5/3/25 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
- 4 hours ago
- 5 min read
International League ( AAA ) - Rochester (7-23) Lehigh Valley (22-9) - PPD - Rain
Innovative Field - Rochester, NY
Eastern League ( AA ) - Harrisburg 9 (13-13) Reading 1 (6-18) - six innings - rain shortened
Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium
Scoring Summary :
A single and double scored a run for Harrisburg in the first inning. Cayden Wallace hit a two run home run. Jeremy De La Rosa went back to back.
Keaton Anthony doubled in the bottom of the first, he scored on a double by Felix Reyes.
A walk and two singles scored a run for Harrisburg in the third inning.
Two singles, a fielding error (Keaton Anthony) and throwing error (Andrick Nava) scored two runs for Harrisburg in the fourth.
Phillip Glasser homered for Harrisburg in the sixth inning. A walk and triple scored another.
The game went into rain delay in the middle of the sixth.
At Bat : 1 R, 3 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s
Keaton Anthony and Felix Reyes each doubled.
On The Hill : 9 R, 12 H, 2 BB, 7 K’s
RH Gabe Mosser - 5 IP, 7 R - 5 earned, 10 H, 1 BB, 6 K’s - 94 pitches - 59 strikes
RH Gunner Mayer - 1 IP, 2 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 24 pitches - 14 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
This Day in Baseballtown History : May 3, 2012: At Manchester, Reading rallies from an early 5-0 deficit, capping their comeback with a 3-run 9th as they beat New Hampshire, 8-6. Michael Spidale ties the game with an RBI single and Tug Hulett’s 2-out single plates Jiwan James and Spidale with the winning runs. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Hudson Valley 5 (18-8) Jersey Shore 4 (9-16)
Heritage Financial Park - Wappingers Falls, NY
Scoring Summary :
Pierce Bennett reached on a fielding error in the third inning. He went to third on a single by Zach Arnold and scored on a force out by Carson DeMartini.
Three doubles scored two runs for HV in the bottom of the third.
A double and single scored a run for HV in the seventh.
Devin Saltiban reached on a fielding error in the eighth inning and scored on a double by Paul McIntosh. McIntosh advanced to third on a balk and scored on a single by Dylan Campbell.
Jordan Viars homered in the ninth inning.
Hudson Valley scored a run in the ninth on two doubles. Two walks and a single scored the game winner.
At Bat : 4 R, 8 H, 3 BB, 7 K’s
Paul McIntosh had two hits (single & double). Jordan Viars homered.
On The Hill : 5 R, 12 H, 4 BB, 10 K’s
RH Micah Ottenbreit - 3.2 IP, 2 R, 4 H, 1 HB, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 67 pitches - 42 strikes
RH Luis Avila - 1.1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 17 pitches - 11 strikes
RH Estibenzon Jimenez - 3 IP, 1 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 5 K’s - 47 pitches - 34 strikes
RH Jaydenn Estanista - 2/3 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 2 BB, 0 K’s - 29 pitches - 16 walks
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
Salti-GONE…2B Devin Saltiban has back to back three-hit games, including a Thursday home run and two doubles on Friday…He has two home runs so far this year, one on Sunday and one on Thursday…He also had three hits on 4/24 (10 for last 27 with four doubles and two home runs after a 2-30 stretch with 13 strikeouts)…Saltiban hit 17 home runs last year with Clearwater
(plus one on rehab with the FCL Phillies)…A 3rd round pick in 2023 (Hilo HS in Hilo, Hawaii), he is the #9 prospect in the system per MLB Pipeline. - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Clearwater 7 (14-12) Bradenton 2 (11-15)
BayCare Ballpark - Clearwater, FL
Scoring Summary :
Dante Nori walked in the first inning, went to second on a wild pitch and scored when Eduardo Tait doubled off the center field wall. Raider Tello singled. Brady Day doubled to score Tait.
A double, single and sacrifice fly scored a run for Bradenton in the third inning.
Raider Tello doubled in the bottom of the third, went to third base on a ground out and scored on a ground out by Kodey Shojinaga.
A double and single scored a run for Bradenton in the fourth.
Kodey Shojinaga reached on an error in the sixth, Carter Mathison and Avery Owusu-Asiedu singled to load the bases. Nolan Beltran hit a grand slam home run!
At Bat : 7 R, 10 H, 4 BB, 8 K’s
Nolan Beltran had two hits (single & Grand Slam HR) with four RBIs and a run scored. Raider Tello had two hits (single & double). Brady Day, Aroon Escobar and Eduardo Tait each doubled. Escobar walked twice.
On The Hill : 2 R, 8 H, 2 BB, 13 K’s
RH Sam Highfill - 3.2 IP, 2 R, 7 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 68 pitches - 49 strikes
RH Gabriel Barbosa - 2.1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 29 pitches - 22 strikes
LH Kevin Warunek - 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 33 pitches - 19 strikes
LH Erubiel Armenta - 1 perfect IP - 3 K’s - 12 pitches - 11 strikes
Florida Complex League (Rookie) - Blue Jays 7 Phillies 4
Roberts Field - Carpenter Complex - Clearwater, FL
Scoring Summary :
The Blue Jays plated all seven of their runs in the first inning on seven hits (five singles and two doubles), a walk and sacrifice fly. They hit the ball very hard against starter Brad Pacheco almost as if they knew what pitch was coming 🤔.
John Spikerman walked in the third inning, went to second on a ground out and scored on a single by Angel Mata.
Yhoan Escalona reached base on a fielding error in the sixth and scored on a triple by Manolfi Jimenez. Jorge Julio grounded out to score Jimenez.
Nikau Pouaka Grego walked in the ninth and scored on a double by Isaias Dipre.
At Bat : 4 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 11 K’s
Manolfi Jimenez had two hits (single & triple) while Isaias Dipre doubled.
On The Hill : 7 R, 12 H, 1 BB, 7 K’s
RH Brad Pacheco - 1/3 IP, 7 R, 6 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s
RH Maxwell Hernandez 2.2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s
LH Angel Liranzo - 3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s
RH Orlando Gonzalez - 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 1 K
RH Adilson Peralta - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K
Defensive Gems :
Catcher Alirio Ferrebus showed off his arm strength by throwing out two runners at second base. Shortstop Meylin De Leon impressed with his arm, particularly on a 4-6-3 double play turn. I rarely comment on the other team but Jays shortstop Dariel Ramon was excellent defensively in the game.
System Transactions :
Jersey Shore : LHP Danny Wilkinson transferred from 7-day to 60-day IL
Clearwater : LHP Erik Ritchie placed on development list
FCL Phillies : C Yhoan Escalona transferred from Clearwater, OF Jaeden Calderon put on seven day IL, C Angel Mata sent on rehab assignment from Clearwater, OF John Spikerman sent on assignment from Jersey Shore, RHP Orlando Gonzalez sent on rehab assignment from Clearwater. RHP Wilmer Blanco placed on seven day IL, RHP Naoel Mejia placed on sixty day IL.
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
Note : I've partnered with Fanatics on Phillies Merchandise - if you would like to help support my website and articles here's a link to order merchandise - I get a small commission on any sales - thanks for the support.