 0 H, 0 ER
6 perfect innings against the Daytona Cubs on June 9th
Mark Montgomery, 21, RHP, A+
2 IP, 3 K, 0 BB, 2 H, 0 ER
Finished Greene’s perfect outing, 46 K in 28.2 IP — ridiculous.
Dante Bichette Jr, 19, RHB 3B, A
.435/.435/.565 in 23 PAs
The best week of Dante’s otherwise slow season to date: .266/.350/.330
Mason Williams, 20, LHB CF, A
.429/.478/.619 in 23 PAs, 2 SBs
Impressing with a .306/.362/.471 season line
In the ‘Rick Ankiel Syndrome’ Category…
Dellin Betances, 24, RHP, AAA
9.2 IP, 12 K, 10 BB, 10 H, 10 ER, 2 HR
Over 2 starts — season: 62.1 IP, 57 K, 56 BB
9 Comments
Moshe Mandel June 11, 2012 23:35
Betances sucks.
moses alou June 11, 2012 23:52
moishe
Mike Asxia June 12, 2012 00:03
Moshe swallows.
BEXY June 13, 2012 15:30
ID SWALLOW MIKES SHIRTSEY
tough truth June 12, 2012 00:18
Betances is a scrub. One great year, then couldn’t stop getting people on base.
Speaking of one year results. Can we put Dante Jr in the had a great year beating up crap competition group? He’s had roughly the same PA’s as last year with practically a .300 drop in OPS.
Vin June 12, 2012 08:30
It’s too early to write off Bichette. Not sure if that’s what you’re doing. He’s only 19. Let’s see how he finishes the year.
CJ June 12, 2012 10:11
Mark Montgomery = Beast
Bird June 13, 2012 15:14
That Marshall kids got all the tools….he just has to polish em up….trust me i helped build the kid!!! #Bigbrother
DormantUlcer June 13, 2012 15:31
Betances joins a long line of failed hyped prospects.