Thread: Brian Dozier

The Twins 2011 prospect of the year is following up with a solid start in AAA.

not surprising to me, as I was hoping they'd leave him in the bigs, and cut ties with the inconsistent Alexi Casilla.

.311 BA in Rochester, and an OPS of .832

This is the kind of offense the Twins need in the bigs.

I've followed Brian since the Twins drafted him in the 8th round, and had high hopes for him after watching the CWS.

He handled himself well on the caravan, and am excited for him to solidfy the middle for the next several years.

It's only a matter of time.

5'11"/190 pound RH hitter, who turns 25 on the 15th of May.

Minor League Baseball.com has Dozier's current numbers, as well as his numbers since being drafted in 2009:


http://www.milb.com/milb/stats/stats...pbp&pid=572821

1-4 night with a run scored, after a rain out, in a Roch loss for Brian.

Roch Democrat/Chronicle guy Jim Mandelaro cited Brian for a stellar defensive night.

http://blogs.democratandchronicle.com/extrabases/

Dozier got back into the hit column with a couple knocks today in Roch's 4-3 loss,a nd his 9th rbi. 4th error.

Average currently at .275

Originally Posted by Mr. Ed

Dozier got back into the hit column with a couple knocks today in Roch's 4-3 loss,a nd his 9th rbi. 4th error.

Average currently at .275

So a .275 average in the minors deserves a promotion? Let's wait until he has earned a promotion before recalling him in a rebuilding year. There is no reason to rush him.

First month:

.274 in 24 games.Just 6 runs scored, despite hitting in the top 2 spots. 6 doubles/HR/10RBI, 7BB/13K, 1-3 steals.

.326 OBP, .381 SLG

Dozier called up with Morneau going to the DL.

Good luck Brian!

Debut tonight vs Meat Weaver.

Gardy puts Dozier at SS, 2nd in the lineup.

Nothing like a little pressure.

Mr. Ed, how is Dozier defensively? I have heard more about his breakout as a hitter than being good or bad in the field. Is he an upgrade over Carroll-Casilla when combined with Carroll?

I wish him well...hope he can get a hit off Weaver.

Originally Posted by J-Dog Dungan

Mr. Ed, how is Dozier defensively? I have heard more about his breakout as a hitter than being good or bad in the field. Is he an upgrade over Carroll-Casilla when combined with Carroll?

I've read he is solid defensively. Some think he's more suited to 2nd,but i've heard no negatives as a fielder.

And CONGRATS on that first ML hit in the 8th Brian Dozier!

Dozier made a nice first impression tonight. He seems to have good discipline at the plate and a nice, level swing. Hopefully he can provide a little bit of a spark for a lineup in desperate need of one.

Another nice Dozier evening at the Target. Multiple smooth fielding plays, a couple hits/first RBI, a walk. Handled the #2 spot in the lineup well.

Awesome article on Dozier written by Ben Goessling of the Pioneer Press. It discusses where he's from and who he is and what's important and what baseball means. Great stuff!! Definitely recommend the article!

http://www.twincities.com/twins/ci_2...-skills-strong

What did Dozier get his mom for Mother's Day? Story by FSN's Tyler Mason: http://www.foxsportsnorth.com/05/13/...blockID=728434

Video of Dozier's first career HR: http://mlb.mlb.com/video/play.jsp?co...240415202-1803

PINK SHOES. Congrats Brian on the HR! Now I'm reading in Souhan's column/blog that the thought is out there to bring up Florimon at SS, and move Dozier to 3B to cover that gaping hole. Can't say I'd be thrilled with that.

At John Sickels' Minor League Ball site, Brian Dozier is the Prospect of the Day: http://www.minorleagueball.com/2012/...innesota-twins

Jim Souhan's article on the Twins Shortstop: http://www.startribune.com/sports/twins/151323805.html