5/14/25 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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Written by Steve Potter
International League (AAA) - Lehigh Valley 18 (29-12) Syracuse 8 (18-23) - ten innings
NBT Bank Stadium - Syracuse, NY
Scoring Summary :
A single and two doubles scored two runs for Syracuse in the second inning.
Gabriel Rincones Jr and Buddy Kennedy hit back to back home runs in the top of the fourth.
Joey Meneses hit a three run home run in the third inning. Two singles, a double and ground out scored two more runs in the bottom of the fourth inning.
In the fifth Rafael Lantigua walked, Justin Crawford doubled and Otto Kemp was hit by a pitch. Gabriel Rincones Jr hit a grand slam home run.
Two singles and a sacrifice bunt scored a run for Syracuse in the bottom of the fifth.
Cal Stevenson singled in the eighth inning and scored on a home run by Rodolfo Castro.
The game went into extra innings.
Garrett Stubbs was the placed runner in the top of the tenth. Oscar Mercado walked, Cal Stevenson put down a sacrifice bunt and reached base on a fielding error. Rafael Lantigua doubled to score two runs. Otto Kemp singled to score another. Gabriel Rincones Jr was intentionally walked. Buddy Kennedy singled to score two runs. Garrett Stubbs hit a three run home run. The Mets then put a position player on the mound - Oscar Mercado reached on an error - he scored on a home run by Cal Stevenson. A ten run inning!
At Bat : 18 R, 12 H, 8 BB, 8 K’s
Gabriel Rincones Jr hit two home runs, walked three times, scored three runs and posted five RBIs. Otto Kemp had two hits (singles) and scored twice. Buddy Kennedy had two hits (single & HR), scored twice and had three RBIs. Cal Stevenson had two hits (single & HR) with a walk, three runs scored and two RBIs. Garrett Stubbs hit a three run home run. Rodolfo Castro hit a two run home run. Rafael Lantigua doubled, walked twice, scored twice and had two RBIs. Justin Crawford doubled.
On The Hill : 8 R, 11 H, 4 BB, 7 K’s
RH Alan Rangel - 3 IP, 5 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 2 K’s - 59 pitches - 34 strikes
RH Nicholas Padilla - 1 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 21 pitches - 13 strikes
RH Koyo Aoyagi - 1 IP, 1 unearned R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 21 pitches - 12 strikes
LH Nick Vespi - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 19 pitches - 14 strikes
RH Guillo Zuniga - 1.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 32 pitches - 22 strikes
RH Brett de Geus - 2 perfect IP - 2 ground outs, 3 fly balls, 1 K - 20 pitches - 14 strikes
An Interesting Tidbit :
Some folks on Social Media have posted statements saying that Otto Kemp struggles hitting off speed pitches - I went thru everyone of his AB’s this year and that’s just inaccurate - here’s the data - just throwing some actual factual data at ya rather than hearsay 🤦♂️.
Otto Kemp’s 2025 AB Breakdown (based on the pitch that concluded each AB)
Overall : 51 for 156 - .327
Fastballs : 19 for 62 - .306
12 outs in the air
12 outs on the ground
19 hits
5 HR
19 K’s
Off-Speed : 32 for 94 - .340
21 outs in the air
10 outs on the ground
32 hits
5 HR
31 K’s
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
MAJOR LAZAR STRESS TEST: Max Lazar has only appeared in games this year in the seventh inning or later. He has earned a decision in six of his past eight outings (2-2, 2 saves). In one of the two games he didn't get a decision in was still technically a blown save as he allowed two inherited runners to score, tying the game. On the year, Lazar has allowed just a .189 OPP AVG and is tied for third in the league with six outings in late/close situations, where he's struck out eight. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League (AA) - Reading 2 (10-21) New Hampshire 1 (14-19)
FirstEnergy Stadium - Reading, PA
Scoring Summary :
Yohendrick Pinango homered in the first inning.
Aidan Miller reached on a fielding error in the seventh inning, Seth Beer walked and Keaton Anthony loaded the bases with an infield single. Hendry Mendez hit a sacrifice fly to score Miller. Leandro Pineda walked and then Cade Fergus was hit by a pitch to score a run.
At Bat : 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s
Aidan Miller, Keaton Anthony and Hendry Mendez singled.
On The Hill : 1 R, 5 H, 4 BB, 8 K’s
RH Moises Chace - 1.2 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 34 pitches - 21 strikes - left the game after calling for the trainer to come out to mound - he grabbed his arm, was in pain - looked like possible elbow issue.
RH Mitch Neunborn - 2.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 3 K’s - 38 pitches - 26 strikes
RH Tommy McCollum - 2 perfect IP - 1 K, 5 ground outs - 27 pitches - 19 strikes
RH Travis Kuhn - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 BB, 1 K - 32 pitches - 18 strikes
RH Nelson Alvarez - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 20 pitches - 15 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Starting Stat : Braeden Fausnaught’s win on Sunday marked just the second time this season a Fightin Phils’ starting pitcher has earned a win in a game. The other instance was when Jean Cabrera did it on Apr. 16 against Binghamton. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League (High A) - Wilmington 7 (11-23) Jersey Shore 2 (12-20)
Frawley Stadium - Wilmington, DE
Scoring Summary :
Pierce Bennett homered in the first inning.
Wilmington scored five runs in the first inning on three walks, two singles singles, a sacrifice fly and a double.
Bryson Ware doubled in the second inning and scored on a single by Cole Roberts.
Three singles scored a run for Wilmington in the bottom of the second.
Two singles and a sacrifice fly scored a run for Wilmington in the fourth.
At Bat : 2 R, 7 H, 3 BB, 12 K’s
Pierce Bennett had two hits (single & HR). Bryson Ware doubled.
On The Hill : 7 R, 13 H, 4 BB, 5 K’s
RH Casey Steward - 4.2 IP, 7 R, 12 H, 4 BB, 2 K’s - 87 pitches - 56 strikes
RH Ethan Chenault - 1/3 IP - retired the only batter he faced - 3 pitches - 2 strikes
RH Augusto Calderon - 1 perfect IP - 1 K - 10 pitches - 6 strikes
RH Luke Russo - 1 perfect IP - 2 K’s - 9 pitches - 7 strikes
RH Estibenzon Jimenez - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 11 pitches - 8 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Greg Brodzinski (158-136) is now within two wins of 2017-18 manager Marty Malloy for the most wins in club history.
BlueClaws Managerial Wins (Reg Season) :
Marty Malloy (2017-18) 160-117
Greg Brodzinski (2023-25) 158-135
Steve Roadcap (2007-08) 149-125
Shawn Williams (2015-16) 147-131
PJ Forbes (2004-05) 127-148
Mickey Morandini (2012-13) 118-146
Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League (Low A) - Lakeland 2 (19-15) Clearwater 1 (19-16)
BayCare Ballpark - Clearwater, FL
Scoring Summary :
Jackson Strong homered for Lakeland in the fifth inning. A couple of walks, wild pitch, ground out and wild pitch scored a run for them in the sixth inning.
Brady Day walked in the seventh, stole second and scored on a single by Carter Mathison.
At Bat : 1 R, 5 H, 2 BB, 9 K’s
Brady Day singled & walked.
On The Hill : 2 R, 7 H, 5 BB, 8 K’s
RH Luke Gabrysh - 5 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s - 71 pitches - 46 strikes
RH Marcus Morgan - 2/3 IP, 1 R, 0 H, 1 HB, 3 BB, 0 K’s - 22 pitches - 6 strikes
RH Gabriel Barbosa - 2.1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 35 pitches - 26 strikes
RH Titan Hayes - 2/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 9 pitches - 5 strikes - ejected (there was a bench clearing earlier in game where both benches were warned but Hayes clearly did not hit the batter in the 9th inning intentionally - manager Marty Malloy was also ejected.
RH Adilson Peralta - 1/3 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 9 pitches - 5 strikes
Defensive Standout :
Catcher Kodey Shojinaga threw out three would be base stealers at second base.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Last night Reese Dutton became the fourth Threshers starter to strikeout seven batters in a game...Griffin Burkholder's first career home run was an inside-the-park homer...Aroon Escobar recorded his sixth three-hit game of the season...Day has five multi-hit games in his past six starts...Avery Owusu-Asiedu has now reached safely in 12 consecutive games. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
Gabriel Rincones Jr - photo by Cheryl Pursell
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