Florida Instructional League Roster

[Seth Stohs]

Now that the regular season is complete, the Twins have announced their roster for the Florida Instructional League. A couple of weeks from now, the following players will report back to Ft. Myers for a month or so of extra instruction.

 

Pitchers:

 

Brandon Bixler, Cameron Booser, Mike Cederoth, JT Chargois, Sam Clay, John Curtiss, Ryan Eades, Brandon Easton, Brian Gilbert, Stephen Gonsalves, Trevor Hildenberger, CK Irby, DJ Johnson, Zack Jones, Randy LeBlanc, Brandon Poulson, Jake Reed (AFL), Dereck Rodriguez, Keaton Steele, Kohl Stewart, Mike Theofanopoulos, Lewis Thorpe, Zack Tillery, Jared Wilson

 

Catchers: 

Jorge Fernandez, Mitch Garver, Brian Navarreto, Rainis Silva, Alex Swim, Stuart Turner

 

Infielders: 

 

Nick Gordon, Manuel Guzman, Pat Kelly, Tyler Kuresa, Tyler Mautner, Nelson Molina, Rafael Valera, Trey Vavra, Engelb Vielma, Ryan Walker, TJ White

 

Outfielders

Chad Christensen, Tyree Davis, Tanner English, Jason Kanzler, Zack Larson, Max Murphy

[Thrylos]

Half of the pitcher roster looks like a rehab assignment.   Guess too early for Corey Williams to be included.

[James]

Glad to see Chargois on the list.  Let's hope he stays healthy can live up to that potential.

[Seth Stohs]

Yeah, Corey Williams only had Tommy John on April 1st, 5 months ago, so I'm sure he's on a throwing program, but probably early in it.

[B Richard]

Will Kohl Stewart even be able to pitch at instructs?

 

Also very nice to see Chargois back

[Kirby_waved_at_me]

I'm not familiar with how the instructional league works - do they play scrimmages against other teams, or is it more like team practices?

 

Since Gordon just broke a finger, would that mean that he'd be extremely limited in what he can do in the instructional league, or do they do a lot more than play simulated or scrimmage games?

[Seth Stohs]

I'm not familiar with how the instructional league works - do they play scrimmages against other teams, or is it more like team practices?

 

Since Gordon just broke a finger, would that mean that he'd be extremely limited in what he can do in the instructional league, or do they do a lot more than play simulated or scrimmage games?

 

It's very similar to spring training. They will have workouts in the morning and really focus. The player to coach ratio is very good. They will also play some games against teams that are close by. 

 

Gordon will be very limited. He likely wouldn't do much more than observe, which is valuable. 

[Seth Stohs]

Will Kohl Stewart even be able to pitch at instructs?

 

Also very nice to see Chargois back

 

I think the Twins would like to get him back on the mound, assuming his rehab is going well. 

[Kirby_waved_at_me]

Cool - thanks for the info!

[Steven Buhr]

I think the Twins would like to get him back on the mound, assuming his rehab is going well. 

I think if the Kernels had needed Stewart over the last weekend of the regular season, he was healthy enough to pitch. The Twins, understandably, opted to be conservative with him. I'd be shocked if he didn't pitch in instructs.

[Monkeypaws]

Chargois, yet another power arm to add to the mix. Cool name too.

[Thegrin]

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It's very similar to spring training. They will have workouts in the morning and really focus. The player to coach ratio is very good. They will also play some games against teams that are close by. 

 

Gordon will be very limited. He likely wouldn't do much more than observe, which is valuable. 

I'd love to read a more comprehensive account of what transpires.  Do they have bunting classes ? How do they teach fielders (particularly outfielders) to react properly to a hit?  Hitting the cutoff man drills? Communicating in the field? Do they have English immersion classes for non-native English speaking players ?  Do they have extra Spanish coaches ?  questions questions questions ??? 

[Seth Stohs]

I should have posted the coaches who will be there. A good mix:

 

Staff
Lepel, Joel - Field Coordinator
Rasmussen, Eric  - Pitching Coordinator
Springman, Bill - Hitting Coordinator
Perlozzo, Sam - INF/BR Coordinator
Watkins, Tommy - Manager
Allen, Chad - Coach
Bonilla, Henry - Coach
Borrego, Ramon - Coach
Cliburn, Stu - Coach
Doherty, Tim - Coach
Smith, Jeff - Coach
Beiser, Erik - Strength/Conditioning Coordinator
Retzer, Kirby - S/C coach
Rush, Travis - S/C coach
Bennese, Larry - Trainer
Johnson, Chris - Trainer
Jackson, Chad - Rehab Coordinator/Trainer
Maloney, Brian - Florida Ops

[ScottyB]

Is Luke Bard ever going to pitch?

[Bob Sacamento]

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I'd love to read a more comprehensive account of what transpires.  Do they have bunting classes ? How do they teach fielders (particularly outfielders) to react properly to a hit?  Hitting the cutoff man drills? Communicating in the field? Do they have English immersion classes for non-native English speaking players ?  Do they have extra Spanish coaches ?  questions questions questions ??? 

As someone who frequents Instructs (I live like 20 minutes down the street from Twins and BoSox) I can answer some of the questions.  Yes they do have a bunting class (which is comical watching some of the sluggers partake in the past- ie. Kenny Vargas, Dalton Hicks, and Miguel Sano).  outfielders work on routes, hitting the cutoff man, infield drills include how pitchers/infielders react to a bunt and its situation.  Pitchers work on their delivery/mechanics and working on adding pitches.  There are plenty of coaches on the roster who speak spanish.  I'll be at the game on Saturday morning vs. Red Sox.  Here a few posts I did last year on the Instructs:

[bird]

Bob Sacamento, it was such a joy to read your posts last year! So glad to know you plan to do the same again this fall. Please double your schedule.

[Bob Sacamento]

Bob Sacamento, it was such a joy to read your posts last year! So glad to know you plan to do the same again this fall. Please double your schedule.

LOL birdwatcher, I wish but I just opened up my own clinic so I need the patients and money.  I'll be at the Saturday games (all verus the Red Sox) and might work in an early morning workout during the week before heading to the office.

 

Here are those links from last year:

 

Here a few posts I did last year on the Instructs:

 

http://twinsdaily.com/blog/317/entry-4211-a-day-in-the-life-florida-instructional-league-91913/

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/8326-florida-instuctional-league-game-92113-and-interview-with-alex-meyer/

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/8404-florida-instuctional-league-game-92813-and-qa-with-jose-berrios/

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/8441-florida-instructional-league-game-10313/

 

http://twinsdaily.com/topic/8480-florida-instuctional-league-game-10513/

[Bob Sacamento]

2014 MINNESOTA TWINS

INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE SCHEDULE

 

Mon Sept 15 CAMP DAY – 1pm

Tue Sept 16 MIN @ TAM – 1pm

Wed Sept 17 CAMP DAY – 12pm

Thu Sept 18 BAL @ MIN – 12pm

Fri Sept 19 MIN @ BAL – 12pm

Sat Sept 20 BOS @ MIN – 10am

Sun Sept 21 OFF

 

Mon Sept 22 TAM @ MIN – 1pm

Tue Sept 23 MIN @ TAM – 1pm

Wed Sept 24 CAMP DAY – 12pm

Thu Sept 25 BAL @ MIN – 12pm

Fri Sept 26 MIN @ BOS – 1pm

Sat Sept 27 BOS @ MIN – 10am

Sun Sept 28 OFF

 

Mon Sept 29 MIN @ BOS – 1pm

Tue Sept 30 TAM @ MIN – 1pm

Wed Oct 1 CAMP DAY – 12pm

Thu Oct 2 MIN @ BAL – 12pm

Fri Oct 3 BOS @ MIN – 1pm

Sat Oct 4 MIN @ BOS – 10am

Sun Oct 5 CAMP DAY – 10am

 

Mon Oct 6 BOS @ MIN – 1pm

Tue Oct 7 MIN @ BOS – 10am

[Bob Sacamento]

Any certain player or activities/drills anyone would want to see in particular?  Elsewise I'm going to concentrate on the big names: Gordon, Stewart, Thorpe Eades, Chargois and see what Dereck Rodriguez has on the mound.

[Kirby_waved_at_me]

Just a general question - how do you pronounce Chargois? 

 

Charge-y? Shar-goy? Char-goes? Cargo?   Something else?

[James]

Just a general question - how do you pronounce Chargois? 

 

Charge-y? Shar-goy? Char-goes? Cargo?   Something else?

I always pronounced it Shar - gwa.  Really French sounding.  I could be completely wrong though.

[bird]

Any certain player or activities/drills anyone would want to see in particular?  Elsewise I'm going to concentrate on the big names: Gordon, Stewart, Thorpe Eades, Chargois and see what Dereck Rodriguez has on the mound.

Yes! I'd love it if you pulled aside instructors, even players, and asked them to name one player fans haven't heard much about that really sticks out in their mind.

[Kirby_waved_at_me]

Any certain player or activities/drills anyone would want to see in particular?  Elsewise I'm going to concentrate on the big names: Gordon, Stewart, Thorpe Eades, Chargois and see what Dereck Rodriguez has on the mound.

18 year old catcher Rainis Silva was on Jonathan Mayo's "Bonus prospect List," I'm curious how he compares to the other catchers there, as they all seem to be highly regarded and/or had good seasons this year. 

[lightfoot789]

With Springman gone does anyone know who the new Hitting Coordinator is for the Twins minor leaguers?  I would imagine they would have someone in place by instructionals.

[nicksaviking]

LOL birdwatcher, I wish but I just opened up my own clinic so I need the patients and money.  I'll be at the Saturday games (all verus the Red Sox) and might work in an early morning workout during the week before heading to the office.

 

 

Judging by some of the names on the roster, you might be wise to change your focus to sports medicine and just show up at the stadium.  You might get booked through January

 

I want to see what they can do with Michael Cederoth.  The team generally doesn't change many mechanics or pitches for draft picks their first year in the system.  Now is when we can see if the organization has some ideas on how to sand down his rough edges.  Just don't screw too much with the velocity.

[70charger]

Just a general question - how do you pronounce Chargois? 

 

Charge-y? Shar-goy? Char-goes? Cargo?   Something else?

 

I'd say shar-zjwah. Hopefully the "zj" thing makes sense. Like the z sound in Dozier. 

[Thegrin]

I go with the french pronunciation  Shar-gwa

[Seth Stohs]

I go with the french pronunciation  Shar-gwa

 

that's the one I use, but I know it's wrong... I just can't remember what the correct is.

 

Speaking of JT Chargois, the reports I'm hearing are that he's sitting 97-98 in Instructs. Very encouraging.

[Kirby_waved_at_me]

So, probably safest to just refer to him as JT . . .  

[Bob Sacamento]

 

    Judging by some of the names on the roster, you might be wise to change your focus to sports medicine and just show up at the stadium.  You might get booked through January

    I want to see what they can do with Michael Cederoth.  The team generally doesn't change many mechanics or pitches for draft picks their first year in the system.  Now is when we can see if the organization has some ideas on how to sand down his rough edges.  Just don't screw too much with the velocity.

 

 

Nick, I'm a Sports Chiropractor (CSCP) so Sports Med is my forte, I will say I wasn't that impressed with the strength and conditioning coaches work that I saw on the field.  I'm sure there were things they did behind closed doors but on field stretches (especially with the pitchers) didn't appear too in-depth.

If Cederoth is doing some side session work, I'll try to get some video on him as well.  It's always fun watching them on the side mounds because they work on small tinkering to the mechanics and new pitches.  Last year Rasmussen had a few working on changeups and was playing around with Meyer and what looked like a splitter.

 

AS for Chargois, If I can I'll see if he will say his own name (and maybe a hi to Twinsdaily) on video and I'll post it, that should settle the debate.