Minor League Thread: 5/31/12

nmigliore · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:06 am

Metro2007 wrote:

I'm guessing that's one of the best marks for 20 year olds in the EL.

Marte is actually only one of a handful of hitters that are 21 or younger in the EL. His offensive production has easily been the top of the group and his OPS (prior to tonight) was 33rd overall in the league. That's really good.

To compare, Bryce Brentz, who is 2 years older than Marte and plays an outfield corner, has hit similarly (.795 OPS to Marte's .783 mark).

Metro2007 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:07 am

Just looked... Marte has the highest OPS of any player born in 1991 that is in the EL, in fact... it's not even close the only players CLOSE to him in age that are ahead of him are 1b Mike McDade (1989), 2b Cesar Hernandez (1990) and C Rob Brantly (1989)

tejdog1 · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 12:50 am

From the "Huh?" Files - Blake Forsythe .283/.875 this season

famousdaproduct · **Joined:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:34 pm **Posts:** 1125

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Du0H1hdS2zc

This is from tonight's game...

famousdaproduct · **Joined:** Thu Nov 09, 2006 4:34 pm **Posts:** 1125

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-gAdG4CjI4

Here he gets him on a curve.

R Nitelight · **Joined:** Mon Sep 18, 2006 6:12 pm **Posts:** 32661

tejdog1 wrote:

They handled Pena absolutely brutally. Lagares, too. Tejada, three.

Not to say I like Pena - I don't, and haven't for years, but it's partially not his fault.

How did they mishandle Pena?

Pornstache · **Joined:** Wed Sep 20, 2006 2:18 pm **Posts:** 12765

I said this on Twitter ..

Zack Wheeler vs the Eastern League is like ..

Playing MLB The Show as Justin Verlander and facing the Pirates on rookie difficulty.

OlStubbleBeard · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 9:17 am

Oh man. Pray for no rain in my neck of the woods guys. I have a chance to see a Dylan Bundy - Yordano Ventura matchup tonight. :shock:

Steve The Original · **Joined:** Mon Aug 17, 2009 2:16 pm **Posts:** 5591

Metro2007 wrote:

Just looked... Marte has the highest OPS of any player born in 1991 that is in the EL, in fact... it's not even close the only players CLOSE to him in age that are ahead of him are 1b Mike McDade (1989), 2b Cesar Hernandez (1990) and C Rob Brantly (1989)

What does he project to be? Is he expected to develop power as he gets older and stronger? What is his destined position in your opinion? (I realize he's played 3rd all his life, but right now he doesn't have the power for that position in the majors)

OlStubbleBeard · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:08 am

Wilmer .223 Iso now if B-ref is to be trusted. Just crazy.

jamaicanjetfan · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:11 am

It would be neat if minor league teams could "loan" players out to other farm systems (like soccer). Could help both parties (playing time at 3rd for Wilmer....better product on the field for random AA team) ...

OlStubbleBeard · **Posted:** Fri Jun 01, 2012 10:14 am

Yeah, I don't know what the answer is (because Marte's no slouch) but you can't leave Wilmer in St Lucie all year. Obviously, you want to get them both as many 3b reps as possible. Just don't know what they can do.

Minor League Thread: 5/31/12

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