6/17/25 : Minor League Roundup
- Steve Potter
- Jun 17
- 6 min read
International League ( AAA ) - Rochester 3 (23-45) Lehigh Valley 1 (46-24)
Allentown, PA - Coca-Cola Park
At Bat : 1 R, 4 H, 4 BB, 11 K’s
Keaton Anthony had two hits (single & double) with an RBI - the double just missed getting out of the yard as it hit high off the right field wall.
On The Hill : 3 R, 7 H, 2 BB, 7 K’s
RH Alan Rangel - 6.2 IP, 3 R - 2 earned, 6 H, 1 BB, 5 K’s - 94 pitches -68 strikes
LH Nick Vespi - 1/3 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s - 14 pitches - 6 strikes
RH Devin Sweet - 1 perfect IP - 1 K - 8 pitches - 5 strikes
RH Daniel Robert - 1 perfect IP - 1 K - 12 pitches - 8 strikes
First time we’ve seen it 😳 :
Oscar Mercado challenged a pitch in the eighth inning but because he was advised by someone in the dugout to do so it was denied and then he was ruled out on a pitch clock violation. Apparently there’s a rule for that - who knew 🥸.
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
THE SIMS 46: Lucas Sims hasn't allowed a run in his first 7.1 innings as an IronPig. Since signing as an MiLB FA, Sims has reworked his arsenal. With the Nationals, Sims was 44% 4SFB and 44% Sweeper. With the 'Pigs, Sims has been 35% sweeper, 31.5% cutter, 20% 4SFB, and 10% curveball. - Sam Jellinek - Manager, Broadcasting & Media Relations - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Eastern League ( AA ) - Reading 7 (24-38) Hartford 4 (32-32)
Reading, PA - First Energy Stadium
At Bat : 7 R, 11 H, 5 BB, 8 K’s
Caleb Ricketts hit two home runs and drove in three runs. Leandro Pineda doubled and hit a two run home run. Seth Beer and Nick Dunn doubled. Carson DeMartini walked twice and scored two runs. Felix Reyes and Alex Binelas each two hits (singles).
On The Hill : 4 R, 8 H, 4 BB, 9 K’s
LH Braeden Fausnaught - 3 IP, 1 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 3 K’s - 62 pitches - 38 strikes
RH Nelson Alvarez - 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 1 BB, 1 K - 28 pitches - 17 strikes
RH Andrew Bechtold - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s - 27 pitches - 15 strikes
RH Jack Dallas - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 14 pitches - 9 strikes
RH Tommy McCollum - 1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 3 K’s - 21 pitches - 14 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
This Day in Baseballtown History : June 17, 1971: At Reading, Mike Schmidt makes his professional debut, playing shortstop for Philadelphia in an exhibition game against the R-Phils. His solo home run to left field in the 7th inning provides the winning run in a 4-3 decision for the big club. - Jake Starr - Reading Director of PR/Media Relations, Client Fulfillment & Broadcaster
South Atlantic League ( High A ) - Jersey Shore 1 (25-37). Hudson Valley 0 (37-26)
Lakewood, NJ - Shoretown Ballpark
At Bat : 1 R, 4 H, 2 BB, 8 K’s
Dylan Campbell singled, stole a base and drove in a run.
On The Hill : 0 R, 5 H, 0 BB, 7 K’s
RH Estibenzon Jimenez - 6 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 4 K’s - 79 pitches - 60 strikes - was outstanding 👀
RH Braydon Tucker - 1 perfect IP - 7 pitches - 5 strikes
RH Andrew Baker - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 13 pitches - 8 strikes
RH Saul Teran - 1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s - 20 pitches - 13 strikes
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
The Claws and the Gades…The BlueClaws welcome in Hudson Valley for their third series of the season…The Renegades won the first series of the season 2-1 and then took three of five in May…This is their first visit to ShoreTown Ballpark this season and they will return next from July 19-21…On Friday, the BlueClaws will play as the Jersey Shore Locals and the Renegades will play as The Bennys. - Greg Giombarrese - Vice President - Communications - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
Florida State League ( Low A ) - Clearwater 2 (35-29) Dunedin 0 (33-30)
Clearwater, FL - BayCare BallPark
At Bat : 2 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 5 K’s
Joel Dragoo doubled. Alirio Ferrebus hit a two run home run. Eduardo Tait walked twice.
On The Hill : 0 R, 5 H, 4 BB, 7 K’s
RH Gabriel Barbosa - 4.1 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 3 BB, 2 K’s - 74 pitches - 52 strikes
RH Eli Trop - 1 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 2 HB, 0 BB, 0 K’s - 18 pitches - 10 strikes
RH Zack Tukis - 2.2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 4 K’s - 38 pitches - 23 strikes
RH Jose Pena Jr - 1 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 0 BB, 1 K - 8 pitches - 6 strikes - 5th save
Did Ya Know 🧐 :
José Rodríguez has recorded at least one hit in each game of both series’ he has played with the Threshers (seven consecutive games) ...Avery Owusu-Asiedu has walked and scored in each of the last three games. - Josh Sperber - Clearwater Threshers Broadcaster
Florida Complex League (Short Season) - Yankees 5 (16-17) Phillies 4 (11-22) - twelve innings
Clearwater, FL - Carpenter Complex
At Bat : 4 R, 6 H, 5 BB, 15 K’s
Manolfi Jimenez hit two doubles, Juan Villavicencio, Isaias Dipre and Angel Mata each doubled.
On The Hill : 5 R, 6 H, 4 BB, 11 K’s
RH Guissepe Velasquez - 5 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 0 BB, 6 K’s - he was excellent - now has a 0.54 ERA in 5 rehab appearances (16.2 IP).
RH Eligio Arias - 2 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 3 BB, 3 K’s - the big guy has strikeout stuff when he’s able to throw strikes
RH Joel Heredia - 2 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s
RH Josbel Garcia - 3 IP, 4 R - 1 earned, 3 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/fcl-yankees-vs-fcl-phillies/2025/06/17/807336/final/box
Dominican Summer League (Short Season) - Phillies Red 8 (7-5) Mets Blue 7 (2-9) - eight innings
Mets Complex
At Bat : 8 R, 12 H, 4 BB, 5 K’s
Santiago Prado had three hits (singles). Eduardo Guillen had two hits (double & triple) with two RBIs - he’s a seventeen year old from Cuba. Yadimir Fuentes (also from Cuba) had two hits (single & double) as did seventeen year old Elias Marrero (two singles). Seventeen year old Nieves Izaguirre walked twice and scored two runs.
On The Hill : 7 R, 7 H, 9 BB, 5 K’s
LH Aneury Montilla - 2 IP, 4 R - 3 earned, 5 H, 2 BB, 1 K
LH Yordanis Guerra - 1 IP, 1 unearned R, 0 H, 2 BB, 0 K’s
RH Maicol Lauriano - 2 IP, 0 R, 1 H, 1 BB, 2 K’s
RH Enderson Jean - 2 IP, 1 R, 1 H, 3 BB, 2 K’s
RH Juan Duarte - 1 IP, 1 unearned R, 0 H, 1 BB, 0 K’s
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/dsl-phillies-red-vs-dsl-mets-blue/2025/06/17/812378/final/box
Dominican Summer League (Short Season) - Tigers2 14 (5-7) Phillies White 4 (4-7)
Phillies Complex
At Bat : 4 R, 8 H, 6 BB, 11 K’s
Three seventeen year old stood out, Elian Adames hit three singles, Rafael Oropeza doubled as did Dayber Cruceta.
On The Hill : 14 R, 10 H, 8 BB, 5 K’s
RH Pedro Peralta - 4 IP, 5 R - 2 earned, 2 H, 3 BB, 1 K
RH Darling Reyes - 2 IP, 5 R - 3 earned, 4 H, 2 BB, 1 K
RH Rene Yrish - 2 IP, 1 R, 2 H, 0 BB, 2 K’s
LH Juan Parra - 1 IP, 3 R, 2 H, 3 BB, 1 K
Boxscore Link : https://www.milb.com/gameday/dsl-tigers-2-vs-dsl-phillies-white/2025/06/17/812369/final/box
System Transactions :
Reading : RHP Daniel Harper and C Caleb Ricketts returned from rehab assignment and reinstated from the 7-day IL
INF Nick Dunn added to the roster. INF Luis Verdugo placed on the Development List (retroactive to 6/16)
Jersey Shore : RHP Josh Hejka and C Luis Caicuto transferred from Reading. RHP Drew Garrett placed on the Development List. RHP Augusto Calderon has been released.
FCL Phillies : C Luke Davis transferred from Jersey Shore.
Happy Day, Happy Baseball ⚾️
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