Prospect Roundup: Games of April 7, 2014
By jseiner24
By Jake Seiner / MiLB.com
MiLB.com Game Stories:
Rockies’ Trevor Story hits for cycle in Modesto loss
Braves’ J.R. Graham ‘feels good’ in return
Angels’ Zach Borenstein runs wild in Frisco
Mariners’ Jordan Pries silences Lookouts
Phillies’ JP Crawford gets homer, four hits for ‘Claws
Reds’ Michael Lorenzen tosses seven shutout frames, gets double
Dodgers’ Fabio Martinez spins six hitless innings
Other prospect performances of note:
Milwaukee RHP Ariel Pena, Triple-A Nashville: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K
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Tampa Bay OF Jerry Sands, Triple-A Durham: 2-for-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R — Most of the prospect sheen has rubbed off Sands, who at one point looked like a promising bat in the Dodgers’ system. Now 26, the outfielder is hitting .389 with two homers and a 1.421 OPS to star 2014.
Chicago (NL) 3B Christian Villanueva, Triple-A Iowa: 1-for-4, HR, 3 RBI, 2 Ks — First Triple-A homer for the third baseman known best for his slick defense.
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Los Angeles (NL) OF Joc Pederson, Triple-A Albuquerque: 2-for-3, HR, 2 BB, 3 R, RBI — Another big day for Pederson, hitting 6-for-14 with two homers, three walks through four Triple-A contests, including an 0-for-3 showing Opening Day.
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St. Louis OF James Ramsey, Double-A Springfield: 2-for-4, HR, BB, RBI, R — Ramsey’s hit safely in each of his five games to start 2014. 2012 first-rounder hit .251 with moderate power at Double-A in 93 games last year.
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Milwaukee OF Tyrone Taylor, Class A Advanced Brevard County: 3-for-5, 3 2B, 2 RBI, 1 R — Center fielder is hitting .375 with 1.132 OPS and five doubles through four games in FSL debut.
Houston RHP Vincent Velasquez, Class A Advanced Lancaster: 4 IP, 5 K — Four perfect relief innings for the 21-year-old selected in the second round in 2010.
Seattle OF Gabriel Guerrero, Class A Advanced High Desert: 1-for-4, HR, SB, 3 RBI, 2 R — Mini-Vlad seems to be enjoying the California League. Hitting .500 with two homers through five games.
