5/23/26 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
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Compiled and written by Steve Potter
International League (AAA) - Lehigh Valley 5 (23-27) SWB 4 (25-23)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
How they scored :
A walk, two stolen bases and fielders choice ground ball scored a run for SWB in the third inning. Two doubles scored a run for them in the fourth inning.
Liover Peguero and Carter Kieboom each singled in the bottom of the fourth, Christian Cairo walked. Dylan Carlson and Dylan Moore each walked to score a run. Paul McIntosh hit a sacrifice fly to score a run. Felix Reyes singled to score a run. Bryan De La Cruz reached base on a fielding error (third baseman) on which a run scored.
SWB scored two runs in the fifth on a walk, two singles and a sacrifice fly.
At Bat : 5 R, 3 H, 8 BB, 11 K’s
Felix Reyes singled, walked, had an RBI and scored a run. Dylan Moore walked twice.
On The Hill : 4 R, 6 H, 3 BB, 8 K’s
RH Chuck King - 5 IP, 4 R, 4 H, 3 BB, 5 K’s - 84 pitches - 54 strikes
RH Jackson Rutledge - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 26 pitches - 17 strikes
RH Lou Trivino - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 13 pitches - 8 strikes
RH Nolan Hoffman - 1 perfect IP, 2 K’s - 18 pitches - 11 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
NEED FOR SNEAD: Added to the roster at the start of the week, Kirby Snead has made a good first impression, getting the win on Saturday after striking out the only man he faced on Friday. It's Snead's first win in affiliated baseball since September 5, 2024 when he was with the Tacoma Rainiers. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League (AA) - Reading 7 (21-23) Portland 3 (21-22) - 1 PM start
Portland, ME - Delta Dental Park
How they scored :
Portland scored a run in the third inning on two singles, a fielding error (Raylin Heredia) and a throwing error (Dylan Campbell). Three singles scored a run for them in the sixth inning.
Dylan Campbell singled to lead off the seventh, Aroon Escobar walked. Raylin Heredia doubled to score Campbell. Alex Binelas walked. Jordan Dissin singled to score two runs. Bryson Ware hit a three run home run.
Franklin Arias homered for Portland in the bottom of the seventh.
At Bat : 7 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 11 K’s
Dante Nori had two hits (single & double). Raylin Heredia doubled. Bryson Ware hit a three run home run. Jordan Dissin singled, walked and posted two RBIs.
On The Hill : 3 R, 12 H, 0 BB, 10 K’s
LH Adam Seminares - 6 IP, 2 R - 1 earned, 7 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 6 K’s -94 pitches65 strikes
RH Colin Peluse - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 21 pitches - 12 strikes
RH Christian McGowan - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 15 pitches - 10 strikes
RH Alex McFarlane - 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 20 pitches - 14 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
This Day in Baseballtown History - May 23, 2019: At Richmond, Bailey Falter earns the win with six-shutout innings and strikeouts, while adding two hits and a run scored at the plate. Mickey Moniak had two hits, two runs, a double and two RBI. Austin Listi also drove in two runs in the win. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League (High A) - Jersey Shore (18-24) Wilmington (22-20).
Wilmington, DE - Frawley Stadium - PPD - Rain
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Luke Claws-Walker…Luke Davis had two three walk games last week against Greensboro and has four multi-walk games already in May, where he has 15 walks total (he had 12 in April)…Davis tied a BlueClaws record with four walks in a game last year in Greensboro…In 2025, he drew 70 walks in 287 plate appearances, including 33 walks in just 132 plate appearances with Jersey Shore…He is 8-35 so far in May with both of his home runs, seven RBIs, and two doubles, and his 15 walks…He homered on both May 3rd and May 6th. Davis, a switch hitter, had five home runs last year including two with the BlueClaws where he opened the season…He signed as a non-drafted free agent in 2024 from Long Beach City College (CA). - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League (Low A) - Clearwater 8 (26-18) Tampa 6 (21-23)
Tampa, FL - George M. Steinbrenner Field
How they scored :
Tampa scored a first inning run on a walk, stolen base, throwing error (Alirio Ferrebus) and RBI single. Hans Montero homered for them in the third inning. Montero homered again in the fifth inning.
Juan Villavicencio singled to lead off the seventh, Jonathan Hogart doubled. Angel Mata singled to score a run. Jaeden Calderon singled to score a run.
Jackson Lovich homered for Tampa in the bottom of the seventh.
Matthew Ferrara doubled off the center field wall to lead off the ninth inning. Jonathan Hogart walked. Tyler Pettorini pinch ran for Hogart. Angel Mata put down a sacrifice bunt to move them up a base. Jaeden Calderon reached on an infield single, Ferrara scored. Robert Phelps hit a sacrifice fly to score the game tying run.
The skies opened in a classic Florida style rain storm and the game went into delay.
It was a short delay - when play resumed a wild pitch scored Calderon. Griffin Burkholder walked, he scored on a home run by Keaton Anthony. Alirio Ferrebus went back to back! A six run inning.
Hans Montero hit his third home run of the game for Tampa in the bottom of the ninth, this one a two run tater.
At Bat : 8 R, 14 H, 3 BB, 12 K’s
Juan Villavicencio had three hits (singles). Keaton Anthony had two hits (single & HR) with two RBIs. Robert Phelps and Jaeaden Calderon each had two hits (singles). Griffin Burkholder, Matthew Ferrara and Jonathan Hogart each doubled. Calderon had two RBIs. Alirio Ferrebus homered.
On The Hill : 6 R, 10 H, 3 BB, 12 K’s
LH Cade Obermueller - 1 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 3 K’s - 32 pitches - 16 strikes
RH Andrew Bechtold - 1.1 perfect IP, 1 K - 13 pitches - 9 strikes
LH Kevin Warunek - 2/3 IP, 1 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 14 pitches - 11 strikes
RH Ramon Marquez - 5 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 0 BB, 7 K’s - 64 pitches - 47 strikes
RH Marty Gair - 1 IP, 2 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 19 pitches - 10 strikes - FB 98-100 mph
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
SHARK BAIT (OOH HA HA): last night Alirio Ferrebus extended his on-base streak to 19 consecutive games...He is averaging over one RBI per game during that span...Cody Bowker has struck out five or more batters in all but two of his first nine professional pitching appearances... Manolfi Jimenez’s two home runs have either tied the game or given the Threshers the lead...Juan Villavicencio is now tied with Matt Ferrara for 2nd in the FSL with four triples. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Florida Complex League (Short Season) - Yankees 11 (9-7) Phillies 8 (5-11)
Tampa, FL - Yankee Complex
How they scored :
Esterling Rodriguez singled in the second inning, three walks (Jalvin Arias, Jonathan Alcantara & Romeli Espinosa) followed to plate a run.
The Yankees scored five runs in the bottom of the second inning on a single, two doubles, triple and two run home run (Wilberson De Pena). They scored two more runs in the fourth on three singles and a sacrifice fly. They scored four runs in the sixth inning on a single, two walks and a grand slam home run by Wilberson De Pena.
Anderson Araujo walked in the seventh, Jack Barker singled. Victor Cardoza hit a sacrifice fly to score a run. A wild pitch allowed another run to score.
The Yankees used a catcher to pitch the ninth inning. Jack Barker and Victor Cardoza walked to start the ninth, Guillermo Rosario singled to score a run. Esterling Rodriguez singled to score a run. Jonathan Alcantara hit a three run home run.
At Bat : 8 R, 9 H, 9 BB, 14 K’s
Romeli Espinosa, Esterling Rodriguez and Guillermo Rosario each had two hits (singles). Jack Barker singled and walked twice. Jonathan Alcantara hit a three run home run and walked. Jalvin Arias walked three times.
On The Hill : 11 R, 13 H, 4 BB, 5 K’s
RH Luis Gonzalez - 3 IP, 5 R, 7 H, 1 HB, 1 BB, 2 K’s
RH Patrick Crotty - pro debut - 1 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s
LH Raymon Rosario - 1.1 IP, 4 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 1 K
RH Eligio Arias - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K
LH Yordanis Guerra - 1.2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 HB, 0 BB, 1 K
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/fcl-phillies-vs-fcl-yankees/2026/05/23/843866/final/box
System Transactions :
Reading - RHP Andrew Baker has been traded to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for international signing bonus pool space (retroactive to 5/22).
Jersey Shore - OF John Spikerman placed on the 7-Day IL (retroactive to 5/21) with a Ankle Sprain
Clearwater - LHP Cade Obermueller reinstated from the 7-Day IL. RHP Cole Gilley placed on the Development List (retroactive to 5/21)
FCL - RHP Jesus Montiel placed on the 7-Day IL (retroactive to 5/21) with Shoulder Discomfort
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